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28 Jun Ethical Leadership and the Effective Director

Posted at 11:54h by Admeimf

Course Overview

Ethical leadership is fundamental to effective governance. Directors operate under increasing regulatory scrutiny and stakeholder expectations, where integrity, independence, and sound judgment are critical to sustaining trust and long-term value.

This programme strengthens the ethical, behavioural, and leadership competencies required at board level. It examines how personal values, corporate culture, and governance systems interact to influence decision-making and accountability. Participants explore ethical leadership principles, structured approaches to dilemma analysis, conflict-of-interest management, and the role of the board in setting the “tone from the top.”

Through practical frameworks, case studies, and reflective exercises, the programme equips directors to balance performance and purpose, embed ethics into strategy and risk oversight, and lead with transparency, responsibility, and professional integrity.

Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Describe ethical leadership and its role in corporate governance effectiveness.
Identify ethical risks, including conflicts of interest and integrity failures.
Explain the relationship between ethics, compliance, culture, and reputation.
Apply structured frameworks to analyse complex ethical dilemmas.
Manage conflicts of interest and boardroom tensions appropriately.
Integrate ethical considerations into strategic and risk-related discussions.
Promote transparency, accountability, and trust within governance structures.
Demonstrate moral courage and independence in board decision-making.

Training Outline

Introduction and Context

Course objectives and expectations
The importance of ethics in governance effectiveness

Foundations of Ethics and Governance

Ethics, values, and integrity
Ethical theories and practical application
Governance, compliance, and culture

Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

Models for analysing ethical dilemmas
Applying structured reasoning in complex business contexts

Conflicts of Interest and Boardroom Integrity

Identifying and managing conflicts
Independence and fiduciary responsibilities
Confidentiality and sensitive information

Culture and Tone from the Top

Board influence on organisational culture
Building trust and psychological safety
Leadership accountability

Regulation, ESG, and Stakeholder Expectations

Regulatory requirements relating to integrity
Ethics and sustainability alignment
Communicating ethical standards

Whistleblowing and Accountability

Whistleblowing mechanisms and oversight
Protecting whistleblowers
Managing misconduct

Personal Effectiveness and Reflective Leadership

Emotional intelligence and moral courage
Self-assessment and ethical legacy

Case Study and Reflection Exercise

Balancing profit and principle
Defining one’s ethical legacy as a director

Who Should Attend

Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors
Board Chairs and Committee Members
Senior Executives preparing for board roles
Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals
Regulators and policy makers involved in corporate governance

Training Style

The programme combines focused lectures, structured ethical frameworks, board-level case studies, facilitated discussion, and guided reflection.

Emphasis is placed on practical application, peer dialogue, and real-world governance scenarios to strengthen decision-making confidence and ethical judgment in complex environments.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 6.75 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

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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Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Describe ethical leadership and its role in corporate governance effectiveness.
Identify ethical risks, including conflicts of interest and integrity failures.
Explain the relationship between ethics, compliance, culture, and reputation.
Apply structured frameworks to analyse complex ethical dilemmas.
Manage conflicts of interest and boardroom tensions appropriately.
Integrate ethical considerations into strategic and risk-related discussions.
Promote transparency, accountability, and trust within governance structures.
Demonstrate moral courage and independence in board decision-making.

Training Outline

Introduction and Context

Course objectives and expectations
The importance of ethics in governance effectiveness

Foundations of Ethics and Governance

Ethics, values, and integrity
Ethical theories and practical application
Governance, compliance, and culture

Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

Models for analysing ethical dilemmas
Applying structured reasoning in complex business contexts

Conflicts of Interest and Boardroom Integrity

Identifying and managing conflicts
Independence and fiduciary responsibilities
Confidentiality and sensitive information

Culture and Tone from the Top

Board influence on organisational culture
Building trust and psychological safety
Leadership accountability

Regulation, ESG, and Stakeholder Expectations

Regulatory requirements relating to integrity
Ethics and sustainability alignment
Communicating ethical standards

Whistleblowing and Accountability

Whistleblowing mechanisms and oversight
Protecting whistleblowers
Managing misconduct

Personal Effectiveness and Reflective Leadership

Emotional intelligence and moral courage
Self-assessment and ethical legacy

Case Study and Reflection Exercise

Balancing profit and principle
Defining one’s ethical legacy as a director

Who Should Attend

Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors
Board Chairs and Committee Members
Senior Executives preparing for board roles
Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals
Regulators and policy makers involved in corporate governance

Training Style

The programme combines focused lectures, structured ethical frameworks, board-level case studies, facilitated discussion, and guided reflection.

Emphasis is placed on practical application, peer dialogue, and real-world governance scenarios to strengthen decision-making confidence and ethical judgment in complex environments.

