This 2025 Financial Services Compliance Series is tailored for compliance professionals, focusing on the key challenges and evolving dynamics shaping the future of regulatory compliance. Attendees will explore critical topics such as adapting KYC processes to meet global regulatory changes by 2025, managing conduct risk, and understanding the latest trends in terrorist financing. The series will also cover the development of whistleblower programmes, navigating the changing landscape of AML typologies, and managing conflicts of interest. With practical insights into sanctions compliance, PEP monitoring, and the strategic integration of AI and technology, these sessions will equip participants with the tools to enhance their compliance frameworks and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
The series is delivered live online via Microsoft TEAMS and recorded where possible. Each webinar provides 1-hour of CPD.
Suitable For
This series is suitable for financial services compliance professionals, risk managers, MLROs and MLCOs.
Agenda
KYC in 2025: Adapting to Global Regulatory Developments
25 February 2025
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Trends in regulation and guidance to industry
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What does ‘Reliance’ mean in 2025?
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How technology can accelerate sharing of KYC data and conduct of periodic reviews
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AML/CFT Best Practices for Trust and Corporate Service Providers (TCSPs) in the Isle of Man
11 March 2025
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Insights into the latest regulatory expectations and emerging risks for TCSPs
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Implementation of enhanced due diligence and ongoing client monitoring
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Key elements of an effective risk assessment framework for TCSPs
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Strengthening internal controls to align with Isle of Man’s regulatory standards
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Practical approaches to addressing sector-specific compliance challenges
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Evolving Trends in Terrorist Financing: Latest Typologies and Risk Indicators
22 April 2025
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Latest terrorist financing typologies
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Risk indicators for financial institutions
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Global regulatory frameworks
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Emerging threats and vulnerabilities
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Financial sanctions and compliance
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Best practices for detection and prevention
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Building an Effective Whistleblower Programme
06 May 2025
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General legal requirements and protections
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Structuring whistleblower policies
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Encouraging a reporting culture
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Confidentiality and anonymity strategies
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Investigating whistleblower reports
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Reporting to regulatory authorities
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The Changing Face of AML Typologies
10 June 2025
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Evolution of AML typologies
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Past lessons and trends
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Evolving risks in global markets
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Regulatory developments and compliance
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Best practices for risk management
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Technology in AML detection
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Proliferation Financing in the Isle of Man: Understanding Emerging Risks and Compliance Obligations
03 July 2025
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Overview of the evolving threat landscape associated with proliferation financing
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Key regulatory expectations for addressing proliferation financing risks
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Best practices for implementing targeted financial sanctions and controls
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Strengthening due diligence measures to mitigate proliferation financing threats
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Aligning internal controls with international standards and regulatory frameworks
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Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for High-Risk Clients: Key Lessons from the Isle of Man's Recent Reviews
09 September 2025
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Overview of common compliance gaps identified in recent regulatory reviews
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Best practices for conducting comprehensive risk assessments of high-risk clients
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Effective documentation and ongoing monitoring techniques for EDD
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Practical strategies to address key regulatory expectations
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Strengthening due diligence frameworks to improve overall compliance standards
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OFAC and EU Sanctions: Key Differences and Practical Compliance Strategies
20 October 2025
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Overview of OFAC and EU sanctions
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Key differences in scope and application
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Compliance challenges for businesses
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Risk-based approach to sanctions compliance
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Case studies of sanctions breaches
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Practical strategies for compliance
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Staff Integrity and Know Your Employee (KYE) Practices: Strengthening Internal Controls in the Isle of Man
18 November 2025
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Overview of regulatory expectations around staff integrity in financial services
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Key elements of a robust KYE framework for assessing employee integrity
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Best practices for monitoring and managing internal risks within firms
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Strategies for aligning KYE processes with broader compliance obligations
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Practical tools for enhancing internal controls and safeguarding organisational integrity
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The Future of Governance in Financial Crime Compliance: Safeguarding through Harnessing AI and Strategic Oversight
09 December 2025
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AI and machine learning in compliance
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Predictive analytics for risk management
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Automation of compliance processes
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The role of RegTech in financial services
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Regulatory considerations of AI use
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Case studies of AI in compliance
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