€160 - €280
Live Online
6 CPD Units | 6 Hours
HRDA Subsidised
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Course Overview
The concept/term Corporate Governance has featured regularly in discussions, both within the professional and academic community, since the 1990s and has become even more prominent following significant cases of corporate failure which had overarching adverse effects on the global interconnected economy. The link between poor corporate governance practices and excessive risk taking that led to the downfall or bail-out of significant financial institutions, necessitated a discussion on how to strengthen corporate governance and protect against future similar cases.
Effectively, new regulatory requirements have been established while already existing codes of governance have been revised. Such efforts, aim on the one hand to focus on requirements which should be fulfilled by the management bodies of organisations and, on the other hand, to enhance three areas of governance: remuneration, risk management and internal control.
Specifically, for the corporate governance framework of banks and investment firms there are detailed legislative rules and guidelines issued by the relevant supervisory authorities such as the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the national supervisory authorities. To a great extent the course on 'Corporate Governance for Financial Institutions' makes reference to these rules and guidelines.
Training Objectives
The Seminar aims to introduce the concept of corporate governance and the beneficial impact good corporate governance practices have for organisations. Importantly, good corporate governance relies on the effective functioning Board of Directors that has clearly assigned duties and responsibilities and for this reason the seminar will delve into the Directors' role and the organisational structure of Corporate Boards. In addition, the seminar seeks to highlight the reasoning behind prevailing corporate governance legal and regulatory requirements and how these requirements positively impact the functioning of financial institutions.
Training Outline
Introducing the Concept of Corporate Governance (theoretical perspective)
Definition and historical evolution of corporate governance
Key principles: accountability, transparency, fairness, and responsibility
Lessons learned from corporate governance failures
Clarifying the role and responsibilities of the Board
Oversight of strategic direction and risk management
Monitoring executive performance and organisational compliance
Setting the tone for corporate culture and ethics
The composition of the Board and its supporting structure
Importance of diversity and independence in Board membership
Role and function of Board committees (e.g., Audit, Risk, Remuneration)
Board size, tenure, and structure considerations
The role of the Board Chair
Responsibilities in leading Board meetings and agenda setting
Acting as a bridge between Board and management
Ensuring effective Board dynamics and decision-making
Trust - Relationships between Board Members
Building trust and fostering collaboration
Managing conflicts and encouraging open dialogue
Role clarity and shared accountability among Directors
Efficient Board Meetings
Planning and structuring effective meetings
Documentation, minute-taking, and decision tracking
Tools and practices to enhance Board engagement and focus
Evaluation & Continuous Development
Methods for evaluating Board and individual director performance
Identifying skills gaps and training needs
Implementing development plans and follow-up actions
New trends - the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) trend
Introduction to ESG principles and their relevance in governance
The Board's role in driving ESG strategy and reporting
Aligning ESG performance with long-term organisational goals
Who Should Attend
Board Members and Directors
Senior Executives and C-level Officers
Compliance Officers and Internal Auditors
Company Secretaries
Legal and Risk Professionals
Governance Consultants and Advisors
Regulatory Liaison Officers
Professionals preparing for Board positions
Training Style
Using a discursive approach to sharing key information, critical theory illustrated with practical experience will be conveyed to participants to be reinforced by mutual sharing and learning. Participants are given a solid foundation of understanding by illustrating how corporate governance requirements reinforce seven critical areas for Board effectiveness.
CPD Recognition
This programme may be approved for up to 6 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.
For the CySEC requirements, CPD units attained from this course should not exceed the 50% of the total CPD Units of each individual.
In-house Training
For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.
Adonis Pegasiou
Adonis Pegasiou is the Academic Director of EIMF since May 2019. He holds a PhD in Politics (University of Manchester), an MSc in European Policy Studies (University of Bristol) and a BSc in Economics (London School of Economics (LSE)). Furthermore, he holds the ‘Certified Global Sanctions Specialist’ (CGSS) Certification offered by the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and a Diploma in ‘Governance, Risk and Compliance’ (Merit) offered by the International Compliance Association (ICA). Following his doctoral studies, he held positions in the public and private sectors including Cyprus Airways (Head of Chairman’s Office and Non-Executive Board Member), the Secretariat of Cyprus Presidency of the Council of EU, the Embassy of Kuwait in Cyprus (Consultant to the Ambassador) and the Cyprus Cooperative Bank (Non-Executive Board Member – appointed by the Government approved by the Parliament and European Central Bank). In between his professional appointments, Adonis Pegasiou was awarded post-doctoral research funding by the Research Promotion Foundation of the Republic of Cyprus to examine the ‘Europeanisation of Cyprus’s economy’. For the duration of the post-doctoral project, he was based at the EUC Research Centre (Cyprus) and was also a Visiting Fellow at the Hellenic Observatory of the LSE. In addition, he has been involved in numerous research projects, published his work in various peer-reviewed journals and participated in numerous international conferences. Moreover, he has taught at the European University Cyprus (EUC) (2014-2016) and has been an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Cyprus since 2015.
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