Michael Cowan
About Michael Cowan
Michael Cowan is a Senior Regulatory Intelligence Expert at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2020 in London. He has extensive experience in financial services regulation, having held various roles including Interim Chief Risk Officer and Head of Risk & Compliance Monitoring.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Michael Cowan has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2020 as a Senior Regulatory Intelligence Expert. In this role, he focuses on regulatory developments within the financial services sector. Prior to this position, he worked as a Regulatory Intelligence Analyst at Thomson Reuters from 2013 to 2015. His contributions include providing insights and expertise on regulatory matters to internal teams, including sales and marketing.
Education and Expertise
Michael Cowan studied at Prior Pursglove Sixth Form College from 1984 to 1986 and previously attended Laurence Jackson Comprehensive School from 1979 to 1984. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (MCSI) and has achieved a merit pass in the Diploma in Compliance. Additionally, he is a professionally qualified internal auditor (CMIIA), showcasing his expertise in compliance and regulatory matters.
Background in Financial Services Regulation
Michael Cowan has extensive experience in financial services regulation, having worked as a subject matter expert at UKAR. His career includes significant roles at the Bank of England from 1986 to 1998, where he held various positions. He also served as the Interim Chief Risk Officer at Scottish Building Society in 2019. His background includes designing risk frameworks and policies, as well as presenting to Boards of Directors in a Risk Management capacity.
Professional Experience
Michael Cowan has held various roles in the financial services sector. He worked at Cattles PLC in multiple capacities, including Head of Risk & Compliance Monitoring and Head of Regulatory Policy & Management. His experience also includes a position as Senior Internal Auditor at the Financial Services Authority from 1998 to 2004. Additionally, he worked as a Client Services Associate at Ernst & Young for a brief period.
Contributions to Regulatory Developments
Throughout his career, Michael Cowan has contributed to special reports that provide extensive research and insights into regulatory developments affecting the financial services compliance profession. His work has involved collaborating with various teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of compliance issues and regulatory changes.