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Compliance and Ethics Training Programs in Ireland: A Vital Investment for Financial Services Professionals

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The legal landscape in Ireland has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in relation to financial services law and regulation. As a result, there is an increasing need for diligent risk management and compliance within organizations.

Programme Structure and Approach

The six-month diploma course is divided into seven modules, covering key topics such as:

  • Regulation
  • Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Corporate Governance

The program aims to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of the area of compliance, risk management, and ethics, enabling them to meet the required standards.

Programme Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain and understand the principles of regulation from both an Irish and European perspective
  • Understand the role of compliance within an organization
  • Describe the effect of relevant regulations on the operation of the compliance function within an organization
  • Critically evaluate the importance of ethics in the compliance function
  • Analyze the relationship between risk management and compliance

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for:

  • Solicitors
  • Barristers
  • Trainees
  • Other suitably qualified professionals with an interest in compliance and risk in the financial services industry
  • Directors or relevant professionals who wish to familiarize themselves with compliance and risk issues in relation to the financial services industry

Faculty

Lecturers will be drawn from a range of experts including:

  • Solicitors
  • Barristers
  • Accountants
  • Compliance officers
  • Risk management officers
  • Other professionals with experience and expertise in the areas of compliance and risk

Assessments

Participants will be assessed through:

  • A 2,500-word written assignment (80%)
  • Continuous assessment (20%)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Law Society of Ireland has designed its courses to enable participants to satisfy as much of their CPD requirement as possible. Time spent attending lectures and workshops in person or completing these via e-learning can be claimed towards the annual CPD requirement.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Patricia Harvey Course Leader P.Harvey@LawSociety.ie

In today’s rapidly changing regulatory landscape, it is essential for financial services professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in compliance and risk management. The Compliance and Ethics Training Program offered by the Law Society of Ireland provides a vital investment for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this critical area.