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SUMMARY:Increasing pay transparency and pay equity: a global issue
DESCRIPTION:Pay transparency\, both as a value in itself and as an element of pay equity\, is rapidly becoming a pivotal issue across the globe. Driven by legislation\, regulatory activity\, and cultural expectations\, the rapid pace of change makes it essential for organisations to stay informed and prepared. \nIn this session our panel of lawyers from the U.S.\, UK\, Ireland and Belgium will review the trends in pay equity and transparency across the globe\, providing insights into possible future directions of pay transparency and equity measures. \nWe will also more specifically explore the current status of pay transparency/equity requirements in the U.S.\, UK and in the EU\, including in relation to the EU Pay Transparency Directive\, and will then consider how in practice organisations are addressing compliance requirements on an international scale. \nKey topics will include: \n– The history and evolution of pay transparency and its relationship with pay equity\n– Where we are now in key jurisdictions and a comparative analysis of practices in the U.S.\, the EU\, the UK amongst others\n– Practical steps and strategies for organisations\n– Future trends and what organisations need to be doing to plan for the future \nWho should attend this session? \nThis webinar will be of interest to HR directors/managers\, in-house counsel\, and compliance professionals from global organisations particularly those with responsibility for operations in the U.S.\, UK and Europe.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/increasing-pay-transparency-and-pay-equity-a-global-issue-2/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Ready Steady Grow! Belfast\, 6th November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ready Steady Grow! is an event for the investment ecosystem in Belfast \nEISA is back in Belfast for another event that brings the EIS and VC ecosystem together to learn and connect. \nJoin us as the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) returns for a session supporting everyone in the investment space\, from founders to funds. \nDate: 6th November 2024\, registration from 16:00 BST \nVenue: Ormeau Labs\, 18 Ormeau Ave\, Belfast BT2 8HS \nRegister for this Ready Steady Grow event here. \nWhat is Ready Steady Grow? \nThese events\, brought to you by the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association\, bring together small businesses\, investors\, IFAs\, entrepreneurs and business advisers. The session will feature networking as well as panels of regional experts. \nReady Steady Grow events are designed to help each region of the UK with their EIS journey with a carefully constructed agenda featuring opinions from SME industry experts. \nAgenda \nThe event is split into two parts – a technical seminar at 16:30\, followed by a breakout session and networking from 17:30. \nAgenda to be updated \n4.30pm: Welcome\n4.35pm: British Business Bank\n4.45pm: EIS – Dos and don’ts\n5.00pm: Under the bonnet with the Fund Managers\n5.25pm: Journey of a Startup\n5.35pm: Closing comments from EISA\n5.40pm: Networking Reception \nHowever\, you can be sure there will be content and speakers to help you on your EIS journey\, wherever you are in the ecosystem. Keep your eye on this page for updates! \nThere will also be opportunities to network over drinks and canapes. \nThank you to our Sponsors \nWe are very grateful to our sponsors for this event. \nThank you to British Business Bank\, Charles Stanley\, Ormeau Labs and Raise Ventures. \nIf you would be interested in sponsoring\, please get in touch with the team here. \nFrequently Asked Questions about Ready Steady Grow! \nWhere else can you attend a Ready Steady Grow! event? \nThroughout the autumn\, we will be visiting cities across the UK. You can explore the full calendar here. \n\nWho should attend this event?\nEntrepreneurs looking to start a business\, or access funding to take your business to its next level\nWealth managers looking to gain knowledge and expertise in EIS and small company investing\nInvestors looking to invest in the ‘next big thing’\nProfessional Advisors who want to help SMEs develop and grow\n\nIf you want to join\, but don’t feel like you fit in these categories\, get in touch with the team. \nWill refreshments be provided? \nDrinks will be available throughout\, and canapés will be available during the networking section of the event. \nYour data \nWe\, the EISA\, may share your personal data with third parties in certain circumstances including (but not limited to) our sponsors. \nBefore we disclose personal data to a third party\, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the third party will protect personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and in a manner consistent with our privacy policy\, which can be accessed here: https://eisa.org.uk/about-eisa/privacy-policy
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/ready-steady-grow-belfast-6th-november-2024/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Women in wealth - Empowering Future Leaders in Financial Services
DESCRIPTION:The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Bristol & Bath Committee are delighted to invite you to join them at this Women In Wealth Event at the University of Bristol whereby undergraduates and professionals in the industry will gain insight from the journeys of many esteemed women in the industry. \nJoin us on 6 November at Bristol University for the CISI Bristol & Bath Women in Wealth event! This inspiring gathering is designed specifically for young professionals aspiring to enter the financial services industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse panel of accomplished women who will share their insights\, experiences\, and journeys within the sector. Discover various pathways into financial services\, gain valuable perspectives\, and connect with fellow young professionals and CISI members\, as well as non-CISI members. Don’t miss this chance to empower your future in finance! \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/women-in-wealth-empowering-future-leaders-in-financial-services/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T193000
