Single Topic Briefing

Client: Large UK Retail & Commercial Bank

Client’s senior management wanted to ensure that its operational plans for possible Scottish Independence reflected a range of realistic scenarios with associated probabilities.

• Detailed agenda to cover political and economic dimensions, plus questions of timelines and possible EU accession
• Expert roundtable, co-chaired with Chief Risk Officer, including a selection of macro-economic and political strategy experts and SNP’s head of policy
• Recommendations & key take-aways report delivered to board

Outcome: Client’s CRO increased both the likelihood and impact of Scottish Independence on the bank’s risk register.