The Review

Building blocks to a bright future

A Fortune 500 CEO shares some insights on how to evolve in your career
by Lauren Johnson, CISI copywriter

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Copy trading rules and risks

This form of DIY investing might be compelling for individual investors, but all parties involved must follow the rules and be aware of the risks
by Bradley Gerrard

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Psychology of financial decision-making

Our Professional Refresher on behavioural finance illustrates how our biases can negatively affect our investment choices
by Lauren Johnson, CISI copywriter

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Fees and charges: the figures behind the jargon

The cost to investors of the industry’s fees and charges has been a hot topic for some time. But what is the reality on the ground for investors?
by Dan Atkinson

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An ESG backlash is simmering. Will it boil over?

Some critics are anti-ESG evangelists. Others have legitimate concerns. Advocates need to build the ESG case more robustly.
by Paul Bryant

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International Finance Corporation: Banking on Women

Jessica Schnabel, global head of the Banking on Women programme, talks to Sarah Kidner about its Banking on Women initiative

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Tackling inequalities

A key theme from COP27 was the need to tackle global inequalities. The financial services sector is also ramping up its efforts to make a difference in an increasingly uncertain world
by David Stirling

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Still on the CREST of a wave

In the 30th anniversary of CREST’s inception, Peter Taylor-Whiffen looks at how it revolutionised the Stock Exchange and the equities market

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Tax net closes in on multinationals

More multinational companies must now pay tax in the countries in which they do business. Peter Taylor-Whiffen looks at the logistics and the implications

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To B Corp

For a financial services company, achieving B Corp certification can provide visible evidence that it is actively conducting business in a way that benefits all
by David Burrows

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SPAC boom-bust

Some think SPACs fill a market void left by a deficient IPO system but critics have called them a rip-off. Who’s right and what’s next?
by Paul Bryant

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Three decades with the CISI

Feb 10, 2022

On our 30th anniversary, our longest-serving staff member, Colleen Petersen, Chartered FCSI, CISI head of membership framework & standards, reflects on her 28 years with the Institute
by Jane Playdon, Review editor and Lora Benson MCIPR, CISI head of media

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What to make of the FCA’s communications?

Feb 7, 2022

Are the FCA’s Dear CEO letters and general published guidance an effective way for a regulator to communicate?
by Len Williams

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Review of Financial Markets: February 2022

Feb 7, 2022

The February 2022 issue of Review of Financial Markets looks at a new model of corporate governance, and boards' mindsets as a powerful lever for change
Edited by George Littlejohn MCSI, senior adviser to the CISI

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Can hosting a podcast boost your career?

Feb 3, 2022

Podcasting can have a range of benefits for your career, from connecting you to a larger network to making you a noteworthy talking head in your field
by Fred Heritage

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In the news: Gloomy outlook for global economic growth in 2022

Jan 28, 2022

Disrupted recoveries, higher rates of inflation, and surging Covid-19 caseloads have combined to put the global economy on the backfoot at the start of 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has found
by Fred Heritage

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Cryptoassets: understanding and managing the risks

Jan 27, 2022

Cryptoassets investors and other market participants are struggling to keep pace with the associated valuation, security, money laundering, legal, regulatory and other challenges. Andrew Pimlott and Michael Imeson summarise the risks

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How to have more constructive conversations

Jan 21, 2022

Read on for insights from our Young Professionals' Network webinar that explores the mindsets, habits, and behaviours of constructive conversations
by Fred Heritage

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Operational risk: dimes, disasters and Swiss cheese

Jan 19, 2022

Christopher J Pennington, Chartered MCSI, trainer at CISI Accredited Training Provider Fitch Learning, explains the need for a greater understanding of operational risk in advance of Basel III changes due to be implemented in January 2023

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CISI CEO to step down

Jan 19, 2022

In September 2022, Simon Culhane, Chartered FCSI, will step down after 18 years as chief executive of the Institute

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Central bank digital currencies become a global reality

Jan 14, 2022

Dr Oonagh McDonald surveys this brave new world

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In the news: Online fraud

Jan 14, 2022

Banks are not doing enough to protect us from online fraud, according to the latest investigation into banking security published by consumer group Which? Money
by Fred Heritage

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Recognising resilience at the Jersey branch annual dinner

Jan 10, 2022

We welcomed nearly 200 guests to the event on Friday 15 October 2021, in support of Age Concern Jersey

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How understanding behavioural finance can add value

Jan 10, 2022

Recent examples of irrationality in markets and individuals highlight signs for investors to look out for and opportunities for financial services professionals to coach their clients
by Tim Cooper

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Perfect match

Jan 7, 2022

How can mentoring enable financial services professionals to advance in their careers?
by Sally Percy

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How to figure out your next career move

Jan 7, 2022

Whether it’s a complete career change you’re after, or more meaning in your current role, creating a simple list of what you do and don’t want can help
by Fred Heritage

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In the news: Predictions for 2022

Dec 23, 2021

Can the sector turn the tide on recent challenges, and leverage technology to boost confidence amongst stakeholders over the next 12 months?
by Fred Heritage

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