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SUMMARY:Ready Steady Grow! Cambridge\, 5th November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ready Steady Grow! is an event for the investment ecosystem in Cambridge \nEISA is back in Cambridge for another event that brings the EIS and VC ecosystem together to learn and connect. \nJoin us as the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) returns for a session supporting everyone in the investment space\, from founders to funds. \nDate: 5th November\, 2024\, registration from 16:00 BST \nVenue: Mills & Reeve Solicitors\, Hills Road\, Cambridge CB2 1PH \nYou can register for this Ready Steady Grow event here! \nWhat is Ready Steady Grow? \nThese events\, brought to you by the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association\, bring together small businesses\, investors\, IFAs\, entrepreneurs and business advisers. The session will feature networking as well as panels of regional experts. \nReady Steady Grow events are designed to help each region of the UK with their EIS journey with a carefully constructed agenda featuring opinions from SME industry experts. \nAgenda\n4.00pm: Registration\, Tea and Coffee\n4.30pm: Welcome – Zickie Lim\, Mills & Reeve\n4.35pm: Paul Sullivan\, British Business Bank\n4.45pm: EIS – Dos and don’ts – Jan Fachot\, PEM and John Kahn\, Mills and Reeve\n5.00pm: Under the bonnet with the Fund Managers – Olivia Wing\, EISA (Chair)\, Sunil Shah\, o2h Ventures\, Jeffery Faustin\, Jenson Ventures and Kealan Dolye\, Symvan Capital\n5:15pm Key Considerations for Startups – Eloise Morgan\, Paragon\n5.25pm: Journey of a Startup – TBA\n5.35pm: Closing comments from EISA – Olivia Wing\, EISA\n5.40pm: Networking Reception \nNetworking over drinks and canapes. \nThank you to our Sponsors \nWe are very grateful to our sponsors for this event.\nThank you to British Business Bank\, Charles Stanley\, Jenson Funding Partners\, Mills & Reeve\, o2h Ventures\, Paragon\, PEM and Symvan Capital. \nIf you would be interested in sponsoring\, please get in touch with the team here. \nFrequently Asked Questions about Ready Steady Grow! \nWhere else can you attend a Ready Steady Grow! event? \nThroughout the autumn\, we will be visiting cities across the UK. You can explore the full calendar here. \nWho should attend this event? \n\nEntrepreneurs looking to start a business\, or access funding to take your business to its next level\nWealth managers looking to gain knowledge and expertise in EIS and small company investing\nInvestors looking to invest in the ‘next big thing’\nProfessional Advisors who want to help SMEs develop and grow\n\nIf you want to join\, but don’t feel like you fit in these categories\, get in touch with the team. \nWill refreshments be provided? \nDrinks will be available throughout\, and canapés will be available during the networking section of the event. \nYour data \nWe\, the EISA\, may share your personal data with third parties in certain circumstances including (but not limited to) our sponsors. \nBefore we disclose personal data to a third party\, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the third party will protect personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and in a manner consistent with our privacy policy\, which can be accessed here: https://eisa.org.uk/about-eisa/privacy-policy
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/ready-steady-grow-cambridge-5th-november-2024/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Risk Management: Tactics for Digital Assets
DESCRIPTION:In April 2023\, FCA’s Sarah Pritchard highlighted at City Week that while cryptoassets are growing in popularity\, many consumers don’t fully understand the risks involved. This lack of understanding poses significant risks not only to consumers but also to firms. With the introduction of consumer duty\, firms face substantial consequences if they fail to meet regulatory standards. \nJoin our live event to discover key strategies for managing these risks effectively.\nIn this live webinar we discuss the following aspects:\n• Key risk considerations\n• Global regulatory themes\n• Impacts for firms\n• Crucial steps for success\n• Ruleguard’s approach to risk management \nTo learn more about Ruleguard’s risk management solutions visit https://www.ruleguard.com/function/enterprise-risk-management-software.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/risk-management-tactics-for-digital-assets/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Understanding Customer Vulnerability – A Guide for Firms Launch
DESCRIPTION:There is currently a significant industry and regulatory spotlight on consumer vulnerability\, and it is paramount that firms are able to identify\, support and achieve good outcomes for vulnerable customers. The data requests of the wealth management industry and subsequent Dear CEO letters since November 2023 have shown this as a high priority and the expectation from the FCA that this is led from the top. \nPIMFA has been working closely with the regulator and member firms this year to understand better the extent and range of vulnerabilities that customers may face and to ensure that firms can correctly identify and support those customers. \nAs part of our work\, we will be launching a PIMFA Guide on Understanding Customer Vulnerability’\, which will be a valuable reference aid and tool for firms to use. The Guide\, based on our first version published in 2021\, will assist firms with creating vulnerability strategies and implementing processes and procedures that will not only help to meet regulatory obligations but also identify opportunities to enhance how firms serve all their customers. \nTo mark the publication of the Guide\, we will be holding an event on the 24th of October 2024\, where we will hear from the FCA and a range of industry CEOs and practitioners to discuss the importance of this topic and to share views and best practices and we would like to invite you to attend this event as our guest. Please see details below: \nDate: 24 October 2024\nTime: 14:00 – 17:30\nVenue: Online \nPlease note this is a virtual event which will be live-streamed. For further information please contact events@pimfa.co.uk  \nIf you are a PIMFA Member- Please ensure you are logged in to your account first before adding a ticket to your basket to access the member discounts. \n 
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-guide-on-vulnerable-customers-launch/
CATEGORIES:PIMFA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
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SUMMARY:Routes into Finance – Relatability & Career Progression
