Insights & Analysis
Expert perspectives on the trends, technologies, and regulatory developments shaping the future of financial services.
Why Natural Intelligence Beats AI Hype in Financial Services
The financial services sector is saturated with AI claims. Every consultancy and every RegTech vendor has an AI-powered offering. But in regulated finance, the human is still the product — and here's why that matters.
Basel IV Implementation: What Mid-Market Firms Need to Know Now
Basel IV is reshaping capital requirements across the banking sector. For mid-tier institutions without dedicated regulatory change teams, understanding what's coming — and what to prioritise — is critical.
Bootstrapping a Financial Services Consultancy in the Age of AI
Building something real, using bleeding-edge technology, grounded in human experience. The ongoing story of founding Eaton Vasey — what works, what doesn't, and what the economics look like.
Managing the Risk of AI Adoption in Regulated Financial Services
Every financial services firm is deploying or evaluating AI. Every one of them needs governance frameworks, board-level oversight, and regulatory compliance assurance. Here's a practical framework.
The Mid-Market Advisory Gap: Why Boutique Beats Big Four
Mid-tier financial institutions face tier-1 complexity without tier-1 budgets. The Big Four send juniors. Generalist contractors lack depth. There's a better model — and the market is waking up to it.
DORA Operational Resilience: A Practical Guide for UK Firms
The Digital Operational Resilience Act is here. For UK-authorised firms with EU operations or clients, understanding DORA's requirements and building practical resilience frameworks is now a regulatory imperative.