Compliance Days

Target group

This training course can be undertaken by different groups:

• Compliance Officers;
• everyone involved in a compliance function.

Required prior knowledge

Expert level training: this training requires thorough prior knowledge of the subject.

Programme

CONTENT 

You can choose to only subscribe for one of the days or for the whole program. The programme is hosted by various professional experts in their respective domains of expertise.  

The program for 2025 is currently being developed.

Day 1 (duration 7 hours)

• Opening
• Compliance and Macro-economic & geopolitical outlook 

Guest speaker : Hans Geeroms (Professor of European Economic Policy at the College of Europe and KU Leuven (Brussels Campus) and senior adviser for European Policy at the National Bank of Belgium)

The evolving regulatory landscape in relation to macro-economic and geopolitical developments will be discussed. The focus will be on recent changes and the key challenges that lie ahead for the financial sector. Insights into how these factors influence policy-making and economic stability will be provided.

• How has the regulatory landscape evolved in the past year and what are the key challenges for the future across the financial sector segments (banking, insurance, investment management)?

Lecturers : Caroline Veris (Partner FSI Governance, Regulation and Compliance at Deloitte) & Elien De Baeck (Director  Regulatory Risk & Compliance at Deloitte)

The analysis will cover significant regulatory changes over the past year within the financial sector. Highlighted will be the primary challenges faced by banking, insurance, and investment management sectors. Insights will prepare stakeholders for future regulatory expectations and compliance requirements.

• Various current topics (AML,...) with a focus on recent developments. 

Guest Speakers: speakers will be selected based on the chosen subjects

• Conclusions of the day

Lecturers : Caroline Veris (Partner FSI Governance, Regulation and Compliance at Deloitte) & Elien De Baeck (Director  Regulatory Risk & Compliance at Deloitte)

The key takeaways from the day's sessions will be summarized. Reflections on the insights shared and closing thoughts on future regulatory trends will be provided. The session will conclude with actionable recommendations for attendees.

Day 2 (duration 7 hours)

• Opening
• Various current topics (payments, fraud, sanctions, ,...) with a focus on recent developments. 

Guest Speakers: speakers will be selected based on the chosen subjects

• ESG & compliance

Guest Speakers: TBD

An overview of ESG considerations and their impact on financial services. The session will highlight regulatory requirements, best practices, and strategic approaches.

• Workshop Compliance in practise

Lecturers : TBD

A hands-on workshop focusing on practical aspects of implementing Compliance within organizations. Participants will engage in interactive activities and case studies to deepen their understanding.

• Conclusion of the compliance days

Lecturers : Caroline Veris (Partner FSI Governance, Regulation and Compliance at Deloitte) & Elien De Baeck (Director  Regulatory Risk & Compliance at Deloitte)

At the conclusion of the two-day event, there will be a comprehensive summary highlighting the key takeaways and learning points gathered. This summary will serve as a valuable recap for attendees, consolidating the insights gained from the various presentations and workshops and ensuring that participants leave with a clear understanding of the essential concepts covered during the Compliance Days.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Duration: 2 days of training (7 class hours per day)
• Hours: 09:00 to 17:00 
• Location: Auditorium BNP Paribas Fortis Rue Royale 20 / Koningsstraat 20 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel
• Extra information: This training will be given in English, French and Dutch, alternating between the different speakers. All training material will be provided in English. The programme is coordinated by Caroline Veris, Deloitte Regulatory Affairs, and is hosted by various professional experts in their respective domains of expertise.

Methodology

You follow a ‘Classroom training’ in a group. You, the other participants and the teacher are all present in the same classroom at an agreed time. There is an opportunity for interaction and feedback, both from the participants to the teacher and vice versa. The teaching material consists as a basis of a presentation via the MyFA learning platform, supplemented with various other items (such as digital syllabus, presentation, audiovisual fragments, etc.).

Teaching Material: Powerpoint presentation (slides).