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ISFB regulatory update seminar

March 13, 2025

Anticipating regulatory changes: strategies and practices for leaders in banking and finance

The banking and financial sector is constantly evolving under the impetus of new regulations. To keep up to date and ensure impeccable compliance, ISFB is offering a 3-day refresher seminar, organized into 6 modules of 0.5 days each, specially designed for asset managers, customer advisors, compliance officers, risk specialists, managers and independent asset managers.

Why take this course?

  • Gain an overview of the latest regulatory changes
  • In-depth analysis of key topics such as Basel 3 final, nLPD, sustainability and ESG, operational risk, compliance and business development.
  • Interact with recognized industry experts
  • Validate SAQ CWMA, CP and CI re-certification credits

Program content

Module 1
Overview of recent legislative developments

14.05.25
09h00 - 13h00

ISFB Geneva
Rte des Jeunes 12
1212-Grand-Lancy
  • Overview of regulatory changes since 2023
  • Implementation of Basel 3 final in Switzerland
  • Change in deposit guarantee
  • Discussion of various small changes not covered in other courses
 Enrico Giacoletto
Module 2
Data Protection Act

22.05.25
09h00 - 13h00

ISFB Geneva
Rte des Jeunes 12
1212-Grand-Lancy
  • Reminder of the changes brought about by the nLPD in 2023
  • Feedback one year after implementation
  • AI developments in a data protection context

Alexandre Courois

Nart Azemi
Module 3
Sustainability and ESG

04.06.25
09h00 - 13h00

ISFB Geneva
Rte des Jeunes 12
1212-Grand-Lancy
  • Guidelines for financial services providers on integrating ESG preferences and risks into investment advice and asset management
  • SBA guidelines for mortgage providers on improving the energy efficiency of buildings
  • Review of Swiss and international developments in sustainability and financial disclosure for banks
  • Review of changes in Swiss Climate Score
  • Self-regulation with regard to transparency and publication of information by collective assets with reference to sustainability (AMAS)
 Malek Dahmani
Module 4
Operational risk and resilience

10.06.25
09h00 - 13h00

ISFB Geneva
Rte des Jeunes 12
1212-Grand-Lancy
  • Entry into force of FINMA circular 23/01
  • Discussion of different requirements and initial feedback

Alexandre Courois

Sébastien Laude
Module 5
Compliance

18.06.25
09h00 - 13h00

ISFB Geneva
Rte des Jeunes 12
1212-Grand-Lancy
  • L-QIF
  • FINMA Communication 05/2023
  • LEFin threshold for trustee liability
  • Other news, LTPM consultation
 Taulant Avdija
Module 6
Business development

25.06.25
09h00 - 13h00

ISFB Geneva
Rte des Jeunes 12
1212-Grand-Lancy
  • Develop your eloquence and commercial presence
 Cédric Kohler

Registration now open, places are limited: Regulatory update seminar (SAQ points) | ISFB

A certificate of attendance, including SAQ codes, will be given to participants at the end of the seminar.