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Prize for Excellence in Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance

The ICMA Centre, in partnership with Danos Associates, is pleased to announce the Prize for Excellence in Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance.The award will consist of £2,000 for the highest achieving student on the ICMA Centre MSc Capital Markets, Regulation & Compliance programme.

The Prize for Excellence in Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance will be presented at the ICMA Centre on Graduation Day (Friday 5th July – details to be confirmed).

Professor Adrian Bell, Head of the ICMA Centre, commented about the award “I am delighted to announce another fantastic award for students and our partnership with Danos Associates. This award demonstrates the ICMA Centre's focus on providing students with the practical and theoretical foundation for successful careers in the financial services industry.“

The award is in addition to a number of other annual Prizes that see the best performing students of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes rewarded each year.

Dominic Danos, Managing Partner of Danos Associates, added “At a time when our industry is crying out for skilled risk management professionals, we are delighted to partner with such a prestigious institution as the ICMA Centre. There is a clear synergy between the two organisations. They are building the future leaders of the regulation and compliance profession and enriching them with knowledge and skills that they can apply immediately to one of the most demanding working environments in capital markets.”

Danos Associates is Europe’s leading specialist compliance search firm. Established in the competitive UK market, the firm now handles assignments worldwide from its offices in London, Dubai and Hong Kong. The ability to identify and attract top talent in the market to fill executive level positions is an essential component in building a dynamic institution, and the ICMA Centre is delighted to partner with a well-recognised and respected recruitment firm to assist in this regard.

Published 17 June 2013
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