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Financial services are increasingly complex as strategy, regulation and technology come together. Adapting to these challenges is essential for sustainable businesses and better customer outcomes.

Christopher Woolard CBE

EY Partner, Financial Services Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP; EY UK FinTech Leader; EY Financial Services Regulatory Network Chair; EY EMEIA Financial Services Regulation Leader

Experienced senior leader in regulation, strategy and innovation. Building better consumer and market outcomes in financial services.

Areas of focus
Financial services
Financial Services EMEIA
Innovation
Office London, United Kingdom

Christopher is the EY UK FinTech Leader, the EY Global Financial Services Regulatory Network Chair and the EY EMEIA Financial Services Regulation Leader with a strong focus on innovation.

Prior to EY, Christopher had a 25-year career as a public servant, including serving on the board of the Financial Conduct Authority and as interim Chief Executive.    

How Christopher is building a better working world

"I play a key role working with EY clients to become more resilient and customer- focused as the financial services industry reshapes.

My goal is to work with EY teams and clients to focus on innovation and the positive role it can play in financial services of the future so that we can build a better working world.”

Christopher's latest thinking

EY/IIF Global Bank Risk Management Survey

The EY/IIF global risk management survey results surface new challenges faced by today’s CRO as their strategic and tactical remit expands. Read more.

06 Feb 2024 Jan Bellens +2

How financial firms can prepare for the 2024 regulatory landscape

Financial services firms will need to prioritize both event-driven and existing regulations to capitalize on untapped opportunities. Learn more.

04 Dec 2023 Jan Bellens +4

2023 Global financial services regulatory outlook

The EY 2023 Global financial services regulatory outlook highlights eight areas where policies are changing within the context of increased regulation. Read more.

18 Jan 2023 Christopher Woolard CBE +2

How banks can find a winning position in the buy-now-pay-later market

As BNPL gains popularity with consumers and merchants, banks will need to carefully consider their position in this growing market.

15 Feb 2022 Patricia Partelow +2

EU’s Banking Package 2021 highlights: the Basel 4 endgame

Find out how the EU’s Banking Package 2021 has started the Basel 4 endgame.

15 Nov 2021 Jared Chebib +1
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