Corporate Governance in Financial Firms: Strengthening Trust and Managing Regulatory Risk (C2524)
Boardroom decisions shape the future of financial institutions. This strategic governance programme equips executives with critical capabilities to lead on ESG, digital resilience, and AI oversight—anchored in DORA, CSRD, and EU supervisory standards. Drive trust, innovation, and long-term value through next-generation board leadership.
Table of Contents Of Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course
- Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course
- Who should attend the Corporate Governance course?
- Key Learning Objectives from Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course
- Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course
- Meet the Trainer
- Fees & Registration Details
- Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course - FAQ
- Other Upcoming Courses
Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course
Corporate Governance in Financial Firms: Strengthening Trust and Managing Regulatory Risk” is a comprehensive one-day seminar designed to equip financial professionals with the tools and insights to lead resilient, well-governed organizations.
This course bridges regulatory frameworks with practical implementation, offering participants actionable strategies for building effective governance structures that align with business goals, manage risks, and foster stakeholder trust.
Who should attend the Corporate Governance course?
This seminar on Corporate Governance is designed for:
- Board members and senior leaders in financial firms
- Risk and compliance professionals
- Governance specialists and internal auditors
- Legal advisors in financial services
Key Learning Objectives from Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course
By the end of the seminar on Corporate Governance, participants will be able to:
- Understand key governance regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II, ESMA, EBA, and CySEC guidelines.
- Explain the principles of effective board composition and governance structures
- Identify the importance of risk governance, including risk appetite frameworks and early warning systems.
- Describe the role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in sustainable governance.
- Analyze the impact of digital transformation and cyber risks on governance structures
- Develop and implement a governance action plan tailored to their organization’s needs.
- Evaluate and improve the performance of boards and committees through practical assessment tools.
- Design and refine risk appetite statements that balance risk and opportunity.
- Create effective crisis governance strategies, including decision-making under pressure.
- Implement ESG frameworks that are both compliant and practical, aligned with stakeholder expectations.
- Shift from a compliance-driven mindset to a value-driven approach to governance.
- Foster a proactive attitude toward identifying and addressing emerging risks.
- Cultivate a culture of inclusion and diversity within governance structures.
- Build resilience in governance practices to adapt to regulatory and market changes.
- Encourage open communication and transparency in governance, fostering greater trust with stakeholders
Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course
The seminar agenda for this online CPD seminar on Corporate Governance is divided into 6 modules. More specifically:
Module 1 | Governance Fundamentals That Work
- Beyond box-ticking: Making governance meaningful
- Regulatory essentials: MiFID II, ESMA, and EBA requirements
- Real-world examples: When governance succeeds and fails
- Action planning: Assessing your current governance
Module 2 | Building Effective Boards
- Board composition: Getting the right mix
- From oversight to insight: Maximizing board effectiveness
- Committee structures that add value
- Board evaluation and improvement
- Transforming board dynamics
Module 3 | Risk Governance That Protects and Enables
- Balancing risk and opportunity
- Early warning systems that work
- Making the three lines of defense practical
Module 4 | Crisis Ready Governance
- Crisis governance: When normal rules don’t apply
- Decision-making under pressure
- Communication strategies that maintain trust
Module 5 | Sustainable Governance
- ESG: Beyond the buzzword
- Practical approaches to sustainability governance
- Making ESG reporting meaningful
Module 6 | Future Ready Governance
- Inclusive Governance
- Building diversity that delivers better decisions
- Creating truly inclusive governance cultures
- Measuring and improving inclusion
- Digital Governance
- Technology opportunities and risks
- Overseeing digital transformation
- Cyber governance essentials o Practical tool: Digital governance checklist
*This training program is designed to support continuing professional development (CPD). Participants are encouraged to verify with their professional body or regulatory authority whether the training meets their individual or institutional CPD requirements.
Fees & Registration Details
Corporate Governance in Financial Firms Course - FAQ
What distinguishes this course from other governance seminars?
Is it suitable for non-executive directors or only executives?
How practical is the training format?
Which regulations are covered?
Is this course eligible for HRDA subsidy and CPD accreditation?
This programme uniquely integrates ESG, AI ethics, and DORA into one strategic framework for board-level oversight, blending regulatory depth with practical governance tools.
Yes, it is designed for both executive and non-executive directors, as well as governance officers, internal auditors, and legal advisors engaged in strategic oversight.
The course includes simulations, case studies, and real-life board scenarios, helping participants turn obligations into actionable governance practices.
Core frameworks include DORA, CSRD, MiFID II, and EU AI governance, aligned with expectations from CySEC, ESMA, ECB, and EBA.
Yes. The course offers 8 CPD hours and is HRDA-subsidised for eligible participants.
