Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Transparency Task Force Driving up levels of transparency in Financial Services, right around the world. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://transparencytaskforce.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [How can we accelerate the rebuilding of trust and confidence in financial services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/previous-events/how-can-we-accelerate-the-rebuilding-of-trust-and-confidence-in-financial-services/) - Registration is at 9AM for a 9:30AM start; ending at 4PM on Thursday 12th September at: First Republic Bank, 160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110 - [Cluj Event - SCROLL DOWM TO pdf](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/cluj-event/) - EVENT - [TIME FOR TRANSPARENCY](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/previous-events/time-for-transparency/) - [How can we accelerate the rebuilding of trustworthiness and confidence in financial services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/previous-events/how-can-we-accelerate-the-rebuilding-of-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services-4/) - [How can we accelerate the rebuilding of trustworthiness and confidence in financial services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/how-can-we-accelerate-the-rebuilding-of-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services-2/) - Registration is at 9AM for a 9:30AM start; ending at 4PM on Thursday 10th October at: RPC, 8/F, One Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong - ["The woes of Woodford - who needs to learn what?" - plus - "Costs and charges; are we there yet?"](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/previous-events/the-woes-of-woodford-who-needs-to-learn-what-plus-costs-and-charges-are-we-there-yet/) - [THE PERILS OF PENSION SCAMS](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/previous-events/the-perils-of-pension-scams/) - [How can we accelerate the rebuilding of trustworthiness and confidence in financial services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/how-can-we-accelerate-the-rebuilding-of-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services/) - Registration is at 9AM for a 9:30AM start; ending at 4PM on Thursday 17th October: Mercer, 727 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia - [How can we accelerate the rebuilding of trustworthiness and confidence in financial services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events-new/how-can-we-accelerate-the-rebuilding-of-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services-3/) - Registration is at 9AM for a 9:30AM start; ending at 4PM on Tuesday 15th October at: Dimensional Fund Advisors, 43/1 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia ## Pages - [Homepage](https://transparencytaskforce.org/) - Our Mission is to Promote ongoing reform of the financial sector so that it serves society better See our upcoming events SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT A very important BBC Panorama programme aired on Tuesday, 16th August at 9pm (UK time). It took a deep dive into the Financial Conduct Authority and its failure to provide an appropriate - [Transparency Times circulation list](https://transparencytaskforce.org/transparency-times-circulation-list/) - To keep up to date with all that we are doing at TTF, please fill in the form below to be added to the circulation list to receive our free weekly newsletter, the Transparency times. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number Postcode Job Title Organisation Country * Submit Please Wait… - [The Simon Andriesz Story; and the Role of the Financial Conduct Authority](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-simon-andriesz-story-and-the-role-of-the-financial-conduct-authority/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday 21st July 2026, 5:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... Simon Andriesz, the British FBI whistleblower whose case featured in the hard-hitting BBC File on 4 Investigates broadcast on 14 July 2026, - [Groups](https://transparencytaskforce.org/groups/) - About the TTF Groups Our group meetings are the ‘engine room’ of the TTF. They are where we:Bring like-minded, collaboratively-minded people togetherDevelop a deep understanding of the issues of interest to our communityForm strong, mutually supportive and meaningful relationshipsBrain-storm ideas that can make a positive difference to our communityDevelop thought leadership, consultation responses and policy recommendationsCo-create - [Previous Events - 2026](https://transparencytaskforce.org/previous-events-2026/) - 6th Jan 2026 “Litigants in Person: Practical Tips to help Davids beat Goliaths” More info 13th Jan 2026 "Opus: Dark Money, a secretive cult, and its mission to remake our world" More info 27th Jan 2026 "The Purpose of Banking: Transforming Banking for Stability and Economic Growth" More info 10th Feb 2026 "The Killing Fields - [Battling the Building Societies; and why we must win](https://transparencytaskforce.org/battling-the-building-societies-and-why-we-must-win/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 9th June 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and - [Understanding Your Statutory Rights in the UK](https://transparencytaskforce.org/understanding-your-statutory-rights-in-the-uk/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 30th June 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and - [Book Club](https://transparencytaskforce.org/book-club/) - The TTF Book Club is a chance for our members to discuss books that in some way relate to the need for finance reform. Upcoming Book Club Events 2026 Previous Book Club Events 2026 13 Jan 2026 FULL DETAILS HERE 27 Jan 2026 FULL DETAILS HERE 10 Feb 2026 FULL DETAILS HERE 3 March 2026 - [The Personal Life of Debt: Coercion, Subjectivity and Inequality in Britain](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-personal-life-of-debt-coercion-subjectivity-and-inequality-in-britain/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED When*Please note this event has been cancelled.* WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. About the book... CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK As the cost of living rises, British households face unprecedented levels of debt. But many commentators characterise - [TTF Accounts](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-accounts/) - In the interests of transparency and as a matter of routine disclosure, we publish our financial accounts. They are available for you to download below. Please note that we adjusted our financial year end to December 31st to enable us to report our activities to Social Enterprise UK (which accredits us, as a Certified Social Enterprise) on a - [Advisory Group](https://transparencytaskforce.org/advisory-group-2/) - IntroductionThe Transparency Task Force has established an Advisory Group.The first significant step forward was a meeting held in London on 26th June 2018, where several individuals met to discuss ideas on how the Group would function. The slides used at the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon below:Slides used at the meeting - [Fraud Markers, De-banking, and Financial Crime: A Legal Analysis of Counter-fraud Practices in the UK and Beyond](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fraud-markers-de-banking-and-financial-crime-a-legal-analysis-of-counter-fraud-practices-in-the-uk-and-beyond/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 23rd September 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Mortgage Prisoners Scandal; and why it really matters...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-mortgage-prisoners-scandal-and-why-it-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenWednesday, May 19th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Litigants in Person: Challenges, Support and the Court System](https://transparencytaskforce.org/litigants-in-person-challenges-support-and-the-court-system/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 2nd June 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and - [Testimonials](https://transparencytaskforce.org/testimonials/) - Our events are an integral part of our strategy for driving change, which is is to bring together two types of people: #1, Those with a sense of ‘passion & purpose’ about what needs to change; and #2, Those with the ‘power & position’ to help make change happen The testimonials below from previous attendees will help explain - [How AI Can Turbocharge Your Life Planning: Restoring Human Agency in a Complex World](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-ai-can-turbocharge-your-life-planning-restoring-human-agency-in-a-complex-world/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 19th May 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and - [TTF has become a Social Enterprise](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-becoming-a-social-enterprise/) - What is a Social Enterprise?Social enterprises are organisations that are looking to change the world for the better.They must have a defined social purpose, which is the organisation’s formal, primary objective.Being a social enterprise suits Transparency Task Force very well, because we are a mission-led organisation with a true passion for our purpose, which is - [When Complaints Are Processed — But Justice Remains Unresolved: Fixing the Inequality Engine in Financial Services](https://transparencytaskforce.org/when-complaints-are-answered-but-not-resolvedhow-accountability-really-works-in-financial-services/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday 12th May 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and - [The King's Speech and the Ongoing Fight for Financial Services Consumer Protection: What Happens Next, and What We Must Do](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-kings-speech-and-the-fight-for-financial-services-consumer-protection-what-happens-next-and-what-we-must-do/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenThursday 14th May 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and - [TTF Ambassadors](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-ambassadors/) - We are successfully building an international network of TTF Ambassadors and we believe that our network of Ambassadors has the potential to become a phenomenal force for good, for the benefit of all. Our Ambassadors understand that the ultimate purpose of the finance sector is to serve society. They are all highly credible people with - [Consultation Responses](https://transparencytaskforce.org/consultation-responses/) - You can download our Consultation Responses below. Any enquiries to Chelsea Houghton. Consultation Responses 2026 TTF Response to the FCA’s Consultation Paper CP26/9: Modernising the Redress SystemTTF Response to HM Treasury’s Consultation on The Appointed Representatives RegimeTTF Response to the FCA’s DP25/3: Expanding consumer access to investmentsTransparency Task Force Response to FCA CP 25/36 on - [Reflections on the APPG Summit (part 2)](https://transparencytaskforce.org/reflections-on-the-appg-summit-part-2/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, 24th March 2026, from 6pm - 7:00pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [AI and Finance: Power, Risk and the Future of Regulation](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ai-and-finance-power-risk-and-the-future-of-regulation/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 5th May 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and - [Exposing Corruption: Laurence Cockcroft on Money, Power and Ethics](https://transparencytaskforce.org/exposing-corruption-laurence-cockcroft-on-money-power-and-ethics/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 28th April 2026, from 6pm - 7:00pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Event Registration - Complimentary Ticket](https://transparencytaskforce.org/event-registration-complimentary-ticket/) - Select which event you would like to book Tuesday 19th May 2026 (6:00PM-7:00PM BST) on Zoom - "How AI Can Turbocharge Your Life Planning: Restoring Human Agency in a Complex World" First Name Last Name Email Address Mobile phone number (…in case we need to contact you at short notice; e.g. if there is an - [Anatomy of a Banking Scandal: The Keystone Bank Failure - Harbinger of the 2008 Financial Crisis](https://transparencytaskforce.org/anatomy-of-a-banking-scandal-the-keystone-bank-failure-harbinger-of-the-2008-financial-crisis/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 21st April 2026, from 6pm - 7:00pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Upcoming Events](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/) - Upcoming eventsEach event we run is an important step forward in galvanising support for our overall mission, which is: “To encourage reform of the financial services sector, so that it serves society better” If you identify with our mission please do all you can to get involved. If you might like to be involved with - [Register for a free ticket](https://transparencytaskforce.org/register-for-a-free-ticket/) - Select which event you would like to book First Name Last Name Email Address Job Title Phone number (…in case we need to contact you at short notice; e.g. if there is an internet failure) Organisation Country Overall, what do you think of the Transparency Task Force initiative? (We may share your comments as part - [Protecting Consumer Protections, for the sake of The City and Society](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-should-we-respond-to-the-mansion-house-speech/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WhenThursday, 17th July 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend.... The Transparency Task Force invites you to a critically timed discussion in response to two major developments:Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Mansion - [The Car Finance Scandal; the Complete Exposé - Part 1](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-car-finance-scandal-the-complete-expose-part-1/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our YouTube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenThursday 10th July 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Harnessing the Power of AI in the Fight for Justice](https://transparencytaskforce.org/harnessing-the-power-of-ai-in-the-fight-for-justice/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 24th June 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [“Mastering Media Engagement: Tips, Tricks & Best Practice”](https://transparencytaskforce.org/mastering-media-engagement-tips-tricks-best-practice/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 17th June 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [“Consumer Vulnerability; and how best to support it”](https://transparencytaskforce.org/consumer-vulnerability-and-how-best-to-support-it/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 10th June 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [TTF Turns Ten: A Good Time to Reflect on our Past and Plan for our Future](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-turns-ten-a-good-time-to-reflect-on-our-past-and-plan-for-our-future/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 6th May 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The full truth about Lloyds, including the bits the BBC were unable to cover](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-full-truth-about-lloyds-including-the-bits-the-bbc-were-unable-to-cover/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, 29th April 2025, from 6pm - 8:00pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Football Index Scandal](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-football-index-scandal/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 22nd April 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Lost Pensions](https://transparencytaskforce.org/lost-pensions/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, 1st April 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Can adoption of the ‘Treating Customers Fairly’ framework improve consumer outcomes in Australia's financial industry?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/treating-customers-fairly-framework-in-australia/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 25th March 2025, 8am-9:30am GMT / 7pm-8:30pm AEDT, on Zoom WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Parliament and regulators: How select committees can better hold regulators to account](https://transparencytaskforce.org/parliament-and-regulators-how-select-committees-can-better-hold-regulators-to-account/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, 18th March 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Finding your own path to a Rejuvenated sense of Purpose, Passion and Possibilities!](https://transparencytaskforce.org/finding-your-own-path-to-a-rejuvenated-sense-of-purpose-passion-and-possibilities/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 11th March 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Mr Johncock vs Bank of America](https://transparencytaskforce.org/mr-johncock-vs-bank-of-america/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 25th February 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Justice and Power: Exploring Crime, Corruption, and Policing in Modern Society](https://transparencytaskforce.org/justice-and-power-exploring-crime-corruption-and-policing-in-modern-society/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 28th January 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Just Security](https://transparencytaskforce.org/defending-democracy/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 24th February 2026, from 6pm - 7:00pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Reflections on the APPG Summit (part 1)](https://transparencytaskforce.org/reflections-on-the-appg-summit-part-1/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenWednesday, 18th March 2026, from 6pm - 7:00pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Litigants in Person: Practical Tips to help Davids beat Goliaths](https://transparencytaskforce.org/litigants-in-person-practical-tips-to-help-davids-beat-goliaths/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 6th Jauary 2026, from 6pm - 7:00pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Fraud and the Fight to Fix It - Reflections from a Retiring Police Crime Commissioner, and others](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fraud-and-the-fight-to-fix-it-reflections-from-a-retiring-police-crime-commissioner-and-others/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, February 18th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Gallery](https://transparencytaskforce.org/gallery/) - TTF drinks reception held after the APPG summit on Monday 16th March, 2026 at the Buckingham Arms, London, sponsored by Miller Shah LLP. - [Positive Money's report on "The Power of Big Finance"](https://transparencytaskforce.org/positive-moneys-report-on-the-power-of-big-finance/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, May 2nd 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [How Irish SME's were victimised by the Banks & Regulators](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-irish-smes-were-victimised-by-the-banks-regulators/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenThursday, April 27th 2023, from 6pm - 8pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [TTF Film Club: Madoff, The Monster of Wall Street](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-film-club-madoff-the-monster-of-wall-street/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WhenEpisode #4: Thursday, April 20th 2023, 6pm - 7:30pm BST (see below for full details) WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... A first class, four part documentary series has been put on Netflix that - [The Finance Curse: How much finance is too much?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-finance-curse-how-much-finance-is-too-much/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Why You Should Attend... WhenTuesday, March 21st 2023, from 1pm - 2pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a talk by author Nicholas - [STATE CAPTURE: What is it and what should be done about it?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/state-capture-what-is-it-and-what-should-be-done-about-it/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Why You Should Attend... WhenTuesday, March 7th 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers - [TTF Book Club: "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism" with Martin Wolf](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-book-club-the-crisis-of-democratic-capitalism-with-martin-wolf/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenThursday, March 2nd 2023, from 2pm-3pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the author plus ample scope for - [TTF Book Club: "Ethics in Finance - Case Studies from a Woman's Life on Wall Street" with Dr. Kara Tan Bhala](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/ethics-in-finance-case-studies-from-a-womans-life-on-wall-street/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, February 21st 2023, 6pm to 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the author plus ample - [Chain of Title: How Ordinary People in Three Countries Uncovered Foreclosure Fraud](https://transparencytaskforce.org/chain-of-title-how-ordinary-people-in-three-countries-uncovered-foreclosure-fraud/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, December 19th 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The APPG on Fair Business Banking’s Judicial Review v the FCA part 2](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-appg-on-fair-business-bankings-judicial-review-v-the-fca-part-2/) - this event has now taken place WhenMonday, December 18th 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... TTF BELIEVES THE FCA IS MORALLY BANKRUPT AND NEEDS TO BE DEFEATEDOn 21 March 2022, the APPG on Fair Business - [Detecting Deception with Truth Unlocked](https://transparencytaskforce.org/detecting-deception-with-truth-unlocked/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, November 21st 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Why HMRC's Tax Treatment of Pension Scam Victims is Morally Bankrupt](https://transparencytaskforce.org/why-hmrcs-tax-treatment-of-pension-scam-victims-is-morally-bankrupt/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenThursday, November 2nd 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [TTF Book Club: “Highly Discriminating: Why the City isn't Fair and Diversity doesn't Work” with Dr Louise Ashley](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-book-club-highly-discriminating-why-the-city-isnt-fair-and-diversity-doesnt-work-with-dr-louise-ashley/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, October 31st 2023 from 6pm-7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the author plus ample scope for - [The APPG on Fair Business Banking’s Judicial Review v the FCA](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-appg-on-fair-business-bankings-judicial-review-v-the-fca/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenThursday, October 26th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Justice and Compensation through Class Actions - what are the possibilities for the UK?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/justice-and-compensation-through-class-actions-what-are-the-possibilities-for-the-uk/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, October 17th 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [How some IFA's steal pensions with impunity!](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-some-ifas-steal-pensions-with-impunity/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, October 10th 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Whistleblowing](https://transparencytaskforce.org/whistleblowing/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, October 3rd 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [WOODFORD: what is Link really up to; and is it fair?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/woodford-what-is-link-really-up-to/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenThursday, September 21st 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [SLAPPS; why they are the enemy of truth and transparency, and how to defeat them](https://transparencytaskforce.org/slapps-why-they-are-the-enemy-of-truth-and-transparency-and-how-to-defeat-them/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, September 19th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Swaps: Mis-selling or outright fraud? ...and why the FCA's recent letters are factually incorrect](https://transparencytaskforce.org/swap-mis-selling-or-outright-fraud-and-why-the-fcas-recent-letter-are-factually-incorrect/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, August 29th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Responding to the Treasury Committee's Inquiry on SME Finance/BBRS](https://transparencytaskforce.org/responding-to-the-treasury-committees-inquiry-on-sme-finance-bbrs/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK here to watch the video WhenTuesday, August 8th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [High Street Group and Castle Trust - what should happen next?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/high-street-group-and-castle-trust-what-should-happen-next/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, July 25th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [APPG v FCA - The fight for justice continues](https://transparencytaskforce.org/appg-v-fca-the-fight-for-justice-continues/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenWednesday, July 19th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [BBRS - the debate, the inquiry, its latest report and what needs to happen next](https://transparencytaskforce.org/bbrs-its-latest-report-and-what-needs-to-happen-next/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, July 18th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [How money is created in the modern world; and where it's going](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-money-is-created-in-the-modern-world-and-where-its-going/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, June 27th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [TTF Book Club: "Rigged: The Incredible True Story of the Whistleblowers Jailed after Exposing the Rotten Heart of the Financial System" with Andy Verity](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-book-club-rigged-the-incredible-true-story-of-the-whistleblowers-jailed-after-exposing-the-rotten-heart-of-the-financial-system-with-andy-verity/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenThursday, June 15th 2023 from 6pm-8pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the author plus ample scope for - [The Financialisation of Financial Reporting](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-financialisation-of-financial-reporting/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, June 13th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Ulster Bank Scandal; and other related matters](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-ulster-bank-scandal-and-other-related-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenWednesday, June 7th 2023 from 6pm - 8pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [TTF Book Club: "These are the Plunderers" with Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-book-club-these-are-the-plunderers-with-gretchen-morgenson-and-joshua-rosner/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenThursday, May 25th 2023 from 6pm-7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the authors plus ample scope for - [The Global State of Scams](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-global-state-of-scams/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, May 16th 2023 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. 