UNIC Global Training

LCI 2019-20 | Steve Martin on Persuasion
2019-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Moscow) | UNIC Auditorium, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, CY-2417, Cyprus
Life Changing Ideas, the pioneering series of talks by the University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, present Steve Martin, CEO of INFLUENCE AT WORK (UK) and Visiting Professor of Behavioural Science at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business.
He is co-author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Business Week International bestseller Yes!50 Secrets from the Science of Persuasion, which to date has sold a million copies and has been translated into 26 languages.
Steve’s work has featured in broadcast and print media across the world, including BBC TV and Radio, MSNBC, The Times, Sunday Telegraph, Guardian, New York Times and Wired. Over 2 million people read his regular business columns, including his ‘Persuasion’ page in the British Airways inflight magazine.

MESSENGERS: WHO WE LISTEN TO, WHO WE DON’T, AND WHY

“We live in a world where proven facts, verifiable data, and actual truths are freely and widely available.So why are self-confident ignoramuses so often believed?
Why are thoughtful experts so often given the cold shoulder?
And why do people listen to men like Donald Trump?”
In this ground-breaking talk Stephen Martin will identify the powerful, hidden forces that result in some people becoming society’s prevailing Messengers while others end up woefully ineffectual or under-represented.
Furthermore, Steve Martin will explore:

Who is a hard and who is a soft messenger
Hard Messengers possess or appear to possess elevated status and their success depends on Socio-Economic position, Competence, Dominance and Attractiveness.
Soft Messengers are characterized by a sense of “connectedness” and their success depends on Warmth, Vulnerability, Trustworthiness and Charisma.
What sort of Messenger are you?

Steve Martin’s talk is inspired by his Book ‘Messengers: Who we listen to, Who we don’t, and Why’.

For further information and to buy your tickets online, visit the Life Changing Ideas: www.ideas.unic.ac.cy or contact us at 77778030 | lci@globaltraining.org

LCI 2019-20 | Jamie Anderson on the effect of creative thinking for a Digital World
2020-01-22 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Moscow) | Rialto Theatre, Andrea Drousioti 19, Limassol, 3040, Cyprus
Life Changing Ideas, the pioneering series of talks by the University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, is hosting Jamie Anderson, Professor of Strategy at Antwerp Management School and Visiting Professor at INSEAD.
A recent survey of more than 1,500 CEOs from around the world asked which managerial skill they considered the most critical for business success in the 21st century. Creativity ranked at the top of the list. Consequently, boosting individual and collective creativity in an increasingly digital world is key.
Professor Anderson will talk about the risks of linear thinking in a world that is undergoing digital transformation and move on to the concept of non-linear thinking and demonstrate how future-oriented leaders leverage creative thinking to develop new concepts and business models.
Participants will appreciate that in today’s business environment, simply continuing past practices and approaches will not be enough –people will need to discover new ways of doing things.
He will also focus on collective creativity, and how to foster an environment in which collaboration and innovation can thrive. Executives will have an opportunity to reflect upon their own creative potential, as well as receive practical guidelines on how to increase the level of creativity, innovation and experimentation amongst their colleagues and business partners.
For further information and to buy your tickets online, visit the Life Changing Ideas: www.ideas.unic.ac.cy or contact us at 77778030 | lci@globaltraining.org

LCI 2019-20 | George Papaconstantinou sheds light on the challenges and navigating change in Europe
2020-02-27 17:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Moscow) | UNIC Auditorium, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, CY-2417, Cyprus
Life Changing Ideas, the pioneering series of talks by the University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, present George Papaconstantinou, Former Minister of Finance in the Greek Administration in 2009-2011, and a professor at the School of Transactional Governance, at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.
George Papaconstantinou has a unique perspective: he was a protagonist in one of the most critical periods for Greece and for Europe. He is uniquely placed to offer commentary and insight on the workings of the Union, its contradictions and the forces both pushing it forward and holding it back. As the Greek Finance Minister at the beginning of the Eurozone crisis, he played a key role in European decision-making, negotiating the first bailout with the Troika, guiding the county through painful economic and social reforms and paying the political price for it.
In his book, “Game Over – The Inside Story of the Greek Crisis”, he tells the story of the years during which Greece changed Europe and riveted the world. It is a real-life political thriller of a country forced by past mistakes into unprecedented actions with enormously painful consequences.
His follow-up book “Whatever It Takes – The Battle for Post-Crisis Europe” examines the politics, economics and institutions of the EU as it moves beyond its immediate crisis and faces an uncertain future framed by external threats and internal challenges. His talk will take us through the events which led to the crisis, Europe’s main actions and decisions, to today’s debate and opportunities, urging us to rethink the economic, social and institutional architecture as well as address the nagging democratic deficit that undermines European legitimacy.
For further information and to buy your tickets online, visit the Life Changing Ideas: www.ideas.unic.ac.cy or contact us at 77778030 | lci@globaltraining.org

LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Peter Hinssen
2021-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Live Online
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LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Peter Hinssen
The University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, in collaboration with the UNIC Career Success Centre and selected sponsors are bringing to you the series of talks “Talking to Global Minds“, featuring some of the brightest minds on the planet, namely Peter Hinssen, Suneel Gupta, Costas Markides and Ethan Kross. Join the brightest minds on the planet, who challenge the status quo in business, spearhead innovation and shape our ideas for the decisive year ahead.
Peter Hinssen is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, keynote speaker and author, Peter is one of the most sought-after thought leaders on radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business. He lectures at various business schools such as the London Business School (UK) and MIT in Boston. Peter has founded ‘nexxworks’ to help organizations become fluid, innovate and thrive in ‘The Day After Tomorrow’.
‘The Phoenix and the Unicorn’ is a book about the Phoenix, about those companies that – just like the mythical bird – are able to rethink themselves in cycles: time and time again they rise from the ashes of the old, and come out stronger than ever before. They are the Walmarts, the Volvos, the Disneys, the Apples, the Microsofts…
This is a book about these Phoenixes. It’s about understanding what is happening in a world of constant change. It’s about observing and trying to learn from the Unicorns. But primarily, it tells the story of how companies can ACT on their Day After Tomorrow, and how they can apply innovation as an antidote to a radically changing environment. It doesn’t just zoom in on WHAT you need to do in order to innovate, but also on HOW you can make innovation a reality in your organization.

LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Ethan Kross
2021-12-09 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Moscow) | Live Online
LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Ethan Kross
The University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, in collaboration with the UNIC Career Success Centre and selected sponsors are bringing to you the series of talks “Talking to Global Minds”, featuring some of the brightest minds on the planet, namely Peter Hinssen, Suneel Gupta, Costas Markides and Ethan Kross. Join the brightest minds on the planet, who challenge the status quo in business, spearhead innovation and shape our ideas for the decisive year ahead.
Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor and best-selling author in the University of Michigan’s top-ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. His pioneering research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, The Economist, The Atlantic, Forbes, and Time.
His book ‘Chatter’ reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and shows how we can harness it to live a healthier, more satisfying, and a more productive life. Tell a stranger that you talk to yourself, and you’re likely to get written off as eccentric. But the truth is that we all have a voice in our head.
When we talk to ourselves, we often hope to tap into our inner coach but find our inner critic instead. Kross explains how these conversations shape our lives, work, and relationships. He warns that giving in to negative and disorienting self-talk—what he calls “chatter”—can tank our health, sink our moods, strain our social connections, and cause us to fold under pressure. Kross says the good news is, “we’re already equipped with the tools we need to make our inner voice work in our favor”.

LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Costas Markides
2022-01-20 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Moscow) | Live Online
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LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Costas Markides
The University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, in collaboration with the UNIC Career Success Centre and selected sponsors are bringing to you the series of talks “Talking to Global Minds”, featuring some of the brightest minds on the planet, namely Peter Hinssen, Suneel Gupta, Costas Markides and Ethan Kross. Join the brightest minds on the planet, who challenge the status quo in business, spearhead innovation and shape our ideas for the decisive year ahead.
Costas Markides is a Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the London Business School. He is one of the most recognized management gurus in the world on topics of Strategy and Innovation. Voted more than once, as one of the most influential management thinkers at the Thinkers50 list, Markides is an insightful and passionate speaker, with an amazing presence both on stage and online. An expert on Strategy & Innovation and author of several best-selling books.
The ‘Organizing for the New Normal’ book explores how to put together the ingredients that will improve the odds of success in the new normal. The book focusses on how to create a “permanent” sense of urgency and an organization-wide unease with the status quo; how to convince people to exploit disruption as an opportunity when all they see around them are its negative consequences; how to institutionalize into the DNA of the organization the day to day behaviours that will allow us to identify and respond to change early—and how to achieve this in a decentralized way; how to develop a strategic response that is innovative and aims to attack the disruption rather than defend against it.

