Dear member,
Welcome to the November edition of the ACOI’s newsletter which contains information on upcoming CPD events, education programmes, ACOI in the news and the Compliance Files podcast series.
As always, be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with our news, events and latest developments as well as keeping an eye on our website, acoi.ie.
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In October there was widespread coverage of our latest members survey, ‘Remote working increases risk of cybercrime’ online, in print and on the radio. One of the primary findings of the survey revealed that remote working has increased organisations exposure to financial crime and cyber-attacks.
Speaking of the findings Michael Kavanagh, CEO of the ACOI, commented, “While most organisations (54%) report that working from home does not pose any greater risk when it comes to data breaches and GDPR, 76% say this new way of working does actually present new challenges when it comes to compliance, and 66% say it has increased the risk of cyber financial crime and attack."
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Niall Gallagher Professional Diploma in Compliance Scholarship
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The Niall Gallagher Scholarship provides the 1st place winner with registration onto the Professional Certificate and Diploma in Compliance (PDC) programme, which is considered the benchmark qualification in Compliance offered by IOB, and awarded by UCD, together with ACOI membership for two membership years.
To enter the competition, submit an essay of up to 1,500 words on the following topic:
Compliance & Ethics is an Ever-Expanding Area of Corporate Governance: How should a firm respond to ensure that the function is properly resourced and situated within the organisation to meet the new challenges and the needs of the firm and its stakeholders?
There are also prizes for 2nd and 3rd place plus the top three essays will be published in Irish Compliance Quarterly (ICQ).
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Podcasts
We would like to thank you for your continued support of the ACOI’s podcast – The Compliance Files. We have amassed over 7,500 downloads in over 60 countries. Last month we launched our second season.
Episode 1 – Ian Drennan, Director of Corporate Enforcement at the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) discusses the role and powers of the ODCE, the implications of the Hamilton Report and what lessons Board Members should learn from previous ODCE enforcement activity.
Episode 2 - Naomi Burley, CEO of the GRC Institute in Australia, explores the topic of vulnerable customers.
Episode 3 - Shane Carrick & Rosita Gioia, Grant Thornton, examine the necessity of Data Protection Health Checks 3 years after the introduction of GDPR.
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CPD on Demand: Short programmes in topical areas of compliance
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Last month we were delighted to introduce a suite of new short programmes in Compliance. These on-demand courses will provide you with the flexibility to learn and develop your skills where and when suits you best and for your CPD to be directly applied to your CPD record. This month we have 6 additional courses that cover a broad range of compliance topics.
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ACOI Education - Register Now:
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Register Now - Education Events
The Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention has been carefully designed for Money Laundering Reporting Officers and others who specialise in this area and is the only accredited qualification at level 9. On Tuesday, 30th November 2021 @1pm join Jackie Murphy, Senior Compliance & AML Professional and the IOB for a programme taster event.
The Professional Certificate in Data Protection was designed to provide Data Protection Officers and Compliance Officers with the professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law along with guidance on practical application that they will need to implement in order to discharge their requirements under the GDPR. On Tuesday, 7th December 2021 @1pm join Tom O’Connor Head of Compliance at KB Associates and the IOB for a programme taster event
Registration is now open for the next intake for the Professional Certificate & Diploma in Compliance (PDC), a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. This programme is the industry benchmark professional designation for practising compliance professionals. The closing date for applications is 5th November.
To hear how the PDC can assist you launch or further progress your career in Compliance, click here
Register for PDC1-PDC4
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Well done to all our members who recently passed their Professional Certificate & Diploma in Compliance exams.
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ACOI have a variety of CPD events scheduled throughout November which can all be viewed here.
CPD Codes
Our CPD codes for 2021 can now be found on our CPD Codes page. This page will be updated after each event and will provide a necessary resource in helping you log your required CPD.
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Senior Executive Accountability Regime:
The HR Perspective
3 November | 1pm
CPD Credits: 1 Hour LCOI and FCOI (Compliance)
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What Does a Culture of Ethical Accountability Look Like?
12 November | 1pm
Free for ACOI Members
CPD Credits: 1 hour LCOI, FCOI (Compliance), FCOI (Ethics), Professional Banker, Chartered Banker and Certified Bank Director
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ACOI 2021 Annual Conference
18 November | 9am
CPD Credits: 4 hours for LCOI & FCOI (Compliance)
2 hours for Professional Banker, Chartered Banker and Certified Bank Director
1 hour for CFCPP and CDPO
0.5 hours for QFA, CPD Member, RS CPD Member, Accredited Funds Professional
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Integrity at Work Online Conference - 27 November - 2 December
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As the EU Whistleblowing Directive is transposed into law throughout the European Union, this year’s online event will look at the practical implications for employers in implementing the Directive and the amended Protected Disclosures legislation in Ireland.
The event will consist of ten webinars running from 23 November – 2 December. To book your place and view a draft timetable, click here.
ACOI members can avail and get of a 10% discount using code: ACOI
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As always, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and ACOI membership.
If you have any ideas on how we can further support those working in the compliance industry, or if there is a topic you would like to see covered in our podcast series or through an upcoming webinar, please send us an email on [email protected] and we will do our best to make it happen.
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Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland | 5 Fitzwilliam Square | Dublin 2 | Ireland | T: +353 1 779 0200 | E: [email protected]
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