Financial Reporting Council
Sarah Ho is a lawyer at the Financial Reporting Council, where responsibilities include conducting investigations and enforcing actions related to breaches of audit standards since March 2022. Prior experience includes serving as Assistant Counsel at the Securities and Futures Commission, focusing on market misconduct and corporate governance. As a Supervising Associate and Associate at Simmons & Simmons, Sarah specialized in commercial disputes resolution, regulatory investigations, and employment disputes. Educational qualifications include a PCLL in Law and an LLB from The University of Hong Kong, along with dual Master's degrees in Development Studies from Chevening Awards and SOAS University of London. Additional experience encompasses internships and secondments, including a role at Transparency International Nepal and UBS’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Team.
Financial Reporting Council
The FRC is the UK's independent regulator serving the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and by holding to account those responsible for delivering them. We set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work. We represent UK interests in international standard-setting. We also monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and auditing. We operate independent disciplinary arrangements for accountants and actuaries; and oversee the regulatory activities of the accountancy and actuarial professional bodies.