Non-Executive Directors Day ("NED") Day 2024
PwC Luxembourg & Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs (ILA) kindly invite you to the 2024 NED Day which will take place on 15 April 2024, at PwC premises.
We welcome executive and non-executive Directors to present them an extensive range of hot topics and market trends. Additionally, we have invited certified corporate secretary representatives to share their experience.
The day will begin with a plenary session covering the new challenges encountered by Directors. During this panel, experts from cybersecurity, macroeconomics, sustainability, and taxation, will guide us through these obstacles and provide assistance in overcoming them.
After the lunch break, you will have the opportunity to participate in various workshops covering a broad range of topics, such as artificial intelligence, industry trends or regulatory updates.
You will also have the time to meet and engage with our subject-matters experts and industry experts during the breaks and end of the day cocktail.
You will find below the topics of the workshops and the agenda of the event.
Once you have registered for the event, you will receive a survey where you can select the workshops you would like to attend.
For logistical reasons, please note that the workshops will be combined into bundles. Please note that you will have to choose the bundle that is of interest to you*.
*Depending on registration numbers we reserve the right to cancel or duplicate certain workshops.
Date & location
This event will take place on Monday 15 April 2024 from 9.30am CET at our premises (PwC Luxembourg - 2 rue Gerhard Mercator - 2182 Luxembourg)
Agenda
| Morning session | |
| As from 9.30 | Registration & welcome coffee |
| 10.00 to 10.30 | Introduction |
| 10.30 to 12.00 | Being a Director in 2024: how to deal with the new challenges and overcome them? |
| 12.00 to 14.00 | Lunch break |
| Afternoon session | |
| 14.00 to 14.45 | 1st session of workshops |
| 14.45 to 15.00 | Coffee break |
| 15.00 to 15.45 | 2nd session of workshops |
| 15.45 to 16.00 | Coffee break |
| 16.00 to 16.45 | 3rd session of workshops |
| 16.45 to 17:00 | Coffee break |
| 17:00 to 17:45 | 4th session of workshops |
| As from 17.45 | Cocktail |
Workshops
Description: Tax risks emerge in various contexts. Some remain undetected, some crystallize, and a few end up in a tax dispute. Our tax controversy experts will present real-life cases and best practices for a robust tax governance to manage and mitigate risks in direct taxes, withholding taxes, VAT and subscription taxes.
Speakers: Hermann Schomakers, PwC Luxembourg
- Description: An overview of:
- AED/CSSF priorities,
- Terrorist Financing - how to think about your risk exposure for AWM/ALTS players
- Blocking Investor accounts
- EU AML Package
- Speaker: Birgit Goldak, PwC Luxembourg
- Description: As part of this workshop we would address the following topics:
- Key Pillar 2 considerations for the finalisation of the 2023 financial statements
- How groups prepare for Pillar 2 and its compliance process
- Concrete steps to consider for 2024 and beyond
- Speaker: Philippe Ghekiere, PwC Luxembourg
Description: Discover the CGO concept and vision : a new role totally in line with the evolving decision process making to transform corporate governance into actions.
Speaker: Raphael Docquier, TKR Consulting
Description: Dive into the nuances of the CSSF’s new circular replacing the 2002/77, focusing on investors' protection in case of NAV calculation errors and non-compliance with the investment applicable to UCI. Join us for an enlightening workshop to explore the updates and have your questions answered by experts.
Speakers: Frédéric Botteman & Yannick Christophe, PwC Luxembourg
- Description: Navigate the complexities of outsourcing critical functions and governance to PSF and PSA with expert insights and strategic approaches in Luxembourg's regulatory landscape.
- Speakers: Matthieu Despréaux & Antonin Jakubse, PwC Luxembourg
Description: An analysis of the change on the VAT treatment of Directors following the new CJEU judgment.
Speaker: Marie-Isabelle Richardin, PwC Luxembourg
Description: Discover the complexities of directors’ liabilities: a workshop tailored to equip directors with essential knowledge and best practices to navigate legal responsibilities and risks.
speaker: François Guyot, PwC Luxembourg
Description: In the CSSF Feedback Report on ESMA Common Supervisory Action on Valuation presentation, participants will gain insights into valuation practices for Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) overseeing UCITS and open-ended alternative investment funds (AIFs). The report also provides recommendations to enhance compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Speaker: TBC
- Speaker: Monique Bachner, Non-Executive Director
Description: As AI becomes integral to business operations, boards play a crucial role in ensuring ethical AI practices and informed decision-making.
- Speakers: Emilia Tantar, Black Swan LUX & Katia Volodine, Volodine Legal
Are you interested to join?
