Seonaid Mackenzie has recently joined Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF).
WIBF is a not for profit membership organisation with branches in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Founded in 1980, they aim to improve diversity in the banking and finance sector.
Sturgeon Ventures are delighted to be recognised as a leading firm in their sector having been awarded Hedge Fund Platform of the Year – UK by Corporate Insider.
A recent report from University of Exeter Business School for the UK’s FRC found that just 15% of companies complied with the UK Corporate Governance Code on diversity reporting, with just over three months to go until the new code takes effect on 1 January 2019.
We are pleased to announce a win at the recent Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2018.
On 27th July, the FCA issued a Consultation Paper outlining new proposals for loan-based crowdfunding platforms. The consultation paper can be found at CP18/20: full consultation paper.
Sturgeon Ventures are pleased to announce that Seonaid will be one of the speakers at Capital Creation 2018. This event is held over 24th – 26th September 2018 in Monte Carlo and promises to inspire, connect and engage with experienced professionals.
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Sturgeon celebrates 20 years as the pioneer of Regulatory Incubation. Watch the video to hear some of our clients talking about their regulatory incubation journey.
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has launched its Guernsey Green Fund. Their platform objective is to provide investments that are involved with green initiatives including alleviating environmental harm, whilst providing returns for its investors. By specialising in green initiatives, the Guernsey Green Fund offers enhanced, trusted and transparent access to this investment area. Each fund’s assets must match three quarters of the green fund criteria.
FCA released yesterday, 27.6.2018, their role in preparing for BREXIT. Please read on the link below.Link: FCA Role in Preparing for BrexitSturgeon continues to innovate with Solutions for Emerging Managers and Corporate advisors Pre and Post Brexit. Please contact us on hello@sturgeonventures.com for further details.
An important update that was issued in October 2022 from the FCA on Trading names can be used by FCA Regulated Firms.
Critical Third Parties (CTPs) is a term used regularly by Financial Services companies in relation to Outsourcing, continuing from their work on Operational Resilience last year.
In June 2022, New Financial hosted the virtual launch of the fifth Annual Review of the HMT Women in Finance Charter. More than 400 people from across the Charter signatory network joined the session live online.
Sturgeon Ventures are delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Leading Regulated Incubation Services of the Year 2022 award from Acquisition International Magazine.
Thank you to everyone for donating to the Sturgeon Ventures/Aquapac Thames Walk Challenge for the RNLI bringing awareness to London of the River Thames RNLI Stations.
Sturgeon Ventures, the leading regulatory incubator, and regulatory host in the Wholesale Institutional Financial Services Industry – what sets Sturgeon apart from the newer competitors?
Nikhil Rathi Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) delivered a speech to the members at the CISI 30th Anniversary Dinner last month, highlighting many important points for the industry to be aware of.
On 26 May 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a discussion paper (DP22/2), setting out its response to feedback received to consultation paper 21/21: Primary Markets Effectiveness Review and seeking views on further reform of the UK listing regime in order to promote competitiveness and boost growth.
