Belgium Takes a Step Towards Better Compliance and Ethics in Finance with New University Certificate
The Louvain School of Management (LSM) at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) has launched its first university certificate in Business Ethics and Compliance Management, aimed at addressing the growing need for strong compliance and ethics practices in the financial sector.
Addressing the Growing Need for Strong Compliance and Ethics Practices
The program is backed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and has received approval from the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), making it a valuable asset for compliance officers seeking to enhance their skills. As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of ethics, compliance, and corporate responsibility in driving competitiveness, professionals and leaders are being called upon to develop effective strategies for navigating complex dilemmas.
Program Highlights
The new certificate aims to equip participants with the tools necessary to manage these challenges and implement robust Ethics and Compliance programs. The program features a faculty of esteemed professors from UCL, as well as senior Ethics and Compliance practitioners from national and international organizations. This unique program promises to provide an up-to-date perspective on scientific knowledge in ethics and compliance, along with practical insights for establishing or enhancing existing programs.
Benefits
The certificate is designed to benefit professionals from diverse backgrounds, including:
- Ethics and compliance experts
- Lawyers
- CFOs
- Management consultants
- Risk managers
- Auditors
- CEOs
- Directors
- Board members
- Regulators
- Public officers
- International directors
Upon completion of the program, participants will be equipped with a range of skills and knowledge, including:
- Mastering the multidisciplinary components of an integrity and compliance strategy
- Understanding key success factors for establishing ethics and compliance programs
- Identifying, measuring, and managing significant integrity and compliance risks affecting business operations
- Establishing control and prevention mechanisms to mitigate ethical and compliance risks
- Developing monitoring and audit mechanisms to ensure program effectiveness
- Creating a learning loop to foster continuous improvement
Program Details
The certificate is set to begin in September 2016, with limited seats available. Prospective participants are encouraged to register quickly to secure their spot in this highly interactive program.
Registration
To learn more about the program and register online, contact Nathalie Cogneau at business-ethics@uclouvain.be.