CPD Recognition

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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23 Jun Leveraging Data Analytics in Financial Crime Investigations

Posted at 14:28h by Admeimf

The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience

Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more

Course Overview

This course focuses on the concepts of generic Data Analytics and specifically Analytics for Forensics, types of Analytics and process/cycle.

The course will cover how Analytics techniques can be applied to Financial Crime investigations and how they contribute to effective detection of trends and typologies

The course will also provide an overview of specific techniques applied to quantitative data and their application to financial crime investigations

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Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will:

Understand concepts of Data Analytics, Analytics for Forensics and application in financial crime investigations
Understand how Analytics can be used in practice when performing investigations, including basic techniques on data manipulation and presentation of results

Training Outline

Introduction to Analytics
Evolution of Analytics and Technology applications
Analytics & Financial Crime
Analytics & Related Regulation and Standards: FATF Recommendation & Integration into AMLA, EBA and ESMA activities
Analytics & Financial Crime: Case Studies
Transforming data into insights
Case study: Network Analytics
Using Analytics in Financial Crime investigations
Future of Analytics: using Artificial Intelligence – challenges and opportunities
Basic Analytics Techniques: formulas & data manipulation
Analytics: presentation of results

Who Should Attend

COOs
Directors
Senior Managers
Regulatory compliance officers
AML Officers
Sanction Officers
Fraud Officers
National supervisors
Internal ITC specialists
Chief data officers

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver an overview of how technology and systems are applied to different challenges faced by financial institutions today.

It will aim to improve participants’ skills and knowledge via lectures supported by power-point presentations and practical examples. The training style is both training-focused, involving a combination of presentation and real-live examples, but also learner-focused, where participants are encouraged to raise questions, seek clarifications and share their opinions from their different perspectives and engage in an exchange of views and personal professional experiences.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 4 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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Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will:

Understand concepts of Data Analytics, Analytics for Forensics and application in financial crime investigations
Understand how Analytics can be used in practice when performing investigations, including basic techniques on data manipulation and presentation of results

Training Outline

Introduction to Analytics
Evolution of Analytics and Technology applications
Analytics & Financial Crime
Analytics & Related Regulation and Standards: FATF Recommendation & Integration into AMLA, EBA and ESMA activities
Analytics & Financial Crime: Case Studies
Transforming data into insights
Case study: Network Analytics
Using Analytics in Financial Crime investigations
Future of Analytics: using Artificial Intelligence – challenges and opportunities
Basic Analytics Techniques: formulas & data manipulation
Analytics: presentation of results

Who Should Attend

COOs
Directors
Senior Managers
Regulatory compliance officers
AML Officers
Sanction Officers
Fraud Officers
National supervisors
Internal ITC specialists
Chief data officers

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver an overview of how technology and systems are applied to different challenges faced by financial institutions today.

CPD Recognition

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.

23 Jun The Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) & ICARA: Navigating Prudential Requirements, Risk, and Regulatory Change

Posted at 11:10h by Admeimf

The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience

Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more

Course Overview

This programme provides a comprehensive and forward-looking exploration of the evolving regulatory environment for investment firms. Grounded in the framework of the Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) and Cyprus Law 165(I)/2021, the seminar offers detailed coverage of prudential requirements, governance standards, and risk management obligations that investment firms must meet to remain compliant and resilient.

The seminar focuses on the Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) process, risk management framework and regulatory developments for investment firms in Cyprus. In addition, the course will cover the broader prudential risk-management framework applicable to investment firms, including the identification, assessment and monitoring of all material risks, ongoing compliance with capital and liquidity requirements, and the operation of the firm’s overall risk-control environment. Key elements such as capital and liquidity planning, stress testing, concentration-risk management, firm-specific K-factor assessments and wind-down strategies will be explained in detail. Participants will also learn how to design effective risk-management policies and controls, perform continuous risk monitoring, and integrate recovery and contingency arrangements into the firm’s governance processes. The course will further address the preparation and submission of required regulatory reports and disclosures, along with expectations for supervisory engagement, documentation standards, and ongoing review cycles.

Importantly, the course will also:

Explain the upcoming regulatory changes to the IFR and IFD framework, including EBA’s evolving guidance on Pillar I and Pillar II risks, Pillar III expectations, ESG integration, group capital test applications, Recovery and Resolution plans, etc
Clarify the capital and liquidity requirements for all type of Investment Firms and provide details on the ICARA tools and models
Highlight CySEC’s supervisory priorities, including DORA implementation, MiCA transition readiness, and governance issues relating to ICT, outsourcing, and diversity, and how these regulatory changes are affecting ICARA process

The seminar is designed not only to support regulatory compliance, but also to help participants build a sustainable risk and governance framework tailored to their firm’s activities, size, and complexity — equipping them to respond effectively to both current and emerging regulatory expectations.

