The Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation is a forum for debate and research about the future of the international finance services sector.
Events
China: macroeconomy and trade flows in focus
Monday, July 15
Speakers
Michael Taylor (Moody’s)
Linda Yueh (Oxford University and London Business School)
George Magnus (Oxford University and SOAS)
Jinny Yan (ICBC Standard Bank)
Sherry Madera (Refinitiv)
Publications
Technology risk, cyber risk and change management have been identified as the three biggest concerns for insurers across the globe, according to a survey of more than 900 senior industry experts.
The ownership of UK audit firms should be relaxed to permit new capital to enter the industry to boost competition to the Big Four at the upper end of the market, according to a former chief executive of the UK’s audit regulator.
Housing policy is too concentrated on first-time buyers and should be refocused towards ‘last-time buyers’ to encourage those aged 55+ to downsize.
FinTech
The CSFI aims to bridge the gap between emerging financial innovators and established institutions through a programme of round-tables, presentations, product demos and workshops. Contact us to find out more.
Financial World
Financial World is the journal of The London Institute of Banking & Finance. Published six times per year in association with the CSFI, Financial World aims to bring together thought-provoking research and commentary on the health of the domestic and international financial services sector. The journal reaches around 20,000 financial services professionals, including all corporate and individual supporters of the CSFI.
Tweets
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Our discussion on passive investing and its impact on #equity performance is this lunchtime. Delighted to welcome E… https://t.co/PbrkqBhTwO
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RT @cdh1001: Interesting and provocative breakfast discussion about fintech & digital innovation with former digital minister… https://t.co/xmXuNzOcoI
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The CSFI is looking for 1-2 interns for 1 month minimum. Email info@csfi,org if you are interested, or if you have any questions 👍👍
Podcasts
Andrew Hilton (CSFI), Pete Hahn (London Institute of Banking & Finance) and Anthony Belchambers (Financial Services Negotiation Forum) try to digest the week's news and what it all means for UK Financial Services.
Note: this recording was made on the Monday after the June 2017 General Election.
Jane Fuller, CSFI co-director, sat down with Francesco Guerrera (Politico) and Sam Tymms (Promontory) to discuss whether there is a regulatory pendulum in banking - and in whose favour it is swinging.
Jane Fuller, CSFI co-director, discusses the Office of Tax Simplification's agenda for 2016 and beyond.
Christine Allison, CSFI Financial Inclusion Fellow, talks to Malcolm Brown, director of the Church's Mission & Public Affairs Department, about the role of the Church of England in providing socially responsible financial services.
Jane Fuller, co-director of the CSFI, talks to Brian Bartaby (CEO of Proplend) following the Centre's April 26 round-table on innovations in property finance.
Jane Fuller, co-director of the CSFI, talks to Tim Jones (former CEO of NEST) following the Centre's March 7 round-table on the Chancellor's priorities for pensions reform.
Academic Expert Directory
The Academic Expert Directory is an online platform where academics and other specialists can connect with financial services practitioners seeking expert advice. The service is simple to use - and free.