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Compliance and Risk Management in Finance: A Growing Concern for Canadian Financial Institutions

Canadian financial institutions are facing an increasingly complex regulatory web as regulators both domestically and globally impose greater pressures to assess, monitor, and mitigate regulatory and operational risks. In addition to staying compliant, financial institutions must also keep up with new regulations, deal with emerging issues such as those created by remote work and new technologies, and manage the human resources and technological requirements necessary to get the job done.

The Importance of Compliance and Risk Management

To address these challenges, Osgoode Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management for Financial Institutions offers a comprehensive understanding of crucial regulatory compliance requirements, the intersection of compliance and enterprise risk management in financial services, and practical strategies for meeting them. The program is designed by industry leaders and features expert instructors and major regulators.

Program Highlights

  • Five-module certificate provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess, monitor, and mitigate regulatory and operational risks
  • Focus on real-world examples, allowing participants to learn from practical applications
  • Participants will learn how to:
    • Identify and manage risk
    • Design effective compliance programs
    • Develop strategies for staying up-to-date with changing regulations

Who Should Attend?

The program is designed for financial industry professionals who need to stay current with the latest developments in compliance and risk management. It is particularly relevant for those working in:

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management
  • Legal
  • Audit
  • Internal control functions

Key Dates and Details

  • Program dates: January 23, February 6, February 20, March 6, and March 20, 2025
  • Modules can be attended either in-person or online
  • Cost: $4,595 plus tax

Requirements for Certificate Completion

To receive an Osgoode Certificate, participants must:

  • View all online primers
  • Attend all program modules (whether live or by viewing recorded programs)
  • Successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module

Accreditation and CPD Hours

The program has been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario, British Columbia, and New York CLE Board, and participants can claim CPD hours for their participation.