Sarah is a certified Compliance Officer with 16 years of experience in the London regulatory sector. She specialises in FCA compliance, SEC cross-border regulations, and ESG disclosure frameworks (TCFD, SFDR). She currently advises listed firms on transitioning to XBRL reporting and avoiding 'greenwashing' risks.
Sarah Jenkins is a formidable figure in the world of financial compliance, ensuring that investment firms and listed companies adhere to an ever-evolving web of global regulations. With a legal background and over 15 years in compliance roles within the City of London, she possesses an intricate knowledge of the FCA Handbook and the US SEC's Regulation D for private placements. Sarah has recently pivoted her focus to the urgent field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, helping firms implement the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. She is an expert in the technical aspects of regulatory reporting, advocating for the shift from PDF to structured XBRL data to improve transparency and reduce the cost of capital. Sarah is particularly vocal about the legal risks of 'greenwashing,' advising boards on how to verify supply chain data to support sustainability claims. Her work also covers the crucial area of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, balancing strict security with user experience. She writes to provide clear, actionable guidance for Compliance Officers and CFOs who must navigate the friction between aggressive commercial goals and strict regulatory boundaries.