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Provide participants with a deep understanding of the prudential regulatory framework applicable to investment firms under IFR, IFD, and Law 165(I)/2021
Develop further understanding on the applicable EBA and ESMA Guidelines as well as CySEC Circulars applicable to investment firms
Enable correct classification of investment firms and interpretation of their corresponding capital, liquidity, and reporting obligations
Equip professionals with the tools to implement and maintain the Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) process, including stress testing, forward-looking capital planning, and wind-down strategies
Clarify governance expectations, internal control systems, and remuneration policies in line with CySEC and EBA guidelines
Explain the regulatory forms and reporting procedures required under CySEC supervision, including common supervisory priorities and findings
Introduce emerging regulatory topics, including DORA, MiCA, ESG risk management, and ICT governance, to ensure proactive compliance and operational resilience

Training Outline

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Introduction to IFR/IFD and Law 165(I)/2021
EBA Roadmap and implementation phases (2020–2025)
Regulatory interaction with CRD, BRRD, MiFID/MiFIR, AIFMD, UCITS, MiCA, DORA etc.

Classification of Investment Firms

Class 1A, 1B, 2, and 3 firms: thresholds and requirements
Decision tree scenarios and classification practices
Implications for regulatory obligations

Prudential Requirements and Capital Framework

Initial capital requirements
K-Factors methodology
Fixed Overheads Requirement (FOR)
Own Funds composition and deduction items

Governance and Internal Control Requirements

Role of the Board and Senior Management in ICARA
Responsibilities of Risk, Compliance, and Finance functions
Remuneration governance and material risk takers
Internal policies and control frameworks

Risk Management and Risk Appetite Framework

Quantitative & qualitative indicators
Risk capacity vs. tolerance
Conduct, market, operational, AML, and cyber risks

ICARA – Internal Capital Adequacy & Risk Assessment

Legal foundations under Chapter 2 of Law 165(I)/2021
Key principles: harm identification, wind-down, stress testing
ICARA building blocks: planning, governance, risk assessment, projections
Capital and Liquidity allocation and Stress Testing Scenarios
Pillar 2 Probability vs Impact model
Wind-down planning
Form 165-03: regulatory submission and expectations

Emerging Regulatory Topics

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) implementation
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation): notifications and classification
ESG disclosures, diversity benchmarking, gender pay gap reporting
Outsourcing, ICT risk management, and group capital test under Article 8 IFR
EBA’s & ESMA’s proposed changes to the IFR

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals within the financial services sector and will be particularly beneficial to:

Risk Managers
Compliance Officers
Internal Auditors
CFOs
Directors
Other risk takers of Investment Firms

Training Style

The programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the prudential requirements and risk-management framework applicable to EU investment firms under the IFR/IFD and Law 165(I)/2021. The training combines regulatory interpretation with practical application, ensuring participants gain both conceptual clarity and operational insight.

The seminar will dedicate significant time to analysing the full suite of risk-assessment approaches and risk-management tools that firms should apply when meeting their regulatory obligations.

Throughout the seminar, participants will work through the full prudential lifecycle—from the legal and regulatory foundations, through firm classification and capital requirements, to governance, internal controls, and risk-management expectations. Significant emphasis will be placed on the K-Factors methodology, Own Funds composition, the Fixed Overheads Requirement (FOR), and the governance obligations placed on Boards, Senior Management, and control functions. This includes methodologies for identifying and assessing all material risks, performing K-factor and capital-adequacy evaluations, managing liquidity and concentration risks, implementing robust operational-risk frameworks, and integrating stress-testing, scenario analysis, and recovery planning into the firm’s governance processes. The programme delivers the methodologies of the ICARA, while also addressing the wider prudential risk-management framework that investment firms must operate under.

The programme also provides a structured, step-by-step exploration of the ICARA process, including harm identification, stress testing, capital and liquidity planning, wind-down analysis, and the preparation of the regulatory Form 165-03. Participants will examine quantitative and qualitative risk indicators, risk appetite design, and the management of key prudential risks—conduct, market, operational, liquidity, concentration, AML, ICT, and cyber.

In addition, the seminar incorporates discussion of emerging regulatory developments such as DORA, MiCA, ESG-related disclosures, outsourcing and ICT-risk expectations, and proposed amendments to the IFR. Through case studies, examples, and scenario-based exercises, attendees will gain practical exposure to the tools, methodologies, and supervisory expectations required to maintain a robust, forward-looking prudential risk-management framework.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Financial Regulation and Risk. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

This training course may be approved as an external activity under the  new  ACAMS  recertification  category  ”non-ACAMS credits” for up to 5 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.

