Description Approved Persons Regime awareness course for all members of firms NOT subject to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) which came into effect on 7 March 2016, applying to banks, building societies, credit unions and investment firms that are subject to dual regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Please note that, if your firm is currently regulated solely by the FCA under the Approved Persons Regime, this will be replaced by SM&CR in 2019 (or December 2018 for insurers). Training Duration This course may take up to 1 hour to be completed. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace. Training Method The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of reading material. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time. At the end of each session, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning unit and earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion of all units. Accreditation and CPD Recognition This programme has been developed by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), a UK-recognised training institution. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and can be accredited by regulators and other bodies for 1 CPD Unit that approve education in financial regulation, such as the FCA. The course may be also approved for CPD Units by institutions which approve general financial training, such as the CISI. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership. Registration and Access To register to this course, click on the Get this course button to pay online and receive your access instantly. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us at info@lgca.uk. Access to the course is valid for 365 days.
Description This Complaints Handling course is suitable for any member of a team aiming to understand how to properly handle complaints in financial services sector. In particular, this course will prepare you to: Recognise complaints and the importance of dealing with them appropriately. Understand how your organisation may receive complaints. Know the procedure for handling complaints. Follow the rules and etiquette for handling complaints. Understand the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
This course explores what to consider when building a compliant Compliance Monitoring programme and how to effectively deliver reports. It considers the FCA's requirements and expectations around the monitoring and testing undertaken by UK authorised firms.
Course Overview The regulatory position Key Concepts Impact on Firms Governance and Strategy Building an effective and compliant operational resilience program Holistic management considerations Learning Outcome To understand the regulatory drivers and priorities; to consider the factors you should promote to build and embed an inclusive operational resilience framework; to recognise common risks and disruptors tom operational stability and to consider appropriate governance models.
Description The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) is a regulatory framework introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in 2016. The SM&CR aims to improve the culture of responsibility in financial services firms by increasing the accountability of senior managers. Training Duration This course may take up to 2 hours to be completed. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace. Training Method The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of reading material. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time. At the end of each session, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning unit and earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion of all units. Accreditation and CPD Recognition This programme has been developed by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), a UK-recognised training institution. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and can be accredited by regulators and other bodies for 2 CPD Units that approve education in financial regulation, such as the FCA. The course may be also approved for CPD Units by institutions which approve general financial training, such as the CISI. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership. Registration and Access To register to this course, click on the Get this course button to pay online and receive your access instantly. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us at info@lgca.uk. Access to the course is valid for 365 days.
This course provides an introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is the European Union's (EU) comprehensive data protection law. The GDPR applies to all organizations that process personal data of individuals located in the EU, regardless of where the organization is located. Description This course is designed to give all employees of a firm an understanding of what GDPR is intended to achieve, how it aims to empower individuals, and how it impacts firms and the roles of their employees. Training Duration This course may take up to 2 hours to be completed. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace. Training Method The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of reading material. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time. At the end of each session, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning unit and earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion of all units. Accreditation and CPD Recognition This programme has been developed by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), a UK-recognised training institution. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and can be accredited by regulators and other bodies for 1 CPD Unit that approve education in data protection and information security. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership. Registration and Access To register to this course, click on the Get this course button to pay online and receive your access instantly. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us at info@lgca.uk. Access to the course is valid for 365 days.
