The Capital Ratio

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expects financial firms to be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to utilizing customer data. This year, it has introduced a range of new priorities to support its agenda. Host Sebastian Barling is joined by Skadden colleague Connor Williamson to unpack what these revised priorities mean for U.K. financial institutions. Together, they examine the FCA’s nine...

Join host Sebastian Barling and Christoper Rich, general counsel of the Financial Market Standards Board, as they delve into the future of global financial markets, exploring how technology, regulation and new asset classes like crypto are reshaping the industry. Discover why the lines between public and private markets are blurring, how global financial hubs are evolving and what the next decade...

In this episode of "The Capital Ratio," Mark Chorazak , New York-based co-head of Skadden 's Financial Institutions Regulatory Group, and London-based associate Olivia Merrett , unpack key considerations for U.K. and European financial institutions seeking to enter the U.S. market. With host Sebastian Barling , they outline the important regulatory agencies (the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comp...

In the inaugural episode of "The Capital Ratio" podcast, host Sebastian Barling introduces the series, which will explore key regulatory topics in banking and finance. Joined by colleagues Eva Legler and Wilf Odgers , Sebastian examines the emerging world of stablecoins, discussing why these digital tokens are gaining traction among financial institutions. The panelists discuss current regulatory...

From Skadden, “The Capital Ratio” is a podcast that explores the ever-evolving world of financial institution regulation, covering issues relevant to legal and compliance teams, boards of directors, and C-suite professionals in the banking industry. We provide key insights for institutions navigating regulatory frameworks in the U.K., EU and U.S. If you’re enjoying “The Capital Ratio,” be sure to...