Non-executive directors’ programme

KPMG Birmingham NED Forum

Friday 1 March 2024, 13:30 – 17:00

The KPMG NED Forum series is designed for aspiring, new and experienced NEDs alike to provide insight on the fast-changing corporate governance landscape and an opportunity to connect with other NEDs in the region.

The afternoon’s agenda includes:

• An opportunity to meet and network with other NEDs from the local area.
• A discussion on AI with Cyber Partner Del Heppenstall – hear from Del as he takes on the key themes in the Artificial Intelligence space, drawing from his experience in Cyber and Data Security.
• Failure to Prevent Fraud – a talk led by Forensic Director Kathryn Wasteney with the opportunity to discuss the dangers and impacts of fraud.
• Q&A

The event schedule is as follows:

• Arrivals: Join us at 13:30 for light refreshments and networking.
• Event commencement: The main sessions kick off promptly at 14:00.
• Close out and drinks: 16:00 to 17:00, we'll wrap up the session and transition into a time for networking and drinks.

ACI Financial Crime

Wednesday 6 March 2024, 09:00 – 10:00

Geraldine Lawlor Global Head of Financial Crime at KPMG. Geraldine is well known for her leadership in the area of financial crime having worked in a range of related roles covering advisory, global oversight, standard setting and operational design and delivery. Geraldine provided a fascinating insight in 2023 and returns to provide her insights on this complex and ever-evolving landscape.

ACI Asset Management

Thursday 21 March 2024 | 09:30 – 11:00

The team will provide an update on the hot topics impacting the Asset Management sector.

ACI Cyber

Tuesday 21 May 2024, 09:00 – 10:00

Cyber Security is a fast-evolving area, including the increased threats from connected IoT (Internet of Thing) devices, hybrid working, and ransom attacks. Martin Tyley Head of Cyber Security at KPMG leads our discussion to examine the world of cyber security and its significance to the board and non-executives.

ACI Banking

Wednesday 22 May 2024, 09:30 – 10:45

The team will provide an update on the hot topics impacting the banking sector, including any key governance and regulatory areas.

ACI Social Housing

Thursday 18 April 2024, 09:30 – 13:00

We’ll be discussing hot topics impacting the social housing sector and the key considerations for non-executives and boards.

Thursday 18 April 2024 The event will be held at Novotel London Bridge, 53 – 61 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HH ( view map).

Tea and coffee will be served from 09:30 and the seminar presentation will begin at 10:00, followed by a networking lunch at 12:00.

The Global Trade Paradigm with Arun Kumar

Wednesday 24 April 2024, 09:30 – 10:30

MS Teams (special live-streamed discussion)

Since the end of World War II, there was a consensus among nations and their policymakers that freeing of global trade from barriers was the key to avoiding further conflicts and promoting peace and prosperity in the world. For a whole variety of reasons ranging from economic, political and imperfections of the global trade system itself, the last few years have been highly turbulent for global trade and commerce.

We welcome Arun Kumar, the author of ‘The Global Trade Paradigm’ who will take a deep dive into the international business ecosystem and the gaps within it. Drawing on his four-decade-long experience as a global executive from CEO of KPMG India to serving in former US President Barack Obama’s administration as the assistant secretary of commerce for global markets and director-general of the US and Foreign Commercial Service, Arun will provide a roadmap for a fair, efficient, and inclusive global trade system.

ACI Higher Education

Thursday 14 March 2024, 09:30 – 10:45

This regular update from our Higher Education team covers the latest topics to impact the sector and the issues that are on the minds of governing bodies.

Summer Technical event

Our popular ACI Technical updates explore the key governance, accounting and regulatory areas impacting boards and audit committee.

This Summer, we’re offering a choice of two sessions:

In person meeting – KPMG, 15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL.

Thursday 13 June 2024 | 08:30 arrival, seminar 08:30 – 11:00, networking until 11:30

Microsoft Teams webinar | Wednesday 19 June 2024, 09:00 – 10:30

ACI Charities

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 09:30 – 10:45

KPMG’s charities team bring you the latest developments to impact the sector.