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Regulatory update March 2024
- 25 Apr 2024
- ICAEW Financial Services Faculty
The following is a list of some regulatory publications or announcements from March 2024 affecting UK financial services.
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Mastering accountancy influence on X (formerly Twitter)
- 26 Mar 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Accountancy’s top social media influencer, as ranked by #ICAEWROAR, reveals where firms are missing a trick when it comes to building an online presence.
Transforming accounting through technology: embracing big data, AI and blockchain for a better tomorrow
- 05 Mar 2024
- Zayd Maniar, International Liaison Partner, Crowe UAE
The accounting profession has been adapting to technology since the invention of the abacus in the second century BC. Now, with the explosion of big data, the increasing affordability of advanced analytics, and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, the industry is entering a new era of transformation. This digital transformation will revolutionise the practice of accountancy and have implications for entire businesses, societies and economies. By embracing the technological changes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Chartered Accountants can ensure they remain relevant...
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ICAEW unveils top LinkedIn accountancy influencers
- 29 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The most powerful accountancy sector influencer on LinkedIn, according to ICAEW’s ROAR rankings, explains what it takes to grow your online presence.
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How ESG is shaking up accountants’ careers
- 13 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Environmental, social and governance is opening up a host of new career opportunities for accountants. But how should you best develop the new skill-sets now being demanded of you?
Charity Fraud Awareness Week (27 Nov to 1 Dec): get involved!
- 01 Nov 2023
- Kristina Kopic
Every charity, NGO and not-for-profit is susceptible to fraud and cybercrime by criminals exploiting the current global crisis. Charities need to be aware of the risks and take steps to keep their money, people and data safe. The Fraud Advisory Panel and its supporters will be delivering the 8th annual Charity Fraud Awareness Week between Monday 27 November and Friday 1 December.
NCSC marks 20 years of Cyber Security Awareness month with a ‘Digital Defenders’ campaign
- 20 Oct 2023
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is running a campaign on the theme of ‘Digital Defenders’ to mark 20 years of Cyber Security Awareness Month during October.
New Charity Commission guidance: Charities and social media
- 12 Oct 2023
- Kristina Kopic
At the start of the year, the Charity Commission published its draft guidance for trustees on the use of social media by charities. The charity regulator has now published the consultation outcome and the updated new guidance, which helps trustees understand how their existing responsibilities and duties relate to the use of social media by the charity.
AI Powered Leadership: The Future of Chartered Accountancy
- 25 Sep 2023
- Michelle Howard
In this article, Michelle Howard, a skilled leadership and marketing consultant with extensive experience advising and training professional sector firms, discusses how leaders should be prepared to embrace the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the sector. She contends that leaders should think now about adopting a clear strategy and policy of implementation, recruit staff who will be able to deal with AI in the future and train existing staff to become creative leaders in the age of AI.
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FCA consults on updated social media guidance
- 05 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
An explosion in the use of influencers to promote financial products is under the spotlight after the FCA admits current advice has failed to keep pace with the evolution of social media.
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Canva: The AI infused design and productivity suite newcomer
- 07 Aug 2023
- David Benaim
Canva is a groundbreaking productivity suite which started out as a graphic design tool has exploded onto the business software scene.
How to build a great CV and use the full power of LinkedIn
- 17 Apr 2023
- Oliver Deacon
In this on-demand webinar, Oliver Deacon helps you to understand what you need to include in your CV and why it matters, alongside building a LinkedIn profile that demonstrates your potential.
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Office applications and GIFs
- 12 Dec 2022
- Simon Hurst
A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) file is a graphic file, like a bitmap or JPEG file, but it has a superpower: the ability to display an animation rather than just a single still image. You might be familiar with GIFs from their use in Social Media applications or as short, silent animations within online training material. As well as demonstrating how much you are laughing out loud at a friend’s latest message, GIFs can be very useful as a training or troubleshooting aid.
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The golden rules for making redundancies
- 03 Nov 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Dismissing employees is an art, not a science. Some bosses have mastered it well; others fail abysmally and – thanks to social media – very publicly. We consider six things to avoid when delivering bad news.