DESCRIPTION:The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Birmingham committee would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Young Professionals’ Network (YPN) event\, hosted by Aston University. \nWe hope that you will join us for this half-day event where we will hear from a number of professionals from within the finance industry\, from recent graduates to established practitioners\, who will share with us their thoughts\, knowledge and advise on pursuing a career into finance and the different routes available. \nAttendees will benefit from hearing from established local practitioners such as Graham Nicoll\, Director of Wealth for Succession Wealth with over 20 years of experience in wealth management and Rob Craik\, Deputy Head of Operations at EFG Harris Allday as well as many other individuals including those who will give their experience on their perspective of recently joining the industry. \nThis event is open to members and non-members alike so we hope you’ll join us at this event and make the most of our resources\, aimed towards young professionals in the industry. Please either book your place via this website or email your first & last name and email address to events@cisi.org and we book your places for you. \nThe CISI Young Professionals’ Network\, attracting young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35\, focuses on harnessing your competitive edge and professional development skills\, including leadership\, communication\, teamwork\, problem-solving and adaptability – so you’ll feel like a superstar in your role.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/routes-into-finance-relatability-career-progression/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T160000
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SUMMARY:Morningstar Adviser Forum\, London 17 October
DESCRIPTION:Discover Morningstar’s latest research tailored for UK advisers. Perfect for those who’ve outsourced investments or want to enhance their practice. \nFeaturing: \n• Topical Market Commentary\n• Investment Management Insights\n• Manager Research\n• Behavioural Finance Perspectives \nElevate your advisory practice with Morningstar’s expertise. \nContact: Sarah Rouse: eventsmanager@morningstar.com \nTo book your place and for further information click here.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/morningstar-adviser-forum-london-17-october-2/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240717T092737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T162308Z
UID:311346-1728898200-1728909000@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA Live Online Training: Mastering Fair Value Assessments: Aligning with Consumer Duty Standards
DESCRIPTION:One of the most challenging outcomes of the Consumer Duty for firms to meet is that of fair price and value. In the opinion of the FCA\, “many of the fair value assessments we [FCA] have seen do not rely on solid data and other credible evidence to justify the products’ value to retail customers. [Sheldon Mills quote Feb 2024] \nThe regulator’s information request to 20 of the largest firms asking about their delivery of ongoing advice services highlights the need for PIMFA members to test whether their value framework are fit for purpose and challenge whether they are capturing the appropriate data and metrics to evidence their products and services are delivering fair value. \nIn this live\, tutor led online training course experts Alpha\, show you how you can stay ahead of FCA expectations\, identifying and addressing the regulators most recent concerns in assessing fair value and ongoing advice fees\, so that you can take swift action to address any shortcomings in your approach. \nBy the end of this masterclass\, you’ll be able to: \n\nRefine and improve your ongoing advice annual review process in light of recent FCA concerns.\nConfidently anticipate and respond\, with evidence\, to FCA questions and queries on your approach value assessments.\nPinpoint areas of immediate improvement to fair value assessment\, ensuring it is aligned with industry good practice.\nMap\, with greater clarity\, the critical data metrics required to identify consumer harm across different customer groups\, (particularly vulnerable or potentially vulnerable customers)\nCritically assess if your firm’s ongoing services are fairly priced\n\nWho should attend? \n• Compliance heads and leaders seeking to avoid foreseeable harm by enhancing and refining their fair value framework.\n• Internal auditors keen to address shortcomings in their approach who now seek a more robust\, data-driven approach for assessing fair value.\n• Risk leaders who want to ensure that fair value outliers can be effectively identified and rectified with appropriate accountability mechanisms.\n• Consumer Duty project leads who recognise the need for improvements\, want to know how leading firms use data and MI to monitor fair value on an ongoing basis.\n• Consumer Duty champions seeking to ensure their fair value analysis provide the board with a sufficient understanding of outcomes received across different customer groups. \n  \nBring you colleague along for free! \nPlease use coupon 7SX5YB2X at checkout for 50% off 2 Tickets \n  \nIf you experience any issues please email learning@pimfa.co.uk
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-live-online-training-mastering-fair-value-assessments-aligning-with-consumer-duty-standards/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Live Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T235900
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SUMMARY:PIMFA D&I Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nSHORTLIST ANNOUNCED \nCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FINALISTS \nPIMFA is the trade association for the wealth management\, investment services and financial advice sector. One of its roles is to promote talent\, diversity and inclusion within this space\, highlight best practice and develop initiatives to help build an industry which better reflects its increasingly diverse customer base. \nThere are many instances of good practice which remain hidden or unrecognised. Businesses both large and small will have examples of innovation aimed at improving their inclusivity and performance\, which in turn drives positive change across the industry. \nFurther\, there is a stream of exceptional\, diverse talent coming up through the ranks in our industry that is changing businesses for the better\, engendering greater support for diverse communities and clients\, and helping to develop and lead innovation. \nWe have launched the PIMFA D&I Awards to celebrate this. \nThe Awards are FREE to enter and open to all firms and stakeholders in the sector – you do not have to be a PIMFA member to enter.\nPlease see the 2024 timeline below: \nApril 10 – Entries are open\nJune 21 – Entries close\nWC July 15 – Shortlist announced\nOctober 10 – Winners announced \nFor further information and to see this year’s categories and criteria click here \nIf you have any questions about booking your table for the 2024 Awards ceremony\, please contact PIMFA’s Events Team on events@pimfa.co.uk. \nAwards ceremony details:\nDate: October 10\nTime: 18:30 – late\nVenue: InterContinental Hotel\, Park Lane\, London \n  \nMore information about the awards can be found here  \n 
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-di-awards-2024/
CATEGORIES:Symposium, Awards and Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240625T101452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T122806Z
UID:311034-1728471600-1728475200@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA Webinar: Two years of IFPR – Observations\, Takeaways and Actions!
