Date: 23/07/2024

Partner: Shoosmiths

This in-person practice roundtable invited members to discuss and share their experience of managing flexible working requests received from employees.

Date: 17/07/2024

Partner: Shoosmiths

AFB invited members to its Summer Reception taking place on the terrace and top floor at Shoosmiths. The Summer Reception is an excellent opportunity to network informally with fellow AFB members.

Date: 16/07/2024

Partner: Deloitte

This in-person seminar explored the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Date: 11/07/2024

Partner: Norton Rose Fullbright

The practice roundtable provided members with an opportunity to share experiences gained when addressing cyber resilience risks facing their business.

Date: 10/07/2024

Partner: Norton Rose Fullbright

The seminar was relevant to members providing products or services to retail customers directly, and to wholesale banks in-scope of the Duty by virtue of their role in the distribution chain of products or services to end retail customers.

Date: 09/07/2024

Partner: Deloitte

The roundtable focused on the front to back lifecycle of trading, including origination, execution, risk capture and transfer and settlement, aimed at member banks headquartered in the APAC and the Americas regions (other than the US).

Date: 09/07/2024

Partner: FullCircl

Host: Habib Bank

This practice roundtable examined how combining a data and document led approach to onboarding is an effective method to navigate regulatory requirements.

Date: 04/07/2024

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This workshop outlined steps that firms can take to manage the risk arising from a visit from the FCA’s Financial Crime Specialist Supervision team.

Date: 04/07/2024

Partner: DWF Law LLP

This practice roundtable provided members with an opportunity to engage in a discussion on the areas covered in the FCA’s thematic review on sanctions compliance.

Date: 04/07/2024

Partner: Bovill

This practice roundtable looked specifically at closed products, but  also considered the measuring of good outcomes in light of regulatory expectations following the introduction of the Consumer Duty in July 2023.

Date: 03/07/2024

Partner: Deloitte

This in-person seminar focused on firms’ preparedness for an orderly solvent exit as part of its BAU activities.

Date: 27/06/2024

Partner: BDO

This interactive practice workshop helped members understand the importance of culture and D&I in the regulatory context. 

Date: 18/06/2024

Partner: BDO

This practice roundtable was for internal audit representatives to discuss the impact of the updated 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the revised draft Code of Practice from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA).

Date: 13/06/2024

Partner: Wharton Business Consulting

This practice roundtable focused on creating a ‘speak up’ culture and the impact of cultural differences on this process.

Date: 12/06/2024

Partner: Guidehouse

This in-person workshop examined real-life scenarios faced by banks providing trade finance services, and considered where shortcomings in financial crime controls may fail to prevent the potential facilitation of illicit activities.

Date: 11/06/2024

Partner: A&O Shearman

This roundtable provided members the opportunity to discuss further aspects of the EU Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI).

Date: 11/06/2024

Partner: BCLP

This seminar examined the current regulatory framework for AI, with a specific focus on the impact for the UK banking sector.

Date: 10/06/2024

Partner: BMO Financial Group

At the AGM, AFB Chair, Bill Smith, presented his review of the past year and AFB’s Chief Executive, Giles French, outlined the findings from the Strategic Review undertaken at the end of 2023.

Date: 06/06/2024

Sponsor: Sullivan & Worcester and Arqit

In this seminar, Sullivan & Worcester presented an outline of the ETDA and its key legal principles. The Arqit team then addressed the practicalities of adopting DNIs and a range of use cases.

Date: 06/06/2024

Partner: Deloitte

This roundtable focused on the front to back lifecycle of trading, including origination, execution, risk capture and transfer and settlement.

Date: 05/06/2024

Partner: Squire Patton Boggs

This in-person seminar focused on the ‘Failure to prevent fraud’ offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA).

Date: 21/05/2024

Sponsor: Eversheds Sutherland

This flagship lunch was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor, Alderman Michael Mainelli, at Mansion House – one of the most impressive venues in the City of London. Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director of Supervision, Policy and Competition, FCA was the guest speaker.

Date: 16/05/2024

Partner: Promontory IBM

This in-person practice roundtable gave members an opportunity to join a discussion, facilitated by Promontory IBM, on the use of Generative AI to help banks tackle fraud and financial crime.

