Whilst many firms may think that their Compliance arrangements are purring along just nicely thank-you-very-much, there are not many who can say – never mind actually evidence – that their Compliance function is doing everything just right. Compliance departments, in this very changeable world, are not immune to the need to grow, develop, and improve. Senior management will want to …
Transforming CLM Operations
Whilst most of the Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) commentary out there touts technology, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence as the answer to all of your CLM and client on-boarding challenges, New Link Consulting takes the view that many firms should be spending their time fixing some of the more fundamental challenges of CLM before investing in the newest, shiny thing. …
IWD 2020: Strength Through Diversity
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. New Link Consulting holds the values of gender equality and diversity as a central part of the fabric of our organization. We consider it a crucial aspect of our culture and success. In recent years, …
What is SFTR?
Following the financial crisis, both securities lending and repurchase transactions came under increased scrutiny as they were perceived to have contributed to the build-up of hidden leverage in the market. Regulators sought to introduce Securities Financing Transaction Regulation (SFTR), covering three key requirements: transaction reporting, disclosure obligations and collateral reuse obligations. SFTR is a sweeping mandatory change for the securities …
Another Nudge for Benchmark Reform…
IBOR transition in Europe has taken another step forward. On Monday, May 6th, the European Money Markets Institute (EMMI), which is the administrator of both the EONIA and EURIBOR benchmarks, applied to the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) for authorisation to compute & publish “reformed” Euribor. EONIA and EURIBOR are two of the main euro-denominated measures of money …
International Women’s Day 2019: Delivering Growth through Diversity
New Link Consulting holds the values of gender equality and diversity as part of the fabric of our organisation.
AFC & NFR Practice Announcement
We are thrilled to announce that Peter Brooke has joined us as Practice Lead for our Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) and Non-Financial Risk (NFR) practices.
LIBOR Transition Breakfast Event
The first in a series of LIBOR transition breakfast events took place in London on the 27th November 2018.
Claire Lincoln-White spoke at the 1LoD Summit
Hear our very own Claire Lincoln-White, Managing Partner of New Link Consulting, join a discussion on ‘Culture as a 1st line control’
Simon Hirtenstein Speaks at Global Custodian Forum
After the Global Custodian Forum, we are delighted to share with you comments from Simon Hirtenstein, our Asset Servicing Practice Lead. “I attended and spoke at the Global Custodian Forum in the salubrious surroundings of Banking Hall. First of all, many thanks to the event organisers and venue staff who put on a fantastic event. The day was full of …