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SUMMARY:Have You Transitioned Your SM&CR Certification?
DESCRIPTION:SM&CR has been part of the regulatory landscape for Banking & Insurance for 5 years now and much less so for FCA solo regulated firms. But even some banks and insurance firms remain uncertain around how best to align the requirements within their organisations and evidence suggest that remains the case for many solo regulated firms too. \nNow that FCA solo regulated firms have passed the deadlines for both Directory Submissions and the first round of internal Certifications\, focus should be shifting to embedding the regime and completing the transition of SM&CR requirements into “Business as Usual.” From experience\, the team at Worksmart know this can be challenging; a good proportion of firms found that they were either extremely stretched by the March 21 deadlines\, or in some cases unable to complete those tasks within the set time limits. \nThat haste to meet the deadlines resulted in last minute decisions\, compromises\, and work arounds; many organisations having implemented short term solutions that will probably not pass the test of time in terms of efficiency\, reliability or sustainability. So there remains work to be done. But if this sounds like you\, you are not alone\, there is help available\, guidance to be realised and existing tools and approaches to help ease the burden. \nNow is the time for those responsible for SM&CR management within firms to consider how the initial round of Certification & Directory reporting went and re-consider the on-going resourcing requirements of the regime and the sustainability of systems and controls for the long term. \nSo\, what exactly does good look like and what does the transition to BAU entail? \nJoin our Chair\, Philip Allen\, as he puts these questions and challenges to Worksmart’s Julie Pardy\, Director of Regulation and Market Engagement\, and Nic Dent\, Propositions & Customer Engagement Principal. This one-hour interactive webinar will consider\, through discussion\, live polling and debate\, the following areas: \n• Benchmarking – what are other firms doing and what does good looks like?\n• Has SM&CR delivered the expected improvements? – the regulators view and the view of the industry.\n• How assured are you about the effectiveness of your assessment processes?\n• How confident are you in managing the on-going requirements for Conduct Rules training?\n• Are your processes\, systems and controls\, sustainable? – the lessons learned from the Banking & Insurance sectors. \nTo register for this webinar\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8716239477494/WN_1kwEhTRUTKqII18areAuJA \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/have-you-transitioned-your-smcr-certification/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210519T094548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T081804Z
UID:6146-1625666400-1625670000@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: Transitioning SM&CR into Business as Usual: 7th July 2021
DESCRIPTION:SM&CR has been part of the regulatory landscape for Banking & Insurance for 5 years now\, and whilst its much less than that for FCA solo regulated firms\, there is still uncertainty around how best to align the requirements within firms. \nNow that FCA solo regulated firms have passed the deadlines for both Directory Submissions and the 1st ever round of internal Certifications\, many firms after having taken a welcome breather are now completing the transition of SM&CR requirements into “Business as Usual.” Easy to say it\, but much more difficult to do it. So\, what exactly should the transition entail and what might this look like? \nWith SM&CR one size certainly does not fit all and many firms found that they were either extremely stretched by the March 21 deadlines\, or in some cases were unable to meet them.\nThis resulted in last minute decisions for some\, with short term solutions enacted that will not pass the test of time. \nNow is the time for those responsible for SM&CR management within firms to consider how the initial round of Certification & Directory reporting went and thinking ahead around the on-going resourcing requirements of the regime. \nChairing this event is John Somerville\, Head of Financial Services\, Professional Education at LIBF and he is joined by Worksmart’s Julie Pardy\, Director of Regulation and Market Engagement\, and Nic Dent\, Propositions & Customer Engagement Principal. This one-hour interactive webinar will consider\, through discussion\, live polling and debate whether firms need to consider further the following areas: \n\nAccountability for the regime at an organisation & departmental level\nHas SM&CR delivered improvements expected?\nDid your year 1 processes for Certification & Directory deliver what was expected?\nHow are you assured around the effectiveness of your assessment processes?\nHow are you managing the on-going requirements for Conduct Rules training?\nAre your processes sustainable?\n\nTo register for this webinar\, visit: https://www.libf.ac.uk/news-and-insights/our-events?eventid=15513
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-transitioning-smcr-into-business-as-usual-7th-july-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210609T151001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T133649Z
UID:6565-1624356000-1624361400@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: Have You Implemented The MAS Guidelines For Accountability Within Your Organisation Yet?: 22nd June 2021