DESCRIPTION:The FCA still believe that firms subject to IFPR\, can and must improve the implementation of the internal capital adequacy and risk assessment (ICARA) process and reporting requirements under IFPR. Identifying good practices in many firms\, the FCA still found ‘significant failings’ in applying capital models for operational risk. \nIn this FREE 60-minute webinar\, Thistle Initiative’s experts unpack the FCA latest expectations\, highlighting where and how PIMFA member firms must revisit their IFPR implementation and ICARA reporting to ensure the adequacy and operating effectiveness of your ICARA process follows good industry practice \nBy attending this webinar\, you will learn how to: \n\nIdentify areas of improvements in your most recent ICARA document and wind-down plan.\nRecognise instances of poor regulatory data submissions.\nBuild additional rigour around your approach to identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating harms.\nCorrectly forecast liquid asset threshold requirements.\nBuilding in FCA Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) resilience into the ICARA.\n\n 
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-two-years-of-ifpr-observations-takeaways-and-actions/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240508T100536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173534Z
UID:309494-1728381600-1730205000@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:The PIMFA Transaction Reporting Academy Cohort 2 2024
DESCRIPTION: Live\, tutor-led online sessions\, with our partners Kaizen Reporting  \nThe challenge \nAccurate and complete MiFIR transaction reporting is a legal obligation. Yet many financial firms\, even those with significant resources dedicated to this complex requirement\, are falling short of regulatory expectations.  Quality assurance testing by regulatory specialists Kaizen have found that only 13% of MiFID II transactions are reported accurately. \nThe consequences of incorrect reporting are serious and include regulatory scrutiny and sanctions\, as well as the significant cost and resource involved in remediating incorrect reports. \nThe solution \nThe PIMFA Transaction Reporting Academy (TRA) is an innovative\, practical and results-focused learning experience that augments your core reporting skills while deepening your knowledge in key areas of the  MiFIR transaction reporting requirements. \nPlease click here for more information \n\n\n\n1\nOverview and how to report by trading scenarios\n8th October 2024\n10:00 – 12:30\n\n\n2\nTransaction reporting by instrument type\n15th October 2024\n10:00 – 12:30\n\n\n3\nCommon issues & Remediation\n22nd October 2024\n10:00 – 12:30\n\n\n4\nSystems & Controls and Corporate Actions\n29th October 2024\n10:00 – 12:30\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/the-pimfa-transaction-reporting-academy-2024-2/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Programmes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240819T111618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T102018Z
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SUMMARY:Regulatory Updates: Blueprint for Success
DESCRIPTION:Staying compliant is crucial to avoid legal penalties\, fines\, and reputational damage. \nJoin us in our upcoming live webinar\, where we look at how to be proactive in compliance and enhance your firm’s ability to compete in the marketplace\, by fostering trust and reliability. \nIn Ruleguard’s latest live event\, we will delve into identifying your compliance universe before dipping into horizon scanning and tips for keeping on top of regulatory developments. \nOur upcoming session will cover the following areas: \nDefining the compliance universe\nLinking obligations and activities\nManaging regulatory developments\nEvidencing compliance \nWhether you’re a risk or compliance professional\, this session is perfect if you’re looking to enhance and transform your existing compliance model. \nTo learn more about our regulatory updates solution visit https://www.ruleguard.com/solutions/regulatory-updates-software.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/regulatory-updates-blueprint-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240716T094207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173307Z
UID:311650-1727202600-1727208000@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:The PIMFA M&A Roundtable Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The PIMFA Mergers and Acquisitions dinner is an opportunity for PIMFA members to gain valuable insight into the current M&A landscape impacting and effecting the sector. M&A experts from Farrer & Co. and Thistle Initiatives provide firm’s with an update on the current deal environment and what we can expect to see over the coming year. \nBenefits for attending: \n1. Hear insights into M&A trends\, how they have changed and what’s expected to drive M&A activity this year.\n2. Learn how to successfully navigate a deal process in the current environment.\n3. Further your knowledge on the key due diligence activities in a merger and acquisition transaction.\n4. Learn why some mergers and acquisitions fail and how to avoid the pitfalls. \nWho should attend: \nThis is an invite only roundtable of PIMFA member firms with the following job titles: \n• CEOs\, managing directors and owners\n• Finance directors and senior managers\n• Finance and commercial team leaders
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/the-pimfa-ma-round-table-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240223T122656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T125608Z
UID:307222-1726734600-1726768800@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA Compliance Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to announce that the PIMFA Compliance Conference 2024 will be taking place on September 19\, in London AND online. \nHear from leading industry experts on the key issues facing compliance professionals in the investment management and financial advice world.\nBringing together a high-level audience who can engage with the experts\, this conference will facilitate fruitful discussions with opportunity for questions and networking. \nWho attends? \n• Compliance consultants\, Managers\, Heads of\, Group Compliance officers\n• Risk professionals\n• C-suite executives\n• Heads of Finance\n• MLRO\n• Investment Managers and Directors\n• Regulators\n• Government bodies\n• Policy advisers and professionals\n• And many others\nWhen booking your ticket please be sure to choose the correct option – IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL.\nThe Compliance Conference will be live-streamed on the day of the event and if joining virtually you will have the opportunity to ask questions live to speakers and panellists.\nThose attending in person will have the opportunity to network with fellow industry colleagues\, speakers and sponsors.\nThe early-bird discount is available until June 30th– prices will increase thereafter. \nIf you have any questions or have any interest in speaking or sponsoring this event please contact events@pimfa.co.uk \nVenue: \nDate: 19 September 2024\nTimes: 08:30: – 17:45\nVenue: Herbert Smith Freehills – Exchange House\, Primrose St\, London EC2A 2EG \n 
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-compliance-conference-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conference,PIMFA Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240819T111654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T124152Z
UID:312608-1726617600-1726703999@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:30th Anniversary of EIS
