Who We Are.

The S.E.A.R. Hub is supported by a number of companies which provide technology, professional services (law & consulting) and training.  The founding supporters are Fintech Ireland, RegTech Ireland and CompliReg. We'll be announcing the names of new Partners as the project continues.  Each Partner will provide free and meaningful content on the Individual Accountability Framework and the S.E.A.R. requirements. to visitors of this website  

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If you wish to Partner with the S.E.A.R. Hub contact us at helloATsearhubDOTcom (replace AT and DOT with @ and .) and let us know what you do and which category of service you provide i.e. RegTech, Professional Services and/or Training and details of your track record working in the field of regulated financial services.  We are also happy to hear from academics who specialise in this area - you are very important to the development of a credible IA & SEAR framework.  ​The founding Partners include people who have held senior regulator roles at the Central Bank of Ireland and elsewhere and who have extensive experience of working in senior roles at regulated institutions. 

Founding Partners

Like to see your firm's logo here? Get in touch with us to discuss becoming a Partner or Sponsor

Being a Partner or Sponsor of the S.E.A.R Hub means that your work in this area can be showcased to a growing audience of regulated firms who will appreciate your content. Our founding Partners of Fintech Ireland, CompliReg and RegTech Ireland have fantastic networks of followers who need more than these brands can necessarily support. 

Barristers (sole practitioners) and academics who would like to have their content covered on the S.E.A.R Hub but not able to join as Partners or Sponsors are able to provide content for publication on the website as a Supporter.

Content and Editorial Team

Peter Oakes
Editorial Lead

• Professional Independent Non-Executive Director of Regulated MiFID, E-Money & Payment firms. CBI approved for PCF-3 (Chair of Board), PCF-2B (INED) and PCF-6 (Chair, Remuneration Committee).
• Held approved roles in Ireland (CBI) and the UK (FCA).
• Inaugural Director of Enforcement & AML, Central Bank of Ireland; Senior Enforcement, Financial Services Authority; Adviser to Governor and Deputy Governor, SAMA; and Senior Officer, Australian Securities & Investments Commission. 
• Regulatory Expert / Founder, Fintech Ireland & Founder of CompliReg.
• Lawyer qualified in Ireland, the UK & Australia.

To Be Announced
Content Strategist

Details to be announced

To Be Announced
​​Regulatory Adviser

Details to be announced

Associate Writers & Content Providers

Barristers (sole practitioners), academics, HR experts & regulatory professionals who would like to write content for the S.E.A.R Hub are welcome as Associate Writers & Content Providers.