DESCRIPTION:As Accountability Regimes are rolled out around the Globe\, the “Award Winning” team here at Worksmart invite you to join us for this event very specifically focused on the Singapore accountability regime. With the implementation deadline of the 10th September 2021 looming for the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Accountability Regime to be implemented\, time is of the essence. \nAs the solution provider of choice to the British Banking Association in the UK when the SM&CR regime was rolled out from 2016 onwards\, the Worksmart team have a high level of knowledge and expertise that we would love to share. \nThe most critical elements of any accountability revolve around operationalising the regime and collegiate working practices\, so join us when we will be sharing our top tips for an effective implementation. \nWe will be covering the following during the event:- \n\nAn overview of the regime\nSimilarities to the UK regime\nOur experiences of implementing in the UK\nTop Tips and pitfalls to look out for\nAn introduction to how RegTech can help firms meet the five MAS outcomes of the regime\n\nTo register for this webinar\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316232387450/WN_I6Z46B71SVuZBAiqz8kd_A \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-have-you-implemented-the-mas-guidelines-for-accountability-within-your-organisation-yet-22nd-june-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210528T082753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T135130Z
UID:6405-1623232800-1623238200@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: SM&CR: Tick-Box Exercise Or Foundation For Culture Change?: 9th June 2021
DESCRIPTION:FCA solo regulated firms are now completing the transition of SM&CR requirements into ‘Business as Usual’ but what exactly does this look like? \nIn the second of our popular webinars\, we further delve beyond pure compliance with the regulations and explore some of the key underlying concepts that appropriately structured SM&CR arrangements should be able to address ‘beyond the tick box’ concept. \nPresented by Jeff Abbott\, Editor of T-C News and Emma Howell\, Business Development Manager at Worksmart\, the webinar continues to address six searching questions that enable delegates to ascertain where on the spectrum their firms are heading. \nThese questions will examine\, amongst other things: \n\nThe focus of your outcomes\nThe sustainability of your approaches\nThe connectivity between the component parts of the SM&CR\nThe strength and consistency of your assessments\nThe changes in your employees\n\nJoin the webinar and be part of this insightful and illuminating debate. \nTo register for this free event\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9116208180362/WN_W9V0PfZ8Srm_V0-B0CfpyQ \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-smcr-tick-box-exercise-or-foundation-for-culture-change-9th-june-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210419T093822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T083513Z
UID:5650-1622111400-1622116800@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: SM&CR Virtual Breakfast Briefing: 27th May 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) has been with us for some time now\, but should we be cautious about losing focus and our attention being directed elsewhere? For instance\, are you confident that your firm is ready for embedding the regime as expected by the regulator; in a way that becomes ‘integral to the way a firm operates and does business?’ The FCA has made it clear that the extension of the Senior Manager and Certification Regime should be about culture change and creating a culture of accountability rather than ‘tickbox’ compliance\, but the level of detail and guidance around how to achieve this is notably absent. There is an awful lot to consider in stepping up to the challenges of influencing culture\, combined with managing competence\, capability and evidencing accountability through the whole organisation. These issues continue to be points of discussion and debate for many. \nWe know from feedback after our past events and broadcasts that firms and individuals gain value and comfort from evaluating their firm’s continuing approach to SM&CR through group discussion and debate with peers. So\, join the Worksmart team\, and special guest\, Marian Bloodworth\, Employment Partner in the FS Employment Team at Deloitte Legal\, for another lively discussion and update on the key issues and considerations on this topic\, together with a demonstration of how the Worksmart Accord solution can help you and your organisation manage all of the component parts of the new Regime. \nMeeting agenda:\n• Welcome and introductions\n• A regulatory update – the very latest on SM&CR:\n• SM&CR in BAU – embedding and future proofing\n• A discussion on the current climate from a HR and Regulatory perspective\n• Accord demonstration – how can the latest RegTech help?\n• Panel Discussion – your chance to submit questions for debate and discussion \nTo register for this free event\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-6Fc9k0eTZmPviYfSHIubw \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-smcr-virtual-breakfast-briefing-27th-may-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T163000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210513T090746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T135137Z