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22 Jun Growth Development for Experienced Sales Executives: Elevating Customer Experience & Digital Presence

Posted at 16:24h by Admeimf

Course Overview

This practical workshop is designed for experienced sales executives who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

The programme blends advanced customer experience strategies, social media engagement, personal branding, and modern sales techniques to help participants drive growth and build lasting client relationships.

Through interactive exercises, case studies, and role-playing, attendees will learn how to integrate digital tools, emotional intelligence, and data-driven insights into their sales approach.

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Training Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

Master Growth Development Principles – Understand how to align sales strategies with customer-centric growth.
Enhance Digital Presence – Use social media and personal branding to attract and retain clients.
Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience – Apply advanced techniques for loyalty and satisfaction.
Leverage Emotional Intelligence – Build trust and influence decision-making.
Apply Advanced Sales Strategies – Negotiate, upsell, and close deals effectively.
Integrate Data & Technology – Use analytics and digital tools to optimize performance.

Training Outline

Growth Development & Customer-Centric Sales

Evolution of sales roles
Growth mindset for seasoned professionals
Practical: Mapping growth opportunities

Advanced Customer Experience Strategies

Beyond satisfaction: loyalty and advocacy
Practical: Customer journey redesign

Social Media & Digital Selling

LinkedIn and thought leadership
Interrelation with online presence – all media
The digital footprint
Practical: Create a social engagement plan

Personal Branding for Sales Executives

Building credibility and influence
Practical: Craft your (personal) brand statement

Emotional Intelligence & Communication

Reading client signals
Role-play: Handling objections with empathy

Negotiation & Data-Driven Insights

Advanced negotiation frameworks
Objection handling
Practical: Using analytics for personalized offers

Integration & Action Plan

Aligning CX, branding, and growth strategies
Learning and un-learning
Group discussion and next steps

Who Should Attend

Experienced Executives who want to elevate their skills and adapt to modern growth strategies.
Business Development Leaders responsible for driving revenue and customer engagement.
Account Directors / Key Account Managers managing high-value clients and strategic relationships.
Customer Success Leaders aiming to integrate service excellence with sales growth.
Growth Development Professionals focused on pipeline expansion and digital selling.
Sales Support Specialists providing teams with tools, training, and insights

Training Style

The programme is interactive and experiential, given the experienced audience and the practical nature of the topics, thus combines a hands-on and digital experience.

This will be facilitated through trainer-led group discussions and thought-provoking case studies as well as simulations and real-life examples. Video training, role-playing and the application of coaching/mentoring methods will help participants acquire new knowledge and give them the tools needed to excel in their careers.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Personal & Professional Development. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

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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15 Jun Generative AI Workshop for HR Professionals

Posted at 13:16h by Admeimf

The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more

Course Overview

This workshop will teach HR professionals to use generative AI tools in their daily work. Participants will learn to use AI for recruitment, employee communications, and admin tasks through live demonstrations and hands-on practice. The course offers the opportunity to work with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to create job descriptions, draft communications, analyse employee feedback, and generate performance review templates. Participants will leave with practical skills, ethical guidelines, and a simple plan for using AI in their organisation while keeping human oversight and avoiding common mistakes.

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Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will:

Know what generative AI is and how it works in HR
Spot three benefits of AI in HR: saves time, creates consistency, frees up time for bigger tasks
Use AI tools to create job descriptions and interview questions
Create employee communications, policy updates, and onboarding messages with AI
Use AI to analyse employee survey feedback and spot performance trends
Access and use free AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) straight away
Write clear prompts to get better AI outputs
Spot and avoid three types of AI bias in recruitment, language, and performance reviews
Use AI safely and ethically in HR

Training Outline

Foundation and Understanding

What AI is and why HR should care about it.

Core Applications with Live Demos

Recruitment Made Simple
Employee Communications
Data Analysis

Practical Tools and Getting Started

AI tools

Ethics and Avoiding Pitfalls

Understand potential biases and learn how to use AI responsibly in HR.

Who Should Attend

HR Directors and Heads of HR Units
HR Managers of all levels and experience
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialists
HR Business Partners
Learning and Development Professionals
Employee Relations Managers
HR Operations Managers
Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
HR Consultants and Advisors
People Operations Specialists
HR Technology and Analytics Professionals
Organisational Development Specialists

Training Style

Participants will watch live AI demonstrations and try the tools by themselves.

Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experience. The training mixes instructor demos with hands-on practice so participants can use AI skills straight away in their HR work.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 4 CPD units in Personal & Professional Development. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

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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14 Jun CISI Risk in Financial Services

Posted at 15:23h by Admeimf

The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience

Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more

Course Overview

In the face of the recent constant change in the Financial Services Sector, both from legal and regulatory amendments and from credit and financial shocks in the market, the need for professionals to know how to manage risk is more important than ever before. This knowledge will offer a competitive commercial advantage to companies in Cyprus and increase their potential for new business development. 

