2026 Directors Series (Isle of Man-specific)

10 PD hours

Description

The Directors Webinar Series 2026 is designed specifically for directors and senior leaders working in the Isle of Man financial services sector. Bringing together leading voices from local industry and respected off-island experts, the series explores ten critical topics that every Isle of Man director should have on their radar for the year ahead.

Across the programme, participants will gain insight into governance, regulation, strategy, risk management and the wider challenges shaping the financial services environment locally and globally. With ten webinars offering 10 hours of valuable CPD, the series is an accessible and engaging way for Isle of Man directors to stay ahead of developments and strengthen their board-level contribution.

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

Directors’ Duties and Liabilities: A Practical Overview in the Isle of Man

03 March 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Core statutory and fiduciary duties of Isle of Man directors
Consequences of breach: liability, penalties, reputational risks
Balancing shareholder, regulator, and stakeholder interests
Practical steps to mitigate risk and protect directors

Cyber Resilience at the Board Level: Understanding Risk, Oversight and Liability

24 March 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Current cyber threats and vulnerabilities in financial services
Board accountability: liability and regulatory expectations
Building a culture of cyber awareness from the top
Crisis response planning and lessons from recent incidents

The Role of the Board in AML/CFT Oversight: From Policy Approval to Culture Monitoring

28 April 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Board responsibilities for AML/CFT frameworks
Ensuring effective policy approval, implementation, and monitoring
How culture and conduct influence AML outcomes
Engaging meaningfully with MLROs and compliance functions

Navigating Insolvency and Going Concern Risks in the Isle of Man

12 May 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Identifying and responding to early financial distress indicators
Directors’ duties in the “twilight zone” of insolvency
Interaction with creditors, regulators, and stakeholders
Practical strategies to reduce liability and protect reputation

Effective Decision-Making and Boardroom Dynamics

02 June 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Frameworks for effective and defensible decision-making
Understanding and managing boardroom dynamics
Encouraging diversity of thought and constructive challenge
Avoiding groupthink and unconscious bias

The Isle of Man Directors' Radar: Emerging Trends and Risks

30 June 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Key regulatory and policy developments on the horizon
Macro risks: geopolitics, climate, technology, and markets
Isle of Man-specific risks and opportunities for boards
How directors can proactively prepare their organisations

Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Isle of Man

15 September 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Isle of Man legal requirements on conflicts of interest
Identifying conflicts: practical examples and grey areas
Best practice disclosure and management processes
Handling conflicts at board level with transparency

AI and Emerging Technologies: Strategic Oversight and Governance for FS Boards

13 October 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Strategic risks and opportunities of AI in financial services
Governance frameworks for responsible adoption
Ethical and regulatory considerations for directors
Practical oversight questions for the board to ask management

Top-Down Directorship: Strategic Oversight in Modern Financial Services

10 November 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Defining and maintaining strategic oversight
Effective delegation and accountability frameworks
Balancing growth, compliance, and stakeholder expectations
The board’s role in shaping sustainable performance

The Future-Ready Board: Leading Through Complexity, Disruption, and Innovation

01 December 2026 | 1 CPD Hours

Characteristics of a future-ready board
Navigating disruption and uncertainty in financial services
Embedding innovation into governance frameworks
Building resilience and adaptability at board level

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