UID:5954-1622041200-1622046600@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: SM&CR: Tick-Box Exercise Or Foundation For Culture Change?: 26th May 2021
DESCRIPTION:FCA solo regulated firms are now completing the transition of SM&CR requirements into ‘Business as Usual’ but what exactly does this look like? \nAs this transition continues\, knowingly or not\, firms are moving to a position where\, at one end of the spectrum\, SM&CR becomes the foundation stone of lasting cultural change or\, at the other end of the spectrum\, SM&CR defaults to another ‘tick box’ exercise. \nLed by Jeff Abbott of T&C News and Emma Howell of Worksmart\, the webinar address six searching questions that enable delegates to ascertain where on the spectrum their firms are heading. \nThese questions will examine\, amongst other things: \n\nThe focus of your outcomes\nThe sustainability of your approaches\nThe connectivity between the component parts of the SM&CR\nThe strength and consistency of your assessments\nThe changes in your employees\n\nJoin the webinar and be part of this insightful and illuminating debate. \nTo register for this free event\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9116208180362/WN_54_b-UfSRoug_oP2A8kiWg \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-smcr-tick-box-exercise-or-foundation-for-culture-change-26th-may-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210510T105152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T081007Z
UID:5829-1621947600-1621951200@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: Measuring Culture - What the Bank Of England Research Tells Us
DESCRIPTION:Regulated firms have struggled to measure Culture\, often citing that ‘it’s far too difficult and abstract’ to define and manage effectively. Such reasoning in 2021 won’t wash with regulators\, shareholders and the public expecting senior managers and boards to be much more proactive and transparent in this space. \nIn this FREE webinar\, Worksmart’s Julie Pardy\, Director of Regulation and Market Engagement and Nic Dent Propositions & Client Engagement Manager\, demonstrate how firms can use the key insights from the PRA recently published report on ‘Organisational Culture and Bank Risk’ to start measuring organisational Culture in your firm. \nThis webinar specifically looks at: \n• Why Conduct and Culture is still a key priority for the regulator in 2021\n• The six data measures The PRA (Bank of England) collect to measure Culture and Risk in Banking\n• Why employee sentiment surveys have a significant shortcoming in measuring Culture according to the PRA \nTo register for this webinar\, visit: https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-cultural-measurement-and-indicators-what-the-bank-of-england-research-tells-us/
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-measuring-culture-what-the-bank-of-england-research-tells-us/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210426T135134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T133515Z
UID:5711-1621425600-1621427400@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Reducing the administrative burden of SM&CR - CSA Webinar: 19th May
DESCRIPTION:The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) has recently impacted the Credit & Collections industry and it was introduced to ensure that Senior Managers are individually accountable for their business decisions\, their conduct and the competence of those that they manage. Managing the SM&CR regime in business-as-usual (BAU) in a way that a) doesn’t cause a huge administrative overhead and b) demonstrates to the regulator that you are complying to the legislation and maintaining a solid audit trail and record keeping regime to prove it\, will be a challenge\, especially if you do not have the right tools to allow you to effectively do your job. \nThis is where Worksmart come in…… and this webinar with our very own Business Development Manager Anthony Eghan\, will explain how you (Compliance\, HR\, Legal and IT Managers) could be using our 2019\,2020 ACQ Award-winning SM&CR solution to meet the relevant PRA / FCA regulations. \nWorksmart’s SM&CR solution will provide clear central record keeping\, strong corporate governance\, clear accountability and evidence of employee Fitness & Propriety\, certification and conduct rules assessments. Working seamlessly with any existing HR system you may have. Reflecting your organisational culture and routines\, you can also manage many elements of an employee competency regime.  In terms of accountability\, you can ascertain\, who\, when\, what and how\, with everything mapped and audited for the regulator. \nWorksmart have once again teamed up with Credit Services Association\, for this insightful look at how you may address the ongoing administrative challenges of managing the SM&CR now and into the future. \nTo register for this FREE webinar visit: \nhttps://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9369/484259?utm_source=CreditServicesAssociation&utm_medium=brighttalk&utm_campaign=484259
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/reducing-the-administrative-burden-of-smcr-csa-webinar-19th-may/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210415T100024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T152253Z
UID:5632-1621339200-1621342800@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Senior Leaders Still Need Development And Here Is How To Tell Them!