Risk in Financial Services offers a comprehensive global introduction to the major risk areas in financial services. It addresses international issues, reflecting the needs of a worldwide market, and provides a sound grounding in the principles of the risk management framework, corporate governance and risk oversight. It covers specific techniques used in identifying, reducing and managing operational risk, credit risk, market risk, investment risk and liquidity risk. 

    The current Syllabus (Edition 11) for the Certificate in Risk in Financial Services, is valid from 11 August 2024  until 10 August 2026. [showhide more_text="Show More +" less_text="Show Less -"]

Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will have a broad understanding of:

the general principles of risk in business

the key risks that arise within the financial services industry

the influence of corporate governance, regulation and codes of conduct

the approaches that are typically used to identify, reduce and manage specific aspects of risk

Training Outline

Principles of Risk Management

International Risk Regulation

National Regulation

Operational Risk

Credit Risk

Market Risk

Investment Risk

Liquidity Risk

Model Risk

Risk Oversight and Corporate Governance

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Who Should Attend

The programme is ideal for:

Risk and compliance teams
Branch management
Corporate lawyers
Finance officers
Senior managers of all disciplines
Existing and aspiring non-executive directors
Professionals who would like to attain the CISI Risk in Financial Services Certification

Training Style

The programme is designed to enhance participants’ broad understanding via short lectures, practical examples, and practice questions. Most of the training delivery will be based on the CISI Risk in Financial Services certification syllabus and the related national regulations. Participants will benefit from extensive Q&A sessions throughout the course, which can be ideal.  

 Participants will also have access to 100 online revision questions with answers, which can be ideal for candidates pursuing the respective exam. CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 15 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

 Optional Exam Participants of the CISI Risk in Financial Services course at EIMF can select to pursue the respective CISI Exam to be awarded with the CISI Risk in Financial Services Certificate. This Certificate is a specialist qualification, covering a range of risks in financial services. It can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as part of the CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC). Passing the CISI Risk in Financial Services exam provides you also with a free CISI Student Membership, access to the Associate Membership and the valued ACSI designatory letters.    The exam is Multiple Choice Computer-Based, consisting of 100 questions and lasts 2 hours. The current pass rate for this exam is 63% and the pass mark is 70%.   

The CISI one- time membership processing fee and the one- off charge for the first qualification are not included in the above package price.

These fees are subject to change at any time at CISI’s discretion and without prior notice. Accordingly, EIMF will charge candidates based on the applicable fees in effect at the time of registration.

Any discount applies only to the course fee (€560) and not to the membership fee.

  Further Qualifications    To further theoretical and practical knowledge upon completion of Risk in Financial Services, qualifications to take include:

Investment Operations Certificate

Diploma in Investment Compliance

   Exam and membership fees are subject to change at any time at CISI’s discretion and without prior notice. Accordingly, EIMF will charge candidates based on the applicable fees in effect at the time of registration.   Any discount applies only to the course fee (€560) and not to the exam fee. Any special promotions/discounts apply exclusively to the course training fee (€560). The exam fee is not eligible for discounts. To learn more about the Qualification click here. Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)   The CISI is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals. Formed in 1992 by London Stock Exchange practitioners, they have a global community of circa 45,000 members in 104 countries. The CISI sets standards of professional excellence, providing qualifications and promoting the highest level of competence. 

CISI and EIMF

The CISI and EIMF have a long-lasting collaboration in organising training and development events and promoting opportunities that are of value to the CISI members as well as to securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals. The CISI has awarded the EIMF the “Authorised Training Provider” status, which allows EIMF to offer quality preparation courses for participants pursuing the CISI certificates, such as the CISI Risk in Financial Services.

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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14 Jun Requirements for PSPs on the management and mitigations of ICT risks based on EBA Guidelines and DORA

Posted at 13:06h by Admeimf

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EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more

Course Overview

Due to the continuous technological changes, the complexity of ICT and security risks within financial institutions is increasing. Subsequently, the frequency of ICT and security-related incidents is rising which leads to a potentially significant negative impact on the operational functioning of financial institutions.

Therefore, to manage the vulnerability of financial institutions towards internal and external ICT risks, the EBA issued guidelines to establish how financial institutions should manage and mitigate the ICT risks they are exposed to which came into force in June 2020. In addition, the EBA guidelines aim to provide a better understanding of the supervisory expectations for the management of such risks covering sound internal governance, information security requirements, ICT operations, project and change management and business continuity management.

To enhance the framework for such risks, the EU adopted the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which aims to ensure the financial sector in Europe can stay resilient through any severe operational disruption.

