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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
Five ways banking CROs are increasing agility
The EY/IIF bank risk management survey highlights the need for increased agility against diversifying risks. Find out more.
18 Feb 2025
Nigel Moden
What to expect from global financial services regulation in 2025
In this webcast, panelists discuss 2025 regulatory direction and how to prepare. Learn more.
12 Feb 2025 | 02:00 your local time
Four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025
Our Global Financial Services Regulatory Outlook has four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025. Download the report.
13 Jan 2025
Christopher Woolard CBE
Why today’s banking CRO must be master of many trades
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
What to expect from global financial services in 2024 - Americas and EMEIA
In this webcast, panelists discuss the direction of travel for regulators across key areas and how to prepare for what’s coming. Learn more.
16 Jan 2024 | 15:00 your local time
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
8 areas of change for financial services regulatory policy in 2023
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
How bank CROs are responding to volatility and shifting risk profiles
The EY/IIF global bank risk management survey shows that banks must manage multiple interconnected risks and the impacts of external events.
10 Jan 2023
Jan Bellens
Why global regulatory standards are fragmenting as Basel 4 is implemented
As the Basel 4 capital standard makes its way into legislation, consistency in its implementation is buckling, with worrying consequences.
21 Jul 2022
Jared Chebib
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
How the EU’s Banking Package 2021 has started the Basel 4 endgame
Find out how the EU’s Banking Package 2021 has started the Basel 4 endgame.
15 Nov 2021
Jared Chebib