DESCRIPTION:Leaders making their way into senior leadership in the financial sector do so because of their unique strengths; expertise\, experience\, drive and resilience. But in today’s uncertainty and complexity\, these strengths are not all particularly useful for navigating unknown contexts not seen before. Experience and expertise aren’t predictors of future and aren’t so helpful in complex situations\, when cause and effect are unclear. \nJonathan Davidson’s (FCA) speech for the 6th Annual Culture and Conduct Forum\, highlights many complex issues requiring attention from leaders – delivering social purpose\, breaking barriers around diversity and inclusion\, and defining the role of financial services in climate change and sustainability. \nIf the criteria by which many leaders were promoted is ill-equipped for today\, how can we deliver the message that they still need developing\, and specifically in sense-making skills? It’s not about loading up on more knowledge. It’s about enabling leaders to move beyond mere knowledge to develop their underlying capacity to make sense of what is happening and of themselves. Using the analogy of a mobile phone\, it is not adding Apps to the phone\, it’s upgrading the operating system\, so leaders are able to think\, relate and act on a par with the complexity they face. \nMDV Consulting has teamed up with Worksmart to help share advice on how to excite leadership in this message of life-long development. \nTo find out more and register for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4316183899846/WN_vs921bXyTJ-7ZJc_346RCw \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/senior-leaders-still-need-development-and-here-is-how-to-tell-them/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210204T084823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T083358Z
UID:4841-1615887000-1615892400@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: SM&CR Virtual Breakfast Briefing: 16th March
DESCRIPTION:The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) has been with us for some time now\, but should we be cautious about losing focus and our attention being directed elsewhere? For instance\, are you confident that your firm is ready for embedding the regime as expected by the regulator; in a way that becomes ‘integral to the way a firm operates and does business?’ The FCA has made it clear that the extension of the Senior Manager and Certification Regime should be about culture change and creating a culture of accountability rather than ‘tickbox’ compliance\, but the level of detail and guidance around how to achieve this is notably absent. There is an awful lot to consider in stepping up to the challenges of influencing culture\, combined with managing competence\, capability and evidencing accountability through the whole organisation. These issues continue to be points of discussion and debate for many. \nWe know from feedback after our past events and broadcasts that firms and individuals gain value and comfort from evaluating their firm’s continuing approach to SM&CR through group discussion and debate with peers. So\, join the Worksmart team and a special guest\, a leading employment lawyer in this area\, for another lively discussion and update on the key issues and considerations on this topic\, together with a demonstration of how the Worksmart Accord solution can help you and your organisation manage all of the component parts of the new Regime. \nMeeting agenda:\n• Welcome and introductions\n• A regulatory update – the very latest on SM&CR\no Directory Submission Deadlines – your commitments and are you ready?\no SM&CR in BAU – embedding and future proofing\n• Our special guest\, a leading regulatory lawyer\, will lead a discussion on the current climate from a HR and Regulatory perspective\n• Accord demonstration – how can the latest RegTech help?\n• Panel Discussion – your chance to submit questions for debate and discussion \nTo register for this free event\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-6Fc9k0eTZmPviYfSHIubw \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-smcr-virtual-breakfast-briefing-16th-march-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210210T100906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T152809Z
UID:4890-1614254400-1614258000@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: Good Culture Doesn't Just Happen: 25th February
DESCRIPTION:If Culture is what people do when no one is looking\, then 2021 might prove to be as challenging to your Conduct and Culture risk frameworks as the last nine months have been. Continued Conduct risks related to employees working from a home and a regulator finding the identification of Conduct risk in firms ‘unacceptably weak’ means that Wealth firms can’t take let Conduct and Culture drop down the agenda. \nIn this FREE 60 minute webinar with Julie Pardy\, Director of Regulation & Market Engagement\, Worksmart and Maurice McDonald Head of International Banking & Wealth Management\, Bovill you’ll learn more about: \n\nWhy the FCA will continue to prioritise Conduct & Culture in 2021\nWhat good Culture looks like\nHow the FCA expects Wealth Managers to monitor\, measure and audit Conduct & Culture\nApproaches to identifying conduct risks in your firm\nThe key components of an effective culture programme\n\nTo register for this webinar\, visit: https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-good-culture-doesnt-just-happen-what-pimfa-members-need-to-work-on-in-2021/ \n 
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-good-culture-doesnt-just-happen-25th-february/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210211T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20210126T120057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T083303Z
