When: 31/01/2025, 11.30 - 1.15 PM EET (approx. 1.15 hour training and 30 min. discussion, Q&A)

Where: ONLINE

What: An exploration of the ever-evolving three lines of defence model, changing expectations for compliance specialists in Europe, practical challenges of the modern compliance professionals and defining a successful compliance function.

Who: presented by ECPA co-founder and board member, Ruta Mrazauskaite

While experts have varying opinions on the precise origins of compliance as a profession, most agree that it began to take shape sometime between the 1960s and 1990s. Prior to this, tasks related to compliance were largely carried out by accountants, lawyers, or auditors. Less than 100 years later, compliance has evolved into a distinct professional field, complete with specialised areas of focus, certification programmes, and unique frameworks. However, unsurprisingly, the standards defining a successful compliance function, expectations towards the compliance officers, and their specific roles continue to develop.

In recent…