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, we are celebrating 30 incredible years of the Enterprise Investment Scheme. Three decades of founders\, investors and more using the EIS to support UK startups to become household names\, create life-changing health technology and more. \nJoin the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association and the EIS/SEIS ecosystem to celebrate! \nWe will be holding an exciting in person conference\, bursting with important speakers and conversations you won’t want to miss. \nThere will be talks throughout the evening\, followed by an evening reception\, where you will be served delicious drinks and canapes. \nThe event will be filled with entrepreneurs\, advisers and investors celebrating all that EIS has enabled the UK to achieve so far\, and the vital role it has had in ensuring a world leading ecosystem. \nAdditional tickets can be bought by members and non- members here. \nJoin us for the 30th Anniversary Event \nDate: Wednesday 18th September \nVenue: Institute of Directors\, 116 Pall Mall\, Central London \nTickets: EISA members will receive one complimentary ticket. You can buy additional tickets\, or non-member tickets. \nThe event will include food and drink throughout the day including a standing buffet lunch\, tea\, coffee & cake breaks\, and drinks and delicious canapes at the evening reception. \nThe agenda for the 30th Anniversary event: \nThe conversation will spread understanding of how the EIS has benefited the UK economy\, and how it will continue to do so well into the future. \nYou’ll hear from SEIS and EIS success stories\, and get an insight on how to access the schemes yourself. \nLearn more here. \nWho will be speaking at the 30th Anniversary of EIS? \nWe will be announcing the speakers over the next few weeks. Follow our LinkedIn and check our website regularly to be the first to know.\nSponsors and Partners \nWe are very grateful that the 30th Anniversary event is supported by our partners\, please stay tuned for sponsor updates. \nIf you would be interested in becoming a sponsor or partner\, please get in touch with Olivia at olivia@eisa.org.uk
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/30th-anniversary-of-eis/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240208T101129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T161018Z
UID:304187-1726479000-1726489800@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA Live Online Learning: Financial crime Business-wide risk assessment- the key to getting it right
DESCRIPTION:The Business Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA) is a key pillar in understanding the risks posed to your business and monitoring the effectiveness of you control framework. Yet so many firms are still getting this critical\, living document wrong and thus falling short of regulatory expectations. \nThe Business Wide Risk Assessment masterclass\, delivered by Avyse\, is your opportunity to step back and consider the financial crime risks your firm is\, or could be\, exposed to and consider how those risks could be mitigated.\nUnder the guidance of experienced consultants\, you will be guided through a tried and tested approach that will not only improve the quality of your firm-wide risk assessments\, but ensure it can be replicated to be the backbone of your financial crime controls in 2024. \nThrough this masterclass\, you’ll learn how to: \n• Complete a comprehensive\, yet proportionate assessment;\n• Document the methodology in a clear\, reliable way; and\n• Use the outputs of the risk assessment to inform and enhance the financial crime framework. \nMasterclass topics covered include: \n• Adopting and embedding the latest FCA requirements and industry guidance in your BWRA.\n• Providing an in depth look at the business wide risk assessment process.\n• Grasping why it’s crucial to get it right\, provide tips and tricks we’ve learned by assisting a myriad of firms in developing their BWRA tools and methodologies.\n• Sharing best practice from peer firms – specifically\, how to keep the BWRA proportionate yet comprehensive and scalable.\n• Recognise good and poor practice – common themes Avyse has identified through their Skilled Person and broader advisory work \nWorking through an example risk assessment\, you will learn how to:   \n• Avoid the pitfalls most firms make when carrying out and documenting their BWRA.\n• Understand and apply different methodologies for carrying out a financial crime risk assessment. This will include:\no Identifying and assessing risks; and\no Identifying and assessing the effectiveness of key controls.\n• Replace a tick box exercise approach with a living document to identify ‘real risk’ and that stands up to internal and external scrutiny.\n• Determine how to use the outputs of the risk assessment to support internal decision-making processes\, including where to enhance controls and allocate additional resources.\n• Review\, update and improve your BWRA by applying the key principles discussed.\n• Conduct with confidence a risk assessment that follows industry good practice\n• Explain with confidence to key stakeholders the reasoning and rationale of your BWRA \nWho should enrol: \n• Heads of Financial Crime / MLROs / Deputy MLROs\n• Heads of Compliance and Compliance Leads\n• Governance specialists\n• Firms currently going through specific registration / authorisation applications.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-live-online-learning-financial-crime-business-wide-risk-assessment-the-key-to-getting-it-right/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Live Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240126T094115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T172543Z
UID:305945-1726138800-1726142400@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:The PIMFA HR Briefing: How Ready Are You for Employment Law Changes?
DESCRIPTION:‘HR Professionals: How Ready Are You for Employment Law Changes?’ \nIn September’s HR Briefing we discuss how two new employment bills the Employment Rights Bill and the Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill announced in the Kings speech on 17th July will impact on the world of HR professionals within Wealth firms if they become law. \nOver 60 minutes\, Clyde & Co’s employment team unpack the new Labour Government’s far-reaching workforce reforms\, helping you look at the challenges for your firm both from an operational and implementation perspective. \nKey topic discussions include: \n\nUnderstanding the nature and scope of the proposed reforms in relation to your firm.\nAssess the impact of the proposed reforms on your workforce and firm.\nHow to prioritise your ‘to-do’ list and reduce the risk of getting things wrong.\n\n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and have Chris Holme and Shadia El Dardiry answer your questions. \nRegister HERE to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/the-pimfa-hr-briefing-2024-session-1-2-2/
CATEGORIES:HR Briefing,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240725T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240722T091425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T091425Z
UID:312300-1721903400-1721907000@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Secret to Successful Product Governance
DESCRIPTION:Product governance is a critical aspect of business management. Firms need to ensure that products are developed\, launched\, and maintained to meet regulatory standards\, customer expectations\, as well as business objectives. Getting the balance just right is vital to your firm’s success. \nJoin our upcoming webinar where we delve into the following areas: \nProduct governance requirements\nImplementing a product governance framework\nRisk management considerations\nManagement information \nIn this session we will provide you with practical steps to help you track your entire product life cycle. \nTo learn more about Ruleguard visit https://www.ruleguard.com/solutions/product-governance-solution
