Online Corporate Governance Training in the UAE

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level board members and directors who wish to enhance their leadership, governance, and decision-making skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key responsibilities and legal duties of a director.
• Develop effective governance structures and boardroom dynamics.
• Enhance strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Improve communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making at the board level.

Audience

All Senior Management requiring a practical understanding of AML / CTF prevention, along with an awareness of other pertinent and current Financial Crime issues;

Format of the Course

The course will include:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Case Studies
• Examples

Course Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Describe methods for preventing AML and CTF
• Grasp the key aspects of AML and CTF as they relate to their organizations and the national and international initiatives aimed at combating these issues
• Identify ways in which a company and its employees can safeguard themselves against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks
• Explain how a company might be targeted by Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing activities, and recognize "red flags" that can aid in identifying, preventing, and reporting any suspicious or actual criminal activity
• Be aware of other significant areas within Financial Crime

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at business managers, IT managers, and risk and compliance managers who wish to implement the COBIT framework to optimize IT governance and management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design, develop, implement, monitor, and enhance IT governance and management using COBIT principles and methods.

Learning Objectives

This COBIT 2019 Foundation course serves as an introduction to COBIT 2019 and equips you with the knowledge of how an integrated business framework for governing and managing enterprise IT can be leveraged to enhance IT-business alignment, reduce costs, and boost productivity. The course curriculum includes:

• An overview of the new framework
• Core concepts and terminology
• Governance principles and framework fundamentals
• The governance system and its components
• Objectives for governance and management
• Performance management practices
• Crafting a customized governance system

The Compliance and MLRO Refresher Programme delves into critical risk management issues and topics that are essential in today's heavily regulated environment. This programme is specifically designed for Compliance Officers, MLROs, MLCOs, and other risk management professionals, as well as senior management and board members who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the expectations from their organization’s risk control functions. The course is delivered by an expert from the UK.

The primary goal of the Programme is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge to evaluate objectively the effectiveness of their organization's current risk management controls and practices, and to implement appropriate improvements.

Audience

All employees requiring a practical understanding of Corporate Governance within their organization

Course Format

An engaging blend of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Illustrative Examples
• Exercises
• Case Studies

Course Objective:

To provide individuals with a fundamental grasp of GRC processes and capabilities, along with the skills necessary to integrate governance, performance management, risk management, internal controls, and compliance activities.

Summary:

• GRC foundational terms and definitions
• Key principles of GRC
• Main components, practices, and activities
• The connection between GRC and other fields

Overview

Globally, regulatory bodies are increasingly tying the level of risk taken by a bank to the capital it must hold. Banks and financial services are adopting more risk-based management practices as a result. The complexity of banking products, regulations, and global markets is growing, presenting significant challenges for effective risk management. A critical lesson from recent banking crises is that risks are interconnected, and banks need to comprehend these interdependencies to manage them efficiently.

Key features include:

• An explanation of current risk-based regulatory frameworks
• A thorough examination of the primary risks faced by banks
• Best practices for adopting an enterprise-wide approach to integrating risk management throughout the organization
• The use of governance techniques to foster a company-wide culture that ensures all employees actively participate in managing risks aligned with the bank's strategic goals
• Potential challenges that risk managers may encounter in the future.

This course will extensively utilize case studies designed to explore, analyze, and reinforce the concepts discussed over five days. Historical incidents at banks will be used throughout the course to illustrate how they failed to manage risks effectively and what actions could have prevented losses.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to assist bank management in developing a well-integrated strategy for managing complex and evolving risks and regulations within today’s international banking environment. Specifically, the course aims to provide senior-level management with an understanding of:

• The major risks in the financial industry and key international risk regulations
• How to manage a bank's assets and liabilities while maximizing returns
• The interplay between different types of risk and how banks use an integrated approach for their management
• Corporate governance and best practices for managing diverse stakeholder interests
• Developing a culture of risk governance as a tool to minimize unnecessary risk-taking.

Who Should Attend This Seminar

This course is designed for individuals new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible for strategic risk management, or those looking to deepen their understanding of enterprise risk management. It will be beneficial to:

• Board-level bank management
• Senior managers
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk management
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance personnel
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants to banks and the risk management industry
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers.

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