07 Jul Corporate Governance for Financial Institutions
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.
[showhide more_text="Show More +" less_text="Show Less -"] Training ObjectivesThe 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
- Oversight of strategic direction and risk management
- Monitoring executive performance and organisational compliance
- Setting the tone for corporate culture and ethics
- 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
- Responsibilities in leading Board meetings and agenda setting
- Acting as a bridge between Board and management
- Ensuring effective Board dynamics and decision-making
- Building trust and fostering collaboration
- Managing conflicts and encouraging open dialogue
- Role clarity and shared accountability among Directors
- Planning and structuring effective meetings
- Documentation, minute-taking, and decision tracking
- Tools and practices to enhance Board engagement and focus
- Methods for evaluating Board and individual director performance
- Identifying skills gaps and training needs
- Implementing development plans and follow-up actions
- 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 positionsTraining 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.
[/showhide]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
- Oversight of strategic direction and risk management
- Monitoring executive performance and organisational compliance
- Setting the tone for corporate culture and ethics
- 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
- Responsibilities in leading Board meetings and agenda setting
- Acting as a bridge between Board and management
- Ensuring effective Board dynamics and decision-making
- Building trust and fostering collaboration
- Managing conflicts and encouraging open dialogue
- Role clarity and shared accountability among Directors
- Planning and structuring effective meetings
- Documentation, minute-taking, and decision tracking
- Tools and practices to enhance Board engagement and focus
- Methods for evaluating Board and individual director performance
- Identifying skills gaps and training needs
- Implementing development plans and follow-up actions
- 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
- Directors and members of the board
- Senior managers
- Lawyers and legal professionals
- Company secretaries
- Compliance officers
- Risk officers
- Consultants and Advisors
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.
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