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FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the author plus ample scope for - [HM Treasury + FCA Call for Evidence on The Senior Managers and Certification Regime; and other Edinburgh Reform Issues](https://transparencytaskforce.org/hm-treasury-fca-call-for-evidence-on-the-senior-managers-and-certification-regime-and-other-edinburgh-reform-issues/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, May 9th 2023 from 6pm - 8pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [USE AS TEMPLATE](https://transparencytaskforce.org/use-as-templace/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WhenTuesday, March 21st from 1pm - 2pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... British politics, and large parts of British society, are under the spell of a dominant financial narrative: that the City - [Capitalism: Money, Morals and Markets](https://transparencytaskforce.org/capitalism-money-morals-and-markets/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 10th March 2026, from 6pm - 7:00pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Confirmation of registration - Book Club](https://transparencytaskforce.org/confirmation-of-registration-woodford/) - Thank you for registering for our event! PLEASE NOTE:The Zoom link you will need is here, please do not share with anyone else: https://zoom.us/j/2281276828You will receive an email with the joining details shortly. 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FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion - [Empowering Consumers: The Role of CTSI and National Trading Standards in Driving Transparency and Protection](https://transparencytaskforce.org/empowering-consumers-the-role-of-ctsi-and-national-trading-standards-in-driving-transparency-and-protection/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, October 1st 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Rinsed - From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks - 8th October](https://transparencytaskforce.org/rinsed-from-cartels-to-crypto-how-the-tech-industry-washes-money-for-the-worlds-deadliest-crooks-8th-october/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, October 8th 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [How Financial Services Firms Can Harness More Value in Values—and why they must!](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-financial-services-firms-can-harness-more-value-in-values-and-why-they-must/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenThursday, October 17th 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Unmasking the Billion-Euro MBB Clean Energy Fraud](https://transparencytaskforce.org/unmasking-the-billion-euro-mbb-clean-energy-fraud/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, October 22nd 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics](https://transparencytaskforce.org/democracy-for-sale-dark-money-and-dirty-politics/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick to watch the video WhenTuesday, November 5th 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion - [Victims of W W & J McClure Solicitors and their Intermediaries](https://transparencytaskforce.org/victims-of-w-w-j-mcclure-solicitors-and-their-intermediaries/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, November 12th 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Alice ™: The biggest untold story in the history of money](https://transparencytaskforce.org/alice-the-biggest-untold-story-in-the-history-of-money/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, December 3rd 2024, from 9am - 10:15am GMT / 8pm-9:15pm AEDT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus - [Downward Spiral: Collapsing Public Standards and How to Restore Them](https://transparencytaskforce.org/downward-spiral-collapsing-public-standards-and-how-to-restore-them/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, December 10th 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Global State of Scams 2024](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-global-state-of-scams-2024/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, December 17th 2024, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Accelerating our journey towards a Green Economy - February 15th 2022](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/accelerating-our-journey-towards-a-green-economy-february-15th-2022/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV ADD TO CALENDAR WhenTuesday, February 15th 2022, 12pm to 2pm UK time. WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers - [“IRHPgate - the Judicial Review and how it can be funded”](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/irhpgate-the-judicial-review-and-how-it-can-be-funded-2/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation of booking - [“IRHPgate - the Judicial Review and how it can be funded”](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/irhpgate-the-judicial-review-and-how-it-can-be-funded/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation of booking - [“Whistleblowing in Financial Services; is the system fit for purpose?”](https://transparencytaskforce.org/whistleblowing-in-financial-services-is-the-system-fit-for-purpose-2/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation of booking - [“The Lowball Snowball Project”](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-lowball-snowball-project/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation of booking - [The Woodford Scandal; and why it really matters...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-woodford-scandal-and-why-it-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowcLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO You can access the PDF of the Zoom chat from the event below:Zoom Chat – April 5th 2022 – The Woodford Scandal; and - [Faces of Financial Crime: Suffering Caused by the Financial Sector](https://transparencytaskforce.org/faces-of-financial-crime-suffering-caused-by-the-financial-sector/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE - scroll to see images taken ADD TO CALENDAR You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation of booking WhenThursday, July 14th 2022, 12pm to 1:30pm BST UK time. WhereCommittee Room 6, The Palace of Westminster. - [Faces of Financial Crime: Suffering Caused by the Financial Sector - July 19th](https://transparencytaskforce.org/faces-of-financial-crime-suffering-caused-by-the-financial-sector-july-19th/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, July 19th 2022 from 12pm - 1:30pm BST. WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThis is a free-to-attend event and there'll be a great line-up - [Post Panorama; what could Parliamentarians do now?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/post-panorama-what-could-parliamentarians-do-now/) - Click here to watch the recording of meeting #1 Click here to watch the recording of meeting #2 Click here to watch the recording of meeting #3 DOWNLOAD EVENT SLIDES WhenThere are 3 events you can attend: ***Tuesday, August 16th from 10pm-11pm BST ***, Wednesday August 17th from 12pm-1pm BST ***Wednesday, August 17th from 6pm-7pm - [Woodford: What’s next?…and why Parliament must listen](https://transparencytaskforce.org/woodford-whats-nextand-why-parliament-must-listen/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowcLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, September 27th 2022 from 12pm - 1:30pm BST. WhereOnline via Zoom - you will be provided the Zoom link you need when - ["Iceland’s Secret: The untold story of the world’s biggest con" by Jared Bibler](https://transparencytaskforce.org/icelands-secret-the-untold-story-of-the-worlds-biggest-con-by-jared-bibler/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, October 11th 2022 from 12pm - 1:30pm BST. WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the author plus ample - [Faces of Financial Crime; and how the Financial Services and Markets Bill could help](https://transparencytaskforce.org/faces-of-financial-crime-and-how-the-financial-services-and-markets-bill-could-help/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowclick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, October 25th 2022 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST. WhereOnline via Zoom - you will be provided the Zoom link you need when - [The Mortgage Prisoners issue; and why urgent action is needed](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-mortgage-prisoners-issue-and-why-urgent-action-is-needed/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, November 1st 2022 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST. WhereOnline via Zoom - you will be provided the Zoom link you need when - [Why the Business Banking Resolution Service is not fit for purpose; and what must now be done about it](https://transparencytaskforce.org/why-the-business-banking-resolution-service-is-not-fit-for-purpose-and-what-must-now-be-done-about-it/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, December 13th 2022 from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT. WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [URGENT: Why some IRHP victims need to make a complaint by December 14th; and ideas for doing it well](https://transparencytaskforce.org/urgent-why-some-irhp-victims-need-to-make-a-complaint-by-december-14th-and-ideas-for-doing-it-well/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WhenTuesday, November 8th 2022 from 6pm - 7:30pm BST. WhereOnline via Zoom - you will be provided the Zoom link you need when you book your place/s. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... Many thousands of business - [How to use Data Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information Requests to get to the truth](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-to-use-data-subject-access-requests-and-freedom-of-information-requests-to-get-to-the-truth/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, November 15th 2022 from 12pm - 12:30pm GMT. WhereOnline via Zoom - you will be provided the Zoom link you need when - [The catastrophic regulatory failure around LDI in Pensions; and its parallel universe counterpart of IRHP mis-selling by the banks](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-catastrophic-regulatory-failure-around-ldi-in-pensions-and-its-parallel-universe-counterpart-of-irhp-mis-selling-by-the-banks/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, November 21st 2022 from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT. WhereOnline via Zoom - you will be provided the Zoom link you need when - [When Finance Meets the Doughnut](https://transparencytaskforce.org/when-finance-meets-the-doughnut/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, November 29th 2022 from 12pm - 1:30pm GMT. WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Murky Money: Opaque investments, lethal autonomous weapons and the decay of democracy - 25th January 2022](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/murky-money-opaque-investments-lethal-autonomous-weapons-and-the-decay-of-democracy/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation of booking - [The Competitiveness Agenda; and why we need to push back on it - 18th January 2022](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-competitiveness-agenda-and-why-we-need-to-push-back-on-it/) - This event has now taken place, but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel. You can access the video by clicking the button belowClick here to access the video You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation - [The War on Dirty Money](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-war-on-dirty-money/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 9th September 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Enablers and Waging War on Corruption](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-enablers-and-waging-war-on-corruption/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenThursday 4th September 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Airbus Scandal; and the Power of Class Actions to get Justice](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-airbus-scandal-and-the-power-of-class-actions-to-get-justice/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, July 4th 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [FRAUD: Why is the UK so poor at tackling it?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fraud-why-is-the-uk-so-poor-at-tackling-it/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick here to watch the video WhenTuesday, March 28th 2023, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT. WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Turning the Tide on Dirty Money](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/turning-the-tide-on-dirty-money/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, September 30th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Previous Events - 2020](https://transparencytaskforce.org/previous-events-2020/) - 4th April 2020 How we can rebuild trustworthiness and confidence in financial services through technology More info 21st April 2020 How we can rebuild trustworthiness and confidence in financial services through greater transparency More info 23rd April 2020 Malpractice, Malfeasance, Misconduct, Misselling, Fraud, Scams and Scandals; What’s it going to take to fix the problem? - [The Book](https://transparencytaskforce.org/why-we-must-rebuild-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services-and-how-we-can-do-it-book/) - If you already know you want the bookScroll to the bottom of this page for the order form.Otherwise, please see the information we have available below. For any queries about the book please contact us. Click below for a short video about the book This is a short interview between Andy Agathangelou, Founder of the Transparency Task Force, - [E-Book](https://transparencytaskforce.org/e-book/) - Thank you for purchasing the E-book version of "Why we must rebuild trustworthiness and confidence in Financial Services; and how we can do it". Please click the button below to download your copy (Epub). You can use a free online Epub reader such as https://epub-reader.online/ Enter Password to Download: Download ePUB version here - [Fiduciary in All Things](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fiduciary-in-all-things/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday 2nd September 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Urgent Briefing Meetings: The BBC Documentary; Building Our Team and Developing Our Strategies for Attack and Defence](https://transparencytaskforce.org/urgent-briefing-meetings-the-bbc-documentary-building-our-team-and-developing-our-strategies-for-attack-and-defence/) - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WhenThursday 28th August 2025, 1pm, 4pm and 6pm WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend.... Three Zoom meetings are scheduled for Thursday, 28th August, at 1pm, 4pm, and 6pm, for those affected by the BBC Documentary airing - [Comments of Support](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-becoming-a-social-enterprise/comments-of-support/) - Adnan Chowdhury, UK & MEA Policy & Government Relations Lead, Wise“The Transparency Task Force works tirelessly to ensure consumers are treated fairly…. by the finance sector. It hosts engaging events throughout the year, bringing together industry and thought leaders to help promote transparency and modernise global finance. All this will ultimately benefit consumers and our - [The FCA’s Consumer Duty consultation; and why a Private Right to Action is necessary - February 10th 2022](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-fcas-consumer-duty-consultation-and-why-a-private-right-to-action-is-necessary-master-february-10th-2022/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the event on TTF TV ADD TO CALENDAR WhenThursday, February 10th 2022, 12pm to 1.30pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers - [The Revolving Door problem and how to fix it - February 8th 2022](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-revolving-door-problem-what-it-is-and-what-should-be-done-february-8th-2022/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV WhenTuesday, February 8th 2022, 12pm to 1.30pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope - [“IRHPgate” - 1st February 2022](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/irhpgate-1st-february-2022/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowWatch the video on TTF TV You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation of booking - [How Would you Reform the Finance Sector in the USA?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-would-you-reform-the-finance-sector-in-the-usa/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, February 11th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, EST WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope - [Hot Topics in Financial Planning and Wealth Management](https://transparencytaskforce.org/hot-topics-in-financial-planning-and-wealth-management/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, March 2nd 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [What you need to know about the PPF’s Fraud Compensation Fund; and more](https://transparencytaskforce.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ppfs-fraud-compensation-fund-and-more/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenMonday, March 8th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Dynamite data; and why driving radical reform depends on it](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/dynamite-data-and-why-driving-radical-reform-depends-on-it/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, March 9th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [How can Australia's Superannuation System be Improved?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-can-australias-superannuation-system-be-improved/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, March 11th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, AEDT WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope - [The Blackmore Bond Scandal; and why it really matters](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-blackmore-bond-scandal-and-why-it-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, March 18th 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Essential Ingredients for Effective Financial Regulation](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-essential-ingredients-for-effective-regulation/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenWednesday, March 24th 2021 from 8:00am to 10:am UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Bank of England's Data Transformation Plan; and more](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-bank-of-englands-data-transformation-plan-and-more/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, March 30th 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Interest Rate Hedging Products scandal; and why it really matters...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-interest-rate-hedging-products-scandal-and-why-it-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, April 1st 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Work and Pensions Select Committee's Report on Pension Scams](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-work-and-pensions-select-committees-report-on-pension-scams/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenMonday, April 26th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Case for Radical Reform of the Banking Sector](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-case-for-radical-reform-of-the-banking-sector/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, April 27th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [How Should the Finance Sector in Europe be Reformed?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-should-the-finance-sector-in-europe-be-reformed/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, April 29th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm CEST WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope - [The Premier FX Fraud Fiasco; and why it really matters...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-premier-fx-fraud-fiasco-and-why-it-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenWednesday, May 12th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Why Violation Tracker is coming to the UK; and what it means for you...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/why-violation-tracker-is-coming-to-the-uk-and-what-it-means-for-you/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, May 20th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Protecting the Wealth of the Vulnerable Elderly](https://transparencytaskforce.org/protecting-the-wealth-of-the-vulnerable-elderly/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, June 15th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [How should the finance sector in Canada be reformed?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-should-the-finance-sector-in-canada-be-reformed/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, June 17th 2021, from 6pm to 8pm Eastern Time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Lloyds Bank Scandal; and why it really matters...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-lloyds-bank-scandal-and-why-it-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, June 22nd 2021, from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Great Insolvency Scam](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-great-insolvency-scam/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, June 24th 2021, from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The FCA's Consultation on Consumer Duty; and why it should be a Duty of Care](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-fcas-consultation-on-consumer-duty-and-why-it-should-be-a-duty-of-care/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenMonday, July 5th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Case for Radical Corporate Governance Reform](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-case-for-radical-corporate-governance-reform-2/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, July 6th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Hot Topics in the World of Investment](https://transparencytaskforce.org/hot-topics-in-the-world-of-investment/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, July 13th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Fixing Financial Services with Authentic Communications](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fixing-financial-services-with-authentic-communications-2/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday 20th July 2021, from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Case for Radical Reform of the Audit Profession](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-case-for-radical-reform-of-the-audit-profession/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenWednesday, July 21st 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [The Government's Response to the W&PSC's Report on Pension Scams; and what we should do about it](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-governments-response-to-the-w-and-what-we-should-do-about-it/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, September 14th 2021, 6PM - 8PM BST WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Why our financial regulatory framework is failing; and what should be done about it](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/why-our-financial-regulatory-framework-is-failing-and-what-should-be-done-about-it/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenWednesday, September 15th 2021, 6PM - 8PM BST WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The FCA's Transformation Programme; and beyond...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-fcas-transformation-programme-and-beyond/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, September 16th 2021, 6PM - 8PM, BST WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Mortgage Prisoners Scandal; and why it still really matters!](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-mortgage-prisoners-scandal-and-why-it-still-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenMonday, September 27th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Saving the Lost Value](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/saving-the-lost-value/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, September 28th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Building Back Better](https://transparencytaskforce.org/building-back-better/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, October 5th 2021 from 6pm to 8pm BST WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatPresentations plus discussions Why you should attend Our event is - [How should the finance sector in Asia be reformed?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/how-should-the-finance-sector-in-asia-be-reformed/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenWednesday 13th October 2021 from 6PM to 8PM Singapore time/6PM to 8PM Hong Kong time/3:30PM to 5:30PM India Standard time WhereOnline symposium via - [How should the finance sector in Australia be reformed?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-should-the-finance-sector-in-australia-be-reformed/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE BUT YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO RECORDING OF IT THROUGH OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL, GET TO IT BY CLICKING THE BUTTON BELOWCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenMonday 21st October 2021 from 6PM to 8PM AEDT/8AM to 10AM BST WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers - [Finance, business and politics: mutual incomprehension and dangerous oversimplification](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/finance-business-and-politics-mutual-incomprehension-and-dangerous-oversimplification/) - This event has now taken place, but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel. You can access the video by clicking the button belowClick here to access the video You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation - [Interim conclusions of the Bank Signature Forgery Campaign](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/interim-conclusions-of-the-bank-signature-forgery-campaign/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenWednesday, November 3rd 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [8th December 2021 - The George Patellis Story; the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-george-patellis-story-the-truth-the-whole-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth/) - This event has now taken place, but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel. You can access the video by clicking the button belowClick here to access the video You can add the event to your calendar as a reminder before booking your place below; this is not a confirmation - [Transparency on Costs and Charges; why aren’t we there yet?!](https://transparencytaskforce.org/transparency-on-costs-and-charges-why-arent-we-there-yet/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WhenTuesday, January 12th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:30pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThe event will be structured in such a way as to be as interactive and "life-like" as possible. There will be several presentations with Q&A sessions and an open discussion and debate session towards the - [Potential Solutions to the Push Payment Fraud Problem](https://transparencytaskforce.org/potential-solutions-to-the-push-payment-problem/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenMonday, January 25th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Turbocharging Transparency, Truthfulness and Trustworthiness with Technology](https://transparencytaskforce.org/turbocharging-transparency-truthfulness-and-trustworthiness-with-technology-3/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, January 26th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Are the Financial Regulators Fit for Purpose?