LCI 2021-2022 | CLEAR
2022-02-03 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Live Online
SAVE YOUR SPOT
A WOMEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
This course is for any woman who wants to be more successful in her career! It is particularly suited for women at the early and mid-stages of their career, who ponder and think about the way forward. It is also suited for those women who want to rise in their organisation but curiously stumble along the way!

Get clear on your desired future and discover what’s in your way
Learn why gender balance matters and how to get there
Build your network and ask for their support
Develop awareness of the mind, heart, and body connection
Reframe negative thinking to stay focused

MEET YOUR COACH
Ali Levin is a seasoned executive coach and leadership development expert. A graduate of and former Associate Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Said Business School, Ali has spent over a decade teaching leadership and coaching executives from around the world.
She works with industries ranging from global law firms and banks to scaling tech companies and startups.
Ali began her career as a lawyer at a top, international law firm. As a former partner in the labour and employment practice, Ali knows first-hand what it means to survive and thrive in a high-performance environment. Passionate about helping talented women develop into stronger and more confident leaders, Ali helps her clients articulate what they really care about, build a strategy for their careers, and get ahead. The world needs more inspired, developed leaders, and Ali is just the coach to help you become one.
Download Brochure and ScheduleSAVE YOUR SPOT

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) for Regulated Entities
2022-04-05 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Live Online
5 April, 2022

CPD hours: 4
Aim
Customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) are at the heart of Anti-Money Laundering (AML). In today’s demanding environment, is required for the service providers in order to comply with AML / KYC requirements ,to establish that their clients are who they say they are and have been transparent about the nature of their business.
The inadequacy of customer due diligence, can lead an organization to the facing of significant risks such as reputational, operational, legal risks and sanctions.
Objective
This seminar is designed to offer a thorough understanding, for the junior staff up to the Board of Directors, regarding the followings:
• The Definitions of customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC)
• When should customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) measures be applied?
• Procedures for the prevention of ML and TF
• The relationship between customer due diligence (CDD) and Risk based approach
• Simplified Customer Due Diligence (SDD)
• Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (EDD)
• Explain the reason and purpose of enhanced due diligence (EDD) for politically exposed persons ( PEP)
• Ongoing Monitoring
• Reliance on third parties
Participants’ Profile
AML/Compliance Officers, Heads of Compliance Departments, Heads of Risk Management Departments, Heads of AML Departments, Back-office Staff, Compliance Staff, Risk Management Staff, AML Staff, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors,
Regulatory Compliance Advisors/Consultants, Corporate service providers, Funds and Fund Managers, FX, Binary Options and Ifs employees, Bankers.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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LCI 2021-22 | Talking to Global Minds Series: Suneel Gupta
2022-04-05 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Moscow) | Live Online
Get your tickets hereThe University of Nicosia and UNIC Global Training, in collaboration with the UNIC Career Success Centre and selected sponsors are bringing to you the series of talks “Talking to Global Minds”, featuring some of the brightest minds on the planet, namely Peter Hinssen, Suneel Gupta, Costas Markides and Ethan Kross. Join the brightest minds on the planet, who challenge the status quo in business, spearhead innovation and shape our ideas for the decisive year ahead.
Suneel Gupta is the best-selling author of “Backable”, which is rooted in Suneel’s journey from the “Face of Failure” for the New York Times to the “New Face of Innovation” for the New York Stock Exchange. Suneel is the founding CEO of RISE, which partnered with former first lady, Michelle Obama to deliver low-cost healthcare services to people in need. RISE was named “App of the Year” by Apple and sold in a successful exit to One Medical (NASDAQ: ONEM). Suneel later ran for U.S. Congress and now serves on faculty at Harvard University.
The ground-breaking book ‘Backable’ that boldly claims the key to success in business is not talent, connections, or ideas, but the ability to persuade people to take a chance on potential. Being backable is not about charisma, connections or even your resume – but rather your ability to persuade people to take a chance on you and your ideas.
The good news? Gupta claims the “it quality” can be learned. Inside Backable are longheld secrets from extraordinary people, including Oscar-winning filmmakers, members of Congress, culinary stars, venture capitalists, and founders of iconic companies – along with 7 simple steps that you can use to immediately make yourself backable.

