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In an age of uncertainty, the one certainty for 2018 is the introduction of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In order to assist European organisations take a practical, business orientated approach to GDPR, the team at MetaCompliance are having an executive briefing in key European cities. These include London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Berlin and Geneva. Whether you are kickstarting your privacy project or looking for ways to ramp up your existing programs, these breakfast briefings are designed to provide practical advice and assistance. Focusing on the realities of implementing GDPR, these practical briefings will expand on our team's…

OVERVIEW Participants will learn who to recognize strategic risk, its’ impact on functions within an organization and the organization as a whole and for those that are required to review, exam or audit strategic risk management, be introduced to a new revolutionary way to ensure strategic risks are managed well. Stakeholders, especially financial service regulators are extremely focused on strategic risk management. Rightfully so as this is one of the hardest risk areas to define, to audit, to even understand. This session is designed to clear away the confusion linked to definitions and management of strategic risks. During the hour…

OVERVIEW How do I begin to know what are the Health and Safety Hazards for my Plant? How can I best prevent my Employees from getting hurt? Am I in compliance with all OSHA regulations? How can I get my Employees to effectively recognize Health and Safety Hazards in my Plant? Navigating the complexities of OSHA Standards can be complex, especially when it comes to Safety Hazard Recognition for your Employees. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND This course will give some excellent Best Practices on conducting Safety Hazard Recognition Training in a Plant. AREAS COVERED In this Program you will learn:…

OVERVIEW The act has many facets from different housing programs but most importantly the fair housing portion of the act. Fair housing impacts the nation as far as discrimination is concerned. During the 1960’s there was much discrimination and, included under the auspices of the HUD development act, the fair housing act was signed into law protecting those most at risk of discrimination. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND This seminar will give you a better understanding of the various programs of HUD and how they may impact you on a day to day basis. This includes housing programs, various loan products…

OVERVIEW The Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) has a great deal of responsibilities. They must provide directions to the audit team; assess the quality of the work of the audit team; provide on-going communication to audit management and audit clients; develop the draft report; prepare for the exit conference; assess the performance of the audit team; and many other minor activities. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND The success of an audit engagement will often depend on how well the AIC carry out those functions. This webinar is to help you understand the skills needed and the responsibilities of the AIC. AREAS COVERED Audit Standards…

OVERVIEW Human error is known to be the primary cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage. From procedures, training, and workplace environment many variables that affect human behavior CAN be manipulated reducing the likelihood of these occurrences. To work with these challenges, it is essential to understand human behavior and the psychology of error as well as understand exactly where the weaknesses of the systemare so that they can be improved and/or fixed.…

A break down of model risk management to its key components to ensure a comprehensive understanding is gained from all that attend and will also suggest strategies for improving your processes. Day one of the course will provide an in-depth look into model risk management from conception to where it is today. Prudent valuation will then be discussed, along with the best approaches to pricing models. Model risk management of non-pricing models such as treasury, IFRS9 and compliance models will also be covered. Day two continues with the TRIM regulation and what challenges this brings. The quantification of model risk…

Course Highlights: -Assess the IRRBB regulatory landscape post-implementation -Understand the value and income metrics approach -Identify a risk measure that effectively captures CSRBB -Examine the evolution of IRRBB systems and processes -Address key challenges of running stress testing exercises -Industry experts and experienced practitioners make up a multi-speaker format Learning Outcomes: By the end of the two days, delegates will have new or improved knowledge of: -Key IRR Challenges including behavioural assumptions, yield curve risk and basic risk -Approaches to modelling IRRBB -Current and future IRRBB governance considerations -Understand the regulatory landscape including lessons from the ECB 2017 stress test…

OVERVIEW Pivot Tables are one of the most powerful tools in Excel’s data analysis and Business Intelligence (BI) armory. With just a few clicks of the mouse (and no complicated formulas!) you can quickly and easily build reports and charts that summarize and analyze large amounts of raw data and help you to spot trends and get answers to the important questions on which you base your key business decisions. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Learning how to create Pivot Tables is one of the must have skills for anyone who needs to use Excel to quickly build reports and summaries.…

Social Media is changing with every blink of our eyes. Platforms rise up and collapse, functions change or disappear, trends come and go. Stay on top of your social media game with these quarterly Social Media updates, where we talk about everything that has changed and how that effects your marketing efforts. This class is created for business owners who do most of their social media planning and executing themselves or have no social media specialist on their team. Expect: 45-60 minutes talks news from the world of big, established networks such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter short analysis on…

Excel experts believe that pivot tables are one of the most powerful tools in Excel. And, knowing how to create pivot tables is an important skill for quickly building reports and summaries. Join our upcoming webinar to learn the features and functions of pivot tables. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Learning how to create Pivot Tables is one of the must have skills for anyone who needs to use Excel to quickly build reports and summaries. This training will provide you with a solid foundation that you can use to build your own pivot tables and reports. AREAS COVERED • What…

An Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) has a lot of responsibilities and successful audit engagement depends on how well the AIC manages them. Join the webinar to understand the skills, attributes and key responsibilities of Auditor-in-Charge. AREAS COVERED Audit Standards Relative to the Auditor-In-Charge • IIA Standards • GAGAS Standards Auditor-In-Charge Skills and Attributes • Audit Knowledge • Communication Skills • Organizational Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Leadership Skills • Audit Skill Assessment Tool Auditor-In-Charge Responsibilities • Conduct Pre-Audit Administrative Duties • Conduct Preliminary Survey • Develop audit objectives • Determine the audit scope • Conduct an Entrance Conference • Supervise Fieldwork •…

In this Risk Training event, following incredible feedback for our highly successful event last October, day one will look at the current state of trade surveillance and market compliance. Attendees will discuss what trade surveillance is and the tools of the trade before hearing a case study on trade surveillance integration. Day two will focus on the models and technology that will ensure your system works for your needs as there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions will include a talk on data quality and management to examine the right information is being collected. Operational efficiency, business insight and optimizing your…

Many industries suffer severe quality and production losses due to human errors. Although it’s not possible to completely eliminate human errors, many performance problems can be prevented. Join our new webinar to know how to address human performance issues and how to prevent or avoid them. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND This human error prevention training would provide tools that can be implemented and used after this event. These include practical tools. We will discuss human error categories, near root causes and root causes for these events. We will discuss latest trends in human error issues in the industry. AREAS COVERED…

In an age of uncertainty, the one certainty for 2018 is the introduction of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In order to assist European organisations take a practical, business orientated approach to GDPR, the team at MetaCompliance are having an executive briefing in key European cities. These include London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Berlin and Geneva. Whether you are kickstarting your privacy project or looking for ways to ramp up your existing programs, these breakfast briefings are designed to provide practical advice and assistance. Focusing on the realities of implementing GDPR, these practical briefings will expand on our team's…

Supported by the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre the Nuclear Institute's SMR 2018 conference offers the first opportunity of the year to meet, discuss and refresh your knowledge on the latest developments regarding future UK deployment of Small Modular Reactors, and keep yourself updated on the technical lifecycle challenges, stay engaged and informed of the Government view on the next steps for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme in the UK. The one-day conference will explore the next steps of the Government's SMR roadmap and outline the latest regulatory developments being made to facilitate the permitting and licencing approval of…

The European Information Security Summit 2018 (TEISS) is the biggest cyber security summit from the portfolio of Business Reporter. Join TEISS and discover the latest market developments, best practices and forward-looking advice from your peers from your industry and others including Finance, Retail, Technology, Public sector, Media, Healthcare, Utilities and many others. This event covers various stages of the cyber security lifecycle at different seniority levels, enabling every information security and information technology professional to find the right combination of sessions for their needs. Create a bespoke security programme to suit you! We will be opening the doors for the…

The 10th Annual Decommissioning And Abandonment Summit (20-21 February, Houston, Texas) is the world's top destination for decommissioning and P And A professionals. Bringing together over 500 attendees, 35 innovative exhibitions, 50 expert speakers and more than 130 operator delegates, the summit is the go-to global meeting point for those involved in decommissioning, P And A and well intervention. With VP Decommissioning at BP, Decommissioning And Abandonment Lead at BHP, Global Decommissioning Business Improvement Lead at Shell, Head of Decommissioning at Maersk, Lead P And A at ConocoPhillips, GOM Regional Director at BOEM and Chief of Office of Structural and…

Boosting Your Supply Chain and Bottom Line Performance – The Easy Way Free Executive Seminars 5 Venues – across Sydney and Melbourne Sydney CBD, Macquarie Park, Eastern Creek, Melbourne CBD, Mount Waverley (And 3 options at each! Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner) What do top performing businesses know or do, that your business or team doesn't know? Well, I'm going to tell you and show you, over Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Your choice. Attaining higher performance as a business, as a team, or as an individual is usually about knowledge. It's that simple. And often it's not the kind of knowledge…

OVERVIEW Expense reimbursement fraud—encompassing the myriad forms of employee travel and entertainment (T&E) schemes as well as Purchasing Card (P-Card) fraud—costs organizations hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars per year According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), expense reimbursement frauds result in a median loss of $26,000 per incident and represent 14.5% of all employee fraud. While many of these schemes are considered “immaterial”—such as claiming reimbursement for a personal meal ... charging a pay-per-view movie to a business-related hotel bill ... or inflating the cost of a taxi ride—management should not underestimate the cumulative cost…