6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and Madoff scandal, and targeted examination and enforcement scrutiny, financial services firms’ corporate compliance and ethics programs are under intense scrutiny. At this program, attendees will get a solid foundation in the relevant regulatory framework, as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs. A distinguished faculty of practitioners and regulators will review the major regulations and current examination and enforcement actions to give attendees a multi-faceted perspective on requirements and best practices in this area.

What you will learn

  • Who are the primary regulators and how do they interact?
  • How are conflicts of interest identified and resolved?
  • What practical considerations should be taken into account with respect to the integration of a compliance program within a financial services firm?
  • What is the role of the Chief Compliance Officer and counsel advising the CCO?
  • What are the major areas typically handled by financial services firms’ corporate compliance programs? Including AML, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, privacy and codes of conduct
  • What is the role of the lawyer and compliance officer with respect to risk assessments?

Who should attend

Attorneys practicing in the financial services industry will benefit from the program’s thorough grounding regarding the basic regulatory regime governing financial services firms’ corporate compliance programs. Legal and compliance personnel already working in the industry will also benefit from updates and practical advice that will serve as a refresher.

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