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/are-the-regulators-fit-for-purpose/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, January 28th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Fixing Financial Services through Cultural Reform](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fixing-financial-services-through-cultural-reform-3/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenTuesday, February 9th 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Previous Events - 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/previous-events-2021/) - 12th Jan 2021 Transparency on Costs and Charges; why aren’t we there yet? More info 25th Jan 2021 Potential Solutions to the Push Payment Fraud Problem More info 26th Jan 2021 Turbocharging Transparency, Truthfulness and Trustworthiness with Technology More info 28th Jan 2021 Are the Financial Regulators Fit for Purpose? More info 9th Feb 2021 - [What's it Going to Take to Fix Financial Services in Europe?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/whats-it-going-to-take-to-fix-financial-services-in-europe/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Tuesday, October 27th 2020, from 6pm to 8pm CET If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If you - [Time for Transparency in FX and Payments](https://transparencytaskforce.org/time-for-transparency-in-fx-and-payments/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Thursday, September 10th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time Sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch Executive summary; scroll down for the programme Without being too dramatic about it, the FX and Payments Sectors are hardly known for their transparency – let’s just say there is a “ample room for - [What's it Going to Take to Fix Financial Services in the USA?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/whats-it-going-to-take-to-fix-financial-services-in-the-usa-2/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Tuesday, September 22nd 2020, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, EDT If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If you - [The Case for Radical Corporate Governance Reform](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-case-for-radical-corporate-governance-reform/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Tuesday, October 13th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [Optimising the Regulatory Approach to Approving Financial Promotions](https://transparencytaskforce.org/optimising-the-regulatory-approach-to-approving-financial-promotions/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Wednesday, October 14th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [World Values Day - A Special TTF Event](https://transparencytaskforce.org/world-values-day-a-special-ttf-event/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Thursday, October 15th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [Accelerating our Journey Towards a Green Economy, Before it’s too Late](https://transparencytaskforce.org/accelerating-our-journey-towards-a-green-economy-before-its-too-late-2/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Wednesday, October 21st 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [Fixing Banking](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fixing-banking/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Thursday, October 22nd 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [How would you Reform the Finance Sector in Hong Kong?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-would-you-reform-the-finance-sector-in-hong-kong/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Tuesday, November 3rd 2020, from 6pm until 8pm, HKT Primarily for people in Hong Kong, but others welcome too! Sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch Executive Summary; scroll down for the speakers and to make bookings This symposium is all about galvanising support for the positive, progressive and purposeful finance reform that - [Telling it as they see it: Garry Heath and Steve Farrall; two straight-talking stalwarts of the financial advice sector](https://transparencytaskforce.org/telling-it-as-they-see-it-with-garry-heath-and-steve-farrall/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Wednesday, November 4th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [Pensions; The Problems and the Possibilities](https://transparencytaskforce.org/pensions-the-problems-and-the-possibilities-2/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Thursday, November 5th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [How Would You Reform the Finance Sector in Australia?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-would-you-reform-the-finance-sector-in-australia/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Tuesday, November 10th 2020, from 6pm until 8pm, AEDT Primarily for people in Australia, but others welcome too! If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event - [About the FCA’s Consumer Investment Market Consultation](https://transparencytaskforce.org/about-the-fcas-consumer-investments-market-consultation/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Wednesday, November 11th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [Fixing Financial Services with Better Leadership](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fixing-financial-services-with-better-leadership/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Thursday, November 12th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [How would you reform the finance sector in South Africa?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-would-you-reform-the-finance-sector-in-south-africa/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Thursday, November 18th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, SAST If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If you - [How would you fix the pension scams problem?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-would-you-fix-the-pension-scams-problem/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Tuesday, November 24th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [Covid and the case for a Private Debt Jubilee](https://transparencytaskforce.org/covid-and-the-case-for-a-private-debt-jubilee/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Wednesday, November 25th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If - [How would you reform the finance sector in Canada?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-would-you-reform-the-finance-sector-in-canada/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom.Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, EST If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If you - [Exploring how to best deliver better Data Standards in the Financial Services Sector](https://transparencytaskforce.org/exploring-how-to-best-deliver-better-data-standards-in-the-financial-services-sector/) - Online symposium via Zoom.Thursday, December 3rd 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom. For any queries please contact us. -------------------------------- If you - [Are the UK's Financial Regulators Failing?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/are-the-uks-financial-regulators-failing/) - Tuesday, December 15thAre the UK's Financial Regulators failing? DOWNLOAD THE SLIDES Click here to download Prem Sikka's slides Click here to download Helen MacGregor's slides WhenTuesday, December 15th 2020 from 6:00pm until 8:30pm, UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThe event will be structured in such a way as to be as interactive and "life-like" - [TTF in the media](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-in-the-media/) - The Rally for Better Financial Regulation FT Advisor Taskforce to rally for better financial regulation Financial News FCA branded ‘not fit for purpose’ as protesters march for better regulation J News FCA branded ‘not fit for purpose’ as protesters march for better regulation Money Marketing FCA ‘should be reformed’, claims consumer group Financial News Anti-FCA - [Transparency Times](https://transparencytaskforce.org/transparency-times/) - The Transparency Times is our free weekly newsletter, produced in-house. It contains a wide range of subjects from a broad range of authors but the overall message is how the power of transparency can be a force for good in getting the Financial Services Sector to provide the best possible outcomes to those it serves. - [TTF Blog](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog-2/) - A Treasury Minister's rage against the machine by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting, 14 February 2022 On 24th January the UK lost its inaugural minister of state for ‘efficiency and transformation’ for the Treasury and Cabinet Office – Lord Theodore Agnew. He resigned ‘with immediate effect‘ in apparent disgust at - [“Exploring how to Deliver Data Standards in the Financial Services Sector” - a special TTF event with the Bank of England and FCA](https://transparencytaskforce.org/exploring-how-to-deliver-data-standards-in-the-financial-services-sector-a-special-ttf-event-with-the-bank-of-england-and-fca/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Wednesday, September 9th 2020, from 1pm until 4pm, UK time ADD TO CALENDAR If you are ready to book your place, use the button below; Otherwise read on for further details…Once your place is secured, you will be automatically Emailed the details you need to access the event through Zoom – please - [About the Transparency Task Force](https://transparencytaskforce.org/about-the-transparency-task-force-2/) - What is the Transparency Task Force? The Transparency Task Force is a Social Enterprise, operating as a not-for profit with the sole purpose of driving positive, progressive and purposeful finance reform.It is a Limited Company; Transparency Task Force Ltd, wholly owned and controlled by Andy Agathangelou, its Founder. https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09698368 What is the Transparency Task Force? - [Notes for Speakers](https://transparencytaskforce.org/notes-for-speakers/) - If we have agreed that you are to have a speaking slot at one of our events, this page covers what you need to know. These notes relate to our online symposia only. For any queries relating to this page or about speaking at one of our in-person events please contact us. Tickets, pricing Please note that we operate as a - [Is Litigation a Pension Savers Best Friend? - A Masterclass Session with Jerry Schlichter](https://transparencytaskforce.org/is-litigation-a-pension-savers-best-friend-a-masterclass-session-with-jerry-schlichter/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Tuesday, September 8th 2020, from 6pm until 8pm, UK time ADD TO CALENDAR Sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch Executive Summary; scroll down for the speakers and to make bookingsWe are very pleased to have Jerry Schlichter centre-stage at this symposium. For over 10 years he has been battling for - [Are Regulators Rushing to Minimise Complaints and Compensation for their Failings?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/are-regulators-rushing-to-minimise-complaints-and-compensation-for-their-failings/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Wednesday, September 2nd 2020, from 18:00 until 20:00 BST ADD TO CALENDAR Sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch Executive Summary; scroll down for the speakers and to make bookingsThis special TTF symposium has come about because of a development that will be of huge interest to those keen to - [Fixing Financial Services with Greater Purposefulness](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fixing-financial-services-with-greater-purposefulness/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom Thursday, September 3rd 2020, from 6pm until 8pm, UK time ADD TO CALENDAR Sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch Executive Summary; scroll down for the speakers and to make bookings We feel this is an important symposium and topic because:Unless we understand the purpose of finance, how can we know - [What's it Going to Take to Fix Financial Services in Australia?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/whats-it-going-to-take-to-fix-financial-services-in-australia/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Tuesday, July 21st 2020, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm AEST Primarily for people in Australia, but others welcome too! With much thanks to our event sponsor: Executive Summary; scroll down for the speakers and to make bookings This symposium is all about galvanising support for the positive, progressive and purposeful finance reform that is so - [What More Can be Done to Mitigate the Risk of Yet Another Global Financial Crisis?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/what-more-can-be-done-to-mitigate-the-risk-of-yet-another-global-financial-crisis/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Thursday, July 2nd 2020, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, UK time With much thanks to our event sponsor:Other sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch Executive Summary; Scroll down for the programme and to make bookings This Symposium is an important thought leadership event dedicated to discussing and debating what more can be - [What's it Going to Take to Fix Financial Services in the USA?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/whats-it-going-to-take-to-fix-financial-services-in-the-usa/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Wednesday, June 24th 2020, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, Eastern Time Primarily for people in the USA, but others welcome too! With much thanks to our event sponsors: Other sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch Executive Summary; scroll down for the speakers and to make bookings This symposium is all about galvanising - [Costs and Charges - are we there yet?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/costs-and-charges-are-we-there-yet-2/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Wednesday, June 3rd 2020, from 1:00pm until 4pm, UK time With much thanks to our event sponsors: Other sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch All places need to be booked in advance, pleaseUse the button below to book your place.Once your place is secured, you will be automatically Emailed - [Fixing Financial Services with Virtuous Leadership](https://transparencytaskforce.org/fixing-financial-services-with-virtuous-leadership/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Friday, May 29th 2020 from 1:00pm until 4pm, UK time Sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch All places need to be booked in advance, pleaseUse the button below to book your place.Once your place is secured, you will be automatically Emailed the details you need to access the event - [Pensions: The Problems and the Possibilities](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/pensions-the-problems-and-the-possibilities/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Wednesday, May 13th 2020 from 1:00pm until 5pm, UK time Many thanks to our event sponsors: Similar sponsorship opportunities are available; please get in touch through tina.kenyon@transparencytaskforce.org If you already know you want to be included, click here to secure your place now! Executive summary Without being too dramatic about it, - [Accelerating our Journey Towards a Green Economy, Before it's Too Late](https://transparencytaskforce.org/accelerating-our-journey-towards-a-green-economy-before-its-too-late/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom. Tuesday, May 12th 2020 from 1:00pm until 5pm, UK time Sponsorship opportunities available – please get in touch If you already know you want to be included, click here to secure your place now! Executive summaryThis event is inspired by the concerns expressed so well by Sir David Attenborough’s comments at the UN - [What's it going to take to Fix Financial Services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/whats-it-going-to-take-to-fix-financial-services/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom; taking place on Wednesday, May 6th 2020 from 9:00am until 1:00pm, UK time Kindly sponsored by If you already know you want to be included, click here to secure your place now! Executive summaryOf all the events we have run over the last 5 years, this is the most important. It is - [Turbocharging Transparency, Truthfulness and Trustworthiness with Technology](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/turbocharging-transparency-truthfulness-and-trustworthiness-with-technology/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom; taking place on Monday, May 4th 2020 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, UK time Kindly hosted by If you already know you want to be included, click here to secure your place now! Executive summary This online symposium will be of particular interest to individuals and organisations that authentically align with the - [The Case for Governance Reform](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/the-case-for-governance-reform/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom; taking place on Friday, April 24th 2020 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, UK time If you already know you want to be included, click here to secure your place now! Executive summary This online symposium is for individuals that authentically align with the idea that the financial services sector needs to be - [Malpractice, Malfeasance, Misconduct, Misselling, Fraud, Scams and Scandals; What’s it going to take to fix the problem?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/malpractice-malfeasance-misconduct-misselling-fraud-scams-and-scandals-whats-it-going-to-take-to-fix-the-problem/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom; taking place on Thursday, April 23rd 2020 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm, UK time Kindly sponsored by: Executive summaryThis online symposium is for individuals concerned about the very high levels of malpractice, malfeasance, misselling, fraud, scams and scandals that are taking place. The event will be highly relevant to victims, politicians, policymakers, regulators, - [How we can rebuild trustworthiness and confidence in financial services through greater transparency](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/how-we-can-rebuild-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services-through-greater-transparency/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom; taking place on Tuesday, April 21st 2020 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, UK time Executive summaryThis online symposium is for individuals that authentically align with the idea that the financial services sector is too important for low levels of trustworthiness and confidence in it to be acceptable; so if you like the - [How we can rebuild trustworthiness and confidence in financial services through technology](https://transparencytaskforce.org/upcoming-events/how-we-can-rebuild-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services-through-technology/) - Online symposium using interactive Zoom; taking place on Monday, April 4th 2020 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, UK time Executive summaryThis online symposium is for individuals that authentically align with the idea that the financial services sector is too important for low levels of trustworthiness and confidence in it to be acceptable; so if you like the - [The RBS scandal; and why it really matters...](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-rbs-scandal-and-why-it-really-matters/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick Here To Watch The Video WhenThursday, April 15th, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm UK time WhereOnline symposium via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample - [Event registration - Free](https://transparencytaskforce.org/event-registration-free/) - Select which event you would like to book First Name Last Name Email Address Job Title Phone number (…in case we need to contact you at short notice; e.g. if there is an internet failure) Organisation Country Overall, what do you think of the Transparency Task Force initiative? (We may share your comments as part - [Being a Venue Sponsor](https://transparencytaskforce.org/being-a-venue-sponsor/) - The purpose of this web pageThis web page has been put together to provide organisations with information to help them decide whether they should become a Venue Sponsor for a Transparency Symposium.Our Transparency Symposia are typically held in large meeting rooms or training rooms of organisations that align authentically with the overall aims and objectives of - [What does the TTF do?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/what-does-the-ttf-do/) - The Transparency Task Force undertakes a broad range of activities to raise awareness of the terrible lack of transparency in financial services; and how through collaboration people can work together to help put things right. There is a tremendous sense of purpose about our work because we truly understand the profoundly important part that an - [Supreme Court Ruling on Hidden Car Finance Commission Mis-selling](https://transparencytaskforce.org/supreme-court-ruling-on-hidden-car-finance-commission-mis-selling/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenFriday 1st August, 4:15pm-6:00pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why - [Complimentary ticket - Special Meeting about malpractice by Vulture Funds/Land Registry](https://transparencytaskforce.org/complimentary-ticket-land-registry/) - *Select which event you would like to book from the drop-down list below* Tuesday 21st July 2026 (5:00PM-7:00PM BST) on Zoom - "The Simon Andriesz Story; and the Role of the Financial Conduct Authority" First Name Last Name Email Address Mobile phone number (…in case we need to contact you at short notice; e.g. if - [Wilful Blindness](https://transparencytaskforce.org/wilful-blindness/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowClick her to watch the video WhenTuesday, 15th July 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [The Car Finance Scandal; the Complete Exposé - Part 2](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-car-finance-scandal-the-complete-expose-part-2/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenThursday 24th July, 6pm-7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why - [Misinformation on Money Box about the Mansion House Reforms?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/misinformation-on-moneybox-about-mansion-house-reforms/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 22nd July 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Data Privacy Notice](https://transparencytaskforce.org/data-privacy-notice-2/) - 1. IntroductionTransparency Task Force Ltd (“TTF”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting personal data in line with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and EU GDPR where applicable. This Notice explains how, why, and under what conditions we collect, process, store, and share personal data. This version replaces the policy last published in May 2018.2. - [Sector-Based Action Against Corruption: A Guide for Organisations and Professionals](https://transparencytaskforce.org/sector-based-action-against-corruption-a-guide-for-organisations-and-professionals/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 20th May 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [An Anatomy of Tax Havens: Europe, the Caribbean and the United States of America](https://transparencytaskforce.org/an-anatomy-of-tax-havens-europe-the-caribbean-and-the-united-states-of-america/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, 4th March 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Meet the Team](https://transparencytaskforce.org/meet-the-team/) - Staff Andy AgathangelouFounderAndy formed the Transparency Task Force after a meeting he led at Senate House, University of London on 6th May 2015. The meeting was about the need for the financial services industry to behave in a more trustworthy way and how harnessing the transformational power of transparency can drive the change that is - [The Panama Papers: Breaking the Story of How the Rich and Powerful Hide Their Money](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-panama-papers-breaking-the-story-of-how-the-rich-and-powerful-hide-their-money/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenThursday, January 23rd 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for - [Financial Scandals and Reform: Lessons from "The Wizard of Lies", "A First-Class Catastrophe" and "Taming the Street"](https://transparencytaskforce.org/financial-scandals-and-reform-lessons-from-the-wizard-of-lies-a-first-class-catastrophe-and-taming-the-street/) - This event has now taken place but you can watch the video recording of it through our Youtube Channel, get to it by clicking the button belowCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO WhenTuesday, January 7th, 6pm-7:30pm UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. - [Event registration for 29th April event](https://transparencytaskforce.org/event-registration-for-29th-april-event/) - [Previous Events - 2022](https://transparencytaskforce.org/previous-events-2022/) - 18th Jan 2022 The Competitiveness Agenda; and why we need to push back on it More info 25th Jan 2022 Murky Money: Opaque investments, lethal autonomous weapons and the decay of democracy More info 1st Feb 2022 IRHPgate More info 8th Feb 2022 The Revolving Door problem and how to fix it More info 10th - [The TTF International Initiative](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-ttf-international-initiative/) - IntroductionThe world’s financial ecosystem operates globally, so whilst the TTF started off as a UK-based initiative, it has quickly become an international endeavour. The harsh reality is that there is a worldwide need to promote ongoing reform of the financial services sector, so that it serves society better. There is an abundance of enthusiasm for TTF to grow internationally. We’re very keen for - [Big Dirty Money: Making White Collar Criminals Pay](https://transparencytaskforce.org/big-dirty-money-the-hidden-cost-of-white-collar-crime/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED WhenCANCELLED Tuesday February 4th 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. About the book... CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK (UK) CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK (US) How ordinary Americans suffer when the - [Previous Events - 2024](https://transparencytaskforce.org/previous-events-2024/) - 30th Jan 2024 What are the similarities between the FCA and the Post Office? More info 6th Feb 2024 What are the similarities between the UK’s Post Office and the Central Bank of Ireland? More info 12th Mar 2024 TTF BOOK CLUB: "The Pyramid of Lies" with Duncan Mavin More info 26th Mar 2024 TTF - [Previous Events - 2023](https://transparencytaskforce.org/previous-events-2023/) - 24th Jan 2023 Blackmore Bond post Panorama: What does it tell us about the FCA? More info 31st Jan 2023 The role that tribunals could play in settling disputes between businesses and banks More info 9th Feb 2023 TTF Film Club: "Why Oligarchs choose London for their Dirty Money" More info 16th Feb 2023 The - [Complimentary ticket - "W W & J McClure Solicitors and their Intermediaries"](https://transparencytaskforce.org/complimentary-ticket-mcclure-solicitors/) - [Violation Tracker Global - Launch briefings](https://transparencytaskforce.org/violation-tracker-global-launch-briefings/) - Good news: You now have access to Violation Tracker Global, a new and free-to-search database that tracks infringements by multinational corporations in 45 countries.And, working closely with the creators of the database, Good Jobs First, we are pleased to invite you to attend one of the four launch briefings that we have jointly organised for next - [Rinsed - From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks](https://transparencytaskforce.org/rinsed-from-cartels-to-crypto-how-the-tech-industry-washes-money-for-the-worlds-deadliest-crooks/) - THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WhenTuesday, October 8th, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. About the book... CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK For as long as people have been stealing money, there has been an industry ready - [Payment options](https://transparencytaskforce.org/payment-options/) - Choose an option below "I’m a Member and want to book my free place at this event" Book your free place “I want to know more about becoming a Member of the TTF” ENQUIRE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP "I'm not a TTF member and don’t want to become one, but want to pay £12 to attend this - [Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account from the Frontlines of Fraud](https://transparencytaskforce.org/crypto-confidential-an-insiders-account-from-the-frontlines-of-fraud/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday, November 19th, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. About the book... CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK Crypto Confidential tells the salacious story of the industry everyone is talking about right now. In doing - [Complimentary Ticket - Book Club](https://transparencytaskforce.org/complimentary-ticket-book-club/) - ***Select which event you would like to book from the drop-down list below*** First Name Last Name Email Address Mobile phone number (in case we need to contact you at short notice: e.g. if there is an internet failure) Job Title Organisation Country Overall, what do you think of the Transparency Task Force initiative? (We - [Project Parliament - please be sure to attend a meeting](https://transparencytaskforce.org/project-parliament-please-be-sure-to-attend-a-meeting/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT ONE OF THE SESSIONS When8 sessions between Monday, 8th July and Thursday,11th July WhereOnline via Zoom. Format20 minute presentation by Andy followed by a Q&A If you have personally been a victim of any kind of financial crime/scandal/financial regulatory failure then we implore you to attend one of - [Project Parliament meetings - Registration](https://transparencytaskforce.org/register-for-project-parliament/) - [TTF are co signatories of the United Nations Global Compact](https://transparencytaskforce.org/united-nations-global-compact/) - The Transparency Task Force became co-signatories to the United Nations Global Compact on 7th October 2015. Our Letter of Commitment to H.E. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General to the United Nations was publicly signed at our first Transparency Symposium, held in London on 7th October 2015. Our Letter of Commitment can be downloaded below: TTF Letter of - [Becoming a Member of the Transparency Task Force](https://transparencytaskforce.org/becoming-a-member-of-the-transparency-task-force/) - Why become a member of the Transparency Task Force? TTF is a Certified Social Enterprise – we exist to make an impact, not to make a profit, but, whilst we don’t do our work for money, we do need money to do our work!By supporting us through becoming a member, you are helping TTF to - [Homepage](https://transparencytaskforce.org/homepage-2/) - Our Mission is to Promote ongoing reform of the financial sector so that it serves society better See our upcoming events The BBC Panorama Documentary featuring the Transparency Task Force An important BBC Panorama programme aired in August 2022. It took a deep dive into the Financial Conduct Authority and its failure to provide an - [Financial Stability](https://transparencytaskforce.org/financial-stability/) - Note: The White Paper “Ideas to help reduce the chance of another Global Financial Crisis,” can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of the page. How the Financial Stability Team started Our Financial Stability Team was launched at a Transparency Symposium held on 13th September 2017 entitled “It must never happen again!”The event - [TTF Press Release 28th May 2024](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-press-release-28th-may-2024-2/) - Transparency Task Force and its Woodford Campaign Group are calling for Neil Woodford to forfeit his CBE because of the terrible harm the Woodford scandal has caused Andy Agathangelou, founder of Transparency Task Force and Co-Founder of its Woodford Campaign Group has announced they have started a campaign calling for Neil Woodford’s CBE to be - [Author Nick Shepherd Discusses Corporate Culture, Responsibility, and Workplace Dynamics](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-book-club-the-cost-of-poor-culture-responsible-business-and-the-workplace-battlefield-by-nick-shepherd/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday, September 10th, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. About the books... CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK There is a growing requirement for human capital metrics but the understanding of how people - [How can we accelerate the rebuilding of trustworthiness and confidence in financial services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-can-we-accelerate-the-rebuilding-of-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services-2/) - We are initiating a global push for transformational reform to help rebuild trust and confidence in financial services.While the causes may be varied and debated, there is consensus that the trust deficit costs the finance industry dearly in lost revenues.This trust deficit is a problem for government and policymakers around the world; and the sector - [Becoming a Supporter of the TTF](https://transparencytaskforce.org/becoming-a-supporter-of-the-ttf-2/) - The Transparency Task Force can only function with support.There are opportunities for both individuals and organisations to give support in many different ways, small and large. Supporters can provide financial and/or operational support: there are options to suit all situations. Please help in whatever way is best for you.If you feel authentically aligned with our - [The TTF Leadership Initiative](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-ttf-leadership-initiative/) - A special invitation to get involved in a ground-breaking initiative designed to help drive positive, progressive and purposeful finance reform, right around the world. Executive SummaryThis initiative is inspired by the idea that the Financial Services Sector seems to be riddled with a “profit before principles” mindset and a “money before morals” mindset; and that, unfortunately, - [What are the similarities between the Post Office scandal and the way scam victims have been treated?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/what-are-the-similarities-between-the-post-office-scandal-and-the-way-scam-victims-have-been-treated/) - Click here to book your place WhenTuesday, April 12th, from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... The treatment of victims by government bodies, specifically the Post Office and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), in the context - [Buy your ticket](https://transparencytaskforce.org/buy-your-ticket/) - Select which symposium you would like to book Select which symposium you would like to book Tuesday, November 5th 2024 (6pm-7:30pm GMT) on Zoom - Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics Tuesday, December 3rd (9am-11:30am GMT) on Zoom - Alice ™: The biggest untold story in the history of money Tuesday, December 10th - [Media Planning Calendar](https://transparencytaskforce.org/media-planning-calendar/) - Media Planning Calendar Testimonials - [TTF Press Release 9th February 2024](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-press-release-9th-february-2024/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Transparency Task Force considers appealing Court decision ‘that deprives UK investors of FSMA statutory protections’ Transparency Task Force is considering an appeal against the High Court’s approval of theScheme of Arrangement relating to the Woodford Equity Income Fund that has beenproposed by Link Fund Solutions Limited and enthusiastically championed by the FinancialConduct - [Payment options - Post Office/Ireland](https://transparencytaskforce.org/payment-options-post-office-ireland/) - Choose an option below "I’m a Member already and want to book my free place at this event" Able to attend events for free Book your place "I'm outside the UK and want to book my free place at this event" Able to attend this event for free Book your place “I want to know - [How can we accelerate the rebuilding of trustworthiness and confidence in financial services?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/how-can-we-accelerate-the-rebuilding-of-trustworthiness-and-confidence-in-financial-services/) - Executive SummaryWe are initiating a global push for transformational reform to help rebuild trust and confidence in financial services.While the causes may be varied and debated, there is consensus that the trust deficit costs the finance industry dearly in lost revenues.This trust deficit is a problem for government and policymakers around the world; and the - [Transparency Endorsements](https://transparencytaskforce.org/transparency-endorsements/) - Transparency Statements are a great way to show your support for our international campaign and to align your organisation with our intention to encourage greater transparency in financial services, right around the world. We believe that higher levels of transparency are a pre-requisite for fairer, safer and more efficient markets that deliver better value for money - [Free Ticket - What are the similarities between the FCA and the Post Office?](https://transparencytaskforce.org/freeticketfcapostoffice/) - Select which event you would like to book Tuesday 19th May 2026 (6:00PM-7:00PM BST) on Zoom - "How AI Can Turbocharge Your Life Planning: Restoring Human Agency in a Complex World" First Name Last Name Email Address Mobile phone number (…in case we need to contact you at short notice; e.g. if there is an - [ELI Guidance on Company Capital and Financial Accounting for Corporate Sustainability](https://transparencytaskforce.org/eli-guidance-on-company-capital-and-financial-accounting-for-corporate-sustainability/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday, January 23rd from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... This thought-provoking event is all about the important topic of corporate sustainability and responsibility. The ongoing debate on how companies - [TTF Press Release 5th January 2024](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-press-release-5th-january-2024/) - Press release from Transparency Task Force and its Woodford Campaign Group “UK finance industry on the ropes” The High Court will decide on 18 January whether to approve the £230m Scheme ofArrangement of Link Fund Solutions Ltd which the FCA claims will return 77p in the poundto investors. Link’s failure to manage the Woodford Equity - [SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING FOR WOODFORD INVESTORS](https://transparencytaskforce.org/special-emergency-meeting-for-woodford-investors/) - Does the Scheme of Arrangement mean Hargreaves Lansdown and Northern Trust can’t be litigated against; and if so, is this the worst example of regulatory trickery the UK has ever seen? THIS MEETING HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WhenMonday, November 20th, from 12pm - 1pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers - [TTF Book Club: "Unequal" with David Buckham](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-book-club-unequal-with-david-buckham/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday, December 5th from 6pm-7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a "fireside" style chat with the author plus ample scope for discussion and debate. About the book BUY ON AMAZON The leading lights of the tech revolution – Gates, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Musk – have been hailed as savants - [Greenwashing and Greenhushing](https://transparencytaskforce.org/greenwashing-and-greenhushing/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenThursday, November 23rd from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... The philosophy of the Transparency Task Force is captured very neatly by the simple but profoundly wise quote from Justice - [Confirmation of registration - Complimentary](https://transparencytaskforce.org/confirmation-of-registration-complimentary/) - Thank you for registering for our event! PLEASE NOTE:The Zoom link you will need is here: https://zoom.us/j/2281276828Our Head of Events will be in touch with further details shortly. Should you have any queries before the day of the event:Please email our Head of Events – Alex Zitkus. - [Complimentary ticket](https://transparencytaskforce.org/complimentary-ticket/) - **CLICK THE DROPDOWN ARROW TO VIEW ALL EVENTS AND SELECT THE ONE YOU WANT TO ATTEND: Tuesday 21st July 2026 (5:00PM-7:00PM BST) on Zoom - "The Simon Andriesz Story; and the Role of the Financial Conduct Authority" First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Mobile phone number* (…in case we need to contact you at short - [Advisory Group](https://transparencytaskforce.org/advisory-group/) - IntroductionThe Transparency Task Force has established an Advisory Group.The first significant step forward was a meeting held in London on 26th June 2018, where several individuals met to discuss ideas on how the Group would function. The slides used at the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon below:Slides used at the meeting - [The Waterworks of Money; all about a remarkably informative animation, and what we think about what it portrays](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-waterworks-of-money-all-about-a-remarkably-informative-animation-and-what-we-think-about-what-it-portrays/) - CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday, September 12th from 6pm - 7:30pm BST WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why You Should Attend... Although money plays a key role in our lives, the workings of our monetary system are a mystery to most - [Supporting the TTF](https://transparencytaskforce.org/__trashed/) - Thank you for supporting The Transparency Task ForceWe are grateful for your generosity as we continue with our mission to encourage ongoing reform of the financial services sector; so that it serves society betterYour donation goes directly to supporting our TTF team and allows us to carry out our objective, to drive positive, progressive and - [TTF Press Release 28th July 2020](https://transparencytaskforce.org/__trashed-2/) - INQUIRY ANNOUNCED ON PLUNDERED PENSIONS:- MPs heed calls from Transparency Task Force and hundreds of victims, with an MPs’ Inquiry on Pension Scams & collective action from a Cross-Party group Last month Transparency Task Force urged concerned MPs on Parliament’s Work and Pensions Select Committee to probe pension scams, thought by industry insiders to have - [Film Club](https://transparencytaskforce.org/film-club/) - Upcoming events DateFilmHow to access the film if you wish to watch it Previous events DateFilmHow to access the film if you wish to watch it April 20th 20236PM-7:30PM BSTMadoff: The Monster of Wall StreetEpisode #4: The Price of TrustCLICK HERE for more detailsNetflixNovember 8th 20216PM - 7PM BSTTHE WOLF OF WALL STREETRent on YouTubeSeptember - [Confirmation of registration](https://transparencytaskforce.org/confirmation-of-registration/) - Thank you for registering for our event! PLEASE NOTE:Our Head of Events will be in touch with further details Should you have any queries before the day of the event:Please email our Head of Events – Alex Zitkus. - [Payment method - £7](https://transparencytaskforce.org/payment-method-7/) - Please choose one of the options below to set up your monthly membership via PayPal/Credit or Debit card - [Payment method - £3](https://transparencytaskforce.org/payment-method-3/) - Please choose one of the options below to set up your monthly membership via PayPal/Credit or Debit card - [Payment method - £5](https://transparencytaskforce.org/payment-method-5/) - Please choose one of the options below to set up your monthly membership via PayPal/Credit or Debit card - [Annual Reports](https://transparencytaskforce.org/annual-report/) - A very significant highlight for TTF during 2020 was becoming a Social Enterprise. Social enterprises are organizations that are built around a clearly defined social purpose, which is the formal, primary objective of the organization. Social Enterprises exist to make an impact, not to make money.The TTF became a Social Enterprise through Social Enterprise UK on 14th - [Event registration for Members](https://transparencytaskforce.org/register-for-an-event-member-ticket/) - Select which symposium you would like to book Select which symposium you would like to book Tuesday, December 3rd (9am-11:30am GMT) on Zoom - Alice ™: The biggest untold story in the history of money Tuesday, December 10th 2024 (6pm-7:30pm GMT) on Zoom - Downward Spiral: Collapsing Public Standards and How to Restore Them REQUIRED - [TTF Blog: 12 October 2020](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-12-october-2020/) - Chair of pension scams inquiry calls for law reform by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingLawmakers are under pressure to close a shocking loophole that prevents the pensions industry from blocking the theft of pensions by transfer fraudsters.Recent research by Aviva indicates that, while this makes up only about 5% of - [Letters to MPs about Panorama and the Blackmore Bond scandal](https://transparencytaskforce.org/letters-to-mps-about-blackmore-bond/) - If you are looking for the webpage where you can download a letter to your MP about Panorama and the Blackmore Bond scandal and the FCA’s poor handling of it, then you are in the right place. 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FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope - [TTF Blog: 14 October 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-14-september-2021/) - A City friendly watchdog - why whistleblowers flounder by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingA group of progressive lawmakers, including Baroness Kramer, Lord Sikka, Baroness Bowles and Lord Sharkey, are attempting to create an ‘Office for the Whistleblower’, an independent advocate for whistleblowers in the UK. The draft law is a Private - [TTF Manifesto](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-manifesto/) - Manifesto of the Transparency Task Force Definition of Manifesto A public declaration of policy and aims Introduction The Transparency Task Force is a Certified Social Enterprise, meaning we are governed by our Articles of Association, which specify that we must serve society and operate in keeping with our mission, vision and objectives. Our mission Our - [TTF Blog: 20 August 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-20-august-2021/) - Majority of UK's financial whistleblowers see no action from the City's watchdog by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting In March, Financial Conduct Authority chief Nikhil Rathi assured MPs that the FCA now has a system in place to ‘escalate’ whistleblower complaints, but statistics since released by the regulator imply a - [TTF Blog: 03 September 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-03-september-2021/) - MPs court views of financial watchdog's staff - how is it doing? by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting “The time is right to give employees past and present of the Financial Conduct Authority a chance to share their opinion of the regulator,” announced Peter Gibson MP today. 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Andy Agathangelou, Founder of the Transparency Task Force, a Certified Social Enterprise, has issued an Open Letter today to Charles Randell, Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, [which can be accessed here] setting out his concerns that the Financial Conduct - [TTF Press Release 24th June 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-press-release-24th-june-2021/) - The Transparency Task Force broadly welcomes today’s publication of the Treasury Committee’s report into the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulation of London Capital & Finance plc, which identified concerns with the organisation’s culture, personal responsibility, regulatory perimeter, policies on mini-bonds and financial promotions, and advocated changes to the Online Safety Bill. However, given the FCA’s acceptance of the - [TTF Blog: 16 June 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-16-june-2021/) - Dame Gloster & TTF bear witness to watchdog failures by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingFormer Court of Appeal judge Dame Elizabeth Gloster yesterday told MPs that “there has to be a cultural change” at the UK’s City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority. As a witness on the same panel, TTF’s - [TTF Blog: 26 May 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-26-may-2021/) - Why the Treasury handed mortgage prisoners to sharks by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingIn the relative turbulence of a post-Covid and post-Brexit economy, will the UK Government eschew the ruthless attempts it made to claw back from the financial crash of 2008? A key priority for mortgage prisoners’ campaigner Rachael - [TTF Blog: 18 May 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-18-may-2021/) - Premier FX fiasco shames bankers & regulators by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingWhen fraudsters nabbed £11M in currency transfers three years ago, Premier FX customers were plunged into a ‘black hole’, and they have questions for the receiving bank.Pauline Creasey lost almost half a £million – in life savings – - [TTF Blog: 04 May 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-04-may-2021/) - Police reveal City regulator ignored 45 reports from them on Blackmore Bond scandal by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingMPs from across parties have joined our calls for a full investigation of the Blackmore Bond scandal, after the Telegraph revealed there were 71 fraud allegations to police, about the since-collapsed £47M - [The Great Divide](https://transparencytaskforce.org/the-great-divide/) - Andrew G. 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During the summer of 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, I discovered that two of my friends had overlapping backgrounds - [TTF Blog: 30 March 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-29-march-2021/) - Inquiry urges Treasury to stop hounding victims of pension liberation scams by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting Tax authorities ought to use their ‘discretion’ to stop hounding victims of pension liberation scams, argue MPs, in a landmark report published Sunday. If they cannot do so within the ambit of the - [TTF Press Release 25th March 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-press-release-25th-march-2021/) - Violation Tracker comes to the UK to highlight corporate misconduct Washington, DC and London — Good Jobs First, of the United States, and the Transparency Task Force, of the United Kingdom, today announced that funding has been secured for the construction of Violation Tracker U.K., a comprehensive database on corporate misconduct modeled on Violation Tracker, the U.S. - [TTF Blog: 22 March 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-22-march-2021/) - TTF writes to Prime Minister with new evidence on Blackmore Bond and other scandals by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting Transparency Task Force has written to PM Boris Johnson with new evidence of alleged regulatory failure revealed at a TTF Symposium last week. TTF’s founder Andy Agathangelou told the PM that - [TTF Blog: 15 March 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-15-march-2021/) - Scandals, spin and the call for a 'super-regulator' by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting As embarrassment builds for the Financial Conduct Authority over the Blackmore Bond minibond scandal, Transparency Task Force will host a Symposium on the issue this week. Investors lost £47m collectively when Blackmore Bond collapsed in 2020. Paul - [TTF Blog: 08 March 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-08-march-2021/) - Who can claim? Pension Protection chiefs engage with scam victims by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting Pensions Ombudsman Anthony Arter will speak alongside scam victims and other TTF members this evening. We will discuss how to protect British savers from financial crime and the thorny issue of how to seek - [TTF Blog: 01 March 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-01-march-2021/) - Watchdog's "Accountability Deficit" decried in Lords by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting The unaccountable power of UK financial watchdogs was condemned last week in the House of Lords, by peers across parties.Lord Holmes – who has called for small business lending over £25,000 to be regulated – said that Lords’ - [TTF Blog: 22 February 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-22-february-2021/) - Fight to fix fraud: the legacy of HBOS Reading by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative Reporting Police Crime Commissioner Anthony Stansfeld gave a swan song at a Transparency Task Force Symposium last week. He is retiring in three months’ time.Standing up for whistleblowersVictims of the HBOS Reading fraud, who were present, - [TTF Blog: 15 February 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-15-february-2021/) - Senior judge disputes Governor's complaint to inquiry by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingLast week, Dame Elizabeth Gloster wrote to MPs disputing a complaint by the Bank of England’s Governor to an MPs’ inquiry on the LCF minibonds scandal. The row centres on whether or not Mr Bailey tried to avoid being - [TTF Blog: 08 February 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-08-february-2021/) - Social media's pandemic: disinformation & fraud by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingBritish politicians will be exercised, post-pandemic, with mapping out a projected regulation of the internet called the Online Harms Bill – likely to expand Ofcom’s role. Will this include ‘financial harms’ to consumers?How long is a piece of string?The - [TTF Blog: 01 February 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-01-february-2021/) - Duty of care mooted amid condemnation of watchdogs by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingWhile MPs take investigative evidence today on the London Capital and Finance (LCF) scandal – which at £237m in losses to consumers, might be the biggest fraud on the investing public in recent memory – peers in - [TTF Blog: 21 December 2020](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-21-december-2020/) - UK regulator feels the heat of failing to protect consumers from scams by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingReports on regulatory failure in the Connaught and London Capital & Finance scandals – which collectively lost consumers hundreds of £millions in hard-earned savings – were published last week with damning effect on - [TTF Blog: 04 January 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-04-january-2021/) - Where are the receipts from ex-lawyers' 'ponzi scheme'? by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingAs 2020 neared its close, police for Interpol arrested ferrari-driving millionaire Anthony Armstrong-Emery in the United Arab Emirates. His purported Brazilian social housing scheme, EcoHouse, cost most investors more than £20,000 each in savings. Investors first started - [TTF Blog: 25 January 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-25-january-2021/) - Will a new inquiry bolster campaigns to address Economic Crime in the UK? by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingAfter Treasury Secretary John Glen appeared to stonewall justice for Equitable Life victims, and ‘parliamentary arithmetic’ stalled MPs attempts to get tough new measures on economic crime into law, the Treasury Committee - [TTF Blog: 18 January 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-18-january-2021/) - Further inequity for Equitable Life victims after two decades of scandal by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingThis Thursday British MPs will – for the umpteenth time – debate the fall-out from the Equitable Life scandal, which erupted shortly after the turn of the millennium.It stems from the day the world’s - [TTF Blog: 12 January 2021](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-12-january-2021/) - Fraud is UK's most-reported crime, why do less than 1% of police look at it? by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingFraudsters are exploiting the tools of unregulated online advertising in lockdown, prompting a call for increased powers to tackle the scourge. A City of London police commander last week explained - [TTF Blog: 07 December 2020](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ttf-blog/ttf-blog-07-december-2020/) - Systemic failure to fight fraud across watchdogs, MPs told by Alex Varley-Winter, TTF’s Head of Media Relations & Investigative ReportingBlistering victim testimony on the impact of investment fraud and regulatory failure in the UK, was last week given to MPs on Parliament’s Pension Scams Inquiry, a probe TTF campaigned for. You can watch the session - [Donation Confirmation](https://transparencytaskforce.org/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt] - [Donation Failed](https://transparencytaskforce.org/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. 