UID:4715-1613041200-1613044800@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: “Regulatory Predictions for the Year Ahead” - 11th February\, 11.00
DESCRIPTION:2020 was a tumultuous year for most of the UK population\, regardless of what sector you worked in. \nWithin the Financial Services Sector\, not only did we go through our first taste of lockdown like the rest of the population\, but had to do so whilst grappling with the implementation of SM&CR\, waiting for new rules in relation to Brexit\, and depending on what sector you were in\, developing new policies and approaches for dealing with all sorts of new regulatory requirements in relation to key workers\, Covid absences and vulnerability to name but a few. \nI am sure we speak for the industry when we all hope that 2020 will not be fully replicated again in 2021. But\, as we all know\, regulation doesn’t sleep and so join the Worksmart team\, together with our guest speaker Tor Connolly\, Senior Regulatory Consultant at Huntswood\, for a lively discussion and debate about our regulatory predictions for the year ahead. \nWhilst we are still finalising the discussion points\, we aim to cover key areas such as SMCR\, the Directory\, Consumer Vulnerability and Complaints Processes. \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/webinar-regulatory-predictions-for-the-year-ahead-11th-february-11-00/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20201209T110424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T152413Z
UID:4461-1611048600-1611054000@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: SM&CR Virtual Breakfast Briefing: 19th January 2021
DESCRIPTION:Solo Regulated Firms have been living with the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) now since December 2019\, and the impact of Covid-19 means the landscape of our professional world continues to change and evolve as we all respond to the impact of the pandemic (“work from home again if you can”!). \nMegan Butler\, FCA\, recently called on firms to rethink the way they supervise staff who are working from home and the FCA has also updated its guidance on Key Workers. The challenge of certifying colleagues for the first time is looming\, the regulator continues to focus on the need for firms to act with integrity\, and those with responsibilities for competency and firms’ governance procedures continue to have heavy workloads. \nJoin the Worksmart team\, and special guest\, Marian Bloodworth\, Employment Law partner in the Financial Services group at Kemp Little\, for another lively discussion and update on the key issues and considerations on this topic\, together with a demonstration of how the Worksmart Accord solution can help you and your organisation manage all of the component parts of the new Regime. \n 
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/smcr-virtual-breakfast-briefing-19th-january-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T120000
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UID:4499-1610622000-1610625600@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Webinar: “Culture\, Cynefin\, Capacity & Complexity in 2021” - 14th January\, 11.00
DESCRIPTION:Business and regulators recognise that organisations with a purposeful culture deliver better results. In the FCA discussion paper (DP20/1) of March this year\, firm after firm highlighted that defining and developing culture is easier said than done. Culture and culture development is one of those topics that defies simple silver bullet solutions. And\, in a world that gets more complex\, uncertain and volatile by the day\, we can crave simple to just make the complex go away.\n\n\nTo explore this topic we have teamed up with MDV Consulting\, a firm specialising in the assessment and development of leaders. MDV are at the leading edge of understanding how leaders can grow to meet ever increasing complexity. \nJoin us for what will be a very lively and informative debate about a topic that has come even more into focus as the events of 2020 have unfolded. \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/mdv-worksmart-culture-cynefin-capacity-complexity-in-2021-14th-january-11-00/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20201015T122005Z
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UID:3419-1603454400-1603458000@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caresmart - Short Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Despite the operational disruption caused by Covid-19\, the FCA has been resolute in demanding that firms’ services standards do not slip when handling customer complaints. \nSo now\, more than ever\, is the time for firms to consider implementing an intuitive and end-to-end complaints and feedback management solution that complaint handlers can use anywhere. \nEstablished and trusted across the financial services sector\, Worksmart’s Caresmart solution provides the technology needed to reassure both firms and their customers that complaints will be handled promptly and fairly. \nThis 30mins webinar will provide an overview of Caresmart and for any questions to be answered. \nAvailable to CSA members and non-members alike\, you can register for this FREE by visiting: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9369/440393?utm_source=Credit+Services+Association&utm_medium=brighttalk&utm_campaign=440393 \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/caresmart-short-demonstration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20201016T071712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T135430Z
