AFB Practice Roundtable: Priorities for Internal Audit Planning for 2027

As internal audit teams develop their audit plans for the coming year, AFB is convening an in-person roundtable discussion in partnership with Deloitte to explore which topics and assurance priorities members should consider in their 2027 plan.

Why attend?

Internal audit is increasingly expected to contribute to the development of a firm’s strategy and resilience. Led by experts at Deloitte, the discussion will focus on what topics internal audit should consider prioritising as well as the scope of areas to include within the 2027 plan. The session will explore emerging and high-priority topics, including areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Risk Culture, Cyber security, and evolving regulatory expectations.

There will be opportunities for discussion with other attendees as well as Deloitte. AFB will circulate an agenda and series of questions to attendees in advance which will be used to aid discussions.

The Chatham House Rule will apply to this event to encourage open dialogue and discussion.

There will be refreshments and networking from 15:30 before the roundtable discussion commences at 16:00.

Please note that capacity for the roundtable is limited to 30 members and one person per member bank.

Who should attend?

The roundtable is aimed at representatives from Internal Audit functions.

Facilitators

Biographies to follow.

Logistics

Fee:          Included in AFB membership

Format:    In person at Deloitte, 2 New Street Square, London EC4A 3BZ

                   (nearest stations: Farringdon or Chancery Lane)

Date:        Tuesday 14 July 2026

Time:        16:00 – 17:30 (arrivals and refreshments from 15:30)

If you would like to submit any questions or have any specific areas that you would like the session to address, please email secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk. You will receive the joining instructions for this in-person roundtable a week before the event.