Date: 07/05/2024

Partner: KPMG

This practice roundtable provided members with an opportunity to discuss and share their perspectives, approaches, and challenges in Model Risk Management practices, particularly in the context of PRA supervisory statement 1/23, which came into effect on 17 May 2024.

Date: 02/05/2024

Partner: Baringa

At this virtual seminar, the team at Baringa shared guidance on identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks associated with the use of third-party vendors, suppliers, contractors, or partners.

Date: 30/04/2024

Host Partner: Simmons & Simmons

Sponsors: Avyse Partners, Focusync, Whistlebrook

This flagship conference gave attendees insights into topics such as the future direction of UK financial services regulation, and what the regulatory landscape could look like if the Labour Party wins the forthcoming UK general election in light of its ‘Plan for Financial Services’.

Date: 24/04/2024

Partner: Bottomline

This in-person seminar focussed on ISO 20022. During this session, experts from Bottomline and AFB member DZ Bank provided an update on the next steps for implementation and how member firms can benefit.

Date: 18/04/2024

Partner: Mazars

This practice workshop provided guidance and practical examples to help members learn how to implement and enhance Model Risk Management Frameworks.

Date: 18/04/2024

Partner: Allen & Overy

This practice roundtable discussion focused on the prohibition of cross-border business into the EU, enacted by Article 21c of the Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI), which is anticipated to apply in autumn 2026.

Date: 17/04/2024

Partner: ComplyAdvantage

This practice roundtable provided an opportunity for members with each other to discuss the unique challenges facing non-UK banks in this area.

Date: 27/03/2024

Partner: Kroll

This Practice Workshop helped AFB member navigate issues around control frameworks and fraud strategies, as required by UK regulators.

Date: 25/03/2024

Partner: Rebecca Jackson – Executive Director for Authorisations, Regulatory Technology & International Supervision, PRA

This Virtual Session and Q&A focused on the PRA’s Dear CEO letter ‘International banks Supervision: 2024 priorities’, which was published in January of 2024.

Date: 20/03/2024

Partner: Willis Towers Watson (WTW)

This Virtual Seminar reflected on current political events and their impact on the world economy. It considered how the geopolitical situation may develop throughout 2024, and how international banks might be affected.

Date: 19/03/2024

Partner: BDO LLP

This practice workshop helped AFB members understand the importance of culture and D&I in the regulatory context.

Date: 14/03/2024

Partner: DWF Law LLP

This practice roundtable provided members with an opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on Sanctions Systems and Controls, six months on from the publication of the FCA’s thematic review.

Date: 13/03/2024

Partner: Mischon De Raya

This practice workshop gave AFB members insight into the changes to expect following the publication in autumn 2023 of the FCA’s Consultation Paper 20/23 and the PRA’s Consultation Paper 18/23 addressing diversity and inclusion in the financial sector.

Date: 12/03/2024

Partner: Latham & Watkins

This seminar looked at the impact of competition law and guidance from regulatory authorities on banks.

Date: 12/03/2024

Partner: Saïd Business School

This practice roundtable shared relevant science research and discussed the challenges and opportunities for banks to consider when someone is returning to work from long term mental/physical health leave.

Date: 11/03/2024

Partner: Worshipful Company of International Bankers (WCIB)

This networking reception provided members with an opportunity to learn more about the work of both AFB and WCIB and how they can support members and their business.

Date: 06/03/2024

Partner: Ashurst LLP

This in-person practice roundtable provided an opportunity for members to discuss and share their approach on the management of de-banking processes.

Date: 05/03/2024

Partner: EY

This seminar offered members the opportunity to hear about the expectations of the UK regulators as to what is included in an audit plan in contrast to the rules/expectations in other jurisdictions such as the EU.

Date: 29/02/2024

Partner: BCLP

This session provided HR and Compliance professionals with an update from BCLP employment law experts on upcoming changes to employment law.

Date: 27/02/2024

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This virtual seminar considered on changes to the Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) reporting exemption provisions.  It included a recap on the uplift to the threshold amount for reporting and threshold variation applications, together with an introduction to very significant changes under the ECCTA to the approach to the ringfencing of tainted funds within a single account.

