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Exec Capital’s blog offers insights and news relevant to senior executives and professionals in finance, recruitment, and leadership. The blog covers a variety of topics aimed at executives, particularly those looking for or transitioning into high-level roles such as Managing Directors (MDs), CEOs, and other C-suite positions.

Key themes include:

Leadership and Executive Recruitment: Posts discuss strategies for executive CV crafting, interview tips for C-suite roles, and the importance of personal branding for executives.

Private Equity and Financial Services: The blog often covers topics on private equity recruitment, investment management, and compliance challenges, reflecting the firm’s close work with businesses involved in M&A and fundraising.

Technological Trends: There’s a focus on how advancements like AI and blockchain are reshaping industries, particularly for roles like Chief Money Laundering Officers and those in financial services.

Sector-Specific Insights: The blog also delves into areas such as sustainable investing, market volatility, and salary comparisons in London’s finance sector, catering to both businesses and professionals within these fields.

This blog serves as a resource for executives to stay updated on industry trends and best practices for leadership and career advancement

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EXEC Capital works closely with our clients to identify their needs, creating a close working relationship between businesses and our team of talented MDs and CEOs. Our recruitment service allows you to find the perfect candidate on either a part-time, interim or full time basis.

Our blog covers news items of interest to our clients and candidates looking for their next senior finance roles.  EXEC Capital works closely with PE houses and specialises in helping business with their Private Equity Fund raising.

Many of our blog posts cover topics that our team gets involved with on a day to day basis, such as Corporate Finance and increasingly Financial Services as more of our clients are based in the City of London or are involved in M&A activity of some shape or form.

We curate a list of candidates that are hand selected for your company with the skills and experience you need to scale your business.  Visit our how we work page to learn more about our approach.


FCA Knowledge Centre

FCA Regulated Firm Guides

Reference guides for boards and nomination committees approaching senior appointments at FCA-regulated firms — regulatory process, governance and sector guidance.

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Regulatory Process

The FCA approval process, governance documentation and personal accountability obligations that apply to every senior manager function appointment.

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Sector & Appointment Guides

Sector-specific guidance on executive and NED appointments at insurance companies, asset managers, payment institutions and Consumer Duty firms.

Looking to appoint a senior manager at an FCA-regulated firm? Adrian Lawrence FCA leads every regulated firm mandate personally.

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Accreditations and Standards

Exec Capital is accredited by the Good Business Charter — a recognised standard for responsible business practice covering fair pay, employee wellbeing, environmental responsibility, and ethical conduct. Exec Capital adheres to the UK government’s executive search code of conduct, which promotes transparency, fairness, diversity, and professionalism in senior executive appointments. Exec Capital is also a supporter of Tree Nation‘s reforestation programme.

What Our Clients Say

“Adrian worked with us as our Fractional CFO for six months and we are genuinely grateful for the contribution he made. His financial expertise and calm, professional approach gave us confidence in our numbers and supported better decision-making across the business. I would recommend Adrian and Exec Capital without hesitation.”

Josh Haugh — MAS Technicae Group (International) Ltd, West Sussex

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Exec Capital conducts retained executive search for UK businesses across all sectors. Permanent, interim, and fractional C-suite and director-level appointments. Shortlist typically within 3–7 working days.