The compliance challenge

THE FUTURE OF

InTROdUcTIOn

The global regulatory landscape is currently undergoing a fundamental change. In response to the recent financial crisis, regulators across the globe are focussing on a programme of more robust supervision of financial services firms whilst also introducing a raft of new regulatory initiatives to

bolster the regulatory framework.

Simply no firm is exempt from the need for constant change and renewal. Failure to adapt to the changing regulatory requirements could have serious impacts for firms, both in their relationship

with the regulator and potential sanctions imposed by the regulator.

THE cOmplIancE cHallEngE

Regulatory and Compliance arrangements are driven by the impact of regulation on the organisation and their risk appetite. Further an effective Compliance function is key to identifying and mitigating risk and

protecting the business from regulatory censure and protecting brand and reputation. The precise design of a compliance framework will therefore vary for individual firms. While there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution, our analysis focuses on the core considerations in how a Compliance

framework may need to change in order to cope with regulatory change:

This 2 day workshop will look AML and Compliance matters by considering the following general but essential factors:

“Firms need to adapt to a new regulatory framework while dealing simultaneously

with a vast range of other national and international regulatory reforms”.

1. Risk Management Framework

2. Role of Compliance within the business 3. Compliance structure

4. Compliance strategy 5. Compliance monitoring

6. Accountability and responsibility. 7. Compliance Management Information 8. Resourcing

9. Interaction with regulators

10. Ponzi Schemes Versus Illegal Pyramid Schemes

IN-HOUSE TRAINING -

This programme and the issues it addresses can be delivered at a time, location and place to fit your business schedule. In-house training can be tailored to focus on the specific needs and challenges facing your staff. We will develop and provide all course materials and traniner to make your investment a success. For details on in-house training for this particular workshop, please contact Mathew Beale or CLBS Head Office (admissions Dept). Call: +44 (0)1534 626841 or +230 454 6809/ +230 292 2768 or Email: mathewbeale@ comsuregroup.com or [email protected]

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER

Mathew Beale, Director of Comsure Group

Mathew Beale, FCSI AIFP, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and founder of Comsure. Having started his career working within the asset management industry for ten years, Mathew has since focused on financial services regulation. Between 1995 and 2002, he worked for Jersey Financial Services Commission, where he was responsible for the day-to-day conduct of business of regulated entities and where he reached the position of Senior Compliance Manager.

Since 2002, he has worked within private practice in all aspects of regulatory compliance including: Assisting in the undertaking a number of reporting professional projects for the Jersey Financial Services Commission; Being involved in the preparation of the anti-money laundering guidance notes in Mauritius; Writing and delivering numerous training courses relating to the field of compliance for private and public bodies. Being a senior lecturer on the International Compliance Association’s (ICA) Introductory Certificate in Compliance, the International (and UK) Diploma in Compliance and the UK Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering. During this time he was an acknowledged co-author of the materials used by the ICA in their UK and International Diplomas in Compliance. Since 2005, he has worked within Comsure and assists the regulator in the Seychelles in delivering specialised training.

WORKSHOP STYLE

This 2-day workshop is designed to be participative throughout. The agenda will combine key formal

presentations, case studies and group discussion sessions. There will be ample opportunity for delegates to benchmark experiences with industry peers and raise issue of most concern to their organisation, either confidentially or in open sessions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Internal Audit and Risk Managers • In-house Legal Advisers • Directors

• Non-Executive Directors All regulated business including:

• Corporate/Trust & Company Service Providers • Fund Managers

• Investment Business • Banks

TARGET AUDIENCE

DETAILS

Date:

11

_{July & 12}

_{July 2013}

Time:

08:30 Registration

09:00 Start

12:30 Lunch

16:30 Finish

Venue:

Le Meridien Barbarons

CPD:

6 Hours per workshop

Cost:

Fundamental course (2 days)

for $1,000 and early bid fee

$800 (closes 14th June 2013)

BOOK 2 DAY RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT

TWO DAY WORKSHOP

YOUR COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

A workshop designed to examine latest techniques, tools and

practical approaches.

WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION

Risk assessment and compliance monitoring is central to providing assurance to senior management that the business is adequately managing its regulatory risk exposure and that the controls and policies in place to manage these risks are effective. The recent financial crisis has led to a growing appreciation of regulatory risk as a key component of a business’s overall risk profile. Simply a Risk assessment involves the identification, analysis, planning and tracking of new risks, constantly reviewing existing risks, monitoring trigger conditions for contingency plans and monitoring residual risks.

