Governance Structure

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ISITC EUROPE Governance

ISITC EUROPE CIC is a UK registered regulated Community Interest Company. It has a cross industry membership, from different Financial Services Organisations. Governance is administered by an Executive Administration Board. The Administration Board takes direction from the Advisory Board.

The Advisory Board is made up by invited Senior Industry Professionals, from all types of financial structure organisations, including; Wholesale and Retail Banks, Custodians, Stock Exchanges, Brokerages, Asset Managers, Registrars, CSDs and Central Banks.

ISITC EUROPE is not a lobbying organisation. It collaborates with its members and other membership bodies like the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) and The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), PIMFA, The Investment Association  the SIO EFAMA and the BVI

One of the core goals of ISITC EUROPE is to promote Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) via events and publications, for its members and the wider community.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

At ISITC Europe, we are dedicated to promoting an inclusive and equitable environment where all individuals feel valued and respected. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in the financial services industry through collaboration, education, and community engagement. Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive culture are fundamental to achieving these goals.

Our Commitment:

  1. Promoting Equality: We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other characteristic. We strive to eliminate barriers and ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.
  2. Fostering Diversity: We recognize that diversity enhances our collective capabilities and perspectives. We actively seek to include individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences in all levels of our organization, from our board and committees to our members and partners.
  3. Creating an Inclusive Environment: We are committed to building a welcoming and supportive culture where everyone feels they belong. We encourage open dialogue, respect for differences, and the inclusion of diverse viewpoints in all our activities.
  4. Providing Equitable Opportunities: We ensure that our programs, initiatives, and opportunities for professional development are accessible to all. We support the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups within the financial services industry.

Contact Us:

For more information about our EDI initiatives or to get involved, please contact us at admin@isitc-europe.com

Innovation

In addition, ISITC EUROPE champions, Innovation in Fintech and Regtech, to help build a more efficient and sustainable market for society. ISITC EUROPE Associate Member firms play an important part in facilitating the sharing of the latest technical developments in these areas to the ISITC EUROPE community.

It has formed a number of forums, these focus on: Digitialisation, T+1 Settlement, Cybersecurity, Data Management and Operational Resilience, Regulation and Compliance.

Education

Education is a key goal for ISITC EUROPE. Not only for those currently working in the financial markets today, but to provide opportunities and educate those still in schools,  colleges and universities, through a series of initiatives. ISITC EUROPE  aims to provide a bridge between the financial community and schools, colleges and universities. To fund research, which will provide value to both students and our professional members. But more importantly to offer scholarships & internships, for those students from poorer neighborhoods, who would not otherwise get a chance of entering the financial services industry.

Executive Administration Board

Tony Freeman – Director of Policy

Dr. Anthony Gandy – Director of Academic Research, ISITC Europe CIC and Visiting Professor at the London Institute of Banking and Finance

Chad Giussani – Director 

Fabian Vandenreydt – Director of Community Development for Continental Europe

Gary Wright – Director of Industry Affairs

Cathy Wright – Company Secretary

 

Website Technical Administration

Rob Morel