International Governance Foundations: Law, Regulation and IFC Landscapes

This webinar provides directors with a clear grounding in the legal and regulatory principles that shape governance across major International Financial Centres (IFCs). It explores how global frameworks, local statutory requirements, and cross-border supervisory expectations interact, and what this means for decision-making at board level. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of core governance concepts, jurisdictional distinctions, and the evolving global standards influencing organisational oversight and director responsibilities.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and forms part of the Directors Foundation Programme, delivered by Chris Usher.

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

Content

• Key legal and regulatory foundations underpinning international governance

• Comparing IFC frameworks: similarities, differences and practical implications

• Global standards shaping board expectations (OECD, FATF, IOSCO, etc.)

• How jurisdictional risk and regulatory maturity influence governance models

• Practical challenges of operating across multiple legal systems

Presenter

Chris Usher Managing Director of the School of International Financial Services

Chris is the Managing Director of the School of International Financial Services (SIFS), a leading provider of training and education in offshore financial services across 15 jurisdictions globally. He has over 25 years of experience in offshore financial services, having previously held senior wealth management roles at Barclays Wealth and Santander, where he advised private clients and corporates on complex global investment solutions and wealth structuring. Chris is currently also a Director at Cavenwell Group. With a deep understanding of geopolitical and economic dynamics, Chris helps clients navigate the changing international wealth structuring landscape and optimise tax efficiency. Chris has trained over 6,000 people in qualifications for the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) in wealth management and is a well-regarded member of the Institute. He also serves on the committee of the Jersey Wealth Managers Association (JWMA) and is a member of the Institute of Directors.