Date: 20/02/2024

Partner: PwC

This roundtable for members considered how non-UK banks should approach the creation/implementation of a D&I strategy in the context of the proposed regulations.

Date: 08/02/2024

Partner: Deloitte

This session focused on UK Transfer Pricing Developments.  The seminar included the new rules introduced in H2 2023 that will impact non-UK banks operating in the UK.

Date: 07/02/2024

Partner: Odgers Berndtson

This in-person session allowed attendees will be able to reflect on their bank’s approach to succession planning, the challenges they face and crucially learn best practice from each other and from our expert partner, Odgers Berndtson.

Date: 06/02/2024

Partner: Bovill

The session invited attendees to discuss the latest state of play in implementing and embedding the FCA’s New Consumer Duty requirements.

Date: 01/02/2024

Partner: Howard Kennedy

The session took attendees through the planning stage of conducting an effective internal investigation, discuss how to safeguard the investigation, as well as how to manage communications proactively with the regulators and avoid common pitfalls.

Date: 25/01/2024

Partner: Allen & Overy

This session focused on the comparison between the EU and UK resilience requirements, and specifically the impact on banks which are subject to DORA, whether as EU headquartered banks or with group operations in the EU.

Date: 23/01/2024

Partner: Labour in the City (Hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills)

This in-person panel discussion in partnership with Labour in the City discussed Labour’s plans ahead of the publication of the Labour Party’s Financial Services Review, due in February 2024.

Date: 19/01/2024

Partner: FCA

This virtual Q&A session with Simon Walls (Director, Wholesale Sell-Side) and Wayne Laramee (Head of Department for Market Interventions – Wholesale Banks) discussed the FCA’s Dear CEO portfolio letter, which was sent to wholesale banks on 8 September 2023.

Date: 16/01/2024

Partner: ANZ

The session provided an update on the outlook for the Chinese economy and considered how the situation may develop throughout 2024, and how international banks might be affected.

Date: 10/01/2024

Partner: Bovill

The session provided an overview of the FCA’s proposed anti-greenwashing rule, which was announced on 28 November 2023.

Date: 13/12/2023

Partner: Quantum Six

This in-person roundtable discussion gave members the chance to discuss and share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges for banks in using distributor ledger technology in trade finance and supply chain management.

Date: 06/12/2023

Partner: EY

This virtual seminar provided members with an update on the implementation requirements of the EU’s Directive on Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Date: 30/11/2023

Partner: PWC

This in-person seminar provided members with practical tips on the implementation of the changes required for the EMIR Refit.

Date: 28/11/2023

Partner: KPMG

This in-person seminar gave members an overview of the BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) 2.0 Pillar 2 (global minimum tax) requirements, including key dates and the status of jurisdictional implementation.

Date: 28/11/2023

Host: Commerzbank

Partner: BDO

This in-person roundtable discussion gave members the chance to discuss and share perspectives on how to conduct an internal audit of a bank’s cyber security arrangements/framework. The roundtable considered both regulatory requirements and best practice.

Date: 23/11/2023

Partner: Deloitte

This in-person roundtable discussion focussed on how banks are linking ESG and remuneration, including discussion on how market practice and stakeholder expectations have evolved and consider the key factors when embedding ESG measures within remuneration frameworks.  

Date: 22/11/2023

Partner: Stephenson Harwood

This in-person seminar provided members with the latest legal and regulatory developments in international data transfers, comparing the UK’s approach to that of the EU and other data protection regimes.

Date: 21/11/2023

Partner: Baringa

This in-person practice roundtable gave members the chance to discuss and share their approach to addressing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk within their non-financial risk and control frameworks.

Date: 15/11/2023

Host: Eversheds Sutherland

Sponsor: ComplyAdvantage

This conference brought together leading experts to examine the very latest thinking in the world of financial crime compliance, including AML/CTF Regulation in the UK, International Sanctions and the top financial crime systems and controls failings as identified by the regulators.

Date: 14/11/2023

Partner: Fox Williams

This in-person seminar outlined some of the challenges being faced by banks, as well as provide practical advice to manage the risk of employee misconduct when staff work remotely.

Date: 07/11/2023

Partner: BCLP

This in-person seminar dissected the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill that was expected to pass in the coming months, with a particular focus on what will change for banks.