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He is currently Chair of Trustees on the DB Scheme - [Franziska Fisken](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/franziska-fisken/) - [Paul Heath](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/paul-heath/) - Paul Heath is CEO and founder of Koda Capital. Founded in March 2014, Koda Capital is a fully independent, boutique private wealth management firm which advises on over $8bln of assets for individuals, families and not-for-profit organizations. Koda provides specialist services on structuring and tax, investment strategy, intergenerational wealth, philanthropy and social capital. Before leaving - [Sean Coady](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sean-coady/) - Sean has a reasonably diverse business operations and risk background, extending from law enforcement, retail, fin services, energy and consulting. He is a passionate life-long learner, who has met and learned from some exceptional people, and who tries to remember and share what they said. In recent times Sean, who writes in the third person, - [Warren McKeown](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/warren-mckeown/) - Warren McKeown had a career in secondary school teaching before joining a Chartered Accounting firm in Melbourne. His role was to take on the superannuation and financial planning work at the time when superannuation was in its early stages of evolution in Australia. As an educator, he was then attracted to a position of Senior - [Sharon Constançon](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sharon-constancon/) - Sharon Constançon is a Chartered Director, Chartered Secretary and a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA), a Fellow of the IoD, a member of CISI International Committee, Chairman of the South African Chamber of Commerce UK and a Liveryman and Court member of the WCCSA and Chairman of their Membership Committee. Sharon is CEO - [Dean McClelland](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dean-mcclelland/) - Dean McClelland is the Founder and CEO of Tontine Trust for which he is our September 2019 Transparency Award Winner. Tontine Trust is a Fintech that aims to be a global disruptor in the pensions industry. Initially they will introduce tontine-style low fee lifetime income plans in the US after which they intend to launch - [Roger Mullin](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/roger-mullin/) - Roger is one of the founders of recently launched think tank www.TheBottomLine.scot which produces economic analysis related to the constitutional question in Scotland. He is also chair of the humanitarian organisation REVIVE Campaign CIC which campaigns on behalf of the victims of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and which provides support to two APPGs - [Philip Meadowcroft](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/philip-meadowcroft/) - Exposing the need for improved corporate and financial product transparency has been at the core of Philip’s campaigning activities which has grown out of his experience as chairman and investment trustee of his family trading company’s SASS. He came to prominence gaining wide media coverage during the 2012 Shareholder Spring through critical AGM comments on - [Tim Leighton](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/tim-leighton/) - I have personally suffered as a direct result of the kind of fraud, malpractice, malfeasance, misconduct and mis-selling by the financial sector that the TTF is dedicated to resolving. I am therefore firmly aligned with the values of the TTF and its aims regarding reform of the Financial sector. I am keen and willing to - [Rebecca Self](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/rebecca-self/) - Rebecca is the Founder and Managing Director of Seawolf Sustainability Consulting and a Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor. The consulting company supports management teams in small and medium size businesses, aiming to help them move toward a more sustainable business model. Rebecca has been a sustainability consultant to the financial industry, accountants and the C-Suite for over - [Michelle Thomson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/michelle-thomson/) - Michelle is a member of the Scottish Parliament representing the Scottish National Party. She currently sits on the Finance & Public Administration Committee and the Economy & Fair Work Committee. In her current role she has been active in building awareness of the issues caused by corruption in the financial sector; and how this can - [Willy Kambwandira](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/willy-kambwandira/) - With over 12 years of progressive work experience working with local and international civil society space in Malawi, Willy Kambwandira is the Executive Director for Centre for Social Accountability & Transparency (CSAT), where since 2019 he has led CSAT’s work to support and collaborate with other partners to ensure government is held accountable and citizens - [Laura Lee BA (Hons), FRSA, Tech IOSH, AIIRSM](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/laura-watkin-ba-hons-frsa-tech-iosh-aiirsm/) - Laura graduated from the University of Warwick in 2013 with a 2.1 Honours degree in German with French. During her time at Warwick she was awarded the Warwick Skills Portfolio Award, completed the Warwick Leadership Scheme and lived/worked in France and Germany. Whilst working as a teaching assistant at a German school, she set up - [Alexander Samarin](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/alexander-samarin/) - Alexander Samarin wrote his first software program in the year 1973. Since then he works with digital transformation projects (primarily as a leading architect) of different scale: company, community, corporation, canton, city, country, confederation, continent and civilization. Based on his experience in many fields and being the author of two books (about LaTeX and BPM), - [Brenda Sullivan](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/brenda-sullivan/) - Brenda has significant experience in risk management and strategy in the financial sector, and expanded that in manufacturing and supply chain. She became involved in sustainability and now has the ISSP-SA credential and deep involvement in improving society and the planet. As a supporter of TTF and especially PISCES since 2018, she believes in the - [Mark Ormston](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mark-ormston/) - Mark has worked in the pension income space for many years, it is an industry which he completely adores. His passion for helping consumers get the very best out of their pension savings whatever the pension income vehicle is being used is widely known, he frequently promotes best practice through his speaking, presentations and articles. - [Ben Vernazza](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ben-vernazza/) - Ben became a CPA in 1961 and was an investment adviser for 40 years. He is a graduate of Stanford University with a BA in Economics and a joint MA from the Stanford Business School and the Food Research Institute where he was coached by his mentor, Professor Dr. Karl Brandt, a member of President - [David Masters](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-masters/) - David Masters has worked in and around the asset management and wealth industry for the last 30 years. During the last 20 years, as a director and partner of Lansons, David has been advising boards and senior management teams of asset managers, private equity firms, hedge funds and banks on key reputation and communications issues. - [Peter O'Donnell](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/peter-odonnell/) - Peter was a victim of a Ponzi scheme recommended to him by his bank manager in 2001, operated by a firm of chartered accountants in Leicester. He sued the bank but had to withdraw when threatened with bankruptcy. From this he became familiar with how banks and financial advisers work the system and its loopholes - [Neil Esslemont](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/neil-esslemont/) - Neil Esslemont recently retired to Cyprus, after working for The Pensions Regulator in the UK for about a decade, where he gained an in-depth understanding of the pensions and payroll industry. Specifically, Neil was an expert on the automatic enrolment legislation and the technical and regulatory challenges involved with introducing a Pensions Dashboard. Neil's background is in the IT - [Stuart Woollard](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/stuart-woollard/) - Stuart Woollard is Managing Partner of Organizational Maturity Services LLP and co-founder and Council member at the Maturity Institute (MI). Stuart co-created OMINDEX® (Organisational Maturity Index) and leads pioneering work with the investment community to integrate ‘intangibles’ (e.g. corporate culture, governance, human capital, and management systems) into investment decision-making, engagement and stewardship activities. Stuart also advises business - [Allan Mendelowitz](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/allan-mendelowitz/) - Allan I. Mendelowitz is President of the ACTUS Financial Research Foundation. The ACTUS Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to creating and promoting an open-source algorithmic financial contract standard that can increase financial transparency and enable current and forward-looking analysis. Over the course of his career, he has held a number of senior executive positions - [Andrew Clare](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/andrew-clare/) - Andrew is the Professor of Asset Management at Cass Business School. He is the co-author of “The Trustee Guide to Investment” and has published extensively in both academic and practitioner journals on a wide range of economic and financial market issues. He serves as an independent NED for Legal and General Investment Management. Andrew is - [Ian Beestin](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ian-beestin/) - Working with like minded industry professionals, who were committed to creating trustworthy financial communications, Ian is a Co-founder of Money Alive. Money Alive's founding objective was to provide consumers with 'Better Information leading to Better Decisions and Better Outcomes'. Money Alive launched their Video Engagement Platform and range of interactive educational box sets for consumers in - [Brian Basham](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/brian-basham/) - Brian is a serial ‘start-up’ entrepreneur. He founded and floated The Broad Street Group, which he established after an early career as a financial journalist with the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and The Times. He became an accredited fund manager to research an investigation into the connection between organised crime and the City's money laundering - [Dennis Waite](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dennis-waite/) - I am 54 years old currently single I live in Braintree Essex and work for National Express coaches which takes a large part of my life. I consider myself to be an honest straight up person who unfortunately, has been and currently still am, a victim of large scale financial fraud which sadly unwittingly or not was - [Andre Mirabelli](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/andre-mirabelli/) - Andre is focused on creating mathematical models whose concepts are carefully true to the meanings ascribed to them, so that their evaluation provides reliable information to users. He began his career in finance building fixed income pricing models, and has worked, done research and published in physics, the foundations of physics, epistemology, and broadly in - [Lynne Coombes](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/lynne-coombes/) - I have worked in insurance for many years starting as a Claims Handler and Loss Adjuster. Moving to HSBC to work with VIP and Commercial Insurance, I joined Dave West and Paul Holton-Frances in the bond schemes in 2003 becoming Manager of the Section. The team headed up bond security for England & Wales, Northern - [Sarah Hutchinson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sarah-hutchinson/) - A Chartered Accountant and Operations professional with proven experience of project managing change projects. Experience has been gained in various fields in the financial sector latterly focused on pensions, investment management and custody. Previously experience gained in outsourcing at a third party fund administrator, and stock broking administration including extensive experience of system selections and - [Richard Emery](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/richard-emery/) - Richard Emery’s background is in Retail and Payment Systems, having worked for John Lewis Partnership and ICL Retail Systems. He has run his own consultancy since 1990, working extensively in dispute resolution, primarily as an Expert Witness, for over 25 years. His current focus is assisting individuals who have been the victims of bank fraud, - [Nicole Martens](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/nicole-martens/) - I am passionate about sustainable development in general and about developing pragmatic and impactful strategies for Africa’s just transition to a low carbon economy in response to the climate emergency. As a Development Economist, I have dedicated my career to the provision of strategic advisory services in the development space. I have worked with local - [Richard Kent](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/richard-kent/) - Richard brings 20 years of experience in launching and developing investment platforms, product structuring and governance to the Tontine Trust Team. With a background in product development, due diligence and regulatory governance, and implementing operational infrastructures he has a wealth of experience in delivering best practice investment solutions for investors at tier 1 institutions. Richard - [Graham Turrell](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/graham-turrell/) - Graham began his career as a qualified software architect and consultant analyst working with a list of blue chip companies including IBM, Marconi, Nortel and the Industrial Bank of Japan. His passion for intelligent, independent investing led him to found a brokerage for real estate and non-mainstream investments and discovered the massive challenges that industry - [Hamish Macalister](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/hamish-macalister/) - Hamish is a RegTech and FinTech inventor, and data scientist. Hamish is CEO of Transparently; a firm that provides machine learning/AI solutions focused on identification of corporate malfeasance. Hamish has completed projects in partnership with both private and public (government) entities, is a technical advisor for fintech projects, an international speaker on quantitative finance topics - [Maria Krambia - Kapardis](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/maria-krambia-kapardis/) - Dr. Krambia-Kapardis is the founder and first Chair of Transparency International-Cyprus (2010-2017), the founder and first president of the Economic Crime and Forensic Accounting Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (2010-2014) and a co-founder and member of the Board of the professional association ACFE- Cyprus (2017- ). Krambia-Kapardis is a Fellow - [Musheer Ahmed](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/musheer-ahmed/) - Musheer is the Managing Director of FinStep Asia, providing advisory on Fintech & Digital ecosystems in Asia and launching the first cross border program for B2B Indian Fintech firms to scale and expand into Greater China and SE Asia. He is cofounder and board member of Fintech Association of Hong Kong and has an extensive - [Steve Casey](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/steve-casey/) - Steve has over thirty years’ experience working in the life insurance market in the UK, Europe and the Far East. A Chartered Insurer, he has been responsible for some of the more innovative developments within the protection market specifically wrapping around the customer. Originally trained as an underwriter, Steve has extensive experience of working in - [Jane Farmer](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jane-farmer/) - Jane is a member of diyLaw and campaigner against personal guarantees. She is also a developer/promoter of Project Heritage PG Resolution – an online system of redress for people evicted from their homes due to the abuse of personal guarantees and an advocate of Intellectual Capital as security for business lending. Jane is working - [Peter Hanlon](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/peter-hanlon/) - Peter holds a BSc (Econ) Honours from the London School of Economics, a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute in England and Wales, Membership of the Association of Corporate Treasurers in the UK and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is the founder Chairman of the UK Asset and Liability - [George Mellman, CFA, CIPM, FRM](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/george-mellman-cfa-cipm-frm/) - George Mellman is a veteran finance consultant with decades of senior-level, client-facing work for institutional money managers, fiduciary oversight committees, C-suite executives, and third-party advisory firms. He is a skilled analyst in all major asset classes, with special expertise in “best practices” for DB and DC retirement plans. For over fifteen years, George was a - [Nigel Dewar-Gibb](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/nigel-dewar-gibb/) - Nigel is an experienced commercial lawyer and advises on intellectual property. His work covers both contentious and non-contentious matters. He focuses on digital media/technology sectors and advises companies on the acquisition, production and securitisation of copyright assets including ‘fingerprint’ tech companies which track and report royalty income. Because of the increasing complexity of copyright, Nigel - [Kim Schweitzer](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/kim-schweitzer/) - Kim has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of Total Rewards. Throughout her career, she has focused on increasing trust, greater fairness, equity and transparency in Reward systems, programs and solutions. Her expertise includes pre- and post- M&A/integration and retention strategy; executive compensation and global total rewards; fair pay practices focused on eliminating - [Faizan Farid, CPA](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/faizan-farid/) - Faizan has a professional career spanning over 12 years. He has worked on major projects such as with ANZ, leading transformation project (though Human centred design approach) from Credit side. He joined Westpac Group in 2018 and was selected to complete the Emerging Leadership Program which was completed in 2019. Faizan manages his work-life balance - [Rosemary Wallsworth](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/rosemary-wallsworth/) - Following a successful career spanning over 20 years in sales and marketing management for newspapers and magazines, Rosemary moved to Spain in 2003. After a short spell working in property, she returned to newspapers, launching successful publications around Costa Almeria, Costa Calida and Costa Blanca. In 2012 Rosemary and her husband made the fatal error - [Tom Levitt](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/tom-levitt/) - Tom Levitt is a writer and consultant on responsible business, a field he has worked in since 2010 following 13 years as a Member of Parliament. In 2015 he helped to found the anti-poverty social enterprise, Fair for You, and has held several positions as a charity chair and company director. His books include ‘The - [Edward Lucas](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/edward-lucas/) - Edward Lucas is a writer and consultant specialising in European and transatlantic security. His expertise also includes energy, cyber-security, espionage, information warfare and Russian foreign and security policy. Formerly a senior editor at The Economist, the world’s foremost newsweekly, he is now a senior vice-president at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). He writes a weekly column in - [David Rich](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-rich/) - With a background as a Lawyer, David has spent the last 20 years working in the Pensions and Financial Services Sectors. He is a champion of positive consumer outcomes and in that regard has been an advisor to the FCA, the Pensions Regulator, the Dormant Asset Commission, the Pensions Dashboard project, TISA’s BSI tracing guidelines, - [Rachel Kay](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/rachel-kay/) - Rachel is a Researcher at the High Pay Centre, an independent think tank campaigning for more responsible business with a focus on executive pay and intra-company inequality. The High Pay Centre aims to influence both business practice and policy-making in these areas. Rachel has recently written research reports on the new pay ratio disclosures for - [William Lovegrove](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/william-lovegrove/) - William leads the University of Surrey's Technology Transfer Office: managing and growing the pipeline of University-wide commercialisation opportunities through development of policy frameworks, governance structures and communication plans; raising finance; ensuring intellectual property is protected; exploiting University research/expertise to generate income & impact via licensing technology and creating spin-out companies. Previously, in 2014, with financial - [Stephen Kenzie](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/stephen-kenzie/) - Steve has managed the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact Network UK since 2008, connecting UK companies and other organisations in a global movement dedicated to driving corporate sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals. He also Chairs UNGC’s Global Network Council and sits on the UN Global Compact Board. He was previously a Programme Director - [Nicholas Ashford](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/nicholas-ashford/) - Nicholas Ashford is Professor of Technology & Policy and Director of the Technology & Law Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches courses in Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics; Law, Technology, and Public Policy; and Technology, Globalization and Sustainable Development. Dr. Ashford is a Faculty Associate of the Center for Socio-technical Research - [Ian Veitch](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ian-veitch/) - Ian has over 30 years experience in global financial services with a focus on product development and business development within the life assurance sector. This career included senior management roles within Aviva, Mercer and Zurich Insurance - and a number of board appointments for insurance companies in Ireland and Luxembourg. Ian is now focused on - [Hari Mann](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/hari-mann/) - Professor Hari Mann has over two decades of experience in academia and business. His main interests are in strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. His research looks at how businesses develop the culture, environment, and infrastructure to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Hari started his career at Goldman Sachs where he worked in the technology, media and telecommunications - [Kevin Albertson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/kevin-albertson/) - Kevin Albertson BSc MCom PhD FRSA is Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, Policy and International Business at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is a political economist with a background in public policy analysis, quantitative economics and the evaluation of criminal justice policy and social innovation. His recent past work has, amongst other things, - [Robin O'Grady](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/robin-ogrady/) - Robin created The O'Grady Says Consultancy in 2018 to work with like minded individuals. He also assists IFA businesses with acquisitions and exit strategies through his introductory relationship with Phase 2 Consulting (More than just a Broker). A highly experienced sales & marketing professional, he was actively involved in the IFA sector for 39 years. - [David Tong](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-tong/) - David Tong, the Managing Director of CPA-Partnership since 2005 is a seasoned tax and accounting professional. He has diverse experience spanning more than 45 years in major fields that include taxation, auditing and transaction advisory services. He has the unique distinction of working with the large accounting firms in different capacities from Audit Manager to - [Prof Dr Petra Molthan-Hill PhD, MBA, MDiv, PFHEA](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/prof-dr-petra-molthan-hill-phd-mba-mdiv-pfhea/) - Petra is Professor of Sustainable Management and Education for Sustainable Development at Nottingham Business School and Co-Chair of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) working group on climate change and environment. She is a Fellow of the EAUC, Principal Fellow of HEA and a member of Business in the Community’s East Midlands - [Gavin Palmer](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/gavin-palmer/) - Mr Gavin FL Palmer B.Eng (Mech.) Exon. is a former Director and London Regional Chairman of the UK Shareholders Association. In 2014 he won the Best Conference Paper at the House of Commons Corporate Governance Conference with a paper on Shareholder Nomination to the AGM Committees. He is Managing Director of four property and equity - [Philip Miller](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/philip-miller/) - Phil is co-founder of Fair Return, a pension claims management company helping retirees get what they are owed. He has worked in financial services for over 20 years. He has been involved with the Transparency Task Force since 2016 and is a Transparency Trophy winner. Phil believes that those who sensibly save for retirement should - [Robert Dellner](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/robert-dellner/) - Robert studied Economics and Business Administration in Stockholm and London respectively, followed by Finance and Investments Management at LBS and Clinical Psychology at ICP. More recently, Robert completed his PHD on Integral Development with Trans4M, Geneva which thesis led to the synthesis of his recent book entitled Integral Impact Investments, published in 2020. With deep experience - [Jason Hsu](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jason-hsu/) - Jason is founder, chairman and CIO of Rayliant Global Advisors (RGA), a global investment management group with more than US$29 billion in assets managed using its strategies, as of Dec 31, 2019. Rayliant applies quantitative methods to access behavioral-based alpha prevalent in inefficient