UID:3457-1602757800-1602763200@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:SM&CR Virtual Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Solo Regulated Firms have been living with the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) now since December 2019\, and the impact of Covid-19 means the landscape of our professional world continues to change and evolve as we all respond to the impact of the pandemic (“work from home again if you can”!). Firms continue to feel the impact in terms of remote working\, communication challenges and the trials of managing people from a distance. \nWe saw recently that Megan Butler called on firms to rethink the way they supervise staff who are working from home and the FCA has also updated its guidance on Key Workers. The challenge of certifying colleagues for the first time is looming\, the regulator continues to focus on the need for firms to act with integrity\, and those with responsibilities for competency and firms’ governance procedures continue to have heavy workloads. We regularly receive feedback that says firms and individuals are gaining some comfort from evaluating their firm’s approach to SM&CR through group discussion and debate with peers. \nSo\, join the Worksmart team\, and special guest\, Marian Bloodworth\, Employment Law partner in the Financial Services group at Kemp Little\, for another lively discussion and update on the key issues and considerations on this topic\, together with a demonstration of how the Worksmart Accord solution can help you and your organisation manage all of the component parts of the new Regime. \nTo register for this FREE webinar\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8915947175457/WN_KBQFCc7RS7GN_xMXcOuAJg \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/smcr-virtual-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200924
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20200905T130340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T150748Z
UID:3432-1600736400-1600822799@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:Global Regtech Summit
DESCRIPTION:Worksmart are sponsoring the Global Regtech Summit\, being held on 22nd September. Due to CV19\, the Summit is now vitual. \nThe event is key because it will explore how the financial services industry can leverage technology to drive innovation\, cut costs and support regulatory change. The Summit brings together the industry ecosystem of Regtech practitioners\, regulators\, start ups and solution providers to collaborate and discuss innovative and effective approaches for building a better regulatory environment. \nIn addition to sponsoring the event Andy Nightingale\, Worksmart’s Managing Director\, will be speaking on the need for specialist solutions to manage the complex operational and reporting needs of SM&CR and Julie Pardy\, Worksmart’s Director of Regulation and Market Engagement\, will be chairing a panel discussion on how RegTech can improve SM&CR compliance. Finally\, the Worksmart sales team will be exhibiting and demonstrating our dedicated SM&CR solution\, Accord. \nTo find out our how you can be there visit the Global RegTech site.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/global-regtech-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200917T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200917T174000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20200902T135248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T133949Z
UID:3452-1600351200-1600364400@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:TISA - SM&CR Post Implementation Forum
DESCRIPTION:With the commencement of the SM&CR last December for FCA solo regulated firms\, businesses are expected to have put in place essential arrangements in order to be compliant with the new regime which aims to reduce harm to consumers and strengthen market integrity. \nThis Forum will be a timely platform for firms to debate SM&CR post-implementation challenges and share best practices and serves as an opportunity for delegates to hear the view from the regulator. \nSpecifically\, this forum will focus on; \n– Best practices from the industry and where resources should be focused in order to remain compliant with the new regime\, notably implementing Certification and the Directory \n– How SM&CR can serve as a catalyst for culture transformation in firms \nFor more information on this important event and details of how to register\, visit; https://www.tisa.uk.com/product/smcr-post-implementation/?event_date=2020-09-17
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/tisa-smcr-post-implementation-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200915T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204513
CREATED:20200901T140515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T135502Z
UID:3286-1600171200-1600174800@www.worksmart.co.uk
SUMMARY:The not so hidden cost of non-compliance webinar
DESCRIPTION:The last few months may well have been a complete blur for many employees\, but compliance and risk leaders of regulated firms know only too well that the increased risk of employees working from home\, the avalanche of FCA updates and the looming financial crisis\, looks like a perfect storm.In this FREE 60 minute webinar\, Julie Pardy\, Director of Regulation and Market Engagement\, Worksmart\, Adrian Harvey\, CEO of Elephants don’t forget and Claire Aynsley Head of Regulatory Compliance\, Credit Services Association evaluate the post COVID-19 role compliance and risk professionals will play in shaping the future of the business\, anticipating risks to protect the firm\, it’s bottom line and its reputation. \nFor more information on this webinar and to register\, visit; https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6915979470281/WN_tfKMiqbxR76bJkyko8uYHw \nThis event is no longer available.
URL:https://www.worksmart.co.uk/event/the-not-so-hidden-cost-of-non-compliance-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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