The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) and Fintelekt Advisory Services, an official ABA Knowledge Partner, wish to invite fellow bank members and friends to join a virtual workshop on Effectively Managing the Compliance Function on 7 May 2024 from 2PM to 4PM Singapore Time.

This virtual workshop will examine the multi-faceted role of the compliance function and what is required for it to be a success. Our expert trainer, Gail Wessels, will refer to practical examples and case studies to bring the content to life, encourage reflection and discussion amongst participants across the following key issues:

TOPICS

• What is the scope of the compliance function?
• What is the overlap with areas such as governance, risk and sustainability?
• Why is the positioning of compliance within the organisation fundamental to its success?
• What is the purpose and value of compliance?
• What are the key elements of an effective compliance programme?
• Who bears responsibility and accountability for compliance?

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

The programme is relevant for staff from the AML Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime, Audit, Legal, Strategy, and Corporate Governance teams.

TRAINER

Gail Wessels

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) expert and lawyer with more than 20 years´ cross-functional experience in mostly financial services, as well as experience in less regulated sectors. Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions, a solid track record of leading complex transformation projects, implementing and improving GRC programmes, setting up new teams and working with executive management.

Trainer and course designer for the International Compliance Association (ICA), certificated qualifications in AML, GRC and financial crime prevention, guest lecturer at ASCOM (Asociación Española de Compliance), UNIR University, CEU University and IE University Law School. Some notable projects include: designer of compliance programs, compliance obligations mapping, enterprise risk management, third party risk, financial crime risk, corporate criminal risk, GDPR, code of conduct, whistleblowing, assurance and audit – various sectors (regulated and non-regulated). Customer due diligence/ KYC managed service and industry utility. IT transformation and migration of new digital bank in Spain and Portugal.

PARTICIPATION FEE: US$50

Includes access to recording and Certificate of Completion. Pay online via credit/debit card and register HERE.

 ABA members can avail of 2 free registrations per institution for this workshop. To get nominated under the free registration, please contact the ABA liaison at your Bank.

CONTACT

For addition information, you may touch base with Oliver Dickson or Tel / Whatsapp / Viber: +91 9823188864 / +91 9370078917