The Compliance Risk Assesment Process Getting the Basics Right

• Understanding regulatory expectations • Defining the compliance risk

• Selceting objective tests to indentifying the key risks • Sources of information to help monitor and manage risks • Ensuring appropriate resources and

• Skills to provide effective assurance

Compliance Risk Assesment Techiques and Good Practices

• Designing a robust rating methodology (inherent risk, controls and residual risk)

• Rules based reviews

• Applying aufit technqiues (review, report, allocate action points, follow up)

• Using compliance risk assessment to prioritise allocation of resouces

• Frequency of reviews

• Alligning compliance risk assessment methodology with the activites of other function

Qualitative Aspects of an Effective Monitoring and Assurance Framework

• Senior management engagement • Compliance, risk, audit ... who does what

• Communicating the message that the business owns compliance risk

• Establishing and embedding a compliance culture • Knowing when to rely upon ‘gut fee’ to identify key risks

Manual vs. Automated Compliance Monitoring

• Getting the right balance

• Selecting an appropriate approach for your film • Implementation issues

• Costs and Benefits

Documenting and Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Your Review Work

• What should a monitoring plan look like? • Annual review of compliance and compliance report

WORKSHOP TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

• The Compliance Risk Assessment Process - Getting the Basics Right

• Compliance Risk Assessment - Techniques and Good Practices

• Qualitative Aspects of an Effective Monitoring and Assurance Framework

• Manual vs. Automated Compliance Monitoring • Documenting and Demonstrating the Effectiveness

of Your Review Work By the end of this course candidates will have an understanding of:

• Basic Principles

• Designing your Programme • • Monitoring Evaluating

DA

Y 1 - 11th July

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

CONCISE PRACTICAL ANTI- MONEY

LAUNDERING UPDATE

WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism are areas of increasing global business and governmental concern. The challenge is that training tends to focus narrowly on the requirements yet loses sight of the practical objectives and outcomes for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing training and awareness.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand what money laundering and terrorist finance - demystifying the myths.

• Explain the rules, regulations and industry/sector Best Practice Guidance applying to regulated firms • Work through the issues attached to due diligence, monitoring, suspicion and reporting

• Gain an understanding of the linkages between money-laundering and other aspects of financial crime

The Current Legal & Regulatory Framework - A Practical Exposition for the AML Practitioner

• What is ‘Finanical Crime’ and the ‘Holistic Approach’ to it

• An introduction to the AML / CFT laws and regulation • Regulatory Guidance

The Reporting Officers (MLRO) Role in Practice

• What the Regulatory & money Laundering Regulations require

• Recognising and establishing the role • Setting standards in accord with the regulatory

requirements

• Impact on the role by the SHAH v HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd case (May, 2012)

• Compliance Monitoring • Training and Awareness • Reporting to Senior Management

Implementing a Risk-Based Due Dilligence regime

• Achieving the optimum Customer Due Diligence in a risk-based approach

• Applying the “Does it make Sense?” test • A selection of case studies to demonstrate the

practical realities

• Discussion of CDD issues & topics of particular interest in light of regulatory enforcement cases

Managing an Effective Recognition and Reporting Regime

• Duties of the reporting officer (MLRO)

• Evaluation of internal SARs & when to report to FIA • Communications to & from staff & customers over disclosures + impact of the Shah v HSBC case on consent & reporting issues.

• Record-keeping on SARs for various purposes (Annual MLRO Report, M.I. for Senior Management, internal training, intelligence gathering, monitoring)

Financial Crime – a Briefing on the Broader Perspective

• The current economic & political situations • The FSA Financial Crime Guide • Fraud

• Bribery & Corruption

• Sanctions – UK, EU, US OFAC + Proliferation • Tax and FATCA

• Interaction with civil law proceedings

Understanding & Managing the Risks to your Business

WORKSHOP AGENDA

The workshop will consist of classroom styled lectures, plus practical exercises. A general awareness of the financial crime would be beneficial.

Table Top Case Study demonstrating the practical realities, the impact of the Law and the “objective test” and

the potential impact of process failures.

DA

Y 2 - 12th July

PONZI SCHEMES SESSION

• What is a Ponzi Scheme? • Ponzi vs. Money Laundering?

• Ponzi Schemes vs. Illegal Pyramid Schemes

• Ponzi Enforcement

• Ponzi and Mauritius, Seychelles and other cases

Booking Form

Please return this form by email to [email protected] or by post to the address below.

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Workshops: 1. Your Compliance Framework 2. Concise Practical Anti-Money Laundering Update

Date/s requested: Workshop 1: 11th July Workshop 2: 12th July

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right to cancel the programme, in which case all fees will be refunded.

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