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/the-secret-to-successful-product-governance/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20250224T120701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T104157Z
UID:308416-1720440000-1720789200@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA Cyber\, Operational Resilience and Risk (COR) Week
DESCRIPTION:PIMFA’s inaugural Cyber\, Operational Resilience and Risk conference – launching virtually in July 2024! \nPIMFA is delighted to announce a new event being launched in July – our first event dedicated to the worlds of cyber security\, operational resilience and risks. In response to member demand and building off the work conducted across our various committees\, groups and forums\, we will be bringing a dedicated week of daily webinar content on the most prescient topics relevant to firm security and resilience. \nThe lineup for the conference will include risk and resilience topics\, including those relating to regulation\, operational resilience and critical third parties\, cyber security\, the emergence of new technologies\, and what the overall conflagration of all these various factors means to firms.\nAttendees will be able to watch one live session a day (between 12pm – 1pm). Sessions will also be recorded and available to watch on demand. Additional videos and resources will also be available for attendees to watch and download. \nTo register your interest as a speaker or sponsor for the event please contact us at events@pimfa.co.uk – we look forward to seeing you in July! \nTo access the PIMFA member discount you will need to log in to your account first. \nEvent Details:\nDate: 8 – 12 July 2024\nTimes: 12:00 – 13:00 each day (sessions will also be available to watch on demand)\nVenue: online \n 
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-cyber-operational-resilience-and-risk-cor-week/
CATEGORIES:Conference,PIMFA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240610T094639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T094639Z
UID:310494-1719484200-1719487800@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding the impact & implementation of the UK’s Consumer Duty
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to rise to the challenge? The Consumer Duty\, a key part of the FCA’s strategy\, is setting the bar high in the financial services sector. It requires firms to put their customers’ needs first\, and to demonstrate this on a continuous basis which poses a variety of challenges for firms. \nAs we approach the July 2024 milestone\, Ruleguard reflects on key challenges facing firms and the ability to provide assurance to boards.\nJoin Ruleguard’s upcoming webinar as we delve into the following: \n• Progress on Consumer Duty\n• First Annual Board Report\n• Upcoming Key Milestone\n• Regulatory Approach \nThis session will feature insights from Ruleguard on how we’re assisting firms in demonstrating compliance and oversight of their regulatory obligations. \nTo learn more about Ruleguard visit https://www.ruleguard.com/consumer-duty-compliance
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/understanding-the-impact-implementation-of-the-uks-consumer-duty/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240509T084403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T161341Z
UID:309520-1719226800-1719230400@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA Webinar: Avoiding A Culture of Complacency
DESCRIPTION:Culture lies at the heart of strengthening your approach to Consumer Duty\, Financial Crime\, DEI and Vulnerable customers. Yet\, despite the frequent reminders from the FCA\, wealth management firms still need to work on demonstrating to the regulator how they can positively shift the culture needle. \nIn this FRE 60-minute webinar\, our experts unpack: \nWhy Culture remains central to the FCA’s supervisory model\nHow to reset and refocus your approach to Culture to meet heightened FCA expectations\nHow leading firms cut through the complexity to stay ahead of emerging Culture and Conduct risks
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-avoiding-a-culture-of-complacency/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240610T094717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T094717Z
UID:310370-1718890200-1718893800@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:EU Digital Operational Resilience Act – what is it and what do financial services businesses need to do?
DESCRIPTION:The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) entered into force on 16 January 2023 and will be applicable from 17 January 2025. The deadline for financial services businesses to comply is fast approaching and some of DORA’s requirements will take time to meet\, including remediating contracts to meet DORA’s prescriptive requirements. \nIn this webinar\, our experts will provide you with the essential knowledge to navigate this new regulatory landscape. Topics covered will include: \n*An overview of DORA: We will demystify DORA’s requirements\, explain the context for the new regime and the impact it will have.\n*DORA vs. the UK operational resilience regime: Our experts will compare and contrast DORA with the UK’s equivalent regime\, highlighting key similarities and differences. This comparative analysis will provide a dual perspective\, essential for businesses operating in the UK and the EU.\n*Contracting requirements and the role of in-house legal: In-house legal teams will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with DORA’s contracting requirements. We will share actionable tips and techniques on approaching DORA’s ICT contract requirements\, as well as remediation exercises. \nWe hope you will be able to join us. \nIf you have any queries please contact the DAC Beachcroft Events Team at events@dacbeachcroft.com.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/eu-digital-operational-resilience-act-what-is-it-and-what-do-financial-services-businesses-need-to-do/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240301T090730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T131818Z
UID:307522-1718787600-1718814600@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA ESG Seminar 2024
DESCRIPTION:Change is happening\, both at a macro level and within our industry. Governments are legislating for mandatory sustainability disclosures and new rules and regulations are constantly being announced while impacts on firms are still being evaluated. The PIMFA ESG Seminar aims to provide attendees with the latest information firms will require to ensure they are ready for what is coming and the opportunities these changes will create for their clients and the sector.  \nNumbers will be restricted to ensure attendees not only benefit from hearing from subject matter experts addressing them\, but also have the opportunity to participate in a discussion on the key themes with peers under the Chatham House Rule. Themes for the seminar will include…  \n\n The Regulatory Risk of Greenwashing\nSDR & Investment Labels; Implementation & Challenges\nESG Data Challenges & Solutions\n\nTo access the PIMFA member discount you will need to log in to your account first. \nEvent Details:\nDate: 19 June 2024\nTimes: 09:00 – 16:30\nVenue: Fidelity International\, 4 Cannon St\, London EC4M 5AB\nIf you would like to discuss speaking or sponsorship opportunities please email events@pimfa.co.uk
