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Kosovo Banking Association in cooperation with House of Training/ATTF and the support of the Government of Luxembourg holds a training for Bank Compliance Officers
28.03.2023

Kosovo Banking Association in cooperation with House of Training/ATTF and the support of the Government of Luxembourg holds a training for Bank Compliance Officers

The importance of compliance in the banking sector is indisputable. It helps maintain the integrity and stability of the banking sector. Compliance ensures that banks operate within the boundaries of the law and regulatory guidelines, protecting their customers and stakeholders. Therefore, it is crucial for banks and financial institutions to maintain a strong compliance.

Kosovo Banking Association in cooperation with House of Training/ATTF and the support of the Government of Luxembourg has organized a three-day training for the compliance officers of the commercial banks of Kosovo, with the theme: “A global view of the Compliance function Challenges, Responsibilities and more. How to interlace Corporate Governance, Internal Control structure, Risk Management and Compliance”.

The training was designed for experienced officers with the responsibility for Compliance Departments. As a trainer was Ms. Jacqueline Arend who has been working for the Luxembourg Supervisory Authority of the Financial Sector (CSSF). She is a supervisor in the Investment Funds department.

The purpose of this training was to help further develop the expertise of compliance officers with the latest trends and practices. The training focused on the functioning of compliance within a bank, identifying responsibilities and implementing compliance regulations.