AFB Masterclass: Impact of Recent Enforcement Cases and Supervisory Activity on Senior Managers Regime Compliance

For the second year running, AFB is pleased to invite existing established Senior Manager Function (SMF) holders at member banks to a Masterclass focused on recent enforcement cases, supervisory activity, and regulatory expectations delivered in partnership with A&O Shearman.

This interactive classroom session has been designed specifically for established SMFs across all designations at AFB member firms who are looking to enhance their understanding of regulatory expectations and good practice under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). The course is not suitable for new or prospective SMFs seeking an introduction to SM&CR.

To view the full course content and brochure, please see here.

If you have colleagues within your firm who would benefit from attending, we would be grateful if you could forward this invitation to them.

Why attend?

This masterclass will draw together themes and trends from recent enforcement cases, regulatory speeches, supervisory messaging, thematic reviews and policy developments.

 Experts from A&O Shearman will share practical insights into:

• Demonstrating reasonable steps as an SMF
• Individual accountability, effective decision‑making and governance
• Managing interactions with the regulators
• Oversight, culture, risk management and management information

The session will include:

• Intelligence and practical insights delivered directly by A&O Shearman experts
• Peer discussion and shared learning
• Guided case studies and scenarios highlighting key lessons from the past 12 months

Who should attend?

• Existing established SMFs across all SMF designations
• Senior individuals supporting SMFs seeking to deepen their SM&CR knowledge and regulatory awareness

This course is not suitable for new or prospective SMFs.

Logistics

Venue:     A&O Shearman, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD

Format:   In‑person interactive classroom learning

Date:      Tuesday 06 October 2026

Time:      09:00 – 12:00 (Registration and light breakfast from 08:30)

Places:    Limited to 25 participants

Fee:         £410 + VAT

If you would like to submit a question or have any specific areas that you would like the session to address, please send them to the AFB at secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk.

You will receive final event details one week before the event.

You will only be deemed to have attended (for CPD points) if you have made yourself known at registration and attend 50% or more of the session.

Please note that the cost charged for this event is payable to the Association of Foreign Banks. A&O Shearman is not charging the AFB or Members for hosting this event.