Company Reorganizations: Tax Implications
2022-04-12 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Helsinki) | Live Online
12 April, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The seminar will analytically cover the relevant provisions of the Cyprus Income Tax Law and their practical application.
Objective
By the end of the seminar the participants should gain an understanding on the alternative company reorganization types and their benefits, the conditions that need to be met in order to fall under these provisions as well as the respective procedures and paperwork involved in obtaining the Commissioner of Taxation’s approval.
Participants’ Profile
The seminar is primarily addressed to accountants, auditors and tax advisors in the profession or industry.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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Advanced Anti-Money Laundering Seminar – Case Studies Practical Approach for the Banking Industry
2022-04-14 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | Live Online
14 April, 2022

CPD hours: 5
Aim
Fighting money laundering and terrorist financing contributes to global security, integrity of the financial system and sustainable growth. Laws to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism are designed to prevent the financial market from being misused for these purposes. It is essential that gatekeepers apply measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Traceability of financial information has an important deterrent effect.
Objective
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to have, through Real Life Cyprus AML Case Studies, a thorough understanding of the current AML Legislation, the challenges ahead and the new compliance landscape and more importantly to offer practical solutions for an efficient and effective implementation.
Participants’ Profile
The seminar is addressed primarily to Compliance Professionals, Customer Service Officers, Management and Directors of the Banking Industry, but also to any other professionals that need to be aware of the latest compliance developments.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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LCI 2021-22 | Mental Health at Work with Linda Papadopoulos
2022-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | University of Nicosia – Open Air Amphitheatre, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, Nicosia, CY-2417, Cyprus
The event is sponsored by Grant ThorntonThe pandemic, the lockdowns, the halt of economic and social activity, the great resignation and the comeback at work have done nothing less than exacerbate our levels of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. Remote work during covid led to poor communication practices and often a low sense of connection to or support from one’s colleagues or manager.
The mental health disruption had a great reflection both on the interpersonal as well as the organisational level. Employers were suddenly faced with employees’ burnout, disconnection and low engagement – leading to a lost sense of purpose.
How many employers were able to address the organisational dimension of mental health?
Employers had to shift from seeing mental health as an individual challenge to a collective priority. Given all the workplace factors at play, companies can no longer compartmentalise mental health as an individual’s responsibility to address alone through self-care, mental health days, or employee benefits. New practices require a culture change, more sustainable ways of working that embrace flexibility and a deeper connection between managers and employees.
Is your organisation equipped to handle the emerging disruption amid the health crisis – war – inflation, and coming back to the office?
Are your people resilient and adaptable enough to withstand unpredictable threats and change?
RESILIENCE & ADAPTABILITY will be the focus of Linda’s talk.
LINDA’S TALK WILL FOCUS ON:
How novelty, threat and uncertainty affect individuals and groupsThe psychology that underpins adaptabilityHow to cope with changeHow purpose feeds into our identity and work satisfactionMental hacks to deal with stress/anxiety/well-beingSystemic changes to promote resilience and well-beingHow to thrive rather than just survive changeLinda Papadopoulos
One of the Most Recognizable and Well-Respected Psychologists in the UK
Author, Keynote Speaker, Columnist, Host
and Broadcaster on human behaviour
Linda is a Chartered Counselling and Health Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society with over 20 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples and families. Linda worked both in the NHS and her private practice in the UK. Commonly known and recognized as Dr Linda – due to her numerous TV shows – including BBC’s Good Morning Britain, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic and TLC, as well as presenting features for ITV’s This Morning and The One Show. She is a regular commentator on Sky News, CNN, CBS, CNBC, and BBC International. Linda worked with a wide array of brands, corporate and private clients, from pharmaceutical giants to Women’s Empowerment Forums. She talks and counsels on human behaviors, body image, self-esteem, mental health and the impact of social media on mental and cognitive health.
11 May 2022
18:00 – 19:00 Networking Cocktail
19:00 – 20:00 LCI Talk
11 May 2022
18:00 – 19:00 Networking Cocktail
19:00 – 20:00 LCI Talk

