The Review

First person: Does corporate governance deliver?

Jun 6, 2016

The UK Corporate Governance Code should be seen as a force for good, but it is an inadequate tool to deal with the key concerns of today, says The Review columnist Anthony Hilton

Home comforts

Mar 14, 2016

New statistics reveal Brits are saving less than people in most developed countries. It seems as though we are losing the habit of putting something aside. Andrew Davis asks, 'Are household savings really in trouble or is it time to change the way we think about them?'

City view: Warnings for senior managers at the start of a new regime

Mar 8, 2016

This month sees the dawn of the Senior Managers Regime (SMR), the UK regulators’ plan to hold financial services executives’ feet to the fire for their failings. Today, it applies to those at the commanding heights of our industry; two years hence, it will cover all regulated firms

Culture change in banks unlikely to happen in ten years, says CISI survey

Feb 25, 2016

People in the finance industry remain pessimistic about the pace of culture change in banks, according to the CISI’s latest survey

First person: Time to rethink gender-biased investment products

Feb 3, 2016

Despite a growing number of female high net worth individuals, investment products are still generally designed with men in mind. The Review columnist Anthony Hilton believes robo-advisers may be the key to more gender-balanced products

City view: Ongoing culture change at banks should be made public

Jan 20, 2016

The CISI’s response to the FCA’s decision to shelve the review of culture in banks. Are banks being let off the hook?

Soundbites and small print

Jan 18, 2016

Tony Wickenden, JT MD, Technical Connection, stresses the importance of looking past tax headlines in order to offer clarity to clients

Is Government guidance on pensions progressing?

Dec 29, 2015

There has been much criticism of the number of people using the Government’s Pension Wise service, but it is still a huge step forward for financial guidance in the UK, writes Andrew Davis

Corporate social responsibility: Not just for the big boys

Dec 14, 2015

There’s a quiet consumer revolution afoot: given the choice, growing numbers of us would prefer to spend our money with a company doing some good in the community. But does the firm you work for recognise that?

Grey matters ethical dilemma: In a jam – the verdict

Dec 2, 2015

Javid needs to process a transaction that is above the amount he is allowed to approve. His supervisor is not around but provides her login details so Javid can complete the transaction himself. Following this, what might he do?

First person: Playing ball

Nov 3, 2015

Managing highly talented but egotistical individuals is a challenge both on and off the football pitch, says The Review columnist Anthony Hilton

Grey matters ethical dilemma: Conflict of interest – the verdict

Oct 9, 2015

An overseas bank has decided to sell its UK subsidiary. The London-based management team has proposed a management buyout, but is met with an unenthusiastic response. What do you think is the best way forward?

Financial education: Must try harder

Sep 24, 2015

In their efforts to bridge the UK’s financial literacy gap, do big firms and schools get a gold star or are they failing to make the grade? Andrew Davis gives financial education its report card

City view: where is all the fine money going?

Sep 10, 2015

Some of the money raised by UK financial services fines should be used to help blameless firms absorb the rising cost of regulation

Grey matters ethical dilemma: Questionable coffee – the verdict

Sep 9, 2015

Ten minutes before the launch of a high-profile event promoting ethical investment, you discover that the venue serves an unethical brand of coffee. As Head of Marketing, you are responsible. What do you do? Read the CISI's verdict

First person: Second-chance saloon

Aug 18, 2015

The Review columnist Anthony Hilton asks why UK business is so unforgiving of sacked executives, and considers why firms should instead value the experience they can bring to the table