markets like China. Jason also co-founded Research Affiliates, a smart beta and - [Scott Housley](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/scott-housley/) - Having spent many years in the financial services sector, Scott is passionate about ensuring consumers (personal and corporate) get a fair deal from their financial service providers, and are not penalised by fraudulent activity. He is also keen to ensure that issues of financial exclusion for whatever reason are addressed. Scott started life in the - [Kate Makuen Chartered MCSI, FRSA](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/kate-makuen-chartered-mcsi-frsa/) - Kate is a co-founder and the Chief Marketing Officer of Startup2Exit Club, a management consultancy and venture fund created by three people who met through Tech London Advocates. With over 20 years of experience in senior marketing roles at American Express, J.P. Morgan Chase, HSBC, RBS and Deutsche Bank, her product knowledge extends across asset - [Jacqueline Hill FRSA](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jacqueline-hill/) - Jacqueline wants to make a positive difference by supporting people who are actively working to make the world a better place. Professionally, she offers leadership coaching, change mentoring, reflective practice and connecting good ideas and people (www.jhillassociates.co.uk). More personally, she is developing her approach to #kindactivism, as illustrated in her linked in profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jacqueline mhill/ - [Tamar Joulia-Paris](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/tamar-joulia-paris/) - Tamar Joulia-Paris holds various engineering & business management degrees from universities in Europe. After 10 years in the construction & manufacturing sectors, she joined banking to develop a modern risk management framework for the bank’s global lending, investment & trading books. This gradually included governance, risk appetite, risk and performance analytics, stress testing, credit trading, - [Gareth Roberts](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/gareth-roberts/) - Gareth has been involved in the Financial Services Industry for over 30 years . He has a wealth of experience in both the retail and corporate market and wishes to use that experience to help the TTF work towards an industry which is fit for purpose. Gareth also acts as a Non Executive Director for - [Yariv Haim](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/yariv-haim/) - Mr Yariv Haim is Co-Founder and CEO at Sparrows Capital Limited. Mr. Haim’s broad experience spans strategic investing, risk and asset allocation, business development, market analysis and Enterprise Resource Planning systems implementation. Mr Haim is an accomplished professional with strong presentation, technical, and management skills. He is a sought after lecturer in the area of - [Mark Hooker](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mark-hooker/) - Mark Hooker teaches in the Economics Department at Northeastern University in Boston. Recent roles include risk and portfolio management for a start-up hedge fund-of-funds company, and heading quantitative investment research at State Street Global Advisors. Earlier in his career he served as a staff economist at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and an assistant - [Charlotte Tyrwhitt-Drake](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/charlotte-tyrwhitt-drake/) - Charlotte Tyrwhitt- Drake is a Director at Pensions for Purpose and lead consultant at Impact Challenger Ltd focused on impact investment, particularly working to get capital moving through the impact investment chain. Charlotte is also a member of the CFA Brain Trust initiative to bring impact investing standards to real asset investments. Charlotte has over 14 - [Alan Salamon](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/alan-salamon/) - For the last decade Alan has been an active and independent problem solver, and implementer, for pension service providers and employers wanting to improve their pensions and pensions investment propositions. To this end, he has been delivering improvement and change for companies across the sector. However, he is also a champion of financial well being, - [Sebastian Elwell](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sebastian-elwell/) - Seb has been working in financial services since 2004 and a regulated financial planner since 2007. He launched Switchfoot Wealth in 2018 and Switchfoot Teams in 2019 with an ambition to improve financial planning for later life clients and support attorneys, court-appointed deputies and trustees in their important role. Seb is working with the Transparency - [Alistair Milne](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/alistair-milne/) - Alistair is Professor of Financial Economics at the School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, He previously worked at Cass Business School, the Bank of England; the University of Surrey, London Business School, HM Treasury and for the Government of Malawi. Alistair has conducted policy focused economics research since the early 1980s, His PhD in - [Josina Kamerling](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/josina-kamerling/) - Josina Kamerling is Head of Regulatory Outreach for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region for CFA Institute, and is based in the Brussels office. She is responsible for supporting CFA Institute policy development in the region, advancing the impact of advocacy efforts, and promoting capital market integrity and investor protection. Josina participates in - [Frank McGroarty](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/frank-mcgroarty/) - Frank McGroarty is a former fund manager who is now Professor of Computational Finance and Investment Analytics at the University of Southampton. He is the founder and Director of the Centre for Digital Finance which conducts research into the next generation of financial products, collaborating with academics from various disciplines and which hosts the annual - [Giles Gunesekera](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/giles-gunesekera/) - Giles is the Founder and CEO of Global Impact Initiative (GII). The business creates Impact Investments with the dual purpose of generating positive financial returns and creating social impact. GII is globally recognised as one of only thirty-six (36) Global Compact LEAD companies, recognised for their high levels of engagement in the United Nations Global Compact. Giles - [Peter Young](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/peter-young/) - Peter Young spent many years working with businesses and governments on green and sustainability issues. He is chair of the International Standards Organisation Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC322), and the Strategic Advisory Group for the BSI programme of sustainable finance standards. Peter is also former chair and a trustee of the Green Purposes Company which - [Dr Shann Turnbull](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-shann-turnbull/) - Dr Shann Turnbull is the Principal of the International Institute of Self-governance based in Sydney, Australia. His bibliography is posted https://independent.academia.edu/ShannTurnbull/CurriculumVitae Shann Turnbull obtained an MBA from Harvard in 1963 and published The Management of Capital in 1965 to promote modern financial analysis in Australia. He became a part time teacher at Australia’s first business schools while - [Josef Pilger](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/josef-pilger/) - Josef leads EYs Global Pension and Retirement business working across EY’s Financial Services and Government and Public Sector practice. He has an accomplished record of designing and delivering exceptional stakeholder and commercial outcomes in complex, political and uncertain environments. Josef is skilled in engaging, connecting and galvanizing diverse stakeholders on board, senior executive andoperational levels - [Catherine Howarth](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/catherine-howarth/) - Catherine is CEO at ShareAction, the leading civil society organisation in Europe promoting Responsible Investment, transparency and good governance by institutional investors. Catherine holds a First Class BA in Modern History from Oxford University and an MSc in Industrial Relations from the London School of Economics. In June 2011 she was named a 'Rising Star - [David Pitt-Watson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-pitt-watson/) - David is Co-Author of ‘The Purpose of Finance’, ‘What they do with your Money’ and several other books. He Co-Chaired the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, and led the Royal Society of Arts Tomorrow's Investor Project. David is the Treasurer of Oxfam, a Board-member at NESTA and is recognised globally as a leading thinker - [Steve Hubbard](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/steve-hubbard/) - Like many people I’ve always chatted about politics but became much more serious a few years ago. Politics always seemed to come back to money and so with a friend , John Hipperson, I set out to discover the fundamentals – what was money, who created it, when and why, how did it move – - [David Coe](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-coe/) - David is Chief Executive Officer of the Fairbanking Foundation. He leads the charity’s strategy to increase the coverage of its Fairbanking Marks scheme and the range and impact of its growing advisory and research activities. Previously David was Interim CEO of WAGGGS, the global movement for Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Before that David was - [Ben Constable-Maxwell](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ben-constable-maxwell/) - Ben is head of Sustainable and Impact Investing at M&G Investments, where he leads the firm’s strategy on impact investing as well as covering sustainability issues such as climate change and circular economy. Since 2011 Ben has played a central role in the integration of ESG within M&G’s investment processes and has supported the development - [Charles Fowler](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/charles-fowler/) - For over 30 years Charles was involved in international asset management, for much of that time as a manager of funds invested in Asian and emerging stock-markets. He managed the largest closed-end fund investing in Asia at the time, together with other closed-ended and open-ended funds. He also helped set up a number of specialist - [James Markham](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/james-markham/) - James is one of the founders of the group of B2E Associate companies and now leads the Technology side of the business. He is an ex-partner with Watson Wyatt, where he led the European e-HR Practice, having also held senior management consultancy positions with KPMG and Price Waterhouse. He has over 30 years international experience - [Steve Keen](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/steve-keen/) - Steve Keen is an Australian economist and author. He considers himself a post-Keynesian, and rejects mainstream neoclassical economics as inconsistent, unscientific and empirically unsupported. Hyman Minsky’s financial instability hypothesis forms the main basis of his major contribution to economics[1] which mainly concentrates on mathematical modelling and simulation of financial instability. He invented the monetary systems - [Martyn Cuff](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/martyn-cuff/) - Martyn is focused upon making financial services smarter and more effective for everyone. As such, he is very aligned to the mission of The Transparency Task Force. He is a Chief Operating Officer, Programme Director, Trustee and Coach. He operates within Global Financial Services, particularly Investment Management, Wealth Management and Re/Insurance. He has worked in - [Bartlett Naylor](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/bartlett-naylor/) - Bartlett Naylor is an expert on corporate governance, financial markets and shareholder rights. He has worked as a consultant for Capital Strategies Consulting, Inc., director of the Office of Corporate Affairs for Teamsters Union and chief of investigations for the U.S Senate Banking Committee. Media Appearances: Bartlett has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New - [Brad Collins](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/brad-collins/) - Brad has a BBus (Accounting) is an FCPA, he has a Diploma of financial services and a Certificate of marketing practice. Brad is a qualified Master NLP practitioner and accredited in a number of human resource instruments. Brad has over 30 years experience in financial services and human development and has worked and or lived - [Alan Easter](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/alan-easter/) - Alan has been involved in the retail financial services sector ever since the bribe of a white XR3i company car tempted him away from his chosen profession as a Cartographic Engineer. After two decades managing and building distribution across the UK, Europe and a small time in the US, he crossed over into the advice - [Jyoti Guptara](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jyoti-guptara/) - Jyoti Guptara is one of the few commercially successful novelists who advises leaders on their story strategy, and teaches business storytelling. It all started when Jyoti dropped out of school at the age of 15 to pursue writing full-time. Teachers couldn’t imagine they’d be inviting him back six years later as a bestselling author with - [Simon Hardie](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/simon-hardie/) - Simon is co-founder and CEO of Findexable – the new digital platform for fintech insight and benchmarking, and home to the Global Fintech Index. As Ai and analytics re-shape business, Findexable’s mission is to make it easier to gather, interpret and benchmark fintech activity and enable unmoderated, real-time insight on the global fintech ecosystem. Simon - [Toby Corballis](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/toby-corballis/) - Toby is an Organisational Change expert and Agile Coach who works with leadership to implement Organisational Change using Agile methods through his company StoryPositive. His work focuses on organisational redesign and helping companies remove bottlenecks to achieve Flow. He is an accredited Executive Coach, holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Saïd Business School in Organisational Leadership, and - [Alex Varley-Winter](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/alex-varley-winter/) - I’m an investigative journalist with 10 years working in the media and - sometimes - in education; I write widely for locals, nationals and online publishers, and have stories in the Sunday Times, Times, Byline Times, Mirror, Computer Weekly and DeSmog. Subjects I’ve researched span governmental transparency, social justice, environmental sustainability, crime, climate risk, the - [Andy Aitkenhead](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/andy-aitkenhead/) - Andy has worked in financial services for 40 years, initially trading credit, over the last 20 years he has been innovative in the use of collaborative techniques to build high performing teams in the context of rapid change. By building capability and capacity in the teams he has worked with, he has enabled enduring change. - [Michael Harold](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/michael-harold/) - Michael Harold, Co-founder and CTO of GoKnown, LLC (www.goknown.com) Michael Harold is a Co-Founder and CTO of GoKnown, LLC, a technology startup building a real time, distributed ledger marketplace for data. Having spent more than 35 years in the computer industry, Michael has experience as an inventor, corporate strategist, architect and analyst. He has been - [Claude Cicchetti](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/claude-cicchetti/) - Claude Cicchetti is Director of Graduate Finance Programs at Bentley University and is a Senior Lecturer in the Finance Department. His interests are in foreign exchange, portfolio management, derivative products, and investment ethics. He has taught courses in investments and international finance, and has developed and taught a course in investment ethics. At Bentley he - [Nitin Potdar](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/nitin-potdar/) - Nitin specializes in Public and Private, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Restructuring, Asset & Share Purchase, Transborder Alliances & Joint Ventures, Private Equity and general Corporate advisory. He has a vast experience with transactions related to Foreign Direct Investments & Exchange Controls Regulations. He has advised several multinational companies on financial & technical collaborations in India, - [Cliff Southcombe](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/cliff-southcombe-2/) - Cliff Southcombe is the Managing Director of Social Enterprise International Ltd. For the past 20 years his company has introduced and developed the concept of social enterprise in over 45 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. Promoting the idea that best practice in all business is governance by ethics, values and social objectives and management - [Sunil Shastri](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sunil-shastri/) - Sunil Murlidhar Shastri is a consultant, expert and speaker in ocean and environmental governance. He found his passion for Pacem in Maribus in 1982 under the tutelage of Elisabeth Mann Borgese and has since made it his mission. He is best known internationally for his MasterClass and for his erudite analysis and candid opinions. Sunil - [Sue Jaffer](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sue-jaffer/) - Sue Jaffer is an experienced economist with over 30 years’ experience in policy analysis, privatisation and reform, regulation, pricing, investment and access issues across a wide range of industries. Sue is a Senior Researcher at Latrobe Law School, Melbourne, and a Senior Associate with ACIL Allen Consulting. She was a Fellow of Melbourne University from - [Prabhu Guptara](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/prabhu-guptara/) - Prabhu helps Boards of companies worldwide with strategic, structural, operational and market-related issues. Born and educated in India, he was based for three years in Scotland, for 16 years in England, and for 21 years in Switzerland. He served on the International Board of Advisors of London Business School; and was till recently on - [Harry Chemay](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/harry-chemay/) - Harry Chemay is an experienced finance professional focused on delivering innovative investment solutions. His experience spans a period in excess of 23 years, incorporating: Wealth management/advisory – assisting HNW individuals and SMSF trustees to take control of their own retirement outcomes; Institutional asset consulting – assisting superannuation funds (amongst others) to execute their fiduciary in - [Neil Scarth](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/neil-scarth/) - Neil Scarth is a Principal of Frost Consulting, which works with asset managers and asset owners on a variety of research issues including research valuation/budgeting software platforms (FrostRB), strategy-level research spending database/benchmarks (FrostDB), and investment process ESG ratings. Frost also works with asset owners to identify potential performance risks to equity strategies related to changes - [Jai Prakash Sharma](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jai-prakash-sharma/) - Jai Prakash Sharma (J P Sharma) is a Professor of Corporate Governance & Law, currently Chairman, Global Research Foundation for Corporate Governance (GRFCG). He has been the Head and Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Business at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. In the last four decades of his academic career, he has - [Iwein Borm](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/iwein-borm/) - Iwein is Founder and CEO of InFinIT Partners, a firm that provides bespoke business and IT solutions to financial companies, looking to help change the financial sector from within. Iwein completed his MSc in Media & Knowledge Engineering with a specialization in AI at age 19, after which he started his career in M&A at - [Benoît Lallemand](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/benoit-lallemand/) - Benoît is the Secretary General of Finance Watch, the NGO dedicated to making finance serve society. He was one of the association's first hires in 2011 as a senior policy analyst (in charge of MiFID 2). He was also a senior advisor to Better Markets on EU affairs and head of strategic development and operations. - [Ian Fryer](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ian-fryer/) - Ian is an actuary and has been heavily involved in Australia’s superannuation and pension industry for over 20 years in a range of actuarial, administration, consulting and research roles. For the last 12 years he has been Head of Research at Chant West, a leading superannuation consultancy and research firm established in 1997. Chant - [Madalena Antolin Teixeira](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/madalena-antolin-teixeira/) - Madalena is a Senior Portfolio Manager at BPI Vida e Pensões, where she joined in September 2019. With more than 15 years of professional experience in asset management, Madalena was previously responsible for the management of institutional portfolios at Crédito Agrícola Group – CA-Gest, SGFIM, in 2008 she joined the asset management team in the - [Darren McShane](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/darren-mcshane/) - Darren McShane is an experienced regulator and policy maker across a wide spectrum of financial services. Darren provides advice on regulatory and policy matters to regulatory bodies, multilateral agencies, industry bodies and private firms. He is a regular contributor to conferences and seminars focused on improving outcomes for consumers of financial services. Amongst his published - [Mariann Györke](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mariann-gyorke/) - With over 20 years of experience gained internationally, Mariann has worked mainly at large multinational corporations. She began as a trainee chartered accountant at KPMG Hungary, before embarking on a career in industry. At first, she worked in various internal audit roles of increasing responsibility, bringing process improvement solutions to senior management while ensuring compliance - [Elizabeth Salas Evans](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/elizabeth-salas-evans/) - Elizabeth is the President & Chief Compliance Officer of Cayena Capital Management, LLC, an independent registered investment firm, with a family office in New Hampshire. Liz began her career in 2005 with Fidelity Investments and has since held positions with TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, Windhaven Investment Management, and a small local independent registered investment adviser. - [Ivka Kalus](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ivka-kalus/) - Ivka is an accomplished investor with over 20 years experience managing global and international equity portfolios for retail and institutional clients. She has experience launching new investment strategies, both active and indexed, and has significant expertise in sustainable investing (ESG and SRI) and gender-lens investing. Before co-founding Promethos, Ivka was lead portfolio manager of International - [Frank Ashe](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/franke-ashe/) - Dr Frank Ashe has a consulting and capability building practice, specialising in risk governance, behavioural finance, risk management, and investments. He covers the gamut from culture and behavioural psychology, to corporate strategy, to technical matters in derivative risk, to asset-liability management, to comparative corporate governance, and on. He is an Honorary Associate Professor with the - [Simon Rowell](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/simon-rowell/) - Simon is an experienced executive focused on driving impact across the private, public and social sectors, and at the forefront of global impact investing movement in Australia and the UK. Simon led strategy, market development, policy and research for the world’s first social investment bank, Big Society Capital, in the UK between 2012 and 2018. - [Andrew Vallner](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/andrew-vallner/) - Andrew Vallner is a Sydney-based asset consultant with around 30 years’ experience in actuarial and investment fields. He has worked as a fund manager with the CUNA Mutual Insurance Group, managed the NSW Public Trustee’s investments and worked in a range of actuarial roles in insurance, investments and leasing. At CUNA Mutual in 1995, Andrew - [Tomás Carruthers](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/tomas-carruthers/) - Tomás Carruthers initiated Project Heather as a platform to progress the social finance vision he developed whilst CEO of the Social Stock Exchange. Bringing over 25 years experience and a reputation as a pioneer in his field, Tomás draws on his previous entrepreneurial successes, including CEO of Interactive Investor. As a recognised thought leader in - [Jonathan Gain](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jonathan-gain/) - Jonathan Gain is the CEO of Stellar Asset Management, a tax efficient investment manager. He has been at the forefront of tax-efficient investment in the UK since the early 1990s, when he joined Close Brothers. Close became market leaders in the creation and promotion of tax planning products designed for investors seeking income and capital - [Scott Treloar](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/scott-treloar/) - Scott has 20 years of financial markets experience. He heads up Noviscient, a next-generation investment manager based in Singapore. He worked as Chief Risk Officer and Portfolio Manager at Vulpes Investment Management, a Singapore alternative investment firm for four years. He spent eight years heading up a quantitative team within Deutsche Bank’s trading business in - [Roy Zimmerhansl](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/roy-zimmerhansl/) - Roy Zimmerhansl is Practice Lead at Pierpoint Financial Consulting, a boutique securities finance consultancy. Roy is a recognised expert with many decades’ experience in securities finance and collateral management with a strong custody and clearing background. ​One of Pierpoint’s key goals is to provide insights that result in improved transparency for investors, trustees and other - [Professor Nigel Harper](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/professor-nigel-harper/) - Nigel is a HMRC former Retail Banking Specialist. His role was to investigate banking egregious tax avoidance schemes and other bank criminal activity. There is a great deal. FCIB, Qualified ACIB, FCBI, Chartered Banker, MBA Banking, , and Awarding Body Board Member of Retail Banking Academy International and Examiner. Since Nigel retired he is working - [Dr. Michael McMillan](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-michael-mcmillan/) - Dr. McMillan joined CFA Institute in October of 2008 after more than a decade as a professor of accounting and finance at Johns Hopkins University’s Carey School of Business and George Washington University’s School of Business. Prior to pursuing a career in academia, he was a securities analyst and portfolio manager at Bailard, Biehl, and - [Dr. Douglas Streeter Rolph](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-douglas-streeter-rolph/) - Dr. Douglas Streeter Rolph is a Senior Lecturer of Finance at Singapore University of Technology and Design. Previously, Dr. Rolph was the founding Academic Director of the Nanyang Professional MBA programme and a Senior Lecturer of Banking and Finance at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University. His research focuses on FinTech ecosystems, financial inclusion, and - [Blake Goud](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/blake-goud/) - Blake Goud has been the CEO of the RFI Foundation