The Financial Services Discussion Club was launched in January 2007. It provides a forum for the the discussion of topical issues and allows members to exchange ideas and benchmark against other firms. It is also an opportunity for professionals to meet on a regular basis. Members are industry representatives from the UK’s leading financial services organisations. Meetings are run monthly for different interest groups in locations across the UK. Members are part of the nationwide club and are welcome to alternate between meetings and interest groups in London and Edinburgh. Current interest groups include: Asset Management Complaints Handling Compliance Scotland Financial Crime Operational Risk Private Wealth Management Social Media The Cyber Club Financial Services Discussion Club meetings are roundtables held monthly and meeting topics and agenda points are based on members’ suggestions. Members can nominate a substitute to attend meetings. A maximum of 20 delegates can attend each meeting and sessions are run under the ‘Chatham House Rule’.