The Compliance Files

Season 5: Episode 5 - The value of Privacy above and beyond Data Protection

In this week’s episode, Kathy Jacobs, former President of Compliance Institute speaks with Dr Valerie Lyons, Chief Operating Officer of BH consulting on the value of Privacy above and beyond Data Protection.

Valerie describes her own journey in Privacy and what inspired her and Todd Fitzgerald to write The Privacy Compass and also outlines what readers can expect from the book. Valerie outlines what the McKinsey 7-S Framework is, and why and how she utilised it in her Privacy Compass. Valerie explains ‘Strategy’s’ place in the 7S Privacy Compass and what good looks like. Valerie discusses ethics in privacy and describes what an ethical approach to privacy looks like. Turning to ESG, Valerie discusses in her book privacy as part of ESG – ‘ESGp’; Valerie explains this term and privacy’s place in ESG. Valerie discusses the three top skills required of a privacy leader.  Finally, Valerie provides her thoughts on the future for privacy – what the threats, challenges and also the opportunities are in privacy.

Season 5: Episode 4 - Purposeful leadership

In this week’s episode, Kathy Jacobs, former President of Compliance Institute speaks with Maeve Monaghan, CEO, NOW Group on the topic of Purposeful Leadership.

In this episode, Maeve take us through her career, up to her leadership of the NOW Group and  describes the values that she seeks to live as a leader. Maeve outlines what the NOW Group is and it's mission. Maeve delves into what purpose means to her and why it is important. Maeve outlines what her personal purpose is and the purpose of NOW Group is. Maeve describes how she brings her purpose to life in the NOW Group and how this helps with engagement with stakeholders. Maeve also goes through the publication of NOW Group’s social impact on their website and describes the importance of an organisation highlighting its social impact.

Season 5: Episode 2 - CBI Authorisations Process

In this week episode, Kathy Jacobs, former President of Compliance Institute and Chair of the Institute’s Sustainability Working Group speaks with Russell Burke, Regulatory and Strategic Payments Consultant, Juristic Ltd in relation to the Central Bank of Ireland’s Authorisation Process and how to navigate this process efficiently and to secure that Authorisation.

In this episode, Russell outlines who needs an Authorisation and discusses the legal framework underpinning the Authorisations process. Russell also describes the common mistakes made by firms in making their application and the implications / consequences of these errors are. Russell advises how firms can set themselves up for success in this process. Russell explains if he foresees any changes to the Authorisation process and what developments he anticipates.

Season 4: Episode 11 - International Women's Day – Inspiring Inclusion Part 2

In part 2 of our International Women's Day Podcast episode, Jacquie Ryan, Program Manger, PAT Business School and member of the Institute’s D&I Committee speaks with Claudette Whyte, Council Member and Chair of the Institute’s D&I Committee on the Gender Pay Gap, Imposter Syndrome, her career journey, her mentorship journey and how she achieves a work life balance.

Jacquie also speaks with Peter Hession, Chief Risk Officer (CRO), TransferMate Global Payments on his experience of advocating for gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace, what has motivated him to become an ally. Paul also outlines what strategies he uses to ensure Women's voices are heard and valued in the decision making process.

Peter and Claudette also discuss their ally ship experiences, mentorship experiences and also what initiatives organisations can do to to become more diverse and inclusive.

Season 4: Episode 10 - International Women's Day – Inspire Inclusion Part 1

In advance of International Women’s Day on Friday 8^th March, Jacquie Ryan, Program Manager, PAT Business School and member of the Institute’s D&I Committee speaks with Maria Walsh, Member of the European Parliament for Midlands-North-West Constituency - Fine Gael & EPP Group.

On this week’s episode Maria discusses, the Gender Pay Gap, outlines financial security and STEM advances for women as mentioned in the EU Parliament Podcast, Pink Tax, the work being done on cyber-crime and effects on cyber-crime on women. Looking at Maria’s role in politics Maria advised how we can encourage women to work in politics or to seek leadership positions and gives advise on achieving a work life balance.