since the organization’s incorporation in 2015. The RFI Foundation works to connect responsible finance and Islamic finance together, and to support its members' adoption of responsible finance practices and their integration into the global responsible finance industry. Blake has more than a decade experience researching - [Mikkel Bates](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mikkel-bates/) - Having started his career in investment at the London Stock Exchange during Big Bang, Mikkel spent many years in asset management marketing and IFA support roles at Fidelity, Prudential, Prolific (now Aberdeen Standard) and Société Générale (Man GLG), and was then founding Head of Marketing at the innovative residential property investment company, Castle Trust. This - [Ian Tyler](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/shane-norman/) - Ian Tyler is a Senior Advisor for Alvarez & Marsal with over 35 years experience in Financial Services, covering leadership roles in treasury for a number of major UK banks, before moving to professional services in 2011. Mr. Tyler is an expert in all aspects of capital management (from issuance through to capital planning and - [Robert Lockie](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/robert-lockie/) - Robert has worked in financial services since graduating in the 1980s in various technical and client-facing roles and is currently a branch principal at Bloomsbury Wealth, a small financial planning and wealth management firm based in the City of London. He introduced graphical representations of the costs and charges that the firm’s clients were paying - [John Dashfield](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/john-dashfield/) - John Dashfield is a highly experienced business coach and mentor to financial planners, owners of SME’s and key employees. He is author of the book ‘The client-centred financial adviser’, published in 2015. At the core of his work is teaching and coaching clients in the principles behind healthy psychological functioning. This naturally leads to clearer - [Graeme Dewar](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/graeme-dewar/) - CEO and founder of marketßeta where he is responsible for developing the business strategy, delivering client solutions via financial service consultancy and ETF services. In addition to over 20 years of asset management experience, Graeme spent 3 years in Investment Banking where he managed regional sales teams and global delta one products. Graeme began his - [Magdalena Smith](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/magdalena-smith/) - Magdalena Smith, brings her experience from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs and as an academic at University of Cambridge where she taught governance and business ethics, together to contribute to solving the challenge of creating more and consistent alpha in the investment industry. Behaviour Lab’s mission is to improve the way the world makes investments, using behavioural - [Zak Allom](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/zak-allom/) - Zak is Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of BetaSmartz, a B2B digital investment platform that equips financial institutions with compliance driven digital and automation tools that enhance and promote efficiency and transparency in client and money management. Zak, a former equities trader, was previously Managing Director of Hong Kong and Global Head of Asset & - [Frances Gordon](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/frances-gordon/) - For the past 20 years, Frances has championed the belief that transparency is key to building trust. During this time, she has worked with major financial services brands to make financial and legal information more understandable, usable and useful. Frances is the co-founder of a consultancy and training company called Simplified. Simplified has helped large - [James Wellwood](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/james-wellwood/) - James currently runs the International Strategy & Development for the Sturdza Family Investment business. Prior to this he was Head of Institutional Distribution at Kairos Investment Management Ltd and part of the Global Distribution team at Cheyne Capital before that. Prior to a career in finance James was a professional rugby player for London Wasps, - [Antonio Potenza](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/antonio-potenza/) - Antonio is a graduate from University of Oxford, Said Business School MBA with main Focus on Social Impact, Impact Investments and Social Finance. Executive Education from University of Cambridge, Institute for Sustainability leadership, with a degree in High Impact Leadership. He is a specialist in social and financial inclusion, building multi-asset strategies, debt/equity/blended finance and - [David Piesse](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-piesse/) - Global Insurance Evangelist and advisory board of Guardtime a leading cybersecurity company and blockchain provider specializing in cryptography for data integrity. Their keyless signature infrastructure (KSI) is utilized across the defence industry and into the supply chain, insurance, healthcare and manufacturing verticals. They have an underlying application for data privacy laws such as GDPR. In - [Greg LeRoy](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/greg-leroy/) - Dubbed “the leading [U.S.] national watchdog of state and local economic development subsidies,” and “an encyclopedia of information regarding subsidies,” Greg founded and directs Good Jobs First, a research and policy center promoting accountability in economic development. His two books include The Great American Jobs Scam, which Publishers Weekly called ““...a parade of damning case - [David Laity](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-laity/) - 1st job laboratory technical in a photographic processing laboratory. 2nd job South Crofty Mine; mining laboratory analytical scientist Formal career; Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer, Penzance Hospital Pathology Laboratory. Over 4 years gained ONC and HND, Medical Laboratory Science. November 1979 joined Devon and Cornwall Police; experience in many departments over the next 24 years; Nominated - [Matthew Priestley](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/matthew-priestley/) - Over 20 years experience in the asset management industry from: Investment Management and Risk Oversight; Financial Advice; Risk Management and Operational Policies and Procedures and Product Governance. More latterly helping firms with their Governance Frameworks. Matthew’s early career, after Gartmore, was spent as a wealth manager, at Barclays Wealth, UBS and HSBC Global Asset Management. - [Herbert Blank](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/herbert-blank/) - Herb Blank is a Senior Consultant for Global Finesse LLC, heading the product strategy practice. He provides ESG, ETF, enhanced indexing and alternative data expertise. During the past 35 years Herb has been involved in quantitative risk management, ESG modeling, ETF product development, portfolio management, product strategy, and business development. He served as Portfolio - [Nell Minow](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/nell-minow/) - Nell Minow has worked in the field of corporate governance and shareholder advocacy for more than 30 years, currently as Vice Chair of ValueEdge Advisors, and previously as co-founder and board member of GMI Ratings (formerly The Corporate Library), which was sold to MSCI in 2014. Before GMI, she was a principal in the - [Dr Ashby Monk](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-ashby-monk/) - Dr. Ashby Monk is the Executive and Research Director of the Stanford Global Projects Center. He is also a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford and a Senior Advisor to the Chief Investment Officer of the University of California. Dr. Monk has a strong track record of academic and industry publications. He - [Prof. David Webber](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/prof-david-webber/) - David H. Webber is the author of The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Last Best Weapon, published by Harvard University Press in April 2018. Webber has toured extensively for the book, and has published op-eds about it in theNew York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, In These Times, and elsewhere. The book has been reviewed or otherwise covered in the New - [Gary Kleiman](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/gary-kleiman/) - Gary N. Kleiman is a pioneer and recognized expert in the field of global emerging economies and financial markets. He founded the first consulting firm dedicated to providing independent analysis and advice to public and private sector clients in 1987, and research coverage and firsthand experience reached seventy-five countries in all developing regions. For three - [Jim Hofheimer](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jim-hofheimer/) - Jim is the director of the wealth advisory practice for Toroso Advisors, a division of Toroso Investments, LLC. Toroso is an ETF research and investment management company, developing and launching ETFs in addition to managing client wealth, both corporate retirement plans and families. He is focused on advising corporations and people on all financial - [William Jannace](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/william-jannace/) - William Jannace has worked nearly 30 years in the securities industry at the American and New York Stock Exchanges and FINRA. As a senior counsel at Ross PLLC, he advises clients across a range of applications and compliance needs. Currently he is also focused on blockchain industry related broker-dealer and ATS advice, FinHub referrals, and - [Stefan Pagacik](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/stefan-pagacik/) - Stefan Pagacik’s career has spanned several industries and roles, most recently as co-founder of AI4Impact, an artificial intelligence platform focused on building next generation impact financial products. Previously, he built two impact themed cloud and mobile platforms (8 of 9 LLC and my4) for retail and institutional investors interested in aligning their values and criteria - [Jonny Ruck](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jonny-ruck/) - Jonny Ruck is co-founder and board member of the SCORPEO Group and CEO of SCORPEO US LLC. Jonny has 15 years’ experience in all facets of corporate actions trading before founding SCORPEO. He was the head of corporate event arbitrage for Nomura and his previous roles include corporate event trading at Paloma Partners - [Sander Eijkenduijn](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sander-eijkenduijn/) - Sander is co-founder and COO of SCORPEO and currently runs their Boston office. SCORPEO is a data analytics and technology solutions company focused on missed value in voluntary corporate actions. SCORPEO provides solutions to asset managers, pension funds and custodians allowing them to capture this missed value and return it to their investors. Sander has done - [Rohanna Wise](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/rohanna-wise/) - Rohanna Wise is the founder and CEO of Wise Trading Technologies, and the creator of WiseRisk, a software platform that automates the implementation of currency hedging strategies. She has worked in buy-side trading and/or trading technology since 1996, starting with energy commodities before moving to fixed income (including currency), and focusing exclusively on currency from - [Thom Young](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/thom-young/) - Thom Young, MBA, President, FARcapital, LLC – Mr. Young primarily responsible for strategic direction of FARcapital. Mr. Young’s emphasis is on sales and marketing to the largest US hedge fund management companies and their global institutional asset owner investor base. Prior to joining the Company, he co-founded and managed Cambium Capital Management, a conservative Jones model US equity long/short - [Aaron Bernstein](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/aaron-bernstein/) - Aaron Bernstein is the editor of Global Proxy Watch, a corporate governance newsletter for institutional investors. He is also a non-resident Senior Research Fellow at the Pensions and Capital Stewardship Project at Harvard Law School. Bernstein left BusinessWeek magazine in 2006 after a 23-year career as an editor and senior writer covering workplace and - [Aivars Lode](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/aivars-lode/) - Aivars is a global entrepreneur and Founder of IT Capital. Aivars is best known for his skills in identifying new business opportunities and re-engineering existing businesses to make them profitable. His ability to identify patterns in business cycles as they occur across the globe led him to start blogging in 2006 about global economics and - [Erik Conley](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/erik-conley/) - Erik was a trader and portfolio manager from 1977 - 2001. Former head of equity trading at Northern Trust Co. in Chicago. He is now a private investor, founder of a nonprofit investor advocacy firm, and private investing coach. "It gives me great satisfaction to teach everyday investors (investors who don’t have millions - [Joseph Hosler](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/joseph-hosler/) - Joseph Hosler, CFA, brings 23 years of investment experience serving the needs of large institutional clients. His background includes portfolio management and investment analysis, predominantly focused on domestic and international public companies. Prior to the founding of Auour Investments, Joe led investment activities within various sectors at Pioneer, Babson Capital, Putnam Investments, and Independence - [Michael Erlanger](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/michael-erlanger/) - Michael Erlanger, Founder and Managing Principal, of Marketcore.com, Inc (www.marketcore.com). Michael spent the first 35+ years of his career on Wall Street as a top-ranked corporate bond broker, trader, institutional salesman and department head. Subsequently, he co-founded two profitable Wall Street broker dealers. Michael is also Chief Visionary, Co-Founder and Director of GoKnown, LLC, a - [David Rowe](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-rowe/) - David M. Rowe is founder and president of David M. Rowe Risk Advisory, a risk management consulting firm. The firm is focused on risk management support for boards and senior executives of financial institutions, primarily banks and investment banks, with particular emphasis on capital market activities. It also advises on risk management technology strategy and - [Helene Spoto](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/helene-spoto/) - As Client Relations Manager and co-owner of Sentry Financial Planning, the most important part of Helene’s job is helping guide clients through the financial planning process. The paperwork can be overwhelming and time-consuming and she is there to assist during each step of the process to help keep things simple and organized. Whether - [John Spoto](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/john-spoto/) - John Spoto is the President and founder of Sentry Financial Planning, LLC, a FEE-ONLY financial planning firm. He does not work for any financial institution, sell financial or insurance products of any kind, accept or pay referral fees or receive commissions. He specializes in advising people on financial planning matters including retirement and investments. - [Charlie Atkins](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/charlie-atkins/) - Charlie Atkins is an economist by training with a specialization in International Monetary Economics, Finance and Operations Research. He was a Morehead Scholar at UNC Chapel Hill where he was a Summa Cum Laude graduate and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a Marshall Scholar at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Visiting Fellow at the - [Greg Rogers](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/greg-rogers/) - Greg Rogers, J.D., CPA, is author of a comprehensive 384-page desk book on financial reporting of environmental liabilities and risks published by John Wiley & Sons and a internationally recognized expert on environmental and climate-related financial disclosure. He is an advisor to the Master of Accounting Program and honorary Fellow at the Cambridge Judge Business School, visiting lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, - [Adam Choppin](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/adam-choppin/) - Adam Choppin is an Investment Officer and Assistant Portfolio Manager of Emerging Markets Strategies at FIS Group, a $5.5bn Philadelphia-based manager-of-managers and global tactical allocation specialist. Mr. Choppin joined FIS in May 2013. Mr. Choppin is also on the leadership team of the Association of Professional Fund Investors as its Lead Representative for North America. - [Lorelei Graye](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/lorelei-graye/) - Lorelei is Founder of Leodoran Financial and independent consultant to private capital market organizations in venture, emerging markets, LBO, and real estate. As a subject matter expert, industry leader, and advisor, Ms. Graye serves market participants through strategic management consulting, communications expertise and market intelligence; but she is probably best known for leading industry efforts - [Chris Tobe](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/chris-tobe/) - Chris Tobe is a global leader in Transparency and fighting Corruption in U.S. state & local government pension plans and investments in general, including state regulated insurance products. He is working on his 5th book on transparency entitled Wall Street Corruption in State & Local Governments targeted to a broad US Audience. This is a - [Darby Hobbs](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/darby-hobbs/) - Darby Hobbs is a visionary, social innovator, motivational presenter, educator, author, and strategic marketeer. Focused on Relationship to LIFE, Oneself and Mankind and building the bridge between what individuals value through understanding their LivingWellTM Model and their whole life plan including investments. It’s about connecting the heart, to the mind, to the wallet. Working - [Jon Lukomnik](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jon-lukomnik/) - Forbes calls Jon Lukomnik one of the pioneers of modern corporate governance. Jon serves as executive director of the IRRC Institute, whose research has been widely praised for objectively examining fundamental corporate governance and capital market issues. He is also the managing partner of Sinclair Capital LLC, a strategic consultancy to asset owners and - [Stephen Davis](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/stephen-davis/) - Stephen Davis, Ph.D. is associate director of the Harvard Law School Programs on Corporate Governance and Institutional Investors, and a senior fellow at the Program on Corporate Governance. He has also been a nonresident senior fellow in governance at the Brookings Institution. From 2007-2012 he was executive director of the Yale School of Management’s Millstein Center for Corporate - [George Kinder](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/george-kinder/) - George Kinder is a Harvard educated economist, philosopher, financial planner, Buddhist teacher, and the founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, a network of over three thousand financial advisers on six continents trained to inspire consumers to recognize and achieve their lives of greatest meaning. The recipient of many financial industry awards including - [Matthew Murray](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/matthew-murray/) - In January 2017, Matthew Murray completed his second assignment for the Obama Administration - as a Senior Advisor on Governance and Rule of Law at the Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance at the U.S. Agency for International Development. As a Senior Advisor, Mr. Murray helped the Center develop strategies and design - [Dr. Kara Tan Bhala](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-kara-tan-bhala/) - The Seven Pillars Institute is the world’s only independent think tank for research, education, and promotion of financial ethics. The Institute was shortlisted in the Prospect Think Tank Awards 2016. Kara has over twenty-three years in global finance and is lead author of International Investment Management: Theory, Ethics and Practice, one of the first - [Bernie Nelson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/bernie-nelson/) - Prior to joining Style Research, Bernie held positions as Head of Risk and Head of Quantitative Analysis at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, then the asset management arm of Lloyds TSB and one of Europe’s largest asset managers. He was responsible for developing portfolio risk management and integrating quantitative techniques into a fundamentally based investment process. - [Paul M. Secunda](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/paul-m-secunda/) - Paul M. Secunda is the author in whole or in part of six books, nearly six dozen law review articles, and other short writings on pensions, employee benefits, labor law, employment law, employment discrimination law, and special education law. Paul chaired the U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory Council to the Employee Benefit Security - [Stephen Millar](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/stephen-millar/) - Stephen is responsible for leading Epoch's business development and consultant relations in the U.K. and Europe. Prior to joining Epoch in 2015, Stephen spent five years at the Norwegian global equity manager SKAGEN Funds, where he oversaw their U.K. business. Before SKAGEN, Stephen spent five years at T. Rowe Price where he was responsible - [Adrian Jones](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/adrian-jones/) - Adrian is a highly respected professional in the investment industry with nearly 30 years experience. He is a Non-Executive Director (NED) to a number of investment funds in different jurisdictions following diverse investment strategies and also runs his own consultancy business, Athena Consulting Ltd, advising firms on various operational aspects of establishing and running an investment - [Piotr Konwicki](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/piotr-konwicki/) - Piotr has a combination of academic and business experience. He specializes in corporate finance, valuation and alternative investments – having taught and worked in England, USA, Scandinavia and Poland. He is passionate about economics and finance, has a Ph. D. in Financial Economics and an MBA from London Business School. His research interests include - [Greg Davies PhD](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/greg-davies-phd/) - Greg is a specialist in applied behavioural finance, decision science, social impact investing, and financial wellbeing. He started the banking world’s first behavioural finance team at Barclays in 2006, which he led for a decade. In 2017 he joined Oxford Risk to lead the development of behavioural decision support software to help people - [James Pitcher](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/james-pitcher/) - A senior securities operations manager, consultant and advisor, with over 35 years of investment banking experience. In the last 13 years specifically, James has worked closely with operations management at many top-tier (and other) organisations, helping them review and improve operating procedures and client management processes. These detailed insights have given him a unique perspective - [Bella Caridade-Ferreira](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/bella-caridade-ferreira/) - Bella has 20 years’ experience in the research and analysis of the UK, European and Asian fund management industries. In 2010, she established Fundscape, a research house specialising in the end-to-end analysis of the UK fund industry. Fundscape is the publisher of the Platform Report, widely regarded as the platform industry’s official data source. - [Ged O'Neil](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ged-oneil/) - Ged has more than 25 years of diverse business experience with one common denominator: the intersection of finance, technology and law. This is the driving force behind Auden’s business model. He has held senior positions in consumer finance, a tech-VC, private equity and the legal profession. - [Brandon Davies](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/brandon-davies/) - Brandon is a Trustee of the Responsible Finance Institute Foundation a Non-executive director of Lintel Financial Services Limited and of Obillex Limited and an advisor to Rosette Limited a Shariah merchant bank. Brandon is an advisory council member of the Institute of International Monetary Research and is a member of the Financial Markets Group - [Julie Lord](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/julie-lord/) - Julie Lord is a Chartered and Certified Financial Planner at Magenta - a specialist Financial Planning company that helps its clients pursue their passions and build plans for future security and happiness. She was an Institute of Financial Planning Board member for 15 years and is a former President. She has been a member - [Sue Flood](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sue-flood/) - Sue Flood has worked in the Television Industry since 2001, starting out at Television Centre and progressing through a successful TV programme-making career that included various roles such as Researcher for Top of the Pops, Celebrity Guest Liaison, Location Sourcing, Production Budget, Sales and Promotions (including through BBC Worldwide with responsibility for selling all BBC - [Adrian Tupper](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/adrian-tupper/) - Adrian graduated in electronic engineering in 1984 but soon moved to work for James Capel & Co in the City in its IT function. In 1987 Adrian joined James Capel's (later HSBC's) Quantitative Techniques business in Edinburgh, specialising in index fund advisory services, indices and market data. During the 1990s, Adrian was responsible for - [Ian Ashleigh](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ian-ashleigh/) - Ian began his career in financial services in 1982 at a leading UK Building Society, having then trained as a financial adviser and worked for a direct sales force and an IFA, Ian joined the compliance team of a National IFA. Following a period working for the Regulator and as Head of Training and - [Laurence Wormald](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/laurence-wormald/) - Since 1992, Laurence Wormald has held positions at several central banks, investment banks and financial technology firms. He is now working as an independent consultant in investment risk management. Laurence started his career as a university lecturer in theoretical physics, before joining an investment team at the Bank for International Settlements in Basle in - [Tom Baigrie](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/tom-baigrie/) - Tom is 57, has had a moustache since long before facial hair became fashionable, rides a Triumph Tiger in London and a Harley Davidson elsewhere, rows 5km in 20 minutes on his machine most mornings and is a decade into learning the art of Tai Chi. He’s proud that LifeSearch customers rate it 4.6/5 on - [Gareth Morgan](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/gareth-morgan/) - Gareth is a leading expert on advice and technology, particularly applying to the relationship between state benefits and financial products. After a number of years working on advice and technology projects for Cardiff Citizens Advice Bureaux and for the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, during which his project won the British Computer Society - [Liz Murphy](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/liz-murphy/) - Liz’s work is centred around discovering and putting values into practice - at a personal level, in organisations and in society as a whole. She combines 20+ years’ experience in culture