Program Directors

Darcy Ammerman

Partner, McMillan LLP

Jasmin Jabri

Compliance Executive

Joann Sochor

AVP, Corporate Compliance, Sun Life

Eligible for

You need to be ready. Canadian financial institutions face an increasingly complex regulatory web as regulators in Canada and globally are imposing greater pressures to assess, monitor and mitigate regulatory and operational risks.

In addition to staying compliant, today’s financial institutions need to keep up with new regulations, deal with new issues – including those created by remote work and emerging technologies – and manage the human resources and technological requirements to get the job done. The speed of change is rapid and the demands are increasing.

Designed by a select group of industry leaders, this unique and intensive Osgoode certificate will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of crucial regulatory compliance requirements, the intersection of compliance and enterprise risk management in financial services and the practical strategies you need to meet them.

Over five modules, you will learn from industry experts and major regulators and get the practical knowledge and skills you need to effectively assess, monitor and mitigate regulatory and operational risks. With a focus on real-world examples, you will take your learning to the next level and emerge equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge, tools and tactics you need to develop, implement or re-energize a state-of-the-art compliance program, along with insights into rapidly evolving compliance issues and trends.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Fundamentals of regulatory compliance for financial institutions

How to effectively identify, mitigate and control risks

Essential components of an effective compliance program

How major regulators and authorities regulate and supervise (objectives, powers and responsibilities), and tips for dealing with them effectively

Correlations between governance, risk management and compliance (GRC)

How to become an effective partner and energize your organization

Strategies for implementing a code of business conduct and ethics

Techniques for managing a regulatory examination, investigation and incident

Best practices for crisis management and response

Strategies for managing high risk issues

How to manage industry disruptors like data analytics, bitcoin, blockchain and fintech and other unregulated financial services players

What you need to do to prepare for emerging challenges impacting compliance professionals

Impact of international standard setting organizations

Not ready to commit to the full Certificate?

You can choose to register for the one-day compliance fundamentals program to start, and then you will also have the option to register for the full Certificate by February 6, 2025. Select either:

2025 Fundamentals of Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk Management for Financial Institutions (Module 1) or

2024 Fundamentals of Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk Management for Financial Institutions (Module 1)

Who Should Attend

Compliance officers and professionals at financial institutions

Privacy professionals

Risk professionals

Operations and risk managers

In-house counsel at financial institutions

Internal auditors

Business or corporate affairs professionals

Lawyers in private practice who advise financial institutions

Portfolio managers, fund managers and securities dealers

Compliance consultants

Accountants

Anyone interested in a career or a role in compliance

Faculty

Program Directors

Darcy Ammerman

Partner, McMillan LLP

Jasmin Jabri

Compliance Executive

Joann Sochor

AVP, Corporate Compliance, Sun Life

Advisory Board

Paola Cifelli

Manager, Policy and Initiatives, Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)

Mary Joyce Empensando

Chief Compliance Officer, Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc.

John Lewsen

Compliance, Risk and Governance Specialist, and former insurance Chief Compliance Officer

Katherine Macpherson

Founder, KM Risk Consulting

Ilona Niemi

Compliance Executive, The Co‑operators Group Limited

Grant Spears

Assistant Vice President, Market Conduct, and Senior Business Compliance Officer, Distribution, Canada Life

Instructors

Cindy Bauder

Compliance Team Lead, Market Conduct, Manulife

“Online experience was great. Excellent agenda and well put together. Great presenters, very knowledgeable and easy to understand, great discussions and a great deal of tips and information [to] use when setting up a program.”

Agenda

View the 2024 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.

Jan 23 & Feb 6, 20 & Mar 6 & 20, 2025

Modules 1-5 can be attended In-Person OR Online, this can be selected during registration.

$4,595 + TAX

Time

January 23, 2025

10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

February 6, 2025

10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

February 20, 2025

10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

March 6, 2025

10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

March 20, 2025

10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

Printable Registration Form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.

“Is financial assistance or funding available?”

As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:

Certificate Requirements

To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all online primers and attend all program modules (whether live or by viewing recorded program) and successfully complete an online assessment, all within 30 days of the last module.

CPD and Accreditation

OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.

CPD Hours
Format
Contact us for inquiries about other provinces.
Substantive (Certificate, including Primers)32h 55m
Professionalism (Certificate, including Primers)4h 35m
EDI (Certificate, including Primers)30m
Total (Certificate, including Primers)38h CPD
Substantive (Module 1 Only)4h 45m
Professionalism (Module 1 Only)1h 30m
Total (Module 1 Only)6h 15m CPD
Substantive (Certificate, including Primers)32h 55m
Professionalism (Certificate, including Primers)4h 35m
EDI (Certificate, including Primers)30m
Total (Certificate, including Primers)38h CPD
Substantive (Module 1 Only)4h 45m
Professionalism (Module 1 Only)1h 30m
Total (Module 1 Only)6h 15m CPD
LawProYes
LawProYes

Are you reporting hours from a previous date?

View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.

You may also be interested in…

Deeper Learning Opportunities

LLMs

Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.

Financial Law

Part-time LLMs Full-time LLMs

Single Course Enrollment

Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.

Explore LLM courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Client and Technical Support

Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.

Program content questions

Alexandra Karacsony, Program Lawyer
AKaracsony@osgoode.yorku.ca


Online Technical Requirements

To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.