The recent Budget has created momentum across EIS and placed renewed focus on the sustainability of VCT structures. For firms…
Why executive search can be the quickest route to senior talent
The financial services market demands high standards. Senior appointments must stand up to regulatory scrutiny and shape the culture of…
Simon Roderick
The rise of fractional expertise in family offices
The trend towards fractional hiring also reflects pragmatism. Costs need to be managed, succession planning must be considered, and specialist…
Simon Roderick
A clearer outlook for venture capital in 2026
As the market moves towards 2026, expectations are realistic rather than exuberant. AI will continue to attract the largest rounds.…
Simon Roderick
A mobile profession: the rise of relocation in financial advice
Whether moving to the South West, Cyprus, or Dubai, successful advisers approach relocation strategically. The future of financial advice is…
Simon Roderick
Balancing growth and governance in smaller asset managers
For a growing asset manager in London, the question is no longer whether governance can coexist with agility, but how…
Simon Roderick
Governance and growth in venture capital
Governance and growth are not opposing forces. When managed well, they reinforce each other. Venture capital continues to thrive on…
Simon Roderick
Talent decisions for growing fintech firms
For funded fintechs, the next phase of growth will depend as much on people as on technology. The firms that…
Simon Roderick
A cautious market and the search for optimism – Market Update Oct 25
MD Simon Roderick’s latest update looks at a cautious market and the search for optimism.…
Simon Roderick
Finding the right contractor at pace in financial services
Fixed-term contractors have become an integral part of the financial services workforce. Successful firms recognise that hiring well is not…
Simon Roderick
VC Investor Relations and VC Operations
The market for experienced venture capital operations and investor relations talent is competitive, but the right appointment can transform a…
Simon Roderick
Building strong legal capability in financial services
As regulation continues to evolve and financial services firms grow more diverse, the need for high-quality legal leadership will only…