Season 4: Episode 9 - IAF – Learnings from Implementation So Far - Part 2

On this week’s episode of the Compliance Files Podcast series, Kathy Jacobs, former President, Compliance Institute speaks with Azariah Nukajam, Associate Director, fscom in relation to the current position in Ireland and describes the main themes or challenges encountered by her clients.

Looking at the Consultation Papers, CPs 153 and 154, Azariah takes the Duty of Responsibility and outlines what this means, and how you would go about implementing it in practice. Azariah describes the challenges where a firms business model relies on outsourcing and gives her advice to anyone struggling with implementation at this point. Azariah details in her view, what the future for these regimes looks like.

Season 4: Episode 8 - IAF – Learnings from Implementation So Far - Part 1

On this week’s episode of the Compliance Files Podcast series, Kathy Jacobs, former President Compliance Institute speaks with Azariah Nukajam, Associate Director, fscom about what we can learn from the international accountability regimes. In this episode Azariah outlines where we are now in the process of rolling out the IAF regime and where in-scope institutions should be at this stage. Azariah then turns to the international perspective – countries that have accountability regimes implemented and takes us through a few of these regimes. Azariah advises on how these regimes have been regarded by industry in these jurisdictions and in her view what has been a successful regime. Azariah then outlines what enforcement she has seen in other jurisdiction and what firms can learn from the international roll out and experience.

Season 4: Episode 7 - AI and Ethics

In today’s episode of the Compliance Files podcast series, Kathy Jacobs, former President, Compliance Institute speaks with Rachel Finn, Director, Data Protection and Cyber-risk Services at Trilateral Research Ltd. and Zachary Goldberg, Ethics Innovation Manager at Trilateral Research Ltd on the topic of AI and Ethics.

In this podcast they define AI, and what the risks, threats and benefits are. They take us through where we are at with AI regulation and in the absence of AI regulation what role does ethics play. They outline the ethical dilemmas someone designing an AI solution face could come across and they take us through how to go about making an ethical decision in relation to AI in a financial services context. They also look forward and describe the developments will we see in AI in financial services and in AI regulation.

Season 4: Episode 6 - Careers in Fintech

In today’s episode of the Compliance Files podcast series, Siobhain Ivers, Senior Director, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Etsy and Chair of Compliance Institute’s Fintech and Payments Working Group speaks with Michelle McGuire, Head of Risk and Compliance, valid8Me, and Greg James, Senior Manager, fscom and Member of Compliance Institute’s Fintech and Payments Working Group on the topic of Careers in Fintech.

In this podcast they outline what drew them to a career in Fintech and what advice they have for anyone thinking about breaking into a career in Fintech. They discuss what kind of qualifications help you in a Fintech career and the benefits of ongoing professional education and speak about their own educational journey. They also delve into the advantages and disadvantages of a career in Fintech and the advantages of networking and offer practical advice for networking.

They also describe who has influenced their careers, the challenges that the industry is facing in the next 12-24 months and what is the best career advice that they have received

 

Season 4: Episode 5 - The Importance of ESG in Financial Services

In today’s episode, Kathy Jacobs, former President of Compliance Institute speaks with Andrew Murphy, Co-Founder of Coopman Search & Selection on the importance of ESG in Financial Services. Andrew outlines the ESG opportunities for financial services firms and how firms can realise their full potential of the ESG agenda. Andrews describes how important training and education is in ESG for professionals working in financial services and provides insights into what is happening in the market in relation to ESG career opportunities. Andrews talk to us about the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) - what is it and where it sits in an organisation. Andrew explains how firms can further demonstrate that they are embracing sustainability and embedding the obligations. Andrew also looks to the future and advise what he sees as the evolving role of the compliance professional in ESG and indeed the evolving role of the sustainability team and CSO. Andrew also describes how Coopman as a BCorp Certified Company is committed to using business as a force for good, advocating for companies to begin their B-Corp journey, so they too may ensure that they meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.