Enforcement Notice: Debt Management Ads by Insolvency Practitioners
- 17 Jun 2022
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising Practise (CAP) have issued an enforcement notice regarding debt management adverts by insolvency practitioners and lead generation companies.
How auditors can navigate social media pitfalls
- 04 Apr 2022
- ICAEW Audit and Assurance Faculty
Increased use of social media can present auditors with thorny challenges. Firms need to assess and manage the risks – and auditors need to stop and think before posting anything.
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Tweeting your way to success
- 20 Jan 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Twitter is well used as a tool for business, but how does it work for accountants? We speak to members of the accountancy Twitterati about using the social media platform to best effect.
How social media is shaping the new generation’s political outlook
- 01 Sep 2021
- ICAEW Insights
The youngest in society have a different view of how to bring about change through protests. Business leaders should understand why – and take note of the implications
Is your online presence professional?
- 30 Jun 2021
- ICAEW Insights
How you present yourself online is an important aspect of professional conduct. Every Tweet, picture and post leaves a digital footprint, so tread carefully.
Fighting with a double-edged sword
- 26 May 2021
- ICAEW Insights
Amir Dossal’s work for the UN has relied on trust to accomplish nearly everything he’s done. He believes social media is a double edged sword.
Fighting with a double-edged sword
- 26 May 2021
Amir Dossal’s work for the UN has relied on trust to accomplish nearly everything he’s done. He believes social media is a double edged sword.
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‘Complete rethink’ needed to tackle social media fraud
- 19 Apr 2021
- ICAEW Insights
The Fraud Advisory Panel has outlined five key recommendations to combat social media fraud as online scammer statistics continue to surge.
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How to win your customers’ hearts and minds – part 2
- 13 Apr 2021
- Lucy Douglas
How to build a smart social strategy
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Sway: PDFs for the 2020s
- 05 Mar 2021
- David Benaim
When we read news, blogs, social media we are used to visual clickable, scrollable layouts so why then are we still using static pdfs as the primary source of business communication? We rarely print anything, especially during these work from home times, so anything paginated is simply illogical. Although legally binding, signed contracts should probably remain as pdf’s, when it comes to anything more creative such as proposals, brochures, newsletters or certain reports, consumption through pdf feels prehistoric.
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Improving employee engagement
- 09 Dec 2020
- Elizabeth Richards
An Employee Director can make the difference
Could social media affect your credit score?
- 17 Sep 2020
- Pippa Stephens
Writing for the Financial Services Faculty, journalist Pippa Stephens looks at how privacy changes could affect credit scores and lending decisions for consumers and business.
Professional conduct extends beyond the office
- 01 Sep 2020
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has seen an increase in complaints about members' professional behaviour. This article dispels some common misconceptions about what it means.
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Byte size: Tech news roundup
- 31 Jul 2020
- Sandra Vogel
IBM stops offering facial recognition software in wake of Black Lives Matter protests; study highlights benefits of digital twins for businesses; and cyber-security report finds half of organisations have fallen victim to ransomware attack
Which button to press: liquidation or turnaround?
- 22 Jul 2020
- Nila Khan
The overarching goal of every business adviser is to achieve a full recovery for their client’s business and secure for them a sustainable and profitable future. While navigating the tricky precipice that is ongoing solvency, how does the adviser know whether to ‘press the button’ on liquidation or turnaround and what measures can be taken before arriving at the correct decision?
Six ways to manage change to your career
- 16 Jul 2020
- Stephen Chandler
Corporate career and life coach Stephen Chandler outlines six ways to manage your financial services career in times of uncertainty.
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A practical guide to dealing with a social media crisis
- 06 Apr 2020
- Christina Newberry and Sarah Dawley
You can lose your reputation quickly online, learn how to avoid this.
Exploring the rise of commission free trading apps
- 10 Mar 2020
- Nick Levine
A new breed of trading apps are seeking to disrupt the status quo by offering users the ability to purchase shares and other securities without paying any commission fees. This has attracted a new younger demographic of investors who are price conscious and take an interest in their financial futures.
