This session will begin by introducing the concept of offshore business and outlining how an International Finance Centre (IFC) is developed. Following this, we will explore the key characteristics of a well-regulated IFC and discuss the importance of sound regulation in this context. It will be providing an overview of typical offshore products and services to enhance understanding of the sector.

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to complete or demonstrate the following;

An improved understanding of the offshore industry and the issues it faces
Greater awareness of global influences and pressures that IFC businesses face

Key features

What is meant by “Offshore”
The development and influence of IFC’s
Dynamics and features of offshore centres
Overview of typical offshore products and services
Key offshore issues, including money laundering and financial crime risk
International influences and potential impact

Speaker

Jo French

Jo,specialises in developing contemporary bespoke, technical in-house CPD programmes covering a range of AML, compliance and governance issues. She has over 25 years’ experience in delivering credible training to a wide range of financial service businesses both in the Crown Dependencies and internationally, as well as institutions that include the BBA, the ACSP in the Isle of Man, Guernsey Training Agency and the Jersey International Business School where her role also extended to delivering on Buckingham University’s BSc (Hons) in International Financial Services degree as part of their faculty.

Fee

Fee: 108 GBP + VAT (129.60 GBP) per delegate

CPD Units

3 CPD units

1 hour of learning = 1 unit of CPD

Please see other sessions within the Channel Islands conference week, which are also CPD verifiable.

ACCA members can use this learning to meet their CPD requirements provided it is relevant to their career. If the event contributes to general knowledge and skills, it should be recorded as non-verifiable CPD. If the learning can be applied in the workplace, it will contribute to verifiable CPD.

Further information

If you are unable to join the live webinars, they will be available on-demand 24 hours after the live webinar ends and you will have access to the sessions for 12 months.

Should you wish to view or download the handout materials in advance of the event, they will be available one day prior through your document library at https://events.accaglobal.com.

This event is organised by ACCA UK Continuous Learning Team.

If you have any queries regarding this event please contact us on:

UKCL@accaglobal.com

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An Introduction to the offshore business environment

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