The Fault Lines of Finance: Understanding and Preventing Financial Misconduct - Hardcover

by Philippa Hann (Author), Moira Somers (Author)

Discover what helps financial professionals stay ethical--and the unexpected forces that threaten to derail us.

Why do smart, capable and caring financial professionals sometimes make ethical mistakes? In this groundbreaking work, a seasoned financial services lawyer joins forces with a neuropsychologist to expose the hidden psychological currents and power dynamics that threaten to drive high-stakes ethical failures. Through riveting case studies of real-world frauds and moral crises, they take you beneath the surface of everyday decisions to reveal the invisible forces that can compromise even the most principled professionals.

This isn't abstract ethical theory. It's a practical roadmap that reveals:

• How ethical breaches actually occur in real-world scenarios
• Why scandals persistently plague financial services
• The common psychological blind spots that leave everyone vulnerable
• Concrete strategies that will transform integrity from aspiration to deliberate practice

Whether you're a veteran adviser, team leader, or rising professional, this book provides essential tools to build resilience against ethical failure. It will help you safeguard your career, reputation and the integrity of your industry.

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Discover what helps financial professionals stay ethical - and the unexpected forces that threaten to derail us.

Why do smart, capable and caring financial professionals sometimes make ethical mistakes? Why do financial scandals keep happening? In this groundbreaking work, a seasoned financial services lawyer joins forces with a neuropsychologist to expose the hidden psychological currents and power dynamics that threaten to drive high-stakes ethical failures. Through riveting case studies of real-world frauds and moral crises, they take you beneath the surface of everyday decisions to reveal the invisible forces that can compromise even the most principled professionals.

Written especially for new advisers and their managers, this is also an essential read for anyone in financial services who cares about the legacy they leave behind.

Whether you're a veteran adviser, team leader or rising professional, this book provides essential tools to build resilience against ethical failure. It will help you safeguard your own reputation and the integrity of your industry.

Author Biography

Dr. Moira Somers is a leading practitioner in the fields of financial psychology and behaviour change. She consults with financial professionals and organisations around the globe, training them on the factors affecting the human side of money. She also works directly with individuals and families who want to ensure that their wealth is a force for good in the world. She is based in Canada.

Philippa Hann is an accomplished financial services expert and leader, recognised for her skill in navigating complex legal and regulatory challenges within the financial sector. With over twenty years' experience as a specialist financial services lawyer, she built a strong reputation for her deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and her work addressing financial wrongdoing. She is based in Bristol, UK.