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-esg-seminar-2024/
CATEGORIES:PIMFA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240126T093842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T143927Z
UID:305939-1718276400-1718280000@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:The PIMFA HR Briefing 2024- Session 2
DESCRIPTION:This new duty creates a new risk area for employers\, and adds to the onus on employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment occurring.  There will be a corresponding new compensation uplift of up to 25%\, for breach of the new duty although the implications of being found not to have complied with it are more likely to be material from a reputational standpoint. \nThe new duty comes hot on the heels of the Treasury Select Committee’s Sexism in the City inquiry and the PRA and FCA’s recent consultations on measures to improve diversity and inclusion and to revamp how firms should manage allegations of non-financial misconduct\, which of course includes sexual misconduct and harassment. \n  \nThis FREE 60-minute session will cover all these latest developments and focus on what HR and legal teams in members firms should be doing to prepare now. \nThis lively and interactive session will consider:   \n\nWhy employers need to continue to take sexual harassment seriously\nThe FCA’s approach to non-financial misconduct\nAnonymity protections which may apply to the complainant automatically where a criminal offence may have been committed\nThe proposed new duty\, how it will apply and the consequences of breach\nProactive steps employers should start to take to prepare for the new duty\n\nBy attending this session\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the legal\, reputational and business risks associated with sexual harassment complaints\nLearn about the FCA’s approach to non-financial misconduct and workplace culture\nAppreciate why firms in the financial services industry must continue to take steps to address and improve workplace culture\nUnderstand what taking proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment means in practice\nHave a route map to take you through all of these changes\n\nWho should attend this session? \nSenior HR\, legal\, DEI\, Talent and L&D professionals within PIMFA member firms
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/the-pimfa-hr-forum-2024-session-1-2/
CATEGORIES:HR Briefing,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20240327T130205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T130205Z
UID:307824-1716375600-1716483600@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:ETF Ecosystem Unwrapped 2024
DESCRIPTION:Europe’s flagship ETF event provides investors and the wider ETF ecosystem with insights into the trends shaping the European ETF market over the next 12 months. This is an ecosystem that is experiencing dramatic growth and change so we believe it is crucial attendees gain an edge in an increasingly competitive market. \nDay 1 is for professional investors only. Hear from leading experts on the latest ideas around asset allocation and portfolio construction\, all through an ETF lens. \nTopics include:\n– The fixed income conundrum and the role of ETFs\n– Analysing Europe’s ETF product pipeline\n– What next when allocating to China?\n– ETF investing in volatile markets \nDay 2 is open to the wider ETF industry where we will explore the crucial developments from across the European ETF ecosystem. \nTopics include:\n– Key ETF regulatory developments\n– Changes in Europe’s market structure\n– The shifting indexing landscape\n– The future of ETF trading \nContact information: –\nBob Shearwood:\nbob.shearwood@etfstream.com\n+44 20 3922 0877
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/etf-ecosystem-unwrapped-2024/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
CREATED:20230928T083021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T162353Z
UID:293993-1716283800-1716294600@www.pimfa.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIMFA Live Online Training: Reputation\, Resilience and Risk: Are You Getting It Right?
DESCRIPTION:Will your firm still be trusted by your clients after a major disruption or even crisis has occurred? \nToday\, Wealth Managers face a confluence of interrelated environmental\, economic\, and geopolitical crises\, magnified over TiKTok\, Twitter and Instagram. A firm’s value\, brand and credibility can be compromised in a matter of minutes. Government\, regulators\, investors\, clients\, and other stakeholders are increasingly considering risk and resilience from a more holistic perspective. For example\, the proposed The Companies (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) (Amendment) (the Regulations) 2023 (in draft for approval by Parliament)\, will oblige in-scope firms to provide a Resilience Statement and a separate Material Fraud statement. \nWhy you should attend  \nIn this interactive session\, you will examine the lessons learnt from recent reputational incidents to ensure your firm is prepared to tackle existing and potential threats. In addition\, you’ll take away a toolkit of battle-tested frameworks\, proven strategies\, and key resources to better measure\, manage\, and monitor risk in your firm. \n‘Bring your colleague along for FREE to this session’ \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll: \n• Benchmark your firm’s approach to resilience against your peers \n• Assess your firm’s potential risks\, such as operations threats\, reputation damage\, cyber-attacks\, and unexpected global events \n• Test and strengthen your firm’s approach to managing both internal and external risks to align with FCA expectations \n• Build and integrate processes that anticipates\, prioritises\, and mitigates threats \n• Develop an action and implementation plan to better protect your firm’s reputation \nSpecific areas you will cover in this session include: \nStrategic Analysis. A “what is going on here?” analysis of tectonic forces that are creating increasingly volatile\, uncertain\, complex\, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment. How this can lead to challenges to firms’ reputation and trustworthiness\, beyond operational disruptions envisaged by Operational Resilience regulations. \nIntegrated Approach. A set of guiding integrated principles and good practices that build upon and join the dots between existing regulatory obligations and can be developed and implemented by firms to enable and protect firms’ achievement of their purpose\, value generation and strategy. \nCulture. Consideration of culture\, individual and collective knowledge\, skills\, attributes\, and behaviours good practice. How these can build and maintain trust even when challenged\, but also can enable thinking fast and right in VUCA environments. \nWho should attend? \n• CEO and board members who seek to develop a strategic approach to managing non-financial risk\, building and maintaining business resilience\, not just operational resilience compliance\, over the short\, medium and long-term \n• Executive and senior leaders (COO\, Financial\, Risk\, Strategy\, Compliance\, Technology\, Security\, HR\, etc) who wish to breakdown silos to achieve shared understanding of managing risk and resilience. \nThis open session is aimed to provide a safe environment for peers to allow a diagnosis of the challenge and the key questions for boards and executives to ask themselves and their firms’. A more tailored closed session(s) can be provided for individual PIMFA members to workshop and scenario test specific challenges and to develop strategy accordingly.” \n  \nBring a colleague along for free! \nPlease use Coupon BOGOF-RES2024 at checkout for 50% OFF two tickets
