The "Compliance Days" is a program for all practitioners to stay up to date with the latest regulatory changes, as well as meet and benchmark strategy, approach and practice with their peers.  It aims to bring a two days overview of developments in the compliance landscape both at the level of the function - its needs and enablers - as at the level of a selection of different compliance topics.  

The objective of the training is:

• to provide you, via a combination of workshops and guest lectures, with insights on ways to tackle compliance challenges and lay foundations for identifying areas for enhancement of your compliance programs; 
• to enable interactive discussions with your peers.

In our upcoming session, diverse experts will come together to share their insights and expertise. From seasoned economists to geopolitical analysts, regulatory specialists to industry leaders, each brings a unique perspective to the table. By pooling their knowledge and experiences, they aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of compliance.  Join us as we delve into these critical topics and gain valuable insights from our esteemed panel of experts.

Explore below the 2025 programme and get inspired.  We will launch the 2026 programme in May, bringing fresh content and new learning opportunities.

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Explore below the 2025 programme and get inspired.  We will launch the 2026 programme in May, bringing fresh content and new learning opportunities.

You can choose to only subscribe for one of the days or for the whole program. The programme is hosted by various professional experts in their respective domains of expertise.  

Day 1 (duration 7 hours)

• Welcome & opening by Febelfin Academy
• General market & reg outlook
  • Compliance and Macro-economic & geopolitical outlook with Hans Geeroms (Professor of European Economic Policy at the College of Europe and KU Leuven (Brussels Campus) and senior adviser for European Policy at the National Bank of Belgium). 
    The evolving regulatory landscape in relation to macro-economic and geopolitical developments will be discussed. The focus will be on recent changes and the key challenges that lie ahead for the financial sector. Insights into how these factors influence policy-making and economic stability will be provided.
  • Interactive Regulatory Outlook Workshop : How has the regulatory landscape evolved in the past year and what are the key challenges for the future across the financial sector segments (banking, insurance, investment management)? with Gregory Machenil (Director Regulatory & Transversal Lines at Febelfin), Caroline Veris (Partner FSI Governance, Regulation and Compliance at Deloitte) & Elien De Baeck (Director Regulatory Risk & Compliance at Deloitte).
    Begin with a brief introduction setting the stage for a dynamic and hands-on regulatory workshop led by Deloitte. After a short break, dive into an engaging session exploring current and upcoming regulations, followed by a regroup to refresh. The workshop concludes with a debrief that highlights key insights and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead in the evolving regulatory landscape.
• AML outlook (FATF review and way forward, ecosystem in Belgium & AML package)
  
  • AML outlook: FATF review and way forward, ecosystem in Belgium & AML package with Dries Cools (Head of AML-CFT policy and supervision at National Bank of Belgium). A comprehensive update on AML regulations including FATF recommendations, Belgium’s AML ecosystem, and the AML package.
  • The Voices - Panel conversation: Key insights from experts on AML Developments with Sofie Stevens (AML specialist Baloise insurances), Anthony Van der Linden (Compliance Officer at Delen Private Bank), Karl Janssen (Chief Compliance Officer at Banqup), Frans Thierens (AMLCO at KBC Group Bank & Verzekering) & Hans Van Hemelrijck (Head of Strategic Analysis at CFI).  Diverse experts share practical insights and implications of the AML package for the financial sector.
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• Closing remarks by Caroline Veris (Partner FSI Governance, Regulation and Compliance at Deloitte) & Elien De Baeck (Director Regulatory Risk & Compliance at Deloitte). The key takeaways from the day's sessions will be summarized.
  Reflections on the insights shared and closing thoughts on future regulatory trends will be provided. The session will conclude with actionable recommendations for attendees.

Day 2 (duration 7 hours)

• Welcome & opening by Febelfin Academy
• Governance, Culture & Organisation with Caroline Veris (Partner FSI Governance, Regulation and Compliance at Deloitte) & Elien De Baeck (Director Regulatory Risk & Compliance at Deloitte).
  An interactive introduction, including a WooClap engagement, exploring the role of governance and organisational culture in driving compliance excellence.
• Developments in Governance & Culture with Kristof Macours (Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Euroclear). Exploring the implications of the upcoming EBA guidelines and the ECB guide on risk culture, with a focus on practical implementation within financial institutions.
• Use cases Technology in Compliance
  • Compliance case : Innovation in action with Steve Gresse (Innovation & Digital Transformation at Indosuez Wealth Management Europe) & Stéphane Dorrekens (Partner at Reply Belgium). A deep dive into embedding Generative AI into the design, maintenance, and execution of the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP).
  • Compliance case : Sanction screening and its operational challenges with Anjana Wijegunasinghe (Head of Analytics & Tooling – Compliance & Ethics Department at Euroclear). An exploration of the complexities, best practices, and operational hurdles in effective sanction screening.
• Savings & investments (Union)
• Savings & Investments Union – Retail Investment Strategy with Veerle Colaert (Financial Law Professor at KU Leuven; Member of the Belgian Resolution Board). A forward-looking discussion on the European Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy and its expected market impact.
• Value for Money in Insurance: A supervisory Priority with Yves Van Wassenhove (Coordinator - Supervision of insurance products at FSMA). A regulatory perspective on POG and the Value for money of Insurance Products.
• Evolutions in Product Governance & Oversight and in Value for Money with Jim Demets (Expert Compliance Advisor at KBC) . Exploring EU-level developments and their implications for retail investor protection and product oversight.
• What's is in it for consumers ? with Sébastien Commain (Senior Research and Policy officer at Better Finance – The European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users).  Impact and view from the customers. 
• Closing remarks with Elien De Baeck (Director Regulatory Risk & Compliance at Deloitte). Final reflections on the day’s themes and a look ahead to future compliance challenges and opportunities.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Duration: 2 days of training (7 class hours per day)
• Hours: 09:00 to 17:00 
• Location: Auditorium BNP Paribas Fortis Rue Royale 20 / Koningsstraat 20 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel
• Extra information: This training will be given in English. All training material will be provided in English. The programme is coordinated by Caroline Veris, Deloitte Regulatory Affairs, and is hosted by various professional experts in their respective domains of expertise.

You follow a ‘Classroom training’ in a group. You, the other participants and the teacher are all present in the same classroom at an agreed time. There is an opportunity for interaction and feedback, both from the participants to the teacher and vice versa. The teaching material consists as a basis of a presentation via the MyFA learning platform, supplemented with various other items (such as digital syllabus, presentation, audiovisual fragments, etc.).

Teaching Material: Powerpoint presentation (slides).

• Acquire knowledge from top experts
• Learn in a group, in a motivating and targeted way
• Deepen your knowledge and obtain recognized continuing professional development hours

• Be on time for the training. It’s best to arrive 10 minutes before it starts.
• Unexpected delay? Inform your on-location contact.
• Febelfin Academy’s reception desk can be reached at +32 (0)2 507 69 61.
• We recommend to review the learning material in advance and prepare your questions.

• To receive your (CPD) participation certificate for a classroom training, your presence and active participation are required throughout the entire session. Interaction is key to our trainings.
• Your (CPD) participation certificate will be published on your MyFA account the day following the course.
• Febelfin Academy wishes you a great learning experience.

This training course can be undertaken by different groups:

• Compliance Officers;
• everyone involved in a compliance function.