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Supercharge your networking – more than swapping business cards
- 30 Jan 2020
30 January 2020: we are often told about the importance of networking; it’s all about who you know, right? In the digital age with the ease of a LinkedIn request, how do you build those relationships? Rachel Underhill, ICAEW’s Business Strategy Manager, has some answers.
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Five social media mistakes your business should avoid
- 08 Jan 2020
- Peter Taylor-Whiffen
8 January 2020: social media can be a phenomenal marketing tool for your organisation. But getting it wrong could mean a waste of time, or worse. Accountant and social media adviser Mark Lee highlights five common blunders your business should be avoiding, and what to do instead.
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How to deal with bullying and harassment
- 13 Nov 2019
- Mark Blayney Stuart
Ensure you are compelled to report, and know how to deal with, claims
How can technology deal with climate related concerns
- 09 Oct 2019
- Tech Facuty
When we think of carbon emissions we usually think of coal-fired power stations, petrol and diesel cars or lorries pumping out pollution.
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Byte size - tech news roundup
- 08 Oct 2019
- Sandra Vogel
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology.
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Make the most of marketing
- 06 Aug 2019
- Tim Lennard
Tim Lennard explores what businesses can do to ensure return on their marketing investment.
Full article Make the most of marketing
- 02 Aug 2019
- PDF (160kb)
- Tim Lennard
How to make return on your marketing investment.
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Byte size: Tech news roundup
- 30 Jul 2019
- Sandra Vogel
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes La Liga being fined €250,000 for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation, marketers needing new ways to get the attention of generation Z, and companies struggling to fill digital roles.
Ten tips for keeping your finances safe
- 31 May 2019
In part three of our series on the ethical use of big data, ICAEW shares 10 tips for consumers to help you keep control of your information and how it is applied.
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Design your online marketing strategy
- 08 Apr 2019
- PDF (559kb)
- Warren Knight
An astounding 76% of business owners don't have a strategy for online marketing. Make sure you're in the 24% that do with this handy guide from Think Digital First's Warren Knight.
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Full article Social media management
- 12 Dec 2018
- PDF (213kb)
- Nina Bryant
Years spent building a reputation can be wiped out in a social media moment. Nina Bryant explores how online customer engagement can be a force for success rather than disaster.
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Byte size
- 04 Dec 2018
- Sandra Vogel
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes a report on social media, the National Cyber Security Centre’s annual review, Google+ for consumers and artificial intelligence projects in digital commerce.
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Why building digital brands is the future for finance
- 12 Oct 2018
- PDF (182kb)
- Warren Knight
Finance professionals work daily with new technology and financial brands must embrace the online revolution to succeed, argues Warren Knight.
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Robot to create jobs
- 21 Sep 2018
- Financial Services Faculty
A staggering 133 million jobs will be created thanks to the arrival of robots in the workplace, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.
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Facebook’s use of personal data: it’s complicated
- 11 Jun 2018
- Leo Waldock
In recent months, Facebook’s handling of personal data has been put under the spotlight. With the revelation of Cambridge Analytica’s role in the Brexit vote and the 2016 election in the United States, Leo Waldock asks if we should be worried about how our personal information is used.
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Guiding light: A practical, GDPR guide for organisations
- 11 Jun 2018
- Anzo Francis
In late May, General Data Protection Regulation came into effect, changing the way organisations that process personal data interact with their users. ICAEW fellow Anzo Francis provides a handy guide for organisations to help get up to scratch on the newest piece of regulation.
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District Society Office Holders Conference - February 2018 - Slides
- 21 Mar 2018
- PDF (1,501kb)
District Society Office Holders Conference - February 2018 - Slides
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Byte size: Tech news roundup
- 20 Feb 2018
- Sandra Vogel
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes the so-called ‘forever battery’, Gartner research on artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, the Internet of Things, and how accountants can make the most of Twitter.
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