AML - Real AML Case Studies from Cyprus
2022-06-06 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | Live Online
6 June, 2022

CPD hours: 5
Aim
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to have, through Real Life Cyprus AML Case Studies, a thorough understanding of the current AML Legislation, the challenges ahead and the new compliance landscape and more importantly to offer practical solutions for an efficient and effective implementation through a number of real-life AML cases studies, both from Cyprus and Global AML experience.
Objective
The seminar will cover the following Laws / Regulations / Directives / Guidelines:

Cyprus AML Law – The Prevention and Suppression of ML and Terrorist Financing law of 2007 L188(I)/2007 as amended in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021 by Laws 58(I)/2010, 80(I)/2012, 192(I)/2012, 101(I)/2013, 184(I)/2014, 18(I)/2016, 13(I)/2018, 158(I)/2018, 81(I)/2019, 13(I)/2021 and 22(I)/2021.
Cyprus TF Law – The Combating of Terrorism Law of 2010 as amended to 2019.
CySEC AML Directive – Directive of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing of March 2020.
ICPAC AML Directive – Directive to the members of ICPAC on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Activities of July 2021.
EU 4th AML Directive – Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on the Prevention of the Use of the Financial System for the Purposes of Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing of May 2015.
EU 5th AML Directive – Directive (EU) 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the Prevention of the Use of the Financial System for the Purposes of Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing of May 2018.
EU 6th AML Directive – Directive (EU) 2018/1673 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on Combating Money Laundering by Criminal Law of October 2018.

Participants’ Profile
Back-office Staff, Compliance Staff, Risk Management Staff, AML Staff, Heads of Compliance Departments, Heads of Risk Management Departments, Heads of AML Departments, Accountants, Lawyers, Internal & External Auditors, etc.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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Positive Impact Careers with the CFA® Program
2022-06-08 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
UNIC Global Training is Proud to be Sponsoring and Speaking at the Upcoming CFA® Positive Careers Event!
What difference will you make as an investment professional?
Join us to hear from industry experts and experienced practitioners about the latest trends in investment performance and to reconnect with industry colleagues.
Agenda

17:45 – 18:00
Registrations

18:00 – 18:05
Welcome speech by Eleni Constantinou, President CFA Society Cyprus

18:05 – 18:25
Peter Watkins Director, University Relations, EMEA – CFA Institute

18:25 – 18:30
Q&A

18:30 – 18:50
Testimonials

18:50 – 19:00
Closing remarks – UNIC Global Training

19:00 – 20:00
Networking

VenueNewton Amphitheatre
University of Nicosia
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Financial Reporting Updates for 2020 and Beyond
2022-06-09 09:00 - 2022-06-10 17:15 UTC | Live Online
09 and 10 June, 2022

