Training Objectives

By attending this programme participants will attain vital knowledge for their roles through: 

• Introducing the legal and regulatory context within which a Board of Directors functions 
• Understanding the expectations on the Board of Directors resulting for the legal and regulatory context 
• Reviewing select guidelines further describing the legal and regulatory requirements 
• Reference to benchmark governance code for illustration of practical implications 

Training Outline

• Corporate Governance for the BoD 
• The roles and responsibilities of the BoD based on Investment Firms Law 
• Guidelines and best practices (e.g. Fit & Proper, Suitability etc.) 
• Management expectations 
• Meeting Requirements 
• Directors and Officers Liabilities 

Who Should Attend

• Members of the BoD of Investment Firms (IFs) and Fund Managers 
• Compliance Officers and Risk Managers of Investment Firms 
• Fiduciary Service Providers with IF clients 
• Consultants and Advisors 

Training Style

Critical information will be conveyed, with the opportunity for participants to share their experience of serving on – or supporting –Boards for mutual erudition. 

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. The Cyprus Bar Association (CyBAR) has confirmed that this programme is accredited for 6 CPD units.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.