This 2025 Directors Series (Isle of Man-specific) will equip directors with essential knowledge and practical strategies for navigating complex responsibilities across today’s financial services landscape. Covering topics from ethical leadership and cybersecurity to ESG and financial crime prevention, each session is designed to address the specific challenges directors face in fulfilling their duties effectively and compliantly. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making, with a focus on regulatory expectations and maintaining integrity in multi-board roles. This series supports directors in strengthening their impact and leadership, empowering them to meet evolving organisational and industry demands confidently.
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 all Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Board members.
Agenda
The Multi-Company Director: Managing Responsibilities Across Multiple Boards
11 February 2025
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Identifying potential conflicts of interest and managing them proactively
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Managing communication and aligning priorities across different boards
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Understanding the legal and regulatory requirements for multi-company directors
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Adopting best practices in governance for directors with cross-board roles
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Under Cyber-Attack? Key Considerations for Directors in Managing Incidents
27 March 2025
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What cyber-attacks do we see impacting businesses today?
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How can you know when you are under attack?
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How to avoid falling victim: Leading your cyber risk posture
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What to do when it happens to you: key decisions for Directors
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When to report, and access support
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Understanding Directors' Duties and the Ramifications of Breaches in the Isle of Man
20 May 2025
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Core responsibilities and duties of directors in the Isle of Man
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Potential impacts and risks associated with duty breaches
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Steps for effective governance and compliance
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Practical guidance on fulfilling fiduciary duties
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The Director as a Storyteller: Crafting a Compelling Corporate Narrative
26 June 2025
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Corporate Narrative – What’s your story
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Tone of Voice – It's what you say and how you say it
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Key Messaging & Elevator Pitch – From story to synopsis
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Authenticity – Your real story is your real advantage
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Cancel Culture – You' authentic story is your best defence
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Navigating Conflicts of Interest Across Multiple Entities
08 July 2025
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Identifying and understanding conflicts of interest across roles
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Implementing policies to mitigate potential conflicts
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Maintaining transparency with stakeholders
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Ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations for ethical governance
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Financial Crime Prevention and AML: Key Considerations for Directors in the Isle of Man
02 September 2025
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Understanding AML legislation specific to the Isle of Man
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Implementing effective anti-financial crime policies for directors
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Navigating reporting duties and regulatory expectations
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Staying up-to-date on AML developments and compliance changes
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Fostering Ethical Leadership and Integrity in Financial Services
04 September 2025
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Just how important is the individual in delivering financial services with probity and integrity?
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What’s the intersection between regulation and organisational culture?
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Is banking/financial services an industry or a profession?
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How do values fit in to the creation of ‘value’?
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AI for Directors: Harnessing Technology for Strategic Growth and Risk Management
14 October 2025
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Why AI matters for Directors, and for strategic growth and risk management
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The growth opportunities when leveraging AI
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Operational efficiency when using AI
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Risk oversight, and how AI can be used to identify risks
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Practical use cases
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Ethical & regulatory considerations when harnessing AI
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Crisis as Catalyst: Transformative Leadership in the Face of Disruption
04 November 2025
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Key principles of transformative leadership during crises
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Approaches for maintaining stability while driving change
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Leveraging crises to reassess and strengthen company strategy
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Communicating effectively with stakeholders during uncertain times
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The Sustainable Director: Leading the Charge on ESG for Long-Term Value
02 December 2025
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Integrating ESG considerations into board decision-making
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Understanding regulatory requirements for ESG reporting
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Engaging stakeholders on sustainability initiatives
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Measuring and monitoring ESG impact and progress
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