FINANCIAL MARKETS LAW COMMITTEE
The Financial Markets Law Committee aims to identify issues of legal uncertainty affecting wholesale financial markets, including inconsistencies between draft law or regulation and market practice, and to publish proposals for resolving them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £47,392 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing to £461,569. The trustees confirm that reserves are slightly less than total expenses and are intended to cover costs until the next fundraising round. The trustees and auditors both confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year-end total reserves were £461,569 (2024:£508,961) being slightly less than total expenses in 2024-2025.” — page 7
Trustees
- Carolyn Jackson
- Jonathan May
- KATHLEEN GIBBONS
- SIMON FIRTH
- SIR ROBIN KNOWLES CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £423k | £470k |
| 31/10/2024 | £390k | £478k |
| 31/10/2023 | £451k | £450k |
| 31/10/2022 | £435k | £463k |
| 31/10/2021 | £363k | £406k |
Common questions
Is FINANCIAL MARKETS LAW COMMITTEE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £47,392 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing to £461,569. The trustees confirm that reserves are slightly less than total expenses and are intended to cover costs until the next fundraising round. The trustees and auditors both confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.
Who funds FINANCIAL MARKETS LAW COMMITTEE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FINANCIAL MARKETS LAW COMMITTEE as a grant recipient include THE SLAUGHTER AND MAY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SLAUGHTER AND MAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £12k | |
| THE SLAUGHTER AND MAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £12k | |
| THE SLAUGHTER AND MAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |