Training Objectives

Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to: 

• Evaluate how the Directive can be best transposed into national law 
• Describe the deficiencies of the Directive which could be ameliorated by national law 
• Identify what elements an adequate and effective whistleblowing program should have 
• Explain how a whistleblowing program should be communicated within the working environment  
• Provide education and training within the working environment  
• Promote compliance with the  whistleblowing program within the working environment 
• Learn how to treat a whistleblowing complaint
• Identify the risks connected with whistleblowing 

Training Outline

• Why is effective whistleblowers’ protection: a ‘must’ for ensuring your organisation’s sustainability
• International best/benchmark practices for effective whistleblowing protection in the public and private sectors
• The EU Whistleblowing Directive: content and critical assessment
• The challenges arising for the national legislator
• Practical guidance on the implementation on an effective whistleblowing program within the working environment
• How to treat a whistleblowing complaint
• The new Cypriot law on whistleblowing

Who Should Attend

The Seminar is addressed to:  

• lawyers
• legal advisors to public and private bodies
• regulatory compliance officers of public and private bodies
• internal control officers of public and private bodies
• HR officers of public and private bodies
• middle and top management of public and private bodies
• regulatory/supervisory authority officers
• judicial and prosecutorial officials
• journalists
• those aspiring to build a career in corporate control functions

Training Style 

The seminar is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via lectures, case-studies, practical examples, real-life simulations, group-discussion and peer-sharing experience.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 6 CPD units in Financial Regulation and Law.  Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership. The course has been approved and verified by the Cyprus Bar Association (CyBAR). The Summary of CyBAR’s Updated CPD Guidelines Based on the Operational Framework of the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA) Academy can be found here.

This training course may be approved as an external activity under the  new  ACAMS recertification  category  ”non-ACAMS credits” for up to 6 CPD units. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). To read more about the non-ACAMS credits policies and eligibility criteria please click here.

In-house Training

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