News

FBC Research and Events Newsletter (October 2026)

Date added: 08 October 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the FBC Research & Events Member newsletter.  

In this edition, read the latest CEO Roundtable insights, find out more about the new Benchmark Programme, and see what’s coming up over the next few months. 

 

FBC Benchmark Programme

See your ACD Board in context

From 2027, FBC Corporate Members will receive data-led benchmark studies, combining market-wide findings with a confidential comparison of their own ACD Board. Covering Product Governance, Distribution Governance, Operational Governance and Board Effectiveness.

Find out more

FBC CEOs Roundtable

(September 2026)

The CEO Roundtable brought together industry peers for a candid discussion, kindly hosted by Santander Asset Management.

Read the meeting report and view the session slides for the key themes and insights from the discussion.

Read meeting report

View meeting slides

 

FBC Upcoming Events

In-Person Event: Edinburgh Roundtable

  • 22 October 2026 | 12:00–2:00pm
  • By invitation only

FBC Webinar: Board Oversight in the Digital Age: Technology, Outsourcing and AI

  • 5 November | 2:00-3:00pm 
  • Zoom

This session will expolore the governance challenges arising from technology, outsourcing and AI, and what effective fund board oversight looks like.

Register for the webinar

 

FBC Consultancy Services

Independent Director Recruitment

FBC is the only consultancy in the UK that operates an independent director search capability exclusively within regulated fund board governance. 

View our approach

 

Have you visited the new FBC Member Portal?

A simpler way to access FBC materials.

Access research, event content, webinar recordings and resources all in one place.

Looking ahead to 2027

Details of FBC’s 2027 Corporate Member agenda will be shared in the coming months. 

Look out for further information on upcoming events, research and member activity.

Stay Connected with FBC

To ensure you continue to receive our emails, please add us as a contact to your address book. 

Connect with FBC by clicking the LinkedIn icon below.
If you’re interested in becoming a Corporate Member or have questions or feedback about your existing membership, please contact us.

Subscribe to Fund Boards Council news​

Enter your details below to receive the latest news and events by email.

22 October 2026

Next Event - Edinburgh Roundtable

A bi-annual, in-person meeting in Edinburgh, this meeting is for FBC corporate members based in Scotland. This event is by invite only.