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Compliance Training for Financial Institutions in Switzerland: A Must-Have in Today’s Regulatory Landscape

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As sustainability becomes increasingly important in the financial market, Swiss financial institutions are facing new challenges. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are no longer just a nice-to-have, but a must-have for any institution looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Partnerships and Expertise

PwC, a leading expert in ESG, has partnered with Swiss Learning Hub to provide an online training series that equips financial institutions with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate this complex landscape.

Training Program Overview

The six-module training program covers all aspects of ESG compliance, including:

  • Regulations and disclosures
  • Greenwashing risks
  • Sustainable investing
  • Good practices in ESG risk management
  • Sustainability data governance and reporting

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the global regulatory landscape regarding sustainability, as well as insights into international, EU, and Swiss standards.

Target Audience

The training is designed for anyone interested in or affected by ESG guidelines and regulations, including:

  • Financial institutions
  • Investors
  • Regulators

By completing the program, participants will receive an assessment and certificate, demonstrating their expertise in ESG compliance.

Modules

Module 1: ESG Regulations and Disclosures

This module provides an overview of the global regulatory landscape regarding sustainability, with a focus on international concepts, EU standards, and Swiss regulations.

Module 2: Greenwashing and Greenwishing

This module explores the issues related to greenwashing and greenwishing, including definitions, aspects, and what regulators are doing to prevent these practices at the international, EU, and Swiss levels.

Module 3: ESG Investing

In this module, experts Antonios and Andreas share their insights on ESG investment, covering topics such as:

  • The evolution of ESG investing
  • Different levels of sustainability
  • Investor goals
  • Drivers of ESG investing

Module 4: Good Practice in ESG Risk Management

This module provides a practical five-step guide for financial institutions to mitigate sustainability risks, including:

  • Identifying ESG risks
  • Analyzing ESG risks
  • Integrating ESG risks into the organization
  • Monitoring and communicating ESG risks

Module 5: ESG Data Governance and Reporting

In this module, participants will learn about:

  • ESG data providers
  • Challenges with ESG data
  • Regulations in Switzerland regarding ESG data
  • A practical example of an ESG reporting process

Module 6: Assessment & Certificate

To complete the training program, participants must pass a comprehensive assessment that covers all modules. The assessment requires a minimum score of 80% to receive a certificate.

Conclusion

The ESG glossary provides essential terminology for understanding the topic. With this training series, Swiss financial institutions can ensure compliance with ESG regulations and stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing regulatory landscape. Request trial access and order now to get started!