Dear member,
Welcome to the July 2026 edition of Compliance Institute's newsletter.
As always, be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram to stay up to date with our news, events and latest developments as well as keeping an eye on our website, compliance.ie.
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Compliance Institute - News and Updates
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Summer ICQ
The Summer edition of Compliance Institute's ICQ Magazine is available to read online.
This issue features expert insights, regulatory developments, and thought leadership from across the compliance, governance, financial crime, ethics, data protection, sustainability and consumer protection landscape.
Thank you to all of our contributors
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Compliance Institute Annual Conference 2026 - SECURE YOUR SEAT
Join the Compliance Institute Annual Conference on 15th October 2026 for a day of insight, discussion and networking with leading voices from across compliance, risk, governance and financial services. This year’s theme, “Beyond Compliance – Enabling Strategy, Trust and Innovation”, will explore how compliance professionals are helping organisations navigate complexity, build trust and embrace innovation.
We are delighted to welcome Joe Lynam (Newstalk) as professional MC, alongside confirmed speakers Sir Richard Moore (former MI6 Chief) in a fireside chat and Colm Kincaid, Central Bank of Ireland, delivering a keynote address. Additional speakers and panels will be announced soon, including a representative from the Data Protection Commission, as well as expert-led panel discussions covering data protection, financial crime, artificial intelligence (AI), and diversity and inclusion (D&I).
The day will conclude with a complimentary food and drinks reception, providing valuable networking opportunities.
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June Regulatory Updates & Table of Noteworthy
Open Consultation Papers
Please click on the link below to access the following updates
1. Executive Summary
2. June Regulatory Updates (notable)
3. Table of Open Consultation Papers (notable)
Please note that you must be logged into the Compliance Institute website as a member to access and view the article (click below), which can be found under Library - Newsletter Summary Articles 2026 and Table of Open Consultation Papers.
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Compliance Institute In-House Company Training
Whether you require compliance training or advanced specialist content, our expert-led programmes are tailored to meet the evolving needs of your teams. Training is aligned with the latest financial services regulations and other key industry developments, ensuring relevant and impactful learning outcomes.
In-house training tailored for you
✔ Choose a date to suit you
✔ Choose a time to suit you
✔ Cost - Contact us to discuss your requirements
To discuss your training needs please contact:
Niamh Kennan at [email protected]
We look forward to working with you to create a training solution tailored to your organisation.
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Sustainability Working Group
The Sustainability Working Group provides members with the latest insights on current and pending Sustainability regulatory issues.
For further details or to apply to be a member of the above working groups please email [email protected]
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The Compliance Files Podcast series - Season 7 Launch
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The Compliance Files’ podcast series now has 76 Episodes, 2,120 minutes of content and has been downloaded over 36,500 times and listened to in 118 countries.
To listen to our latest podcasts from Season 7, please click on the links below.
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8th Anniversary of the GDPR
Free for Members
Date: Thursday, 2nd July
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
CPD: 1 hour LCI, FCI (Compliance), CDPO, CFRCP
Fee: Free for members, €25 for non members
Online: Zoom
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Evolving AML standards: UK flexibility vs EU centralisation in an era of heightened enforcement
Free for Members
Date: Tuesday, 14th July
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
CPD: 1 hour LCI, FCI (Compliance), CFCP, CSFCP
Fee: Free for members, €25 for non members
Online: Zoom
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Can’t join a live webinar?
Don’t worry, it’ll be available a few days later on CPD on Demand.
Plus, you can complete a quick MCQ to earn your CPD credits, all at your own pace and on your schedule.
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Other Offerings to members
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ComplianceLnD Bootcamp Ireland 2026
In partnership with Dublin City University's (DCU) Institute of Education and with the support of the Compliance Institute, the ComplianceLnD Bootcamp Ireland 2026 takes place on 2nd September 2026 in DCU's historic St. Patrick's Campus.
This one-day in-person event offers an intensive programme of cross-sectoral professional education and continuous professional development.
The programme's unique structure brings together participants and speakers from a wide range of backgrounds and sectors including corporates, banking, insurance, brokers, credit unions and FinTechs.
Highly engaging panels featuring seasoned industry experts, law enforcement and regulators will explore universally relevant risks, issues and best practices for firms of all sizes across all sectors.
This must-see event is suitable for all employees, from profit-making and client-facing roles to supporting risk and control functions, providing highly practical insights and takeaways for everyday business practices.
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Member Resource: Launch of the ENFCO Whistleblowing Governance Framework
As regulatory frameworks like the EU Whistleblowing Directive continue to reshape corporate oversight, bridging the gap between legislative intent and practical compliance management remains a key challenge for organizations.
To address this, ENFCO has launched a landmark whitepaper: The ENFCO Whistleblowing Framework. Led by Patrick Wellens (Chair of the ENFCO Whitepaper Committee) this document moves beyond regulatory "tick-boxing." It provides a granular, forensic roadmap to help organizations transform whistleblowing into a trusted "early warning system" rooted in psychological safety.
What the Whitepaper Covers:
For Compliance Teams & MLROs: Forensic guidance on the investigation lifecycle, evidence preservation, and anti-retaliation tracking.
For Boards & Investors: A strategic blueprint linking a transparent "speak-up" culture to fraud prevention and robust ESG metrics.
For Third Parties: Defining the extended perimeter of protection for contractors, vendors, and outsourced partners.
Help Us Spread the Word:
Corporate integrity thrives on collective action. We encourage you to share this framework with your internal HR teams, executive boards, legal counsel, and external business partners who would benefit from these insights.
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As always, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and Compliance Institute membership.
If you have any ideas on how we can further support those working in the compliance industry, or if there is a topic you would like to see covered in our podcast series or webinar, please send an email to [email protected] and we will do our best to make it happen.
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