Date: 02/11/2023

Sponsor: Latham & Watkins

The AFB Annual Banquet returned from its hiatus due to rail strikes this year, with special guest speaker Andrew Griffith MP, with over 250 member representatives in attendance.

Date: 01/11/2023

Partner: Mishcon de Raya

This virtual seminar provided members with a review of the the judgement and resulting focus on FCA practice following the Seiler and others vs FCA case, from those that represented one of the employees of Julius Baer.

Date: 25/10/2023

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This workshop provided members with an interactive scenario-based session to help inform them how to manage the practical challenges, including screening considerations, list limitations, and lack of access to corporate information.

Date: 19/10/2023

Partner: Mazars

This practice workshop provided members with guidance and practical examples to help learn how to implement/enhance a Data Governance Framework.

Date: 17/10/2023

Partner: PRA & HM Treasury

This roundtable gave members an opportunity to hear and ask questions about the Government’s Investment Strategy and the chance to suggest actions the Government should take to encourage investment from their firms in the UK.

Date: 16/10/2023

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This practice workshop provided an interactive scenario-based session that helped AFB members understand how to manage third-party risks around cyber security through appropriate risk management, governance and controls.

Date: 11/10/2023

Partner: Fox Williams

This virtual seminar provided members with an overview of the UK regulators’ proposals with respect to diversity and inclusion in regulated financial services firms.

Date: 05/10/2023

Partner: Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace

During this roundtable, members were invited to discuss the topic of the menopause and what can be done to support their colleagues.

Date: 27/09/2023

Partner: Guidehouse

This workshop explored why a Business Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA) is the foundation of a Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Programme for banks.

Date: 26/09/2023

Partner: KPMG

The session provided an overview of the PRA’s requirements and highlighted the key steps banks should consider in advance of the principles coming into effect on 17 May 2024.

Date: 20/09/2023

Partner: Wharton Business Consulting

This one-day course consisted of plenaries, interactive exercises and key takeaways to reinforce learning and allow delegates to use the knowledge gained in their day-to-day roles.

Date: 19/09/2023

Partner: Deloitte

In this in-person seminar, a panel of Deloitte & industry SMEs introduced the digital assets ecosystem and its potential impact on the banking sector.

Date: 14/09/2023

Partner: Latham & Watkins

This roundtable gave members the chance to discuss and share perspectives on how best to audit their bank’s approach to managing material outsourced and third-party providers.

Date: 13/09/2023

Partner: Withers

This roundtable invited members to share and discuss their perspectives on the preparation of regulatory references and/or their assessment of potential employees.

Date: 12/09/2023

Partner: Latham & Watkins

This virtual seminar looked at at the progress made on the Edinburgh Reforms since they were announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in December 2022.

Date: 08/09/2023

Partner: Allen & Overy

This virtual seminar provided an overview of the requirements agreed by the EU in June/July 2023 and their impact on non-EEA headquartered banks conducting business and those considering the establishment of a presence in the EU.

Date: 20/07/2023

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This in-person seminar provided insights, key updates, and practical assistance on sanctions risks for AFB members. It will also covered issues associated with trade finance from a UK, EU and US regulatory perspective.

Date: 17/07/2023

Partner: PwC and FSSC

This discussion focused on how members can create a culture that supports staff going through the menopause.

Date: 13/07/2023

Partner: BCLP

This in-person workshop held in partnership with BCLP was specifically designed to assist incoming SMFs of foreign banks during the regulatory approval process.

Date: 13/07/2023

Partner: Natixis and HCLTech

Our inaugural Summer Reception was a splendid evening for drinks and canapés in a beautifully maintained roof garden surrounded by sensational views of iconic landmarks such as The Shard, Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Date: 12/07/2023

Partner: Bovill

This practice roundtable gave members the opportunity to discuss and share their approaches to addressing climate financial risk.

Date: 06/07/2023

Partner: EY

This in-person seminar provided members with an overview of the business strategy that banks need to be forward-looking to against the regulatory parameters.

Date: 05/07/2023

Partner: BCS Consulting, part of Accenture

This in-person roundtable gave members a chance to discuss and share perspectives on the implementation of the New Consumer Duty. Specifically surrounding operations departments.