CPD hours: 7
Aim
The IFRSs Update seminar has been specifically developed to bring experienced preparers and users of IFRSs financial statements up-to-date with the latest developments and refresh key concepts and issues on challenging requirements of core IFRSs.
Objective
The seminar includes coverage of effective and issued IFRS and recent developments. On completion of this seminar participants should be able to Highlight current developments in IFRS/IAS.
Participants’ Profile
The seminar is addressed to financial controllers of groups and individual companies, accountants and auditors with either professional qualifications or relevant experience in preparing, analyzing and presenting financial statements.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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LCI 2021-22 | Adapt or Perish with Ioannis Ioannou
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Athens) | Hellenic Bank Head Office, Corner Limassol & Athalassa Avenue 200, Strovolos, Nicosia, 2025
In recent years, companies and executives are faced with ever-increasing demands, expectations and unprecedented pressure to operate more sustainably. Organisations must effectively address the social, environmental, governance (ESG), and economic impacts of their actions and operations.
In other words, the emerging sustainability challenge is about being able to balance out the often-conflicting demands and expectations of multiple, complex and diverse stakeholders while generating financial and social value.
That’s why Sustainability is becoming a major business disruption: because most companies are lacking the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to navigate this disruption successfully. As a result, the Sustainability challenge presents companies with a fundamental dilemma: to adapt or perish.
Professor Ioannou will present and discuss empirical evidence for the emergence of the “sustainable organization”; a new type of modern business organization that genuinely and effectively integrates environmental and social issues into its business model, strategy, organizational structure, and conduct.
Finally, Ioannou will tell us why sustainable organisations outperform traditional ones.
PROF. IOANNOU’S TALK WILL FOCUS ON:
Challenges and opportunities that arise when companies commit to integrating ESG issues into their core business modelHow to establish and maintain a competitive advantage.What are the strategic trade-offs that arise when companies truly commit to sustainabilityWhat is the role of innovation and how can a sustainable business model effectively address or overcome trade-offs while building thriving businessesIoannis Ioannou
A Leading Authority on Sustainability, Leadership and Corporate Responsibility
Advisor & International Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School
A graduate of magna cum laude from Yale University, majoring in Economics and Mathematics, and holder of a PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University and the Harvard Business School. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School.
Through his award-winning academic work, advisory roles, teaching, and engagement with executives, he focuses on understanding whether, how, and the extent to which companies and capital markets can lead on the path toward a sustainable future. Ioannis is the Co-Chair of the sustainability advisory panel of Merck KGaA, a member of the ESG advisory board of the DWS Group, a member of the World Economic Forum experts network specializing in sustainable development, and a member of the advisory board of AXS Investments Institute for sustainable investing.
He has also been recognized by several rankings as one of the top social media influencers on issues of corporate sustainability. Frequently quoted in articles in the press including outlets such as the Financial Times, Bloomberg, The Guardian, BBC, and Forbes, among others.
14 June 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Networking Cocktail
19:30 – 20:30 LCI Talk
14 June 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Networking Cocktail
19:30 – 20:30 LCI Talk

Intellectual Property Regime and Notional Interest Deduction
2022-06-23 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ground-Based / Limassol, 48 Spyrou Kyprianou, LTA Invictus - K Business Centre, 1st Floor, 4154, Cyprus
23 June, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The seminar will cover the tax treatment of intellectual property companies in Cyprus under the Intellectual Property (IP) Regime as well as the basic principles and practical application of the Notional Interest Deduction (NID)
Objective
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to understand and apply the IP Regime and NID rules in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Law
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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Professional English Course
2022-06-23 09:30 - 2022-07-04 12:30 (Europe/Athens) | Ground-Based/ UNIC Global Training, 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, Nicosia, 2417, Cyprus
23 June – 4 July 2022

Duration: 24 Hours
Aim
Course Outline:
Authentic business articles will be read in order to broaden professional contextual knowledge and enrich vocabulary in this field. Students will then scrutinize, comment on and summarize important points. These articles will also be discussed in class with both an objective and critical eye and students will alternate the responsibility for leading the discussions. Grammar and syntax will be addressed as and when needed. Handouts will be provided and completed either as class
exercises or homework. Listening and speaking skills will be practiced through listening to or watching authentic news media. This will assist students in preparing and presenting a final researched report on a business/accounting topic. Audience members will all contribute towards evaluating each presentation.
Objective
By the end of the course students will have acquired the ability:

To take notes, comment on, and summarize texts related to finance
To understand the different ways of communicating through informative & persuasive texts
To communicate ideas and opinions articulately, concisely and coherently
To practice critical thinking through reading texts and listening to media
To communicate judgments, ideas and opinions arising from reading and listening, with sensitivity and tact
To lead a group discussion to present key issues and views on selected articles related to business or finance
To lead a group discussion to present key issues and views on selected articles related to business or finance
To verbally present findings, solutions and summaries to a specified audience
To prepare a group presentation in the form of a final researched report on a chosen business/finance topic. This will require effective writing and summarising skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with other students and to use appropriate non-verbal communication
To present the report effectively to an audience using PowerPoint or Prezi

