Castille Institute, a well-established leader within the financial services and tech education sector, is hosting local and foreign speakers to run courses on a number of topics including compliance, EU law and forex trading, to name a few. The following are some details:
April courses
Starting this past week, Adrian Cutajar delivered a course on ‘Directors – duties, responsibilities and liabilities’ on Thursday. The training programme focused on the office of director, the obligations that arise from such a position and potential liabilities of directors of Maltese companies. It outlined the main challenges faced by directors in the boardroom and how these challenges ought to be tackled.
Later on this month, Geert Vermeulen will deliver a ‘Compliance, ethics and anti-corruption training’ on April 25, during which one will learn how to set up an effective ethics and compliance programme in general and an anti-corruption programme in specific.
Adrian Cutajar will furthermore deliver ‘The role of the company secretary’ on May 24. The programme will offer an introduction to the core duties of the company secretary and is ideal for anyone new to the role or who would like a refresher on the main duties.
It explains the events that give rise to a need for some sort of company secretarial action while providing company secretaries with the basic tools to ensure that their organisations remain compliant.
May courses
In May, Stefan-John Berry will deliver a two-part course on ‘EU law – Essentials and basics on financial services’ on May 29 and June 14. This course will provide an insight into European Union legislation and its importance to the FinServ industries throughout the EU Member States and others who participate (directly or indirectly) in EU financial markets (RegTech, FinTech, InsurTech, Big Data intermediaries).
Adam Karl Farrugia will be covering ‘Banks – ICAAP, leverage and capital management’ on May 30. The seminar will cover various aspects including the calculation of pillar I risks, a thorough understanding of ICAAP and the modelling of pillar II risks. It will also discuss stress testing, following the EBA stress testing methodologies.
June courses
Come June, Michel Said will be delivering a session on ‘Building culture and business awareness in the Middle East’ on June 13. The course will capture the integrative nature of compliance in the overall corporate governance structure, that is, the emerging field that focuses on the use of social science concepts in psychology and economics influencing behaviour built upon integrity and values; the challenge of communication and organisational behaviour; and guidance on how to address internal politics as well as how to communicate and report effectively within an Islamic finance landscape.
On June 20, one will have the opportunity to see Robert Ancilleri going through ‘Basel III – regulatory amendments’. Apart from analysing the amendments which took place in December 2017, the seminar will also cover the potential impact that amendments may have on the EU banking sector and the wider economy, as well as possible implementation challenges.
Last but not least, Michael Said will also be delivering a four-part course on ‘Advanced forex trading’ between June 19 and July 10. The agenda for this course will offer delegates a thorough practical understanding and solid technical coverage of the workings of the forex market.
For more information, check www.castilleinstitute.com or send an e-mail to institute@castilleresources.com to be included in the weekly newsletter distribution. You can also contact Castille Resources on 2093 3280. A discounted price is available for students. Booking is subject to availability and on presentation of a valid student card.