The Chair-CEO Chemistry Problem in SMF Appointments We’ve written at length on this site about what SMF9 and SMF1 individually require — the fit and […]
What SMF Roles Actually Pay in 2026: The Real Numbers
What SMF Roles Actually Pay in 2026: The Real Numbers “What should we budget for this?” is one of the first questions on nearly every […]
How Long Does an SMF Board Appointment Actually Take?
How Long Does an SMF Board Appointment Actually Take? “How quickly can we get someone in place?” is almost always the second question a board […]
Regulatory Reporting: Who Actually Supports Your SMF16 and SMF17
Regulatory Reporting: Who Actually Supports Your SMF16 and SMF17 We spend a lot of time on this site talking about the individuals who hold Senior […]
Crypto and Digital Assets: The Finance Talent Gap Behind the FCA’s New Regime
Crypto and Digital Assets: The Finance Talent Gap Behind the FCA’s New Regime The FCA’s cryptoasset regime has moved from consultation to live obligation over […]
Financial Controllers for FCA-Regulated Firms: What Actually Makes the Role Different
Financial Controllers for FCA-Regulated Firms: What Actually Makes the Role Different A Financial Controller role at an FCA-regulated firm is frequently advertised, and frequently filled, […]
CASS Accountants: Why Client Money Experience Has to Be Specific, Not General
CASS Accountants: Why Client Money Experience Has to Be Specific, Not General Of all the finance-function hires an FCA-regulated firm makes, the one most likely […]
SMF14 Explained: What the FCA Actually Expects From a Senior Independent Director
SMF14 Explained: What the FCA Actually Expects From a Senior Independent Director Most companies have a Senior Independent Director, and most SIDs never hear from […]
SMF10 and SMF11: The Risk and Audit Committee Chairs Under the SMCR
SMF10 and SMF11: The Risk and Audit Committee Chairs Under the SMCR Of all the Senior Manager Functions available to non-executives, SMF10 and SMF11 are […]
SMF9 Explained: What the FCA’s Chair Function Actually Requires
SMF9 Explained: What the FCA’s Chair Function Actually Requires Every FCA and PRA-regulated firm has a governing body, and every governing body has a chair. […]