AFB Senior Managers Development Programme 2025

Following exceptionally positive feedback and fully booked courses since its inception, we are delighted to announce that AFB will hold the Senior Managers Development Programme (SMDP) again in 2025. This programme is held in partnership with BCLP who have extensive experience in working with those in, or applying for, Senior Manager roles within banks.

Previous programmes have sold out within weeks. The programme is limited to 30 attendees, so to avoid disappointment we strongly advise you to book your place at your earliest convenience.

The AFB Senior Managers Development Programme will help those in Senior Manager Function roles and those preparing to step-up into SMF roles keep abreast of topical areas of regulatory change. The six-session programme will focus on current key issues facing foreign banks operating in the UK. It provides practical advice on what members need to do to ensure compliance and minimise the exposure within their firms.

The course sessions provide an overview of specific legal and regulatory issues and will considers recent and future developments. It will outline the latest regulatory expectations and requirements for authorised firms and their Senior Managers.  Programme sessions have been lengthened this year to allow for more in-depth discussion.

The course will commence with a new short pre-course questionnaire to clarify attendee’s expectations and key learning aspirations.  It will conclude with an optional new 30-minute one to one call with a partner from BCLP.  Each session will include presentations, facilitated group discussions and Q&A. Further information can be found in the training brochure here.

Why attend?

Each session will include presented material, discussion and Q&A and will provide an overview of:

• The legal and/or regulatory issues
• Recent and future developments
• Regulatory expectations and requirements for authorised firms and their Senior Managers
• Practical tips to help member banks ensure compliance and minimise risks.
• Relevant case studies which further explain the regulators expectations

The sessions will take place in-person providing the opportunity for networking with fellow attendees and the course experts. 
 
Who should attend?

Sessions are aimed at Senior Manager Function holders and those preparing to step-up into Senior Manager Function roles. This programme is intended to provide delegates with an understanding of the broad range of topics relevant to senior managers from international banks within and outside of the attendee’s specific areas of expertise. 

 
The course is scheduled to run between April and June 2025 and we are now taking bookings. Full details of the course content and schedule can be found in the brochure here.

Logistics

Format:           In-person, BCLP, Governors House, 5 Laurence Pountney Hill, London
Dates:             1 April, 1 May and 12 June 2025 (6 sessions on 3 dates)
Times:            Session 1: 10:00 – 12:00 (registration from 09:30)
                       Session 2: 13:00 – 15:00 (lunch will be provided between sessions)
Cost:               £1,950 plus VAT

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this programme, please contact secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk.