• The core concepts of regulation
• Effective risk management procedures
• The best practices in governance
• Effective compliance plan to implement effective & efficient governance program

By the end of this Regulations and Control in Corporate Governance training course, participants will be able to:
• Define the concept and importance of governance
• Establish an effective system to manage the specialist functions to meet the requirements of corporate governance codes and standards for the organization
• Learn the roles and responsibilities of the Board and Senior Management in implementing good governance principles
• Identify the responsibilities of all the staff and how to enhance their performance
• Understand the best tools & techniques in risk management of your organization
• Conduct monitor program of your activities and review

This Regulations and Control in Corporate Governance training course is for all staff, as all categories of staff are in one way, or another concerned with Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control matter.

This training course is suitable wide range of professionals but will significantly benefit:
• Department Heads
• Directors and Senior Managers
• Accountants and Finance Professionals responsible for Governance & Risk Management
• Members of Audit and Advisory Committees for public/private sector organizations
• Risk and Compliance Managers
• Middle Managers who require a more in–depth understanding the concept of governance & risk management
• Senior Officials in national, provincial, and local government
• New or aspiring Board Members
• Managers in the regulators, state and local government and other key stakeholders within the public/privet sector
• Business Consultants and Professional Advisers

This training course will utilize a variety of techniques, videos, group discussions, case studies, and exercises, in addition, the captivating PPT slides to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training and measure the skill and ability of participants.

DAY 1 - Compliance & Regulatory Environment
• Introduction to Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• An Overview of the Regulatory Environment
• The Objectives of Financial Services Regulation
• Key Regulations that Impact (transnational) Finance Institutions
• International Regulation
• Know Your Regulator
• Compliance Environment in Your Jurisdiction
• Compliance Function in Your Organization
• Compliance Risk Assessments
• Fraud Risk Assessments
• Organizational Risk Assessments
• Compliance Gap Analysis

DAY 2 - Risk
• Main Types of Risk Classes that Firms Face and Must Cope With
• Characteristics of the Main Risk Classes
• Understanding a Risk Management Approach
• Risk Management Approach
• The Need for Internal Controls
• Identify, Mitigate and Control Risks
• Approaches to Risk Assessment
• Develop Appropriate Strategy to Detect Desired and Undesirable Events

DAY 3 - Financial Crimes
• Money Laundering Laws
• Preventing Fraud
• Bribery and Corruption
• Market Abuse and Insider Dealing
• The Risk-based Approach to Money Laudering / Terrorist Financing
• Identifying High-risk Indicators – Understand what to do with the information and whom to escalate it to
• Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Sanctions

DAY 4 - Governance
• National & International Environment for Corporate Governance
• Understanding the External / Internal Context of Your Organization
• Dealing with Stakeholders
• Board of Directors’ Responsibilities
• Audit Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• The Role of Public Disclosure
• Supervisors and Transparency
• Best Practices in Communication to the Right People

DAY 5 - Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

• Concepts of the Model of ‘Governance’, ‘Risk’ and ‘Compliance’ (GRC)
• Principles of Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Roles and Responsibilities
• Governance, Risk Management and Compliance integrated Approaches and their Key Enablers
• Role and Responsibilities of Board and Committees
• Selective Best Practices
• Building an effective Model of Governance, Risk and Compliance in Your Organization

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 75% of the total course duration