ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Having sound internal governance arrangements is fundamental for institutions individually but also for the banking system they form to operate well. Therefore, following the requirements introduced with the Directive 2013/36/EU, and to ensure harmonisation among institutions’ internal governance arrangements, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued Guidelines on internal governance which came into force in June 2018. 

The European competent authorities are also required to adopt the EBA Guidelines accordingly. Hence, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has published the Internal Governance of Credit Institutions Directive of 2021, as subsequently amended, which applies to payment institutions and electronic money institutions as well. 

This programme aims to deliver an overview of the EBA Guidelines and the CBC Directive on internal governance to ensure the sound management of risks across the three lines of defence. The course provides practical guidance on the internal control framework and mechanisms that need to be implemented taking into account the principle of proportionality.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

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

• Describe the mechanisms to establish and implement robust governance arrangements
• Describe the role and composition of the management body and committees
• Understand the organisational framework
• Recognise and understand the importance and role of each control function (risk management, compliance and internal audit) within an institution
• Acknowledge the CBC’s requirements for implementing an internal control framework

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• COOs
• CEOs
• Directors
• Senior Managers
• Regulatory compliance officers
• Risk Managers
• Employees of PSPs

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Training Outline 

• References to regulatory frameworks (EBA Guidelines, Directive 2013/36/EU, CBC Directive)
• Role and composition of the management body, committees and senior management
• Organisational framework
• Risk culture and business conduct
• Internal control functions (risk management, compliance and internal audit functions)
• Business continuity management
• Reporting to the competent authorities

Training Style 

This programme is designed to deliver high-level knowledge and insights into EBA Guidelines and the CBC Directive on internal governance. 

It will strive to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge on establishing robust governance arrangements within institutions 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 with the competent authorities in relation to internal governance arrangements.

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.