New legislation coming into effect on 26 October 2024 strengthens the protections available to employees from sexual harassment, by introducing a new duty on employers to “take reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment.
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. Numbers 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… The Regulatory Risk of Greenwashing SDR & Investment Labels; Implementation & Challenges ESG Data Challenges & Solutions To access the PIMFA member discount you will need to log in to your account first. Event Details: Date: 19 June 2024 Times: 09:00 – 16:30 Venue: Fidelity International, 4 Cannon St, London EC4M 5AB If you would like to discuss speaking or sponsorship opportunities please email events@pimfa.co.uk
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. In this webinar, our experts will provide you with the essential knowledge to navigate this new regulatory landscape. Topics covered will include: *An overview of DORA: We will demystify DORA's requirements, explain the context for the new regime and the impact it will have. *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. *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. We hope you will be able to join us. If you have any queries please contact the DAC Beachcroft Events Team at events@dacbeachcroft.com.
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. In this FRE 60-minute webinar, our experts unpack: Why Culture remains central to the FCA’s supervisory model How to reset and refocus your approach to Culture to meet heightened FCA expectations How leading firms cut through the complexity to stay ahead of emerging Culture and Conduct risks
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. As we approach the July 2024 milestone, Ruleguard reflects on key challenges facing firms and the ability to provide assurance to boards. Join Ruleguard’s upcoming webinar as we delve into the following: • Progress on Consumer Duty • First Annual Board Report • Upcoming Key Milestone • Regulatory Approach This session will feature insights from Ruleguard on how we’re assisting firms in demonstrating compliance and oversight of their regulatory obligations. To learn more about Ruleguard visit https://www.ruleguard.com/consumer-duty-compliance
