ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

This seminar offers legal and financial professionals essential insights into the evolving regulatory landscape. Participants will explore key topics such as conflict-of-interest management, conduct principles, investment advice, EU sanctions, and the priorities of regulatory authorities. The session also introduces the EU’s Capital Markets Union and Digital Finance Strategy, equipping attendees with practical knowledge, recent case studies, and tools to navigate the future of investment services with confidence and compliance.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

• Understand the obligations for identification, prevention, and management of conflicts of interest in the provision of investment services.
• Familiarize yourself with the requirements of knowledge and competence for investment firms’ staff.
• Appreciate the golden, far-reaching principles of conduct in the provision of investment services, to act honestly, fairly, and professionally, and to provide fair, clear, and non-misleading information to clients. Comprehend the concept and scope of investment advice.
• Understand the focus and priorities of the Securities Regulator, as evident from a recent seminal decision.
• Appreciate the restrictions on the provision of investment services due to imposed sanctions.
• Be introduced to the EU Capital Markets Union plan, the Digital Finance Strategy for the EU, and the changing landscape of financial services and their regulation.
• Understand the new obligations, financial products, and services based on EU legislation.
• Gain practical knowledge through examples, Q&A sessions, examination of decisions, and case studies on the key concepts.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• Legal professionals
• Investment services professionals certified by CySEC
• Compliance officers, risk managers, and directors of investment firms
• Internal auditors

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Certification

All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.