Firm culture and corporate social responsibility are being subjected to increasing scrutiny as instances of unethical, and sometimes illegal, conduct highlight serious gaps in practices and damage trust that is demanded of financial service firms. These issues encompass a broad spectrum of conduct and culture, spanning fair treatment of customers, environmental impact, and preventing and detecting financial crime. Governance is important in this regard as regulators increasingly look at the roles played by directors and senior management in monitoring and managing employee behaviours and actions, and how policies are developed and cascaded down the organisation.
Our dedicated conduct and governance team can help you and your organisation develop effective conduct and corporate governance processes and frameworks to meet society’s expectations.