Ian Mason is a Partner at Walkers. Ian was formerly a Head of Department in the Enforcement Division of the FSA. He is a member of the Practical Law Financial Services consultation board.

On a regular basis, Ian shares his thoughts with Practical Law Financial Services subscribers on topical developments in the area of market conduct. In his column for April 2021, Ian considers recent FCA speeches and enforcement cases that demonstrate it is still "on the beat" for market abuse. He also comments on Market Watch 66, in which the FCA emphasised the importance of firms continuing to monitor market abuse risks arising from home working.

To read Ian's previous columns, see Practice note, Ian Mason's market conduct columns.