This programme aims to provide an overview of the EBA Guidelines on ICT and security risk management as well as a brief overview of the DORA on the five main pillars that outline requirements and expectations for operational resilience.

[showhide more_text="Show More +" less_text="Show Less -"] Training Objectives By the end of the programme, participants will:

Have a good understanding of the main elements of the five pillars of DORA
Know the processes to be put in place for the ICT and security risk framework based on EBA Guidelines and DORA
Know what to include in an Information Security Policy
Understand the ICT-related incident management process, classification and reporting based on DORA
Know how to establish a sound business continuity management process
Recognise the establishment, maintenance and reviewing of a sound and comprehensive digital operational resilience testing programme

Training Outline

EBA Guidelines and DORA: scope, definitions and purpose
Internal governance and internal control framework
Requirements for information security
Requirements for ICT project and change management
Business continuity management and recovery plans
Five pillars of DORA and what they achieve
ICT-related incident management process, classification and reporting based on DORA

Who Should Attend

Directors
Senior Managers
Compliance officers
ICT specialists/officers
Financial consultants
Professionals in the banking sector

Training Style

This programme is designed to deliver high-level knowledge and insights into the EBA Guidelines on ICT and security risk management and DORA. It will strive to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge via lectures supported by power-point presentations. The training style is learner-focused, where participants are encouraged to raise questions, seek clarifications and share their opinions from their different perspectives and engage in an exchange of views and personal professional experiences.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 6 CPD units in Banking and Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

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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10 Jun EIMF Certificate in Governance, Financial Regulation and Compliance

Posted at 12:41h by Admeimf

The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience

Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

EIMF subject-matter experts deliver engaging and interactive courses across a broad spectrum of areas, that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen environment. Read more

Course Overview

Corporate governance is a system of direction and control that dictates how a board of directors governs and oversees a company. It has proven to be a critical factor for any organisation, and even more so for financial institutions, affecting their sustainability, growth and overall development.

Financial regulation refers to the rules and laws firms operating in the financial industry, such as banks, credit unions, insurance companies, financial brokers and asset managers must follow. However financial regulation is more than just having rules in place – it’s also about the ongoing oversight and enforcement of these rules. State institutions and agencies are responsible for this oversight through monitoring and supervision of the financial sector, with the long-term aim of maintain the integrity and stability of the financial system,

The operational and regulatory environment for both financial institutions and directly correlated professionals like lawyers, accountants and auditors has never been tougher. All those professions and markets are co-ordinated and supervised by regulators to avoid market distortions and potential “chain reaction” deriving from a failure to handle them and treat them fairly and with professionalism.

Consequently, establishing an efficient Compliance function is crucial for organisations in the financial services industry. Given the increasingly complex regulatory framework, being compliant in the Financial Services sector has become a great challenge and a necessity that requires relevant expertise and a well-documented plan of action.

The Certificate in Governance, Financial Regulation and Compliance course will provide participants with an up-to-date understanding of the regulatory framework and financial regulation in Cyprus and its implications and applications to the financial services sector. The course also provides a detailed understanding of the theory and practice of regulation, corporate governance, corporate culture and compliance, and will give participants an ability to apply this knowledge to real life corporate problems. Recent trends and challenges such as those related with Environmental Social Governance (ESG) issues and sustainability are also covered.

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Training Objectives

This Certificate course will examine specific areas through three key modules:

Corporate Governance for Financial Institutions
The Role of Compliance in Financial Services
Financial Sector Regulation

Additionally, relevant case studies will be offered while emphasis will be placed on recent trends and developments Through these modules, participants of this Certificate programme will:

Understand the core concepts, theories, challenges and benefits of good corporate governance
Attain a clear picture of why regulation is required and the relevant regulatory framework for financial services
Examine the responsibilities and obligations for compliance, compliance risk assessment processes and managing cross-border compliance
Appreciate the major implications deriving from a complicated supervisory system initiating from the international decisions and ending with the local implementation by firms and professionals
Examine the combined implementation of major regulatory requirements currently in place both locally and on a European Level
Review recent trends and new challenges for the financial services industry

Training Outline

Corporate Governance for Financial Institutions

Overview of Corporate Governance
The roles and responsibilities of company Board and Directors
How to appoint a Board of Directors

Corporate Governance Requirements for Board Committees
Structure and role of Board Committees
How to achieve effective Board meetings

The importance of Risk and Compliance oversight
Internal Control Framework

Separation of Ownership and Control - Conflicts of interest
New trends and challenges in Corporate Governance – ESG and Sustainability