Date: 29/06/2023

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This in-person workshop gave members an outline of steps firms can take to manage the risk arising from a visit from the FCA’s Financial Crime Specialist Supervision team.

Date: 28/06/2023

Partner: Kroll

This in-person workshop gave members practical tips to support the design and development of a transaction monitoring framework.

Date: 27/06/2023

Partner: Rob Wood, Chief UK Economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch

This virtual seminar gave members an expert assessment of the prospects for the UK economy for the remainder of the year and looking ahead to 2024.

Date: 22/06/2023

Partner: HCLTech & DLA Piper

This in-person seminar gave an overview of the legal, regulatory and technological issues non-UK banks operating in the UK should be considering as they prepare for the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Date: 20/06/2023

Partner: Dentons

This in-person seminar focused on how to set up an internal policy framework for a remote working policy for longer-term periods.

Date: 15/06/2023

Partner: BMO Financial Group

AFB’s AGM – at which the AFB Chair, William Smith, presented his update and AFB’s Chief Executive, Giles French, discussed the forward look for 2023 and beyond.

Date: 14/06/2023

Partner: PwC

This in-person roundtable gave members the chance to discuss and share perspectives on how the new Consumer Duty has impacted business and financial planning.

Date: 13/06/2023

Partner: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

This seminar focused on the latest regulatory expectations regarding the prevention of insider dealing by banks. The event will include an update on recent regulatory announcements and guidance.

Date: 06/06/2023

Partner: EY, Hosted by Commerzbank

Attendees of this roundtable were invited to share their experiences of utilising data analytics within internal audit functions, draw upon points raised, and pose any questions to the speakers at EY and each other.

Date: 06/06/2023

Partner: Ashurst LLP

This seminar focused on expectations for individual managers and delve into areas of higher potential risk, including particular areas of focus by the regulators.

Date: 25/05/2023

Partner: BDO LLP

This in-person seminar outlined how and why risk management is particularly important during periods of change (e.g., due to the introduction of new business lines, macro-economic change or shocks such as inflationary or recessions or as a result of regulatory change).

Date: 24/05/2023

Partner: Mazars LLP

This virtual seminar provided members with an overview of Data Governance Framework requirements in the UK.

Date: 23/05/2023

Partner: Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

This in-person seminar reviewed and explained the provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill currently being debated in Parliament.

Date: 18/05/2023

Partner: CMS

This in-person roundtable focused broadly on the UK’s remuneration regime and specifically how the proposals in CP5/23 will affect non-UK headquartered banks.

Date: 17/05/2023

Partner: City of London Corporation

This in-person roundtable gave members the chance to discuss four overarching themes – sustainable finance; technology, data and innovation; competitive marketplace; and, international policy and promotion.

Date: 16/05/2023

Sponsor: Eversheds Sutherland

Hosted at Mansion House, one of AFB’s flagship events of the calendar year. We were delighted to welcome so many members for what was a interesting and engaging occasion.

Date: 10/05/2023

Partner: PwC 

This in-person roundtable gave members the chance to discuss and share perspectives on how the new Consumer Duty has impacted business and financial planning.

Date: 27/04/2023

Partner: Shearman & Sterling 

This in-person seminar provided insight into how member banks can optimise the effectiveness of their legal departments.

Date: 26/04/2023

Partner: Simmons & Simmons LLP

Sponsor: Whistlebrook

The AFB Annual Regulatory Conference focused on the ongoing re-shaping of the UK regulatory framework, as well as several other  current topics.

Date: 30/03/2023

Partner: Linklaters

This member discussion will focus on the FCA and PRA’s recent approach to supervisory interventions across a range of areas, but focusing particularly on financial crime and AML.

Date: 29/03/2023

Partner: BCS Consulting part of Accenture

This seminar presented the case for Data & Trigger Driven ‘Know Your Customer’ Checks (KYC) as a compelling alternative to the widely adopted periodic customer review cycle.

Date: 28/03/2023

Partner: Shoosmiths

This practice roundtable was an opportunity for members to discuss the implementation of the new Consumer Duty introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the likely expectations on banks which undertake retail business.

