Mike Lewis

We enjoyed hosting many of our clients at our HSBC Women and Financial Wellbeing webinar. Our guest speakers included Dr Cora Pettipas, HSBC’s Global Senior Manager, Financial Planning, Nicola Le Brocq, Director Funds and Corporate, Jersey Finance, and Jon Gill, HSBC’s Head of Customer, International and Marketing. Hosted by Phil Kurtenbach, HSBC’s Head of Investments and Wealth Solutions, along with our panel of speakers shared key insights and trends, as well as their own personal experiences and thoughts on how to improve financial fitness and resilience. Key takeaways included: • Championing diversity and inclusion, education, equal career opportunities and fair pay, continue to play a critical role in elevating the financial wellbeing of women. • Governments and companies are doing some good work which can be seen from the increase in representation of women in the workplace, and in leadership roles. • You don’t need to be an expert to start building your financial plan. A lack in confidence and common misconceptions that financial planning is just for the wealthy are some of the barriers which hold women back from building financial plans. But the earlier you start, the better. And it’s never too late, you can always do more to help shore up your financial position. • You should assess your protection needs proactively at different life stages. Ingredients of a robust ‘bounce back plan’ include comprehensive research, sound advice and timely investments. • The golden rule is to save for what’s around the corner and invest for the future. • ‘Time in, not timing’ is about staying in the market, staying invested, not panicking, and trusting the experts to guide our money through the ups and downs of the markets. You can watch the recorded webcast here: https://grp.hsbc/6044jDgJQ

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We enjoyed hosting many of our clients at our HSBC Women and Financial Wellbeing webinar. Our guest speakers included Dr Cora Pettipas, HSBC’s Global Senior Manager, Financial Planning, Nicola Le Brocq, Director Funds and Corporate, Jersey Finance, and Jon Gill, HSBC’s Head of Customer, International and Marketing. Hosted by Phil Kurtenbach, HSBC’s Head of Investments and Wealth Solutions, along with our panel of speakers shared key insights and trends, as well as their own personal experiences and thoughts on how to improve financial fitness and resilience. Key takeaways included: • Championing diversity and inclusion, education, equal career opportunities and fair pay, continue to play a critical role in elevating the financial wellbeing of women. • Governments and companies are doing some good work which can be seen from the increase in representation of women in the workplace, and in leadership roles. • You don’t need to be an expert to start building your financial plan. A lack in confidence and common misconceptions that financial planning is just for the wealthy are some of the barriers which hold women back from building financial plans. But the earlier you start, the better. And it’s never too late, you can always do more to help shore up your financial position. • You should assess your protection needs proactively at different life stages. Ingredients of a robust ‘bounce back plan’ include comprehensive research, sound advice and timely investments. • The golden rule is to save for what’s around the corner and invest for the future. • ‘Time in, not timing’ is about staying in the market, staying invested, not panicking, and trusting the experts to guide our money through the ups and downs of the markets. You can watch the recorded webcast here: https://grp.hsbc/6043jJ1MJ

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📊 High Street Bank Lending to SMEs Remains Stable in Q2 2024 Great news for the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)! According to the latest Business Finance Review from UK Finance, lending to SMEs has remained stable during the second quarter of 2024. This data, gathered from a consortium of high-street bank lenders, underscores the continued support for the backbone of our economy. 📝 Key Highlights: Consistent lending levels, offering much-needed financial stability for SMEs. High-street banks remain committed to supporting business growth and development. This stability is vital for fostering innovation, job creation, and economic resilience. #SMEs #BusinessFinance #UKFinance #EconomicGrowth #HighStreetBanks #Q22024

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Is your workforce evolving fast enough? ✨  According to 45% of large UK companies, most positions they will need to fill by 2030 do not exist today, highlighting a need for adaptability in recruitment.    Our latest research paper shows how you can navigate this shift so that you’re recruiting future-proof talent who will deliver maximum productivity for your organisation.   👉 Learn more about leveraging human skills in a world of tech: https://lnkd.in/eiuJXQNN    #AI #Technology #Talent #SoftSkills #Business #AdeccoUKI #AdeccoInsights 

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Find out more here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekxdazTU Our Wealth & Investments practice is busy as ever. Head over to our job board to browse jobs, apply or refer a friend: https://lnkd.in/eZZvbUvW #wealthmanagement #wealthjobs #financialplanning #financialadvice #investmentjobs #investments #recruiting #jobsearch #careers

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Interesting article on why Financial Services firms are expected to lead the way in salary growth. This would be good to see as I feel in the UK salaries have been a little stagnant for the past couple of years and only by changing employer (or threatening to!) have individuals had a meaningful pay rise. Not sure if this research was undertaken pre-budget and changes to Employers NI... https://lnkd.in/ef6GggEG

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Get ready for a secure and efficient recruitment process utilizing AI with our guide, ‘Fair Play: Ethical AI in Talent Acquisition’, where we: - Explore the significance and importance of ethical AI - Explain the difference between ethical and responsible AI - Share how best to mitigate the risks in talent acquisition - Lay out how to ensure responsible and compliant deployment - Share our top 4 practical steps for TA leaders - Dissect the global governance environment - Explain how to stay ahead and empower your workforce with ethical AI skills Find out how to make ethical AI work for you at any stage of your AI journey: https://lnkd.in/ecEXjuhd #Hiring #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #ArtificiaIIntelligence #Technology

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📊💡 AI Adoption Soars in UK Financial Services The Bank of England and the FCA have released their latest research on AI in UK Financial Services, revealing a rapid acceleration in adoption across the sector. 🚀📈 🔑 Key Findings: 📈 75% of UK Financial Services firms are now using AI, compared to 58% in 2022 and just 14% in 2019—a staggering growth in just five years. 💥 ⏳ 10% of firms plan to adopt AI within the next three years, driving adoption even further. 🛡️ AI is being used for data insights, anti-money laundering (AML), fraud detection, and cybersecurity, with 55% automating decision-making to some extent. ✨ Opportunities and ⚠️ Challenges: ⚙️ AI offers transformative gains in operational efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction over the next three years. However, the sector faces key risks: 🛑 Cybersecurity risks and reliance on critical third-party providers. 📊 Challenges related to data quality, privacy 🔐, and bias ⚖️. 🤔 A knowledge gap: 46% of firms admit they only partially understand the AI technologies they use. 🏛️ Governance in Focus: ✔️ The report highlights that 84% of firms have designated accountability frameworks, with most involving three or more accountable bodies to oversee AI governance. As AI adoption accelerates, the UK Financial Services sector is pursuing early mover advantage ⚡ to stay ahead in a fiercely competitive market. With GenAI gaining momentum, firms are harnessing its potential while addressing critical risks and governance needs. 🌍📌 #AIinFinance #ArtificialIntelligence #UKFinancialServices #GenAI

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📣 Note to all UK Hiring Managers: Come and get yourself a top BFSI Sales candidate and strengthen your team! Please Like and Share with your network...many thanks! 😊 #tryingsomethingnew #ITO #systemintegration #bfsi #banking #capitalmarkets #financialservices #hiring #vacancy #jobs #jobsearch #digitaltransformation #cloud #applicationservices #azure #aws #gcp #recruiting

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Need deep insights and expert recommendations to stay ahead of future talent demands in the UK&EMEA, APAC, North America and India? From automation and AI to technological turbulence, our new report explains the top trends shaping hiring in the banking industry, globally. #Talent #TalentAcquisition #Banking #Finance #UnitedStates #USA

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Need deep insights and expert recommendations to stay ahead of future talent demands in the UK&EMEA, APAC, North America and India? From automation and AI to technological turbulence, our new report explains the top trends shaping hiring in the banking industry, globally. #Talent #TalentAcquisition #Banking #Finance #UnitedStates #USA

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The narrative of success within financial sector firms is changing. Whereas financial numbers once dominated, now there’s a balanced measure between financial and social capital. Trust and transparency, bolstered by honest communication, have become critical drivers in the industry landscape - they're good for business. #financialservices #financialsector

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The UK jobs market is showing signs of cooling, with annual earnings growth slowing and job vacancies falling for the 25th consecutive month. However, the overall picture is mixed, as employment is up and unemployment is down, though structural issues like high economic inactivity due to long-term illness remain. These conflicting signals are creating a headache for the Bank of England's rate setters as they try to navigate the complexities of the labor market. Read more in this article: https://heyor.ca/86hSZQ #TheGuardian #JobMarket #WageGrowth #RecruitmentTrends

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🔥𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 - Fintech (Web3, Blockchain, Crypto) 📍Fully remote from Arizona, Austin, LA, San Francisco or Denver. 💰Base salary up to $𝟵𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 + flat 𝟮𝟱% 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻- uncapped/no threshold NETWORK!! Brand new roles in for a fantastic technology recruitment company in the FinTech space. 🎯 Their bread and butter is 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 - 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝟑, 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨, 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 Today, they are looking to onboard 2 senior recruiters with proven 360 exposure with a solid track record of success originating new business. That being said, they have 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗞𝗦 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗼 - so although you will be expected to actively BD down the line, your focus will be on recruiting at first. On Offer: - Up to $90,000 base + commissions (flat 25% commission on each placement) - uncapped/ no threshold - Fully remote If this sounds like a great opportunity for you or someone you know, please refer them and get up to $1,500 in referral fee! #recruitment #rec2rec #r2r #remote #technology #fintech #crypto #blockchain #web3

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Over the past few weeks, I've had conversations with several highly skilled FX professionals who are feeling disheartened and frustrated by their current work environments. Many are facing constant changes in targets and expectations, dealing with promises that never materialise, and feeling a lack of direction from leadership. It's tough when you’re putting in the effort but not seeing the growth and support you were promised. I understand how this can weigh on your mindset and overall job satisfaction. If this sounds all too familiar, know that you're not alone. These challenges are real, and they can impact your motivation and career trajectory. But here's the good news—there are companies out there that value their people, set realistic goals, and provide clear paths for growth and success. I'm currently working with several firms that prioritise their employees' development and well-being, with strong leadership that stands by their word. If you’re ready for a change and want to explore new opportunities where your skills and ambitions will be truly valued, let's have a chat. Your next career move could be just a conversation away. #FXCareers #CareerGrowth #LeadershipMatters #JobOpportunities #Recruitment #FXProfessionals #CareerChange #JobSatisfaction #Leadership #CareerDevelopment

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Exciting update from the Evo Inspires series! 🎉 I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Giovanni Casula from Klarna to discuss his diverse career journey and insights on navigating challenges and setbacks as a professional. Some key takeaways from our conversation: 💥 Embrace curiosity and openness to change - Giovanni's path has zigzagged, but he's found success in being adaptable and exploring new domains. 💥 Focus on developing yourself as a person, not just climbing the ladder - Planning your career should stem from understanding your strengths and interests. 💥 When facing obstacles, look for the positive - Giovanni advises seeing setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow, not just problems to overcome. 💥 Don't be afraid to ask for help and learn from those who came before you. The full interview is now available - check it out for more valuable career advice from Giovanni: https://lnkd.in/eBPh73mZ A big thank you to Giovanni for sharing his story and insights. #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipLessons #EvoInspires

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We've got good news! When it comes to pay equity for executives working in compliance within the banking and financial services industry our survey found no substantial overall difference in salaries between genders across job tiers when accounting for experience and qualifications. #PayEquity #banking #financialservices #compliance

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