Ethics and compliance training is helpful for encouraging appropriate behavior, setting expectations, demonstrating the organization's commitment, and informing employees of laws or regulatory principles that may not be common knowledge. Description This course will help you to increase your personal ethics and explore your obligations to act with integrity in all aspects of your work and professional relationships. You will also appreciate an Ethical Code of Standards and examine how you can prevent bribery and corruption based on a financial regulatory context. Integrity and scruples not only keep us out of court and out of prison, but they are good for business. One study found that companies making 'an explicit commitment to doing business ethically' have produced profit/turnover ratios at 18% higher than those without a similar commitment. Conversely, a bad reputation can ruin a business - ethics and compliance training is how an organization can avoid that. Training Duration This course may take up to 2.5 hours to be completed. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace. Participants This course is ideal for anyone wishing to consider ethics from a financial regulatory perspective. It is also suitable to professionals pursuing regulatory CPD in Financial Regulation. Training Method The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of video presentations and reading material. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time. At the end of each session, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning unit and earn a Certificate of Completion once all quizzes have been passed successfully. Accreditation and CPD Recognition This programme has been developed by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), a UK-recognised training institution. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and can be accredited by regulators and other bodies for 2 CPD Units that approve education in financial regulation, such as the FCA and other financial regulators. The course may be also approved for up to 2 CPD Units by institutions that approve general financial training, such as the CISI. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association or other bodies in which you hold membership. Registration and Access To register to this course, click on the Get this course button to pay online and receive your access instantly. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us at info@lgca.uk. Access to the course is valid for 365 days.
Description A key component to the development of financial markets is to agree standards of behaviour and provide mechanisms for dispute resolution. These standards, rules and codes of conduct may be established through self-regulation of the industry, or by means of a statutory approach where governments provide enabling legislation and establish statutory-based regulatory authorities. Integrity and ethical behaviour are key parts of any code of conduct and have, as a result of the financial crisis, experienced renewed focus from professional bodies, governments and regulators. As financial markets have become increasingly global in nature and interdependence has grown, the financial sector has moved from self-regulation to a statutory approach. This has facilitated international cooperation and the development of improved and common standards. The objectives and benefits of regulation is summarised as follows: • increase in confidence and trust in financial markets, systems and products • establish an environment to encourage economic development and wealth creation • reduce the risk of market and system failures including their economic consequences • enhance consumer protection, giving them the reassurance they need to save and invest, and • reduce financial crime by ensuring financial systems cannot easily be exploited. By attending this course participants will be able to understand the objectives and benefits of regulation and the various agencies that make up the current international and national regulatory environment. Training Duration This course may take up to 2 hours to complete. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace. Participants This course is ideal for anyone wishing to know the essentials of financial regulation and the international regulatory environment, and the regulatory requirements for investment firms, insurance and banking institutions. It is also suitable to professionals pursuing regulatory CPD in Financial Regulation (such as the FCA etc). Training Method The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of video presentations and reading material. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time. At the end of each session, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning unit and earn a Certificate of Completion once all quizzes have been passed successfully. Accreditation and CPD Recognition This programme has been developed by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), a UK-recognised training institution. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators, such as FCA and general financial training accreditation bodies, such as CISI, for 2 CPD Units. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association or other bodies in which you hold membership. Registration and Access To register to this course, click on the Get this course button to pay online and receive your access instantly. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us at info@lgca.uk. Access to the course is valid for 365 days.
Fraud is usually defined by domestic regulators as taking place within a 'given industry' and within the broader legal framework, in a 'given country'. Unethical behaviour is closely related and may be forbidden by industry or law firm associations, accounting organisations, or other private professional groups. In the UK, the Fraud Act 2006 and the Theft Act 1968 outline the primary fraud offenses. A similar outline of offenses exists in legislation such as the companies and tax regulations, and the landscape continues to evolve. The UK hosted an Anti-Corruption Summit in 2016 and enacted the Criminal Finances Act in 2017.
Description This course provides an introduction to the principles of whistleblowing and how it applies in the UK. The course covers a variety of topics, including: The definition of whistleblowing The different types of whistleblowing The legal protections for whistleblowers The different channels for whistleblowing The importance of confidentiality Training Duration This course may take up to 2 hours to be completed. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace. Training Method The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of reading material. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time. At the end of each session, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning unit and earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion of all units. Accreditation and CPD Recognition This programme has been developed by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), a UK-recognised training institution. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and can be accredited by regulators and other bodies for 2 CPD Units that approve education in financial regulation, such as the FCA. The course may be also approved for CPD Units by institutions which approve general financial training, such as the CISI. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership. Registration and Access To register to this course, click on the Get this course button to pay online and receive your access instantly. If you are purchasing this course on behalf of others, please be advised that you will need to create or use their personal profile before finalising your payment. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us at info@lgca.uk. Access to the course is valid for 365 days.