Training Objectives

• To present recent ECJ Jurisprudence on consumer protection in financial services
• To analyse and exchange ideas on legal issues raised by the ECJ Jurisprudence

Training Outline

During the seminar an overview of recent case law of the ECJ shall be presented in relation to the following issues:

• The concept of “consumer” of financial services (indicatively, Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber), 2 May 2019 In Case C‑694/17)
• Consumer loans, including loans contracts denominated in a foreign currency (indicatively, Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber), 14 March 2019 in Case C‑118/17, Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber), 14 February 2019 in Case C‑630/17, Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber), 2 May 2019 in Case C-694/17, Judgment of the Court (First Chamber), 11 September 2019 in Case C-383/18)
• Unfair terms in consumer contracts with respect to retail financial services (indicatively, Order of the Court, 28 November 2018 in Case C-632/17, Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber), 14 February 2019 in Case C‑630/17)
•  Investor protection

Who Should Attend

• Legal advisors
• Lawyers
• Compliance officers
• Senior Managers

Training Style

The course shall include the presentation and analysis of the ECJ Jurisprudence. The programme is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via case-studies. Participants will benefit from feedback at the end of the programme and take away the knowledge gained to be transferred at their workplace.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Law. 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 5 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.