The Role of Compliance in Financial Services

Defining Compliance
Duties and Responsibilities of the Compliance Function
The Independence of the Compliance Function
Key Compliance challenges
Compliance Risk
Compliance Monitoring Programme
Compliance and Training
A practical approach to the challenges faced by Compliance Officers

Financial Sector Regulation

Why is Regulation essential
What are the objectives of regulation
Key regulatory tools
Major International, European and Cypriot regulatory and standard-setting authorities
Key areas of International Financial Regulation
Major regulatory initiatives and legal developments

Who Should Attend

The Certificate in Governance, Financial Regulation and Compliance is ideal for:

Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors
Heads and Senior Staff of Risk and Compliance
Compliance professionals and advisers
MLRO
Heads of control functions
Senior managers
Company secretaries
Internal Legal Counsel

Training Style

The Certificate is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, interactive case studies and practical examples.

The use of real-life material will help participants to think critically about scenarios that will be relevant to their respective roles and organisations.

Knowledge Test

At the completion of the knowledge areas, participants will be assessed via the form of Multiple-Choice Questions which will consist of questions related to the material taught. The aim of the assessment is to examine participants’ overall attention and knowledge of material taught as well as their competencies towards the implementation of practical cases.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 28 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

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Training Objectives

This Certificate course will examine specific areas through three key modules:

Corporate Governance for Financial Institutions
The Role of Compliance in Financial Services
Financial Sector Regulation

Additionally, relevant case studies will be offered while emphasis will be placed on recent trends and developments

Through these modules, participants of this Certificate programme will:

Understand the core concepts, theories, challenges and benefits of good corporate governance
Attain a clear picture of why regulation is required and the relevant regulatory framework for financial services
Examine the responsibilities and obligations for compliance, compliance risk assessment processes and managing cross-border compliance
Appreciate the major implications deriving from a complicated supervisory system initiating from the international decisions and ending with the local implementation by firms and professionals
Examine the combined implementation of major regulatory requirements currently in place both locally and on a European Level

Review recent trends and new challenges for the financial services industry

Training Outline

Corporate Governance for Financial Institutions

Overview of Corporate Governance
The roles and responsibilities of company Board and Directors
How to appoint a Board of Directors

Corporate Governance Requirements for Board Committees
Structure and role of Board Committees
How to achieve effective Board meetings

The importance of Risk and Compliance oversight
Internal Control Framework

Separation of Ownership and Control - Conflicts of interest
New trends and challenges in Corporate Governance – ESG and Sustainability

The Role of Compliance in Financial Services

Defining Compliance
Duties and Responsibilities of the Compliance Function
The Independence of the Compliance Function
Key Compliance challenges
Compliance Risk
Compliance Monitoring Programme
Compliance and Training
A practical approach to the challenges faced by Compliance Officers

Financial Sector Regulation

Why is Regulation essential
What are the objectives of regulation
Key regulatory tools
Major International, European and Cypriot regulatory and standard-setting authorities
Key areas of International Financial Regulation
Major regulatory initiatives and legal developments

Who Should Attend

The Certificate in Governance, Financial Regulation and Compliance is ideal for:

Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors
Heads and Senior Staff of Risk and Compliance
Compliance professionals and advisers
MLRO
Heads of control functions
Senior managers
Company secretaries
Internal Legal Counsel

Training Style

The Certificate is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, interactive case studies and practical examples.

The use of real-life material will help participants to think critically about scenarios that will be relevant to their respective roles and organisations.

Knowledge Test

CPD Recognition

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08 Jun Corporate Mobility and the Re-Domiciliation Process in Cyprus

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Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

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Course Overview

The purpose of this programme is to examine the various matters related to corporate mobility as inextricably linked to the freedom of establishment of legal persons, fundamentally enshrined in primary European Union law.

However, at the same time, corporate mobility is also imposed by modern cross border trading conditions largely due to the constant pursuit of the most favourable tax regime for the legal entity. The questions arising are therefore whether the transfer of the legal person’s seat is permitted and, if possible, whether such transfer can be achieved while continuing its legal personality. The answer to these questions raises private international law issues since the change of seat (real or legal) is linked to more than one legal order by definition. Hence, it is necessary to determine the law on the basis of which the answer to those questions will be given.

In this sense, In Cyprus, the enactment of rules on the cross-border transfer of a company’s “real” or “statutory” seat rests largely with national legislation, in the absence of EU harmonization, by laying down rules on the procedure to be followed aiming at the protection of creditors, shareholders and staff, as well as at combating abusive practices.

