Supervisory Board of
Financial Companies
Target group:
- Newly appointed Supervisory Board members: Individuals who have recently been appointed to the Supervisory Board and wish to prepare for the specific requirements and challenges of their supervisory function.
- Experienced Supervisory Board members: Long-standing members of the Supervisory Board who want to update their expertise and learn about the latest developments and best practices in the field of corporate supervision.
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Program:
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Day 1:
- Audit-proof supervisory board work: Create an audit-resistant structure for proactive supervisory board management.
- Stay up to date with the latest regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
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Day 2:
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Financial statements as a strategic tool: Use financial statements to gain deep strategic insights for effective business oversight.
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Risk management with ICAAP & ILAAP: Strengthen risk resilience through targeted knowledge of ICAAP and ILAAP in the context of the financial statements.
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The S+P Tool Box:
- Presentations as PDF: Quick reference and refresher of the seminar content on the tasks of the supervisory board in financial companies and the interpretation of annual financial statements.
- Supervisory Board Toolkit: Use our toolbox for clear supervisory board strategies and activities. Brace yourself for regulatory updates and make sure you’re always one step ahead.
- Annual Financial Statement Guide: Get direct insight into the analysis of the annual financial statements. Identify key areas and optimize the use of this information tool.
- Risk Identification Checklists: Our working papers provide clear steps to identify risks and hidden losses. Minimize uncertainty and always stay vigilant.
- Best practices for the supervisory board: Discover best practices and strategies for effective supervisory board work. From dealing with conflicts of interest to efficient communication.
- Compliance and regulatory updates: Equip yourself with the latest regulatory requirements. Always keep your business in line with current regulations.
Practical success stories:
- Regulatory adaptation at Alpha Bank: How Alpha Bank seamlessly adapted to a new regulatory environment with the help of our S+P Regulatory Update Toolkit and strengthened its market position in the process.
- Strategic realignment at Beta Financial Group: Insights into how Beta Financial Group used our S+P Supervisory Board Strategy Toolkit to rethink business strategies while maintaining the highest level of transparency.
- Hidden risks at Gamma Capital: The way Gamma Capital used our S+P risk identification toolkit to identify silent losses and risks early on and take effective countermeasures.
Program
Do you feel ready for the position as a supervisory board member in a financial company? The course Supervisory Board Financial Companies is aimed at people who are active on the supervisory board of a financial company or would like to be so in the future.
In the course, participants are qualified to get to know the tasks and duties of a member of the supervisory board of a financial company and to successfully perform them. The course provides the latest knowledge and skills in the field of accounting and risk management.
Participants learn how to make the right decisions while minimizing risks. Learn to be successful as a supervisory board! The S+P course is an all-round package for the Supervisory Board mandate.
Program 1st day of the seminar
Audit-proof organisation of the work of the Supervisory Board
- Strategic business and risk analysis: Deepen your understanding of the business model and the risk landscape in accordance with the KWG, ZAG and WpIG.
- Regulatory KPIs: Overview of the essential key figures for company monitoring and control.
Your benefit: Ensure methodological excellence in supervisory board work by creating audit-proof and effective structures that meet regulatory requirements.
Proactive supervisory board activity: Recognize when active intervention is required
- Active role of the Supervisory Board: Control obligations in the Articles of Association and Supervisory Board Rules and the correct evaluation of reports by the auditor.
- Liability risks and their avoidance: Understanding internal and external liability and using the Business Judgement Rule to limit risk.
Your benefit: Clarity about the situations in which your proactive involvement as a supervisory board member is required in order to be able to make timely and effective decisions.
Regulatory Updates for the Supervisory Board
- MaRisk 7.0 and ESG in focus: Find out about the latest regulatory developments and ESG requirements.
- IT governance: Understand the impact of DORA on your business.
Your benefit: Stay up to date with the latest regulations to ensure compliance and minimize legal risks.
Program 2nd day of the seminar
Annual Financial Statements: Strategic Tool for Supervisory Boards
- Master accounting standards: Master the relevant accounting rules for sound supervision.
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Strategically monitor balance sheet items: As a member of the supervisory board, you will use key key figures to effectively control balance sheet items and understand their relevance to corporate strategy.
- Identify revenue dynamics: Learn to identify changes in revenue sources and assess their impact on the business.
Your benefit: As a supervisory board, improve your monitoring skills by using key figures and methods for effective control.
Risk assessment in the focus of the Supervisory Board: ICAAP & ILAAP in the annual financial statements
- Understand Capital & Liquidity Valuation: You will see how ICAAP & ILAAP help your organization accurately manage capital adequacy and liquidity risks.
- Effective risk management: You will gain insight into the structuring of risk limits and reporting processes and how they strengthen corporate stability.
- Competently evaluate stress tests: You will be able to critically examine stress tests and scenario analyses and thus question the risk resilience of your company.
Your benefit: Increase your competence in financial monitoring and risk assessment.
S+P Course Supervisory Board Financial Companies
The S+P course for supervisory boards of financial companies offers you the ideal opportunity to learn sound supervisory and risk management techniques in order to effectively monitor your company.
The goal:
The course will teach you the latest methods and tools to successfully fulfill your role as a supervisory board member in a financial company. You will be able to efficiently manage risks, monitor corporate strategies and meet regulatory requirements.
You will learn:
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Supervisory Board Tasks and Control: Master the basics for the effective execution of your supervisory board tasks and analyze key figures for monitoring the company’s development.
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Risk management with ICAAP and ILAAP: Develop strategies for managing capital and liquidity risks and meet regulatory requirements in risk management for financial companies.
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Financial reporting and financial statements: Learn to use financial statements as a strategic tool to gain in-depth insights into business management.
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Compliance and legal obligations: Understand the current regulatory requirements and minimise liability risks through comprehensive knowledge of your duties as a supervisory board.
Don’t hesitate any longer, register now and become a supervisory board member that will help shape the future of your financial company safely and successfully!
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FAQ – What do I need to know?
The aim of the S+P seminars for supervisory boards is to prepare prospective and existing supervisory board members for their role with practical knowledge and theoretical principles. Participants learn how to make strategic decisions, assess risks and recognise opportunities. The seminars, led by industry experts, offer up-to-date insights into corporate management and facilitate dialogue and networking with other supervisory board members.
The S+P seminars for supervisory boards cover various core topics, including the tasks of a supervisory board, a regulatory update specifically for supervisory boards, the use of annual financial statements as an information tool and the recognition and monitoring of risks and hidden losses.
The seminars for the supervisory board are specially designed to appeal to a broad target group. They are ideal for newly appointed supervisory and administrative board members who want to familiarise themselves with the basics and requirements of their new role. At the same time, they are also valuable for experienced supervisory board members who want to refresh their knowledge and familiarise themselves with the latest developments and trends in their field. The seminars therefore offer both a solid introduction and a comprehensive update for anyone in the role of supervisory board member.
To register for an S+P seminar for the Supervisory Board, simply visit our website. Select the seminar you would like to attend and complete the online registration form provided. Once you have submitted the form, our team will complete the registration process for you. It is therefore an uncomplicated and direct way to enrol for our seminars.
The S+P Tool Box is not just an exclusive area, but a valuable instrument for every supervisory board member who wants to deepen their knowledge and put it into practice. As a seminar participant, you will receive access to a variety of specialised work aids, toolkits and materials that are perfectly tailored to the requirements and individual needs of a supervisory board. This access enables you to put the knowledge you acquire in the seminar into practice immediately and ensures that you are well equipped to fulfil your responsibilities as a supervisory board member. In short, the S+P Tool Box provides you with everything you need to act effectively, informed and prepared.
