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Start Date
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06 October 2011 at 18:00
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Exam Date
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31 March 2012
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Delivery Method
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Onsite Thursday 6.00pm to 8.30pm & webcast online
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CPD Hours
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Satisfies the full CPD Scheme requirements for 2011 and 2012. (provided relevant sessions attended).
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Course Leader
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Loreto Kennedy
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Price
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€2,150.00
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Course Objectives
This well established and highly regarded diploma is designed to familiarise participants with the law in relation to the provision of financial services in Ireland. Notwithstanding the national and global financial crises, the financial sector in Ireland continues to be a major employer, particularly the investment funds, banking and insurance sectors. The area is constantly subject to major regulatory and statutory changes at both a European and national level.
This diploma will consider the general regulatory framework for the financial services industry in this jurisdiction before considering in more detail discrete areas of practice such as investment funds, banking, insurance and pensions. Recent changes in the law will be considered, such as the new Anti-Money Laundering obligations and the Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Act, 2010 which proposes to reform the Irish banking system. The economic downturn and its effects on financial services will be analysed, together with any corporate governance issues arising.
Course Structure
The course runs over six months and is divided into four modules:
- Module One: An Introduction to the Regulation of the Financial Services Industry
- Module Two: Funds, Insurance and Pensions
- Module Three: Banking, Capital Markets and Derivatives
- Module Four: Ethical Issues
Workshops
Workshops are an important element of all our diploma courses. Workshops are ‘hands-on’ sessions conducted in smaller groups that consolidate the learning process and promote a deeper understanding of course materials. All students are strongly recommended to attend for the following workshop sessions:
Thursday 24 November 2011, 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Thursday 26 January 2012, 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Thursday 15 March 2012, 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Who Should Attend
This diploma is open to solicitors, barristers, trainees and other professionals with an interest in the financial services industry. It is an ideal opportunity for those currently working in the area to broaden the scope and depth of their knowledge. Please note, if you are not a qualified solicitor, trainee or barrister you must apply with a cover letter and curriculum vitae for approval in order to attend the course.
Delivery Method
Lectures will take place in the Green Hall in the Law Society of Ireland each week. All lecturers will be podcast and archived within the course website for the duration of the course and can be listened to on demand by all students.
Lecturers
Lecturers will be drawn from solicitors, barristers, accountants and others with expertise in the field of finance law. Previous lecturers have included the following:
- Nora Beausang, Solicitor
- Keith Blizzard, BL
- Fionán Breathnach, Partner, Mason Hayes+Curran
- Prof. Niamh Brennan, UCD
- Daryl Byrne, Head of Strategy Planning & Brand, Irish Stock Exchange
- Robert Cain, Partner, Arthur Cox
- Peter Callanan, Associate, Arthur Cox
- Rory Conway, BL
- Garry Ferguson, Partner, Walkers Ireland
- Jennifer Fox, Partner, Dillon Eustace
- Kathleen Garrett, Partner, Arthur Cox
- Grace Guy, Consultant Solicitor, Pensions Board
- Raymond Hanniffy, BL
- Brian Healy, Director of Traded Markets, Developments, Operations, Irish Stock Exchange
- Philippa Howley, Solicitor, AIB Capital Markets
- William Johnston, Partner, Arthur Cox
- John Larkin, Partner, William Fry
- Darren Maher, Senior Associate, Matheson Ormsby Prentice
- Kitty Moloney, Investment Consultant
- Garrett Monaghan, Partner, Arthur Cox
- Jeananne McGovern, BL
- Derbhil O’Riordan, Partner, Dillon Eustace
- Paula Reid, Partner, A&L Goodbody
- Brendan Roche, Head of Legal, Aviva Life & Pensions
- Noeleen Ruddy, Associate, Walkers Ireland
- Gerard Scully, Director of International Primary Markets, Irish Stock Exchange
- David Williams, Partner, LK Shields
Please note: If you are not a qualified solicitor, trainee or barrister – you must send a CV & cover letter for approval. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee, which amounts to a supplement of €150 in respect of a diploma application and a supplement of €75 in respect of a certificate application.
For further information on this Diploma contact the Diploma team -diplomateam@lawsociety.ie