The FCA’s new Consumer Duty regulation has had a profound impact on the financial services market since it’s go-live in July-23. Valentia Partners takes a look at some of the challenges firms have faced since Day 1, what is required to implement effective monitoring and reporting processes, and how firms can future-proof procedures to ensure they act in the interests of their consumers in the future.

Valentia Partners Insurance Leader Justin Balcombe recently sat down with Jean Gazançon, the CEO of ARTE Generali - a division of Generali, to explore the intricate world of specialty art insurance. Their fascinating conversation spanned the challenges posed by climate change, transit risks to art, and highlighted the transformative impact of digitization and AI on art insurance, among other insightful topics.

Financial Services sector growth in Scotland is incredible. Valentia Partners is committed to supporting the continued growth and importance of Scottish Financial Services as a powerhouse of the UK economy!

Explore our latest spotlight in The Scotsman, where we delve into Valentia's dedication to the burgeoning Scottish market. Discover how we prioritise sustainable excellence and value delivery to our local clientele.

Valentia Partners takes a closer look at recent sustainability requirements that may have implications for Financial Services businesses and their clients. On the 28th of November 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). This policy aims to address risks of ‘greenwashing’ and enhance transparency across sustainable investments.

Entry Strategies for Traditional Firms.

Three tokenization solutions attracting investment.

Approaching the Consultation Packages.

Six indicators that signal the direction of digital asset adoption.

Environment, Social and Governance are a sometimes-uncomfortable juxtaposition of ideas. Collectively they speak to sustainability and catalyse change across the operating models of Financial Services business. Here we discuss how to engage, prioritise and deliver ESG-inspired change in Financial Services.

Financial Services customers will each have their own ideas as to how ESG should be factored into the service they receive. Standard customer journeys cannot accommodate this. We address what needs to change.

ESG is an industry changing opportunity to embrace sustainability and access new, long-term value pools. It’s also an enormous challenge for Data and Analytics capabilities.

Upcoming UK ESG regulation may be the most important shift yet for authentically sustainable finance.

The combined effects of climate change, socio-economic change, and the shift towards a more credit driven economy expose lenders to greater and more diverse risks than ever before. ‘ESG’ provides a framework that enables sustainability analysis.

Join us over the next 10 weeks as we reframe ESG.

At Valentia Partners we focus on making our workplace a more diverse and inclusive environment for everyone. Operating in a male dominated industry, we wanted to shine a spotlight on our women and enable them to tell their stories of success and what inspired them to pursue a role in Management Consulting. Below you can read more about Clementine’s experience.

At Valentia Partners we focus on making our workplace a more diverse and inclusive environment for everyone. Operating in a male dominated industry, we wanted to shine a spotlight on our women and enable them to tell their stories of success and what inspired them to pursue a role in Management Consulting. Below you can read more about Liezl’s experience.

At Valentia Partners we focus on making our workplace a more diverse and inclusive environment for everyone. Operating in a male dominated industry, we wanted to shine a spotlight on our women and enable them to tell their stories of success and what inspired them to pursue a role in Management Consulting. Below you can read more about Chantel’s experience.

At Valentia Partners we focus on making our workplace a more diverse and inclusive environment for everyone. Operating in a male dominated industry, we wanted to shine a spotlight on our women and enable them to tell their stories of success and what inspired them to pursue a role in Management Consulting. Below you can read more about Laura’s experience.

Preparing for the landmark EU regulation.