Date: 27/03/2023

Partner: Ashurst LLP

This session provided insight into how banks can prepare for and manage the implementation of a variety of employee monitoring initiatives, which pose challenges from a UK and European data protection perspective.

Date: 23/03/2023

Partner: Addleshaw Goddard

This AFB in-person seminar explored and explained the reporting requirements set out in the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) against the broader ESG reporting requirements.

Date: 22/03/2023

Partner: Shoosmiths

This practice roundtable gave members an opportunity to discuss the implementation of the new Consumer Duty introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the likely expectations on banks which manufacture products for distribution to retail customers.

Date: 21/03/2023

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This workshop, held with international law firm Eversheds Sutherland, provided members an interactive scenario-based session, involving a ransomware attack.

Date: 21/03/2023

Partner: Allen & Overy

This seminar drew lessons from the SVB resolutions from the creditor/counterparty perspective and consider what the resolution might mean for the adoption of Basel IV, the PRA’s international risk appetite and future regulatory developments in the UK.

Date: 15/03/2023

Partner: ACI Worldwide

ACI outlined how the UK’s New Payments Architecture (NPA) will foster innovation, lower costs, and increase competition across the payments landscape for all banks.

Date: 14/03/2023

Partner: Clifford Chance

This session provided members with an overview of the latest developments in carbon credit markets, including the EU and UK emission allowance schemes as well as the voluntary carbon credit markets.

Date: 14/03/2023

Partner: Bovill

This roundtable was an opportunity for members to discuss and share if and how they have adapted their approach in designing and conducting their stress testing programmes to cope with the combination of a changing regulatory landscape and the worsening global economic outlook.

Date: 09/03/2023

Partner: Financial Services Skills Comission

AFB was delighted to offer a virtual seminar with the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) on its Skills Gap Analysis Toolkit, as part of a broader discussion on Future Skills Forecasting.

Date: 07/03/2023

Partner: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

This virtual seminar provided members with an overview and insight into the proposals set out in the PRA’s CP9/22 on Depositor Protection, published in September 2022.

Date: 02/03/2023

Partner: Guidehouse

This in-person workshop helped provide strategies for improving compliance culture within your bank and highlighted how you can encourage your team to do the right thing.

Date: 23/02/2023

Partner: BDO LLP

This virtual seminar explored the impact of growing market uncertainty on banks’ ICAAPs and ILAAPs.

Date: 23/02/2023

Partner: Promontory’s Wholesale Banking & Capital Markets Regulatory Team

This member discussion will focus on the challenges facing international banks in meeting the PRA’s expectations for effective supervision of their UK operations, with a focus on booking model arrangements as set out in PRA Supervisory Statement 5/21.

Date: 22/02/2023

Partner: Simmons & Simmons LLP

This in-person seminar provided members with an overview of the ESG legal issues and recent developments relevant to the financial services sector.

Date: 21/02/2023

Partner: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

This workshop provided members with a deep insight into the employment law and regulatory aspects of whistleblowing and investigations.

Date: 08/02/2023

Partner: PwC

This roundtable gave members an opportunity to discuss the challenges faced by banks in attracting and retaining talent in the post-COVID hybrid working world, amidst a cost of living crisis.

Date: 07/02/2023

Partner: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

This in-person seminar explored the regulators’ supervisory powers under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) 2000 and banks’ regulatory reporting responsibilities.

Date: 01/02/2023

Partner: Natixis

This virtual seminar gave members an opportunity to hear from Jean-Francois Robin, Head of Corporate Investment Bank (CIB) Research at Natixis, a French corporate and investment bank, and AFB member.

Date: 26/01/2023

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This in-person seminar discussed key developments arising from two recent FCA enforcement decisions against Julius Baer International Limited and Sonali Bank former CEO.

Date: 20/01/2023

Rebecca Jackson (Director of Authorisations, Regulatory Technology, and International Supervision, PRA) presented and discussed the contents of the Priorities Letter and respond to AFB member questions.