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-live-online-training-reputation-risk-masterclass-series/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Live Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164919
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SUMMARY:PIMFA Live Online Learning: Masterclass: How to Prepare\, Write and Review Your First Consumer Duty Board Report
DESCRIPTION:The FCA expects your first Consumer Duty Board report to be ‘signed\, sealed\, and delivered’ in less than five months. At their peril\, firms underestimate the time\, process\, and planning required to produce a Board-approved report by 31 July 2024. \nThe stakes are high\, and although there is a temptation to populate a template\, your first Consumer Duty Board Report is a critical document that must be personalised to suit your firm. \nThe FCA has put firms on notice\, reminding them that they will “need to be able to provide it [their Board Reports]\, and the management information that sits behind it\, on request” – the key here being the evidence that sits behind it. \nAs time is of the essence\, PIMFA\, in partnership with consultancy firm Square 4\, has designed this three-hour masterclass to help you compile your first Consumer Duty annual assessment report in line with FCA expectations. \nFormat \nPart one of this online masterclass takes you step by step through how to best prepare\, structure\, format and populate your report. In part two\, you will\, with the support of regulatory experts\, drill down into the 10 critical elements of your Board report that Square 4 has identified will attract greater FCA scrutiny. \nContent \nThis live and interactive masterclass will address the ten critical elements of the Board report that firms must get right: \n1. The Executive Summary\n2. Customer outcome monitoring\n3. Root cause analysis\n4. Actions\n5. 3LOD assurance\n6. Culture and purpose\n7. FCA engagement\n8. Consumer Duty Champion\n9. Business strategy\n10. Board approval \nKey questions this masterclass will answer includes\, how your firm can: \n1. What does a detailed and well evidenced Report Board Report look like?\n2. Determine what resources you need to put the Board Report together\n3. Reveal and address the gaps in your outcomes monitoring framework and Reporting\n4. Obtain an appropriate range of relevant qualitative and quantitative metrics\n5. Ensure that the report is effectively owned doesn’t get stuck in the second line\n6. Retain a sense of proportionality\, whilst retaining the quality and completeness the FCA expects\n7. Evidence that your firm’s culture and purpose align with the Duty\n8. Identify and document poor outcomes\, detailing the remedial action(s) taken\n9. Grasp what good practice looks like when it comes to documenting your approach to vulnerable customers\n10. Demonstrate that there has been robust engagement\, scrutiny and challenge from Senior Management\, NEDS and the Consumer Duty Board champion\n11. Construct a plan to improve outcomes and evolve compliance with the Duty\n12. Assess how future business strategy is consistent with the Duty \nBy attending this masterclass\, you will be able to: \n1. Follow a clear plan of action to produce a Board Report that aligns to the FCA’s guidance\n2. Compare your approach to Board Reporting with industry peers and regulatory expectations\n3. Reflect\, in your report\, the perspectives and priorities of the Board/governing body\n4. Develop a clear approach to writing a Report that is purposely\, focused and more balanced\n5. Employ proven design principles\, in line with industry good practice\n6. Avoid the trap of presenting too much data and too little information\n7. Making the mistake of Reporting too much on what has happened\n8. Reflect in your content\, the areas the FCA will focus and scrutinise\n9. Use the time to complete a robust ‘dry run’ to identify any gaps and issues\n10. Create a plan of action up to July\, to allow for any necessary reviews and governance steps \nWho should attend this masterclass? \nConsumer Duty Champions/ Non-Executive Director (NED) who need to know that the Board report reflects the concerns of the Board and contains the MI\, evidence and supporting commentary for a robust discussion and debate to occur before the 31 July 2024. \nBoard members of firms who have already created their annual Board report or are advanced in their preparations and now seek assurance that the work undertaken to date is complete and aligned with regulatory expectations and industry good practice. \nSenior executives concerned that their plans and preparations are falling behind schedule which now need a reboot with a clear set of roles and responsibilities and a plan of action to produce the report by 31 July 2024.
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-live-online-learning-masterclass-how-to-prepare-write-and-review-your-first-consumer-duty-board-report/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Live Learning
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SUMMARY:The PIMFA CASS Academy 2024
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that firms continue to fall foul of time-consuming and expensive CASS audits\, and even those firms with a mature understanding of the CASS rules aren’t immune to escalating CASS audit fees. The problem often isn’t with knowing the CASS rules – many strategies are well understood – but with execution and application. \n The PIMFA CASS Clients Academy is a unique learning experience for member firms who\, not content to keep up with CASS requirements\, seek to expand their knowledge and strengthen their internal capabilities to arrest rising CASS audit fees and ensure the number of incidences and breaches reported to the FCA continues to drop. \nThe PIMFA CASS Clients Academy (CCA) will change the way you and your firm approach CASS. You will emerge better able to tackle your firms toughest CASS audit challenges\, lead with greater CASS knowledge\, and inspire assurance at all levels in your firm that your next CASS audit is a success. CCA rapidly upskills CASS Officers\, Operations\, Compliance\, Certification Function Holders\, and Custodians to manage your next CASS audit and withstand scrutiny from regulators\, auditors and senior managers. \nPlease visit our microsite to find out more \nBOGOF OFFER!!!! \nPlease use Coupon  CASS2024 at checkout for 50% OFF two tickets
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-cass-academy-2024/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Programmes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T100000
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SUMMARY:PIMFA Webinar: Taking the sting out of your next CASS Audit
DESCRIPTION:Preparing and planning for your next CASS audit is a complex\, costly and a time-consuming process. There’s no magic bullet to solve this annual challenge\, but measurable progress can be made to strengthen your framework and controls. \nIn this FREE 60-minute webinar we put three CASS experts under the spotlight to share their key strategies and approaches your firm can take in 2024 to ensure readiness for your next CASS audit. \nKey discussion topics panellists debate include: \n1. How your firm can complete a CASS audit in less time\n2. Why CASS audit fees are rising and what you can do about it\n3. The increasing role and importance of technology in your approach to CASS\n4. What’s the upside of conducting a CASS health check
URL:https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-taking-the-sting-out-of-your-next-cass-audit/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Webinars
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