and leadership development in international financial services organisations with science-based mind-body practices to advise, mentor and develop leaders driving organisational change and developing values-driven - [Prof. Paul Moxey Bsc (Eng)](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/prof-paul-moxey-bsc-eng/) - Governance, culture and risk management consultant, expert witness, trainer and author Paul is an acknowledged expert in corporate governance and risk management and for 13 years led ACCA's (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) global thought leadership on these subjects. He now works with boards and executive teams in assessing and improving their culture - [Siva Shankar](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/siva-shankar/) - Siva has 20 years international experience in senior roles in industry sectors including brand deployment / franchising / financial services / technology / professional services / construction / real estate / building materials in Fortune 500 and in private equity backed organisations. He has lived and worked in the UK, Continental Europe & Asia Pacific. He - [Martin Rich](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/martin-rich/) - Martin Rich is a sustainability and impact investment specialist, with over 20 years’ experience in both mainstream and social investment. Martin co-founded Future-Fit Foundation 5 years ago with a vision of helping create a society which is environmentally restorative, socially just and economically inclusive. The foundation’s free-to-use tools enable businesses to take practical steps towards – and ultimately beyond – the SDGs, and - [Antony Elliott](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/antony-elliott/) - Antony Elliott is founder of The Fairbanking Foundation. He spent over ten years as Group Risk Director of a major retail bank having worked for UK and international banks previously. He has been actively involved in researching the field of financial well-being (“FWB”) since 2004 and has many published reports. The Fairbanking Foundation was - [Joss Tantram](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/joss-tantram/) - Joss is a Director of WBCSD’s Redefining Value programme, dedicated to the development of initiatives and tools to align finance, business and true sustainability. Joss is also a founding partner at Terrafiniti LLP, a pioneering sustainability and systems consultancy and leads their innovation initiative, Towards 9 Billion. Joss Tantram is an expert in - [Mark Evans](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mark-evans/) - Mark has worked in the Financial Services Sector for over 30 years. Having worked for various Insurance companies and Fund Managers, he decided to form his own IFA brokerage in several locations across the UK. In 2000 he decided to scale down his operation which culminated in MBO’s for his advisers and then moved - [Flora Coleman](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/flora-coleman/) - Flora Coleman joined TransferWise - one of the fairest, easiest and most transparent ways to manage money across borders - as global Head of Government Relations in early 2016. This followed a decade of senior political advisory work, including nearly three years as a Special Adviser to the Leader and Chief Whip in the UK - [Mark Turner](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mark-turner/) - Mark is a Managing Director within Duff & Phelps’ Regulatory Consulting practice, specialising in risk management, control, governance and accountability within the financial services sector. He has over 20 years of experience working in the financial services industry, in professional services and regulation. Mark has advised financial services firms on regulatory matters since 2013, - [Romi Savova](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/romi-savova/) - Romi is Chief Executive Officer of PensionBee, the leading online pension manager she founded to simplify pension savings in the UK, following a harrowing pension transfer experience of her own. Romi began her career at Goldman Sachs at the height of the 2007 global financial crisis in the Credit Risk Management and Advisory Division, - [John Howard](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/john-howard/) - John Howard joined the BBC as one of the leading voices on Radio 4. He presented documentaries, phone-ins and discussion programmes, winning several awards. He became best known as the consumer’s champion on the daily magazine programme ‘You and Yours’, which he presented for 14 years. In 1997 he was invited to join the - [Annemarie Borg](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/annemarie-borg/) - Environmentalist, Educator and Speaker for Ocean Preservation, Climate Change and Education Reform. Visual / Artist / Photographer / Composer / Musician / Singer / Performance Coach Founder and Director of the Antara Project French and Swedish extraction DES in Business and International Comparative Law from the University Paris Opera Performance and Music - [Peter Uhlenbruch](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/peter-uhlenbruch/) - Peter Uhlenbruch currently leads investor engagement within ShareAction for the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP), which publicly assesses and ranks how the world’s largest institutional investors are strategically responding to climate change. He is also the lead author of the ‘Winning Climate Strategies’ research report, which comprehensively reviews the leading climate strategies of 22 global - [Sital Cheema](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sital-cheema/) - Sital has 15 years of investment experience across a broad range of disciplines including ESG and Climate Change Specialist, Chair of Global Thought Leadership Forum, institutional DB and DC business development, building strong investment consultant / client relationships as well as researching fund managers and monitoring their ongoing performance via due diligence. Sital is - [Johan Cras](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/johan-cras/) - Johan Cras is Head of Institutional Relations at Kempen Capital Management, a specialist asset manager with a sharp focus and clear investment philosophy, currently managing €59.9 billion of client assets (as per 30th June 2018). Kempen Capital Management offers comprehensive fiduciary investment solutions and a number of specific investment strategies. Prior to joining Kempen - [Professor Michael Mainelli](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/professor-michael-mainelli/) - A qualified accountant, securities professional, computer specialist, and management consultant, educated at Harvard University and Trinity College Dublin, Michael gained his PhD at the London School of Economics where he was also a Visiting Professor. He began his career as a research scientist, later becoming an accountancy-firm partner and a director of Ministry of - [Joe St Clair](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/joe-st-clair/) - After a successful 18-year career as a Senior Executive at ‘Nationwide Building Society’ managing large projects and internal departments, Joe then enjoyed a second career as an ‘International Management Consultant’ for Logica/CMG working all over the world at Board level in some of the world’s leading Companies solving corporate problems. His clients included Vodafone, - [Wendy Addison](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/wendy-addison/) - Wendy Addison began her career as a professional ballet dancer, qualifying as an Chartered Accountant in the 1980s after being laid off with an injury. Climbing the corporate ladder, Wendy became the only female executive in her team, operating at board level as the International Group Treasurer for a publicly listed company. Standing up - [Bob Compton](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/bob-compton/) - Bob has over 30 years in strategic corporate pensions consulting at board level, having worked for leading actuarial firms, brokers and insurance companies, and established a number of different ventures. Managing Director and co-owner of ARC Benefits Limited, a specialist in pensions Management & Governance systems. A long standing member of the East Midlands - [Andrew Mills](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/andrew-mills/) - Andrew is an independent and expert analyst, commentator and writer on the financial industry. He works on a wide range of research-related projects, helping clients to understand and communicate the impact of economics, technology, demographics, behaviour and regulation on financial firms and the sector as a whole. Andrew’s clients include world-leading companies in banking, - [Mark Falcon](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mark-falcon/) - Mark is founder and director of Zephyre, a regulatory strategy advisory firm. Zephyre is currently an expert adviser/witness on multiple complex competition and regulatory cases in financial services and technology. Mark is also a policy adviser to Which? (the UK consumer representative body), an Associate Faculty member at Imperial College Business School, and has - [Ruston Smith](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ruston-smith/) - Ruston has over 30 years UK and international experience in the pension fund and investment industry. Ruston is the Chairman of the Tesco Pension Fund Trustee Board, the Tesco DC Governance Committee and Tesco Pension Investment Limited (FCA approved investment business managing £14bn of Tesco’s UK DB assets), Chair of PTL and Chair of - [Sunil Chadda](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/sunil-chadda/) - Sunil is an Advisory Board member and Special Adviser to the Association of Professional Fund Investors (APFI). Sunil has 32 years’ experience in the asset management sector and is regarded as a UK leader on the subject of investment costs and charges and the impact of regulation thereon. Sunil is passionate about cost - [Jon Spain](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/jon-spain/) - Jon qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (as it was) in 1977, since when most of his career has been in different aspects of DB pensions. Having formerly worked at two large private sector consultancies for 16 years, he was employed by Government Actuary's Department from January 1990 until May 2018. - [David Stripp](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/david-stripp/) - David is a Lead on the Market Integrity Team (MIT) of the Transparency Taskforce. He has project managed the MIT’s 18 month project on Codes of Conduct & Codes of Ethics in Financial Services which has resulted in their White Paper released in July 2018. With a background in pensions & benefits David spent - [William Price](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/william-price/) - William Price is CEO of D3P Global, a company dedicated to building better pension systems globally. He is an international pension expert who has worked for the World Bank - for whom he still works as a consultant - UK Treasury, UK Pension Regulator and in collaboration with the OECD and International Organization of - [James Daley](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/james-daley/) - James Daley has been a consumer campaigner and financial journalist for more than 18 years. Before launching Fairer Finance, he worked for the consumer group, Which?, where he campaigned for a better deal for customers of banks and insurers in the wake of the financial crisis. James is frequently interviewed on national television and - [Andrew Parry](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/andrew-parry/) - Andrew Parry is Head of Sustainable Investing and a member of the Hermes Strategy Group. He joined the firm in 2009, initially as Chief Executive and Co-Head of Investment for Hermes Sourcecap, now Hermes European Equities, becoming Head of Equities in 2014 and taking on responsibility for developing Impact investing in August of 2016. In - [Mike Barrett](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mike-barrett/) - Mike is consulting director, and sole-proprietor of the lang cat Isle of Wight office. A driver and survivor of platform mergers, migrations and RDR he held a number of senior roles at Skandia and Old Mutual Wealth, most recently Head of Platform Marketing. His favourite platform is platform 4 at Southampton. - [Mark Polson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/mark-polson/) - The lang cat is a specialist platforms, pensions and investment consultancy. From its Edinburgh base, the lang cat works with platforms, life companies, asset managers and large advisory firms helping them interpret regulation, develop new propositions, turn marketing strategy into action and articulate their services in such a way that people without a financial - [Ian Peacock](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ian-peacock/) - Ian is currently Chief Client Officer at IG Group, a £3bn UK listed global on-line trading firm with offices in 20 countries. Ian oversees a global team responsible for managing over £500m in annual client revenues. In 2016 he led the firm’s entry into the savings and investment by launching a digital wealth management - [Rory Maguire](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/rory-maguire/) - Rory has been in the investment industry since 1997. Prior to co-founding Fundhouse in 2007, he was CEO of a fund management firm. He has had various executive roles at large and small fund managers and has significant experience inside both active and passive fund management firms. At Fundhouse he focusses his efforts on - [Steve Conley](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/steve-conley/) - Values Based Adviser is an international operation helping individuals connect with values-based advisers, organisations and investments, and helping social entrepreneurs in developing countries set-up values-based investments. In addition to his role at Values Based Adviser, Steve is: - Non-Executive Director, Workplace Pensions Direct - Director of The Blair Project, using motorsport as a tool for engagement - [Markus Krebsz](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/markus-krebsz/) - Markus is a seasoned Risk specialist and Government advisor with 25 years’ experience in global financial markets, thereof almost 20 years in managing risk. Executive director and Board member of a new UK challenger bank. Previously, as Interim CRO, instrumental in launching/ establishing a high-profile capital markets/ lending institution start-up for the UK government and - [Ralph Frank](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/ralph-frank/) - Ralph was part of the team that set up Cardano's UK business in 2007. Prior to Cardano, Ralph was European Director of Consulting at Mercer Investment Consulting. Ralph is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. He graduated as a Bachelor of Economic Science from the University of Witwatersrand. Ralph is a leader - [Dr. Anna Tilba](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-anna-tilba/) - Dr. Anna Tilba is a researcher and a Lecturer in Strategy and Corporate Governance and a Director of Corporate Engagement at the Newcastle University Business School. She joined NUBS in 2012 from the University of Liverpool Management School where she obtained her PhD in corporate governance and where she was teaching Strategy both at undergraduate and postgraduate - [Con Keating](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/con-keating/) - Con has been a member of the steering committee of the financial econometrics research centre at the University of Warwick. He has held senior positions at several international institutions including the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies, Societe Universitaire Europeene de Recherche en Finance and the OECD’s private pensions committee. Con has published widely on - [Daniel Godfrey](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/daniel-godfrey/) - For most of the last twenty years Daniel has held CEO roles at two trade associations. Firstly, as Director General of the Association of Investment Companies for eleven years and then, for three years, he was CEO of the Investment Association - the trade body for the UK’s £5.5 trillion investment management sector. At the - [Dr Willi Brammertz](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-willi-brammertz/) - Dr. Brammertz obtained his PhD in Economics with a major on econometrics from the University of Zurich. His doctoral thesis discussed the elementary parts of finance which form the basis of any financial analysis. While maintaining the foundation laid in his thesis, the concepts were continually refined and developed with a special focus on - [Peter Schmid](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/peter-schmid/) - Peter is a seasoned banker with more than 30 years of working experience in Zurich, New York, London and Tokyo. He held various leadership positions both in Investment Banking and in Wealth Management. His primary focus was on suitable investment solutions for private clients where he was responsible for the development, distribution and life-cycle management - [Boris Galonske](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/boris-galonske/) - Boris Galonske serves as Managing Director of Silverbergh Partners. Boris has more than 20 years’ experience as a top management consultant. He has conducted strategy design and implementation projects as well as large scale turnarounds and change programs. Since the late 1990s he has also been an advisor on risk-return decision making serving financial - [Marcos Eguiguren](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/marcos-eguiguren/) - Marcos (Spain/The Netherlands) is an Economist and PhD in Business Administration. An entrepreneur that has started companies in different industries including financial services, technology and professional services. He brings a wealth of experience including banking, consulting, management and research. Marcos is known for his ability to lead the strategic delivery of profitable, sustainable, - [Alice Merry](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/alice-merry/) - Alice has a decade’s experience working with the UN, charities and financial service providers to create a fairer and more inclusive financial sector. She began her career at Lloyd’s of London, before shifting her focus to social and environmental issues within the sector. As Research Officer at the International Labour Organization’s Impact Insurance Facility, - [Marlon Sahetapy](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/marlon-sahetapy/) - Marlon is responsible for the development and implementation of Aon’s fiduciary and advisory proposition in the Netherlands. Marlon has 20 years of experience in institutional investment, business development, risk management and governance, working across different institutional markets and various asset classes, but in particular private markets. He has worked with a diverse investor - [Eric Veldpaus](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/eric-veldpaus/) - Eric Veldpaus has been at the epicentre of cost transparency throughout his career. Before his current position at the independent Institutional Benchmarking Institute he was strategist at APG where his focus was on all aspects of cost and cost transparency including relations with auditors and the Dutch Central Bank. Prior to APG, he held - [Tomas Wijffels](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/tomas-wijffels/) - Tomas Wijffels MSc. (1971) has worked as policy advisor for seven years at Pensioen Federatie (the Federation of the Dutch Pension funds). His main topics of interest are the recommendations on administrative costs and the current discussion about the future of second pillar pensions in the Netherlands. Tomas is board member of the Dutch - [Peter Kolthof](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/peter-kolthof/) - Peter has worked in the pensions industry for most of his career. In two decades he has built extensive knowledge, insight and experience in the areas of asset and risk management, covering the full breadth of the investment organisation (front, mid, back office, support services, manager selection), processes (from strategy to implementation) and asset categories. - [Pascal Hogenboom](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/pascal-hogenboom/) - Pascal is a former CEO of Aon Hewitt in the Netherlands, Executive Board Member of Aon Group Netherlands, Executive Board Member of the Aon Hewitt EMEA Management Board and Member of the Board of Directors of the European Pension Fund “United Pensions”. He holds 17+ years of experience in the financial services sector and - [Edouard Bokuetenge](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/edouard-bokuetenge/) - Xprience is a consulting business of freelancers; in addition to that role, Edouard has, for the last 6 years, been working as a Strategic Consultant for Private Equities, large and well established businesses, several mi-sized businesses and as owner of two small start-ups. Edouard is a strategic, multicultural leader, having built a successful career - [Francesco Briganti](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/francesco-briganti/) - Francesco Briganti is currently the Secretary General of the Cross Border Benefits Alliance-Europe (www.cbba-europe.eu), a new EU advocacy organization promoting the development of cross border and pan-European employee benefits plans vis à vis the European and National decision makers. Francesco is also the CEO of Employee Benefits and Welfare Institute, a Brussels based public - [Christopher Ovenden](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/christopher-ovenden/) - Christopher Ovenden is the CEO of Omnium Investment Platform and has 24 years experience across blue chip financial services companies. Chris has gained international experience in Luxembourg, London, Sydney and Dublin working with Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Merrill Lynch and Pershing/BNY Mellon. Prior to joining Omnium Investment Platform - [Greg Chew](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/greg-chew/) - Founder at QPQ, building the next generation Digital Financial Network enabled by proprietary smart legal contracts. Alternative Finance & FinTech veteran - founder of QPQ Limited. Extensive commercial experience in commodities – mining, energy, agribusiness - with particular expertise in trade and production finance. Professionally qualified in asset management, investment banking and law - [Prof. Andreas Hoepner](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/prof-andreas-hoepner/) - Professor Andreas G. F. Hoepner, Ph.D., is a Financial Data Scientist working towards the vision of a conflict-free capitalism. While the vision is unlikely fully achievable, Andreas’ view is that anyone can strive to make a regular contribution to reducing abusive conflicts of interests and thereby enhancing the fairness of our society and its financial - [John Nolan](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/john-nolan/) - John is a technology entrepreneur and a digital transformation consultant. He is Chief Commercial Officer at VisibleThread. He advises Fortune 500 clients & Governments how to improve communications, customer engagement & user journeys. This includes using Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing technologies to embed change. John is a member of the American - [Simon Parfitt](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/simon-parfitt/) - Simon Parfitt is the Director of Wealth Management with Pyrmont Wealth Management, a fee-based financial planning firm based in Hong Kong. Pyrmont are dual licensed by the Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers and the HK Securities and Futures Commission with whom they hold Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) - [Rick Adkinson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/rick-adkinson/) - Rick is the Managing Director and Responsible Officer of Private Capital Limited (PCL), a Hong Kong based fiduciary Wealth Management and Financial Planning firm. Incorporated in 1998 Private Capital is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to provide Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities in Hong - [Raphael Douady](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/raphael-douady/) - Raphael Douady is a French mathematician and economist specializing in data science, financial mathematics and chaos theory at the University of Paris I-Panthéon-Sorbonne. He formerly held the Frey Chair of quantitative finance at Stony Brook University and was academic director of the French Laboratory of Excellence on Financial Regulation. He earned his PhD in - [Xavier Porterfield](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/xavier-porterfield/) - Xavier Porterfield is Head of Research at NewChangeFX an independent data and analytics firm that provides the world’s first regulated and independent real-time Foreign Exchange mid-rate benchmarks. Xavier’s research work at NewChange FX focuses on market micro structure and benchmarks, providing price transparency and Transaction Cost Analysis services to FX market participants. Xavier has - [John Degoey](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/john-degoey/) - John J. De Goey, CFP, CIM, FELLOW OF FPSC™ is a Portfolio Manager with Wellington Altus Private Wealth in Toronto. He enjoys a national reputation as an authority on professional, transparent and evidence-based financial advice. A frequent commentator on financial matters, he has written for a number of media sources including Advisor’s Edge Report, Canadian - [Paul Bates](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/paul-bates/) - Paul Bates is a Canadian senior litigation counsel with 35+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation. Paul is also a member of the UK Bar, and professionally associated with Outer Temple Chambers in the London, U.K. Paul maintains an extensive practice in financial services, including collective redress, with an emphasis on retail and - [Larry Bates](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/larry-bates/) - Larry Bates is a former banker turned investor advocate, author, and speaker. Larry spent over thirty years in the investment business with prominent institutions in Toronto, Canada and London, England including as Global Head of Debt Capital Markets for RBC Capital Markets. Over the course of his career, Larry both collaborated with and advised - [Larry Elford](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/larry-elford/) - Larry is founder of InvestorAdvocates.ca in Canada, which seeks to understand motivations that warp financial systems from being of service to the public, to becoming a dangerous drain upon the public. After spending two decades as a retail broker in Canada's largest banks it became imperative to understand what was seen as a pandemic of professional financial - [John Hewson](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/john-hewson/) - CAREER HIGHLIGHTS My career can be divided into five parts, sometimes overlapping -economist and academic -business -politics -charitable, not for profit and community activities -media, as a columnist and commentator ECONOMIST AND ACADEMIA Research Assistant to Professor Carl Christ The Johns Hopkins University USA Teaching Fellow at various universities in Canada and USA Professor - [Gordon Noble](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/gordon-noble/) - Gordon Noble is Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative and an Associate at The Blended Capital Group. Gordon was one of the first employees of the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment. Collaborating with a group of responsible investors Gordon was responsible for founding the Responsible Investment Academy, - [Dr. Nicholas Morris](https://transparencytaskforce.org/ambasador/dr-nicholas-morris/) - Dr. Morris is an Adjunct Professor of the law faculties of UNSW, Sydney, and Latrobe, Melbourne; a visiting fellow at the Martin School, Oxford; and a guest professor at the China Executive Leadership Academy, Pudong, China. 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