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Training Objectives

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

Analyse, comment, and discuss issues related to corporate activity and re-domiciliation practices that companies are adopting in order to achieve the most favourable tax solution possible.
Analyse, comment, and discuss issues of interpretation and application of the rules by Cyprus national courts, while at the same time ensuring a form of “certainty” for companies, as conflicts of laws rules will continue to play a key role as long as the variety of substantive corporate laws continues without a solid legislative approach on the matter of cross-border transfer of a company’s seat
Analyse, comment, and discuss ongoing efforts for establishing a modern and efficient company law and corporate re-domiciliation framework by the Cyprus Registrar of Companies not only for European undertakings but also for other stakeholders, to improve the business environment in Cyprus.
Analyse, comment, and discuss issues of activation of a parent company through its subsidiary or through its permanent establishment abroad
Analyse, comment, and discuss possible solutions that could be given to the problem posed by the multitude of links, as highlighted by national conflict rules, in the field of company law, which directly affects the tax treatment of foreign companies.
Analyse, comment and discuss the impact of cross-border mobility of companies on national tax systems through the artificial erosion of their tax base due to abusive transfers of a company’s seat in an effort to find the most favourable tax environment for the company.

Training Outline

General Legal Framework of the Company Mobility

Legal basis for company law activities
Freedom of establishment
Conflict of laws
Secondary law applicable to companies

Company Seat Transfers Within The EU

The concept of cross-border seat transfer
The Court of Justice jurisprudence
Alternative options
Cross-border merger Directive / Cross-border Reversed merger
Facts of the re-domiciliation
Analysis

Societas Europaea (SE) Regulation

Main characteristics of SE
Establishing an SE and its capital requirements
The Transfer of Seat of the SE
Employee involvement in the affairs of the SE
Corporate government structures
SE comparison with others European level corporate forms

The Cyprus Legal System and the Transfer of Registered Seat

Registered seat in Cyprus
The Cyprus firm registration rules in the light of ECJ decisions
The transfer of a registered seat from Cyprus
The transfer of a registered seat to Cyprus
Cyprus corporate tax consequences of the transfer of a seat
Transfer of a seat and the liquidation without legal succession
Transfer of residency as a result of the transfer of a registered seat
Recommendations

Who should attend

Financial and banking institutions officers
Internal Auditors/Accountants
Internal Lawyers
Company Directors
Legal Secretaries
Office Managers
Compliance Officers

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, case-studies, practical examples, real-life simulations. Most of the training’s time will be invested in analysing a real-life case study that will help participants understand how to solve problems in similar occasions”.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in 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.

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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Training Objectives

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

Analyse, comment, and discuss issues related to corporate activity and re-domiciliation practices that companies are adopting in order to achieve the most favourable tax solution possible.
Analyse, comment, and discuss issues of interpretation and application of the rules by Cyprus national courts, while at the same time ensuring a form of “certainty” for companies, as conflicts of laws rules will continue to play a key role as long as the variety of substantive corporate laws continues without a solid legislative approach on the matter of cross-border transfer of a company’s seat
Analyse, comment, and discuss ongoing efforts for establishing a modern and efficient company law and corporate re-domiciliation framework by the Cyprus Registrar of Companies not only for European undertakings but also for other stakeholders, to improve the business environment in Cyprus.
Analyse, comment, and discuss issues of activation of a parent company through its subsidiary or through its permanent establishment abroad
Analyse, comment, and discuss possible solutions that could be given to the problem posed by the multitude of links, as highlighted by national conflict rules, in the field of company law, which directly affects the tax treatment of foreign companies.
Analyse, comment and discuss the impact of cross-border mobility of companies on national tax systems through the artificial erosion of their tax base due to abusive transfers of a company’s seat in an effort to find the most favourable tax environment for the company.

Training Outline

General Legal Framework of the Company Mobility

Legal basis for company law activities
Freedom of establishment
Conflict of laws
Secondary law applicable to companies

Company Seat Transfers Within The EU

The concept of cross-border seat transfer
The Court of Justice jurisprudence
Alternative options
Cross-border merger Directive / Cross-border Reversed merger
Facts of the re-domiciliation
Analysis

Societas Europaea (SE) Regulation

Main characteristics of SE
Establishing an SE and its capital requirements
The Transfer of Seat of the SE
Employee involvement in the affairs of the SE
Corporate government structures
SE comparison with others European level corporate forms

The Cyprus Legal System and the Transfer of Registered Seat

Registered seat in Cyprus
The Cyprus firm registration rules in the light of ECJ decisions
The transfer of a registered seat from Cyprus
The transfer of a registered seat to Cyprus
Cyprus corporate tax consequences of the transfer of a seat
Transfer of a seat and the liquidation without legal succession
Transfer of residency as a result of the transfer of a registered seat
Recommendations

Who should attend

Financial and banking institutions officers
Internal Auditors/Accountants
Internal Lawyers
Company Directors
Legal Secretaries
Office Managers
Compliance Officers

Training Style

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in Law. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

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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