FD Capital's Podcast.
Finance Directors and Chief Financial Officers are our speciality we are a London based recruitment service that specialises in Part-Time and Full Time senior financial professionals. Our podcast episodes discuss topics that are of interest to employers and prospective FD's and CFO's alike.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 25, 2026
Specialist Senior Recruitment for CFOs, Regulatory Capital and MLROs
Senior recruitment is becoming increasingly specialised. Businesses and regulated firms need leaders and professionals who understand not only their job function, but also the financial, regulatory and commercial environment in which they operate. That is the thinking behind five specialist recruitment brands: CFO Capital, FD Capital Group, Regulatory Capital, MLRO Capital and Broker Recruit. Each has a distinct focus, while together they provide access to a broader network of specialist finan
Oct. 17, 2026
SMF16 and SMF17 Temporary Cover: Understanding the 12-Week Rule
Today we are looking at an issue that can create an immediate problem for regulated financial services businesses: what happens when an SMF16 Compliance Oversight or SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer becomes unavailable? A senior compliance professional may resign, take extended leave, become temporarily unable to perform their role, or leave the business unexpectedly. The firm still has to operate, customers still need to be protected, financial crime risks still need to be managed and
Oct. 17, 2026
Consumer Credit Compliance Recruitment: SMF16, SMF17 and Compliance Leadership for Lenders and BNPL Providers
Welcome to the FD Capital podcast. Today, we’re discussing consumer credit compliance recruitment and why the right compliance leaders matter for lenders, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) providers, point-of-sale finance firms and growing fintech businesses. Find out more about FD Capital’s service: https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/consumer-credit-compliance-recruitment-smf16-smf17-and-compliance-leadership-for-lenders-bnpl-providers-and-point-of-sale-finance-firms/ Why specialist compliance recruitment ma
Oct. 17, 2026
Payments and E-Money Compliance Recruitment: Finding the Right Compliance Leaders for a Changing Regulatory Environment
Welcome to the FD Capital podcast, where we explore finance leadership, financial services recruitment, regulatory change and the people who help businesses grow while managing risk effectively. Today, we are looking at an increasingly important area of financial services: payments and e-money compliance recruitment. We will discuss why payment institutions and electronic money institutions need experienced compliance leadership, the challenges facing firms under the FCA's regulatory framework,
Oct. 11, 2026
FD Capital Announces the Launch of SMF Capital
Today we're announcing the launch of something new from the FD Capital group: SMF Capital, a specialist recruitment practice dedicated to Senior Manager Function appointments within UK financial services. The new business is now live at www.smfcapital.co.uk. So why have we launched SMF Capital, and what does it offer regulated firms? Why SMF Capital? Since FD Capital was founded in 2018, we've specialised in recruiting Finance Directors, CFOs and senior finance professionals, including fracti...
Oct. 11, 2026
Fractional Compliance Officers: The Smarter Way to Build FCA Compliance Leadership
Welcome to the FD Capital Podcast, where we explore finance leadership, fractional executives and the changing needs of businesses across the UK. Today we're looking at an increasingly important option for FCA-regulated firms: fractional compliance officers. Every regulated business needs effective compliance leadership. But does every firm really need a full-time Head of Compliance or Chief Compliance Officer? That's the thinking behind fractional compliance. What Is a Fractional Compliance