2025 Jersey Financial Services Directors Conference
Description
The 2025 Financial Services Directors Conference is a half-day, in-person event designed for directors in Jersey's financial services sector. This conference will provide practical insights and thought leadership on the evolving responsibilities and challenges that directors face in today’s dynamic and regulated landscape. Attendees will explore key topics such as legal and ethical duties, navigating regulatory changes, and ensuring effective governance. Panel discussions will address critical issues, including the true accountability of directors in managing risk and reputation, and the role of AI in future-proofing financial services leadership. With actionable takeaways on operational resilience and innovation, this conference equips directors with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of financial services and lead their organisations toward sustained success.
Suitable For
This conference is suitable for all Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Board members.
Agenda
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| 13:30-14:00 | Registration | |
| 14:00-14:10 | Welcome from the Conference Chair Chris Usher, Non-Executive Director at the School of International Financial Services |
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| 14:10-14:40 | Director Responsibilities in Financial Services: Legal & Ethical Expectations .. |
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| 14:40-15:10 | Navigating Changing Regulations: Practical Steps for Directors .. |
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| 15:10-15:40 | Panel Discussion: Are Directors Truly Accountable for Governance, Risk, and Reputation? .. |
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| 15:40-15:55 | Refreshment break | |
| 15:55-16:25 | Operational Resilience: Key Considerations for Directors ... |
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| 16:25-16:55 | Panel Discussion: Can Directors Afford to Ignore AI, or Is It the Key to Future-Proofing Financial Services Leadership? ... |
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| 16:55-17:00 | Chair's closing summary and remarks Chris Usher, Non-Executive Director at the School of International Financial Services |
Presenters
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Chris Usher (Chair) Non-Executive Director at the School of International Financial Services |
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Chris is a Non-Executive Director and Expert-Trainer at 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 Channel Islands Wealth Managers Association and is a member of the Institute of Directors. |
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