Participants’ Profile
This class is offered to the advanced student of English who is undertaking further studies to acquire professional ACA or ACCA qualifications, or simply to candidates who want to improve their business English. The course is designed to enhance students’ technical reading and writing skills as well as to provide opportunities for improving communication and presentation skills.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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LCI 2022 | Misinformation, Dishonesty and Morality with Daniel Effron
2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Athens) | Nicosia Municipality Theatre, Mouseiou Avenue 4, Nicosia, 1097, Cyprus
We constantly read that we live in a “post-truth” era.
As lies and “fake news” flourish, citizens appear not only to believe misinformation, but also to condone/accept misinformation they do not believe.
Dr. Effron’s research shows three psychological factors that encourage people to condone misinformation: partisanship, imagination, and repetition.
Each factor relates to a hallmark of “post-truth” society: political polarization, leaders who push “alterative facts,” and technology that amplifies disinformation.
A central concern with this post-truth era is that not only people believe and spread misinformation- but when they recognize it as false, they continue to
spread lies, and give it a moral pass.
The question is: Why We Excuse Dishonesty in a Post-Truth World?
PROF. EFFRON’S TALK WILL FOCUS ON:
Dr. Effron will talk about how can we get people, the media and our society to recognize and condemn such behaviour and make interventions aimed at reducing the spread of misinformation
Daniel Effron
Daniel Effron earned a Ph.D. in social psychology from Stanford University, and a B.A. in psychology from Yale University (magna cum laude). He taught at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and was a fellow of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University.
His research examines the psychological processes that allow people to act unethically without feeling unethical. He also researches how people form judgments of others’ wrongdoing. His work has appeared in such scholarly publications as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Journal of Consumer Research.
He is frequently featured and quoted in popular media outlets as the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, and BBC News.
THIS LCI EVENT IS PRESENTED WITHIN THE CYPRUS FORUM
29 September 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Live Talk
19:30 – 20:30 Networking Cocktail (Municipal Gardens behind the theater)
29 September 2022
18:30 – 19:30 Live Talk
19:30 – 20:30 Networking Cocktail (Municipal Gardens behind the theater)

International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) (In Greek) - Διεθνή Λογιστικά Πρότυπα Δημοσίου Τομέα
2022-10-04 08:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
4, 6, 11, 13, 25, 27 October, 8, 10 November, 2022

650 euros

CPD hours: 40
Aim
The program aims to understand the framework of international accounting standards for the public sector based on the principle of accrual accounting. The theoretical and practical analysis of the relative accounting standards, the preparation of financial statements and other reports as well as the process of transition and first application are some of the major topics that will be covered during the seminar.
Objective
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.
First implementation processes.

Participants’ Profile
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.

Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) (In Greek) - Διεθνή Λογιστικά Πρότυπα Δημοσίου Τομέα
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-11-10 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
4, 6, 11, 13, 25, 27 October, 8, 10 November, 2022

CPD hours: 40
Aim
The program aims to understand the framework of international accounting standards for the public sector based on the principle of accrual accounting. The theoretical and practical analysis of the relative accounting standards, the preparation of financial statements and other reports as well as the process of transition and first application are some of the major topics that will be covered during the seminar.
Objective
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.
First implementation processes.

Participants’ Profile
The program focuses on:

The theoretical and practical analysis of all individual standards based on the principle of accrual basis.
Short case studies analysis in specialized accounting topics for public sector (heritage assets, infrastructures accounting, non-exchange transactions).
Preparation and Presentation of annual financial statements and relative reports based on IPSAS requirements.

Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
Download Seminar ProgrammePre-Register Form

Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Business Trends & Regulatory Developments
2022-10-04 09:00 - 13:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
140 euros

CPD hours: 4
Aim
This seminar presents and explains the growing attention and value of Blockchain technology across various sectors of the economy, including the incremental use of cryptocurrencies for transactional, as well as investment purposes. The seminar studies several actual practical cases to understand this new technology and its potentials, while it further explores some existing and coming business trends, especially in relation to tokenization. In addition, the seminar examines the current and under-development regulatory framework on digital assets, addressing the key legislations and regulations which affect or be affected by the disruptive nature of crypto-transactions.
Objective
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

Understand the main features and functionalities of Blockchain technology and of crypto-assets;
Appreciate the risks, as well as the benefits and potential importance of crypto-assets to the wider economy;
Understand the value and the impact of the use of crypto-assets as a means of crowdfunding investments;
Comprehend the difference between cryptocurrencies and tokens;
Learn about the current regulatory framework(s) governing the use of crypto-assets;
Understand the various aspects and potential of “asset tokenization”.

