Navigating 2026 - Priorities for a COO in an Asset Management Firm
On 18 November 2025, it was Buzzacott’s pleasure to host an exclusive seminar for Chief Operating Officers and senior leaders in the asset management sector, in partnership with AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association. Discussions focussed on core topics including accounting, tax, company law, and regulation as well as how COOs in asset management firms can best prepare for 2026. Our speakers Priya Mehta, Paul Iga, Antoine Housden, Philip Wicksteed, and Cameron Timothy each took our audience through core areas of focus for 2026 and how best to navigate the regulatory landscape. We greatly enjoyed bringing together so many sector leaders and look forward to continuing these important conversations throughout 2026.
Key topics included:
Emerging regulatory and tax developments impacting asset managers including tips to stay ahead of regulatory agendas and government initiatives
The Periodic Review and upcoming changes to UK accounting standards
Practical guidance on compliance, governance, and stakeholder engagement
Strategies to boost operational efficiency and leverage financial data for better management decisions




