Events and Training

Pension Death Benefit Online Workshop 2024

Tuesday 9th April 2024, Zoom

£370 per person (£220 for members)

DC pension death benefits have undergone several changes in recent years, with an increase in the options available and the opportunity to pass on pension wealth through generations without incurring tax charges. This course is designed to help attendees understand the various options available, the processing of associated crystallisation events...

CASS Governance & Oversight 2024

Tuesday 23rd April 2024, Zoom

£480 per person (£330 for members)

This 3 hour online workshop is intended to provide an understanding of the requirements for good CASS oversight and governance under the FCA regulatory regime. The course will include practical examples of good and bad governance and areas of best practice, which firms should be looking to meet or aspire...

Cyber security for compliance professionals 2024

NEW COURSE

Wednesday 24th April 2024, Zoom

£535 per person (£385 for members)

This online course aims to address these concerns by first deep-diving into what cyber risk actually is, and the context for how the FCA frames its rules and guidance. It focuses on the importance of a high-quality risk appetite statement and risk assessment as drivers of an effective control environment,...

DC Retirement Options Workshop 2024

Thursday 25th April 2024, Zoom

£370 per person (£220 for members)

Join this online workshop to gain an understanding of the retirement options open to DC pension savers.  The challenges and risks being faced and new additions and changes to the framework.

Introduction to ISAs Online Workshop 2024

Tuesday 30th April 2024, Zoom

£315 per person (£165 for members)

The workshop aims to provide an overview of how the ISA scheme works, what key options are available to ISA investors and what authorised ISA managers need to do to adhere to the ISA regulations.

ISA Key Facts Online Workshop 2024

Thursday 2nd May 2024, Zoom

£425 per person (£275 for members)

This online course has been designed to provide staff with an overview of the key facts within the ISA regulations. The workshop will be updated to include all the relevant changes to the ISA regulations which will come into force on 6 April 2024 so attendees can be sure that...

HMRC ISA Returns Online Workshop 2024

Thursday 9th May 2024, Zoom

£315 per person (£165 for members)

This workshop will guide delegates through all the ISA returns and clarify all the key components that need to be included as well as highlight the recent changes that the government has made to the returns. The workshop will be useful for any individuals who are actively involved in the...

Evidencing the Fair Treatment of Vulnerable Customers 2024

Thursday 9th May 2024, Zoom

£535 per person (£385 for members)

Join us for this informative 2-part online course where you’ll be given the tips and resources you need to introduce a compassionate strategy and meet the specific needs of vulnerable customers.

The Essentials of CASS for Client Money & Custody Assets 2024

Wednesday 15th May 2024, Zoom

£590 per person (£440 for members)

This 4 hour online workshop is intended to provide an overview of the key elements of the Client Money and Custody Asset rules set out in the FCA’s CASS 6 & CASS 7 sourcebooks. It is suitable for those with little or no previous experience in this area or for...

Junior ISA (JISA) Key Facts Online Workshop 2024

Wednesday 15th May 2024, Zoom

£315 per person (£165 for members)

Junior ISAs (JISAs) have their own separate rules and, like ISAs, the regulations and additional HMRC guidance are constantly being updated and it is important that JISA managers and their employees are fully aware of their obligations on the key issues. This online workshop has been designed to provide staff...

ISA Transfers Online Workshop 2024

Thursday 16th May 2024, Zoom

£370 per person (£220 for members)

This three hour online workshop will look in detail at the key regulatory issues that managers must adhere to in addition to the key areas of the ISA Guidance Notes and industry guidelines that managers should be aware of

Client Money Refresh Online Workshop 2024

Tuesday 21st May 2024, Zoom

£480 per person (£330 for members)

This online workshop will cover the ongoing training requirements for those engaged in CASS related roles, whether as CASS specialists, operational practitioners or in Compliance or Internal Audit. Participants will receive a refresher of the Client Money requirements within CASS 7, including a recap of the key requirements and updates,...

Introduction to ISAs Online Workshop 2024

Wednesday 22nd May 2024, Zoom

£315 per person (£165 for members)

The workshop aims to provide an overview of how the ISA scheme works, what key options are available to ISA investors and what authorised ISA managers need to do to adhere to the ISA regulations.

ISA Repairs & Voids Online Workshop 2024

Thursday 23rd May 2024, Zoom

£370 per person (£220 for members)

This online workshop takes delegates through the various steps involved when carrying out an ISA repair or an ISA void including the removal of the necessary investments or cash and the tax implications for both the ISA manager and the investor. The session will cover the repairing or voiding of...

Digital Media & Financial Promotions 2024

Tuesday 4th June 2024, Zoom

£535 per person (£385 for members)

Digital media channels and distribution methods are fast becoming critical for most regulated firms, especially those dealing in consumer markets. With their rapid and potentially indiscriminate dissemination, digital media are very different from traditional marketing media and the FCA Rules are “media neutral” so this requires careful consideration to ensure...

ISA Qualifying Investments Online Workshop 2024

Thursday 6th June 2024, Zoom

£370 per person (£220 for members)

This online workshop will look in detail at how to determine if an investment qualifies to be held within an ISA, taking delegates through the stages of investigation necessary to make a decision.

Advanced CASS Reconciliations 2024

Tuesday 11th June 2024, Zoom

£590 per person (£440 for members)

This 4 hour online workshop is intended to provide a detailed understanding of the requirements for good CASS Reconciliation, both the preparation and subsequent  actions and follow up under the FCA regulatory regime. The course will include practical examples of good and bad practice, which firms should be looking to...

Flexible ISAs Online Workshop 2024

Thursday 13th June 2024, Zoom

£315 per person (£165 for members)

This two hour online workshop is designed to provide an overview of the key operational issues that managers need to be aware of in relation to ISA flexibility.

CASS Governance & Oversight 2024

Wednesday 19th June 2024, Zoom

£480 per person (£330 for members)

This 3 hour online workshop is intended to provide an understanding of the requirements for good CASS oversight and governance under the FCA regulatory regime. The course will include practical examples of good and bad governance and areas of best practice, which firms should be looking to meet or aspire...

Introduction to ISAs Online Workshop 2024

Wednesday 26th June 2024, Zoom

£315 per person (£165 for members)

The workshop aims to provide an overview of how the ISA scheme works, what key options are available to ISA investors and what authorised ISA managers need to do to adhere to the ISA regulations.

Deceased ISAs/Additional Permitted Subscriptions 2024

Thursday 27th June 2024, Zoom

£370 per person (£220 for members)

This online workshop is designed to provide an overview of the key rules that managers need to be aware of when an ISA client dies and their obligations regarding additional permitted subscriptions.

Junior ISA (JISA) Key Facts Online Workshop 2024

Friday 28th June 2024, Zoom

£315 per person (£165 for members)

Junior ISAs (JISAs) have their own separate rules and, like ISAs, the regulations and additional HMRC guidance are constantly being updated and it is important that JISA managers and their employees are fully aware of their obligations on the key issues. This online workshop has been designed to provide staff...

How to navigate the FCA Handbook 2024

Thursday 4th July 2024, Online Workshop 09:30 - 12:30, then break, resuming 13:30 - 16:30 GMT, Zoom

£535 per person (£385 for members)

Using a series of worked examples, this course aims to provide delegates with an overview on how to navigate the FCA Handbook - a vast, sprawling and sometimes seemingly impenetrable document.