Brexit and the City

As central Banks moot their new cryptocurrency, Brexit grinds ahead, with JP Morgan announcing preparations to move their trading arm from London to Paris whilst European companies are buying up a foothold in the city for post-Brexit business.

Enjoy our weekly roundup for; Internal Auditors, Risk Managers, and Compliance Officers. We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for content, keep in touch.

Regards
Craig and Paul

This week…

PARIS MATCH FOR JP SALES AND TRADING ARM

JPMorgan says ‘oui’ to Paris expansion post-Brexit, acquiring new premises to move it’s sales and trading arm out of London … read more

GRAND NUMBER OF FS FIRMS HEAD FOR BLIGHTY

More than a thousand banks, asset managers, and insurers in the EU plan to open offices in UK to service post-Brexit Britain … read more

URSULA VON DER LEYDEN ADVISES LSE IT’S ALL CHANGE FOR BANKING POST-BREXIT

All change in banking post Brexit says EC PResident… read more

CRYPTO- CURRENCIES THE FUTURE OF BANKING

The Bank of England has teamed up with global central banks to pool knowledge about building digital currencies … read more

FCA BLINDSIDED BY FUND SUSPENSIONS

The Financial Conduct Authority failed to keep track of investment fund suspensions, questions raised over it’s effectiveness to protect investors …. read more

INCREASING NUMBER OF FIRMS CAUSING CONSUMER HARM

The City-watchdog set to embark on fresh crackdown on advisers after finding actions of increasing number of firms causing consumer harm…. read more

About Us

Craig Phipps

Craig has spent over 20 years recruiting for Business and Technology Audit for Investment Banks and Asset Managers. He has also recruited extensively in Market Risk and Quantitative finance. Prior to establishing Fleet Search and Selection, he headed up the Investment Banking Audit and IT Audit Divisions at two prominent recruitment companies.

Craig has helped 100’s of candidates make difficult career choices. When not at work, his strategic mindset turns to his passions for skiing and rugby and is a huge supporter of Australia’s national rugby team.

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Paul Stanbridge

Before establishing Fleet Search and Selection with Craig Phipps, Paul worked as an Equity Research Analyst in London. Now, a recruitment consultant for almost two decades, he has recruited many senior roles, including Global Heads of Audit and C-Suite executives. His wide network spans Insurance, Asset Management and Banking, with expertise including Audit, Compliance and Advisory.

As with his day job, Paul likes getting people excited about things. He is a passionate competitive foil fencer with 5 caps for Scotland and now enjoys coaching others to enjoy the sport too.

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