London Governance & Compliance Academy

The Advantages of Self-paced, Online Training and Learning

Self-paced, online training and learning is a form of education or skill development where the learner utilises digital resources, often via the internet, to gain knowledge or acquire skills at their own chosen speed and at their chosen time. This type of learning is not bound by traditional classroom settings, schedules or geographical limitations, but […]

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Handling Conflicts of Interest

A conflict of interest arises when an individual’s personal interests interfere, or have the potential to interfere, with their professional duties and responsibilities. In essence, it occurs when a personal gain could influence professional decision-making, potentially compromising the interests of other stakeholders. Conflicts of interest can have serious consequences, both for individuals and organisations. In […]

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Market Abuse: Governance, Compliance and the Financial Industry

What is market abuse?   Market abuse, a term encompassing a variety of detrimental financial activities such as insider dealing, manipulation of trading and misinformation, threatens the very integrity and efficient functioning of financial markets. As the Financial Conduct Authority points out, this perversion of fair play disrupts the level playing field essential for investor […]

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