Participants’ Profile
Service Providers (e.g. lawyers, accountants, auditors, tax planners and business consultants) wishing to be informed about the use of Blockchain technology across various market sectors, as well as the existing and under-development regulatory framework(s) and challenges associated with the use and trade of crypto and tokens.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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Audit Reporting - Drawing the right conclusion
2022-10-11 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
120 euros

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The aim of the seminar is to present and explain to participants practical illustrations of examples of audit opinions on the following areas:
1) Unmodified opinion but emphasis of matter: a) Going concern, b) Financial statements audited by another auditor
2) Qualified opinion: a) Disagreement of accounting policy (method or disclosure) b) Inability to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence c) Inadequate disclosure: going concern
3) Disclaimer of opinion: inability to obtain sufficient audit evidence
4) Adverse opinion: a) Disagreement on accounting policy and Going concern. It will provide all necessary knowledge and tips in identifying the appropriate opinion to be issued in each case.
Objective
The objective of this seminar, is to provide an overview of the recent revisions in the International Standards in Auditing, relevant to the external auditor’s report in the areas of : ISA 700 (Revised); Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements; ISA 701 Communicating Key ; Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor’s Report; ISA 705 (Revised) ; Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor’s Report; ISA 706 (Revised); Emphasis of Matter Paragraphs and Other Matters and Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor’s.
Participants’ Profile
Accountants and auditors employed in accountancy and audit firms who are involved in the preparation and review of audit engagements of various size and complexity.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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Basic Payroll Accounting Rules for HR Professionals
2022-10-17 08:30 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
120 euros

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The understanding of payroll accounting rules is vital for HR professionals. This seminar looks at the requirements of basic accounting rules for the review and assessment of the contributions withheld by employers, including the preparation and analysis for the declaration forms.
Objective
The significance of the accounting rules that need to be applied and reviewed by HR professionals introduced by the standard will be reviewed in a practical way to enable participants to understand its practical effect on their work. Additionally, the participants will also examine and review the relevant documentation required to be completed in various stages of the procedure.
Participants’ Profile
HR professionals will be able to understand and apply the regulation behind the calculations of all contributions and relevant deductions of payroll and review various scenarios of where these may vary. Practical examples and case studies will be provided throughout the seminar.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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Fund Administration Law
2022-10-25 09:00 - 12:15 (Europe/Athens) | Live Online
25 October, 2022

CPD hours: 3
Aim
The seminar studies the fund industry in Cyprus, with a particular focus on the function of fund administration. The seminar provides an overview of how the fund industry operates, providing key points on the organizational structure of funds and their different characteristics (Section 1). In addition, the seminar studies the profession of Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) (Section 2), before it proceeds to analyze the key roles and duties of fund administration (Section 3). In accordance with Cyprus Law, fund administration falls within the function of fund management. Yet, the seminar sets out the prevailing market practice, whereby fund managers will typically only focus on portfolio management and risk management and outsource fund administration. Hence, Section 4 presents the proposed Investment Fund Administration Law (IFA Law), to examine the rationale underlying the proposed law and its key provisions, including provisions on the authorization of fund administrators and the sub-delegation of fund administration.
Objective
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will:

Have a general understanding of how a Cyprus fund operates;
Be aware of the different service providers involved in the operation of a fund and their individual roles;
Know of the characteristics and importance of the function of fund administration, as that has evolved based on commercial needs and outside any regulatory intervention;
Have understood the most important points of the proposed IFA Law and appreciate the impact that this may have on the different service providers, fund administrators and funds in particular;

Participants’ Profile
Lawyers, Fund Managers, Fund Administrators, Providers of Depositary Services, Individuals with executive and non-executive position in funds and UCITs, compliance officers, anti-money laundering officials, investors, policy officials, licensing service providers, auditors and accountants, university students and generally anyone with an interest in or who is involved in the Cyprus fund industry.
Certification
All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.
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