Inside the boardroomAn insurance perspective With 2022 presenting a number of challenges for boards in the insurance sector with the ever-changing and increasing compliance demands in addition to the economic impact of Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia war. This series of webinars will explore regulatory expectations around some of the key insurance board topics including effective corporate governance, ESG matters, cybersecurity and the ICT framework. Session 1 - Board effectiveness Wednesday 6th April 2022 – 10am to 11am In the light of the MFSA proposed Corporate Governance Code and the Solvency II – Pillar 2 expectations in relation to board performance, this session aims to share perspectives on factors impacting the overall effectiveness of an insurance board. Participants: Tanya Causon, Insurance Regulatory Director Romina Bonnici, Senior Regulatory Advisor Philippa Taylor-East, Regulatory Advisor Session fee: Eur 75 (excl. VAT)* Can’t make it or need to cancel? Contact marketing@ganado.com for more information. *Session fee is non-refundable / Certifications will be sent to all attendees Session 2 - Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues Wednesday 20th April 2022 – 10am to 11am The discussion is aimed at raising awareness in relation to ESG issues, with a focus on their relevance to the insurance sphere – including a high-level analysis of applicable laws such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation, and other developments on the horizon. Participants: Luke Hili, Associate Tanya Causon, Insurance Regulatory Director Session fee: Eur 75 (excl. VAT)* Can’t make it or need to cancel? Contact marketing@ganado.com for more information. *Session fee is non-refundable / Certifications will be sent to all attendees Session 3 - Cyber crime and cyber security Wednesday 4th May 2022 – 10am to 11am The MFSA Guidance on Technology Arrangement, ICT and Security Risk Management and Outsourcing arrangements has introduced new best practices to be implemented by the financial services sector. This session will provide insight on the prevalent forms of cyber crime and measures that may be taken to mitigate them. Participants: Tanya Causon, Insurance Regulatory Director Keith Cutajar is a specialist in Cyber-Security, Cybercrime, Digital Forensics and Cyber-Terrorism. He has worked on a variety of assignments over the years, while employed, and as a consultant in his personal capacity. Keith has read for a BSc(Hons) in IT at the University of Malta and an MSc in Information Security at the Royal Holloway College(University of London), with his dissertation titled as “A pro-active approach towards Cyber-Terrorism: Defining a policy document to assist decision-makers”. He is also a Court Expert in Digital Forensics, Cybercrime and Cyber-Terrorism at the Courts of Law in Malta as well as a frequent speaker at a number of presentations and training sessions in various prominent cyber-security conferences and training sessions at institutions both in Malta and abroad. Specialities: IT Security, Cyber Crime, Digital Forensics, Cyber Terrorism, Software Engineering, Programming, Computer and Network Setups, Website Development and IT Consultancy. Session fee: Eur 75 (excl. VAT)* Can’t make it or need to cancel? Contact marketing@ganado.com for more information. *Session fee is non-refundable / Certifications will be sent to all attendees Session 4 - MFSA proposed Corporate Governance Code Wednesday 18th May 2022 – 10am to 11am The MFSA issued the proposed Corporate Governance Code for a second round of consultation. The session will provide an overview of the key additional requirements to be introduced by this Code. Participants: Romina Bonnici, Senior Regulatory Advisor Philippa Taylor-East, Regulatory Advisor Session fee: Eur 75 (excl. VAT)* Can’t make it or need to cancel? Contact marketing@ganado.com for more information. *Session fee is non-refundable / Certifications will be sent to all attendees Session 5 - EU Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) Wednesday 1st June 2022 – 10am to 11am The IRRD is aimed at creating a harmonised recovery and resolution planning framework for EU (re) insurance undertakings and groups. Recent developments in this regard which will impact the insurance sector will be considered in this session. Participants: Romina Bonnici, Senior Regulatory Advisor Philippa Taylor-East, Regulatory Advisor Session fee: Eur 75 (excl. VAT)* Can’t make it or need to cancel? Contact marketing@ganado.com for more information. *Session fee is non-refundable / Certifications will be sent to all attendees Session 6 - ICT framework Wednesday 15th June 2022 – 10am to 11am The ICT framework of financial services providers is a key focus area of the regulator. This discussion will focus on this topic in relation to the insurance sector – including a high-level discussion on recent legislative developments and guidance as well as other developments in the ICT sector. Participants: Beppe Sammut, Legal Counsel Romina Bonnici, Senior Regulatory Advisor Session fee: Eur 75 (excl. VAT)* Can’t make it or need to cancel? Contact marketing@ganado.com for more information. *Session fee is non-refundable / Certifications will be sent to all attendees Register here Session 7 - IFRS 17 Compliance Wednesday 6th July 2022 – 10am to 11am This session aims to provide directors with guidance regarding this new standard in order for them to ensure the required compliance as part of their oversight responsibility. Participants: Tanya Causon, Insurance Regulatory Director Guest Speaker: Jessica Stivala, Regulatory Insurance Consultant Session fee: Eur 75 (excl. VAT)* Can’t make it or need to cancel? Contact marketing@ganado.com for more information. *Session fee is non-refundable / Certifications will be sent to all attendees Register here