September Governance Event - Speakers and Agenda

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our next Governance Readout event, where we discuss the most pressing trends and challenges impacting your industry. Our next session is fully booked, but you can register your interest for the next session.

What to expect at our next corporate governance event

We’re excited to welcome you to The Shard on 24 September 2025. We’ll start the day with a light breakfast at 8:30 am, followed by a one-hour discussion from our industry expert panel on the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). You’ll get the opportunity to ask questions and connect with peers following the discussion.

The agenda – ECCTA insights and guidance

We’ve brought together expert speakers from the UK government to deliver insights into the upcoming Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, empowering you with the right ECCTA guidance. We’ll cover:

ECCTA identity verification
Failure to prevent fraud
ACSP frameworks
Implementation of the ECCTA alongside Companies House’s modernisation programme

Guest speakers

Nicola Wallace
Head of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Policy, Department for Business and Trade
Nicola Wallace is the Head of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Policy at the Department for Business and Trade. Responsible for implementing measures within the ECCTA, her insights are crucial in understanding the impact of the policy on your industry. Nicola’s experience includes long-standing involvement in company law policy, both as Deputy Bill Manager for the 2022 and 2023 Economic Crime Acts and Policy roles.
Luisa Fulci
Director of Transformation and Business Change, Companies House
Luisa Fulci has a strong track record in leading large-scale transformation and service design in the public and private sectors. Currently the Director of Transformation and Business Change at Companies House, she provides strategic oversight for transformation and change to ensure Companies House delivers outcomes. In Luisa’s previous work at Dudley Council and the Royal Mail, she modernised and led digital services, focusing on customer excellence and achieving strategic outcomes.
Joshua Coles
Principal Implementation Advisor, Companies House
Sitting as the Principal Implementation Advisor within Companies House’s Implementation Unit, Joshua Coles brings superb insights into the implementation of the ECCTA. With a wealth of experience in executing transformational plans and legislative reform, Josh’s previous experience includes being the Senior Operational Leader in the Customer Delivery Directorate with a focus on Persons of Significant Control and Late Filing Penalties.