The Directors Webinar Series 2026 is designed specifically for directors and senior leaders working within Jersey’s financial services sector. Bringing together leading voices from local industry and respected off-island experts, the series explores ten critical topics that every Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey
03 March 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Core statutory and fiduciary duties of Jersey directors
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Consequences of breach: liability, penalties, reputational risks
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Balancing shareholder, regulator, and stakeholder interests
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Practical steps to mitigate risk and protect directors
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Cyber Resilience at the Board Level: Understanding Risk, Oversight and Liability
24 March 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Current cyber threats and vulnerabilities in financial services
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Board accountability: liability and regulatory expectations
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Building a culture of cyber awareness from the top
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Crisis response planning and lessons from recent incidents
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The Role of the Board in AML/CFT Oversight: From Policy Approval to Culture Monitoring
28 April 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Board responsibilities for AML/CFT frameworks
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Ensuring effective policy approval, implementation, and monitoring
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How culture and conduct influence AML outcomes
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Engaging meaningfully with MLROs and compliance functions
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Navigating Insolvency and Going Concern Risks in Jersey
12 May 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Identifying and responding to early financial distress indicators
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Directors’ duties in the “twilight zone” of insolvency
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Interaction with creditors, regulators, and stakeholders
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Practical strategies to reduce liability and protect reputation
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Effective Decision-Making and Boardroom Dynamics
02 June 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Frameworks for effective and defensible decision-making
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Understanding and managing boardroom dynamics
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Encouraging diversity of thought and constructive challenge
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Avoiding groupthink and unconscious bias
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The Jersey Directors' Radar: Emerging Trends and Risks
30 June 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Key regulatory and policy developments on the horizon
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Macro risks: geopolitics, climate, technology, and markets
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Jersey-specific risks and opportunities for boards
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How directors can proactively prepare their organisations
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Managing Conflicts of Interest in Jersey
15 September 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Jersey legal requirements on conflicts of interest
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Identifying conflicts: practical examples and grey areas
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Best practice disclosure and management processes
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Handling conflicts at board level with transparency
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AI and Emerging Technologies: Strategic Oversight and Governance for FS Boards
13 October 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Strategic risks and opportunities of AI in financial services
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Governance frameworks for responsible adoption
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Ethical and regulatory considerations for directors
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Practical oversight questions for the board to ask management
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Top-Down Directorship: Strategic Oversight in Modern Financial Services
10 November 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Defining and maintaining strategic oversight
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Effective delegation and accountability frameworks
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Balancing growth, compliance, and stakeholder expectations
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The board’s role in shaping sustainable performance
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The Future-Ready Board: Leading Through Complexity, Disruption, and Innovation
01 December 2026 | 1 CPD Hours
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Characteristics of a future-ready board
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Navigating disruption and uncertainty in financial services
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Embedding innovation into governance frameworks
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Building resilience and adaptability at board level
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