Date: 17/01/2023

Partner: Allen & Overy

This virtual seminar looked at the UK’s proposals to implement the Basel 3.1 standards and covered the revised criteria for determining which firms would be in scope of the PRA’s future ‘strong and simple’ prudential regime

Date: 08/12/2022

Partner: Banking Circle, Confirmation, Part of Thomson Reuters, and Eversheds Sutherland

This workshop helped members understand the claims which could be made for greenwashing across various jurisdictions, and how they can minimise the risk of involvement in such claims.

Date: 06/12/2022

Partner: BCLP

This workshop helped members understand the claims which could be made for greenwashing across various jurisdictions, and how they can minimise the risk of involvement in such claims.

Date: 05/12/2022

Partner: BCLP

This workshop helped AFB members to gain an understanding of how to comply with the UK GDPR and data transfer rules.

Date: 01/12/2022

Partner: ABN AMRO

This roundtable was an opportunity for members to discuss the concept of inclusion in the workplace, the challenges faced by banks when measuring inclusion, and also provide time to review and share examples of good practice.

Date: 30/11/2022

Partner: Kroll

David Lewis facilitated this member discussion by sharing his thoughts on global AML policy issues, commenting on the UK regulatory perspective, and emerging technologies in the context of current and future risks and how these apply to non-UK banks operating in the UK.

Date: 30/11/2022

Partner: KPMG

The seminar considered lessons learned from the UK Prudential Regulation Authority’s Supervisory Statement 3/19 and highlighted what banks need to think about as they adapt their accounting and reporting processes to reflect emerging ESG requirements.

Date: 29/11/2022

Partner: BDO

This member discussion focused on challenges being faced by banks when managing financial sanctions.

Date: 23/11/2022

Partner: PwC

This session provided insights for members into the considerations they should consider in regards to their own Model Risk Management frameworks, operating models and technology solutions.

Date: 22/11/2022

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland LLP

This workshop gave members the chance to understand the steps in preparing for a S166 review.

Date: 17/11/2022

Partner: Wharton Business Consulting

This training workshop helped AFB members better understand the conduct risks their firm may be subject to; how these have evolved during and beyond the pandemic and how to measure and address conduct risk.

Date: 16/11/2022

Partner: Clifford Chance

This Virtual Seminar considered recent developments and outline how non-UK headquartered banks can manage key risks associated with outsourcing.

Date: 15/11/2022

Partner: Latham & Watkins LLP

This interactive workshop helped members to learn about the new challenges faced when planning and managing dawn raids in a hybrid working environment.

Date: 08/11/2022

Partner: Bovill

This member discussion focused on the role of internal audit in the implementation of the regulators’ operational resilience and outsourcing requirements.

Date: 02/11/2022

Partner: Promontory’s Financial Crime Practice

This member discussion focused on the challenges being faced by firms in managing financial crime risk in international trade which has been a focus for the FCA over the last decade.

Date: 01/11/2022

Host Partner: BDO LLP

This interactive workshop enabled members to learn about the challenges faced when planning and executing Fire Drills.

Date: 20/10/2022

Host Partner: Simmons & Simmons LLP

This session provided members with a practical walk through of the actions they should include within their Consumer Duty implementation plan.

Date: 19/10/2022

Host Partner: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

This session provided members the opportunity to gather and share their experiences in using or considering using the Standard Visitor Visa, following the increase in business travel, after the end of Covid-19 restrictions in the UK.

Date: 18/10/2022

Partner: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP)

This session provided members a session on the latest information and guidance around several topical themes related to Employment Law and people-related Regulatory issues.

Date: 29/09/2022

Partner: BDO LLP

This interactive workshop enabled members to learn about the challenges faced when planning and executing Fire Drills.

Date: 22/09/2022

Partner: Fox Williams LLP

This session gave practical advice drawing on Fox Williams’ experience of working with overseas banks who are recruiting new staff.

Date: 14/09/2022

Partner: Simmons & Simmons LLP

This session provided an insight into the FCA’s Consumer Duty, following the publication of the final rules and Policy Statement 22/9 in July 2022.

Date: 06/07/2022

Partner: Simmons & Simmons LLP

This session provided an insight into the key regulatory developments around cryptoassets and the managing of related legal risks.

Date: 29/06/2022

Partner: BCS Consulting

This session provided members with an overview of how to manage the implementation of ISO20022, which is set to become the new standard for payments messaging by 2025.

