2021 New Year’s Day is going to greet the financial sector with the harsh reality of a long-dreaded hard BREXIT, and there is no way around it.

To mitigate damage and remain profitable, or to prosper, financial services firms will have to adapt to the new operational environment, adjusting their structures and business models to accommodate both customers’ and regulatory requirements in the UK and the EU.

Some key questions are:

• What awaits the sector come January?
• What risks do firms face?
• What is “Equivalence” and what does it mean for firms?
• How do firms retain operations in both markets?
• Can firms survive and prosper?
• Will there be blood on the carpet?

If you are a UK or EU financial services business looking for guidance, we at…