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Essential knowledge programmes


These programmes provide the core knowledge that is vital for those charged with the technical oversight of large complex financial services companies.

Senior management responsibilities

  • An overview of regulatory responsibilities such as the FSA Handbook and systems and controls
  • Key committees, vetting procedures and developing legislation  

Understanding risk management

  • Core knowledge needed to assess risk management structures, processes and techniques
  • Risk Foundations and Enterprise Risk Management
  • Credit Risk and Market Risk
  • Operational Risk

An introduction to regulation for non-executive directors and senior managers

  • Ensuring that all regulatory frameworks are adopted
  • Prudential control  – including Basel II and Solvency II
  • Customer protection and conduct of business
  • Financial crime

Preparing for an FSA ARROW inspection

  • The purpose of the ARROW framework
  • The key inspection types
  • Planning for an ARROW visit
  • Expectations of senior managers and directors

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