Date: 28/06/2022

Partner: BMO Financial Group

AFB Chair, William Smith, presented his update and discussed the forward look for 2022 and beyond, followed by a Drinks Reception for AFB members.

Date: 14/06/2022

Partner: BDO LLP

This session provided an overview of current trends in the Regulatory Reporting landscape and BDO’s views on where the most likely risk of non-compliance may be hiding.

Date: 09/06/2022

Partner: Fox Williams LLP

This session took a look into longer-term considerations around Hybrid Working, in particular relating to the monitoring of regulated activities.

Date: 26/05/2022

Partner: Shoosmiths LLP

An in-depth look into recent fraud trends, current threats, the FCA’s approach to fraud, and more.

Date: 17/05/2022

Partner: BDO LLP

This session helped members understand the challenges that exist when applying extant accounting and financial requirements to financial statement line items. 

Date: 05/05/2022

Partner: UK Export Finance

This in-person meeting, held at HM Treasury, provided details of the General Export Facility that is available to banks and meet senior representatives from UKEF including Chief Executive Louis Taylor.

Date: 04/05/2022

Partner: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP)

A seminar that provided the latest information and guidance around several topical themes on Employment Law and people-related Regulatory issues.

Date: 26/04/2022

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

One of the AFB’s flagship events – hosted by the Lord Mayor, this business lunch allowed AFB members to network with c240 fellow senior members.

Date: 22/04/2022

Partner: Fox Williams LLP

Providing members with an overview of the recently passed UK Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022.

Date: 21/04/2022

Partner: PWC

This session helped members with their preparation for responding to the PRA’s SS5/21.

Date: 20/04/2022

Partner: Marsh

This session helped AFB members improve their Assurance and Preparedness for Cyber Risk Governance.

Date: 30/03/2022

Partner: PwC

This session informed members on the final report from the BoE and FCA Artificial Intelligence Public-Private Forum (AIPPF).

Date: 29/03/2022

Partner: BDO LLP

This session provided members a discussion on how to ensure compliance with the FCA’s latest Financial Crime regulations and industry guidance.

Date: 24/03/2022

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland LLP

This half-day workshop gave members the chance to practice and understand the correct steps to take, through the various stages of a crisis.

Date: 23/03/2022

Partner: Chapelle Consulting

This Operational Risk Expert Panel discussed what operational risk professionals need to be preparing and planning for in the near future.

Date: 16/03/2022

Partner: Kroll

In this session Kroll provided insights into the preparation of the FCA REP-CRIM Return and how the REP-CRIM and the data within it are utilised by the FCA in their supervisory work.

Date: 16/03/2022

Partner: Eversheds Sutherland

This session examined many of the practical considerations and obstacles that banks are facing when implementing the financial sanctions imposed on Russian entities.

Date: 15/03/2022

Partner: Allen & Overy

This session outlined trends in the UK regulation of non-UK providers and consider how to manage divergence between the UK and EU regulatory systems.

Date: 09/03/2022

Partner: David Meynell, Senior Technical Advisor to the ICC

This session provided the background and rationale to these new practices for our foreign bank members.

Date: 08/03/2022

Partner: Worshipful Company of International Bankers (WCIB)

This session explored the science behind potential biases and how you can work with them to improve inclusivity within your bank.

Date: 08/03/2022

Partner: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP)

The Senior Managers Development Programme (SMDP) is designed to highlight some of the current key issues facing foreign banks operating in the UK and provide practical advice on what members need to do to ensure compliance and minimise their exposure Back@Bank.

Date: 08/03/2022

The AFB Financial Crime Compliance (AML) Diploma is a comprehensive learning programme designed to equip senior risk professionals with both the theoretical and practical knowledge required to enhance their knowledge and develop new skills and awareness around a topic which continues to be critical to all banks.

Date: 02/03/2022

Partner: BDO LLP

AFB were joined by BDO LLP to lead a discussion on where the focus should be for Internal Auditors during the coming year.

Date: 23/02/2022

Partner: Baker & McKenzie LLP

AFB were joined by Baker & McKenzie LLP who drew upon their extensive experience of advising financial institutions on crypto-related regulatory matters in a session specifically designed for foreign bank members.