The Dangers of Listening to Consumers

From Nasdaq –

“If you want to create a digital commerce strategy that maximizes your chances of adding value to the consumer and merchant experience on the Web and/or via the mobile phone, whatever you do, don't ask consumers what they think.

Better to watch what they do instead.

According to Pew Research Center, 90 percent of consumers said that it's only a matter of time before their online information is compromised or stolen.”

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Banks gain ground after customers’ confidence hits rock bottom

From Banking Technology –

“The global financial crisis devastated the reputation of the UK banking industry and it is not hard to understand why public trust in banks is at a low ebb. Since 2008, there have been at least five major scandals involving one or more banks operating in the UK.”

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Corporate Governance Summer School

Join one of Eureka Financial's “CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SUMMER SCHOOL” programmes in either London or Dubai.

London – 29/30 June 2015

Early Bird Price until 14 Jun £1750 + 20% VAT. Regular Price £1995 + VAT. Group discounts: 5% for a booking of 2 and 10% for a booking of 3.

Dubai – 9/10 August 2015

Early Bird price until 28 of Jun £1595, regular price £1795. Group discounts: 5% for 2, 10% for 3. For bigger groups please contact for a quote.

REGISTER NOW FOR LONDON OR DUBAI

Course Description

Good corporate governance enhances the firm’s reputation and makes it much more attractive to its investors, suppliers and customers as well as helps to prevent corporate scandals, fraud, and potential civil and criminal liability in an organization.

This practical 2 day course provides participants with an overview of the regulation and principles behind good corporate governance framework. You will explore the relationship between management, finance, law and ethics and learn to effectively administer corporate relations and to contribute to corporate performance at a senior level within your organisation.

The programme includes many case studies from around the world, exploring the best current practices and standards.

What You Will Learn

The aim of this programme is to provide participants with:

•  An overview of current thinking and developments in the field of corporate governance 
• The ability to administer effectively corporate affairs within an organization and to contribute to corporate performance at a senior level
• To understand the relationships between management, finance, law and ethics with relation to corporate governance
• An understanding of ethics and values in the business community and the relationship to corporate governance

This course will provide participants with a sound grounding in the key components of corporate governance which will in turn enhance their ability to operate at senior levels in organizations.

London Training Course - Fighting Corruption

Join us in London on the 17^th & 18^th June 2015 for our “Fighting Corruption” training program.

Bribery directly damages your business and your reputation. However your business is not the only victim. The wider losers are the government and the larger society, both of whom are severely undermined by the weakened rule of law and damaged economic and social development. As such, Governments are making anti-corruption programs an integral part of compliance.

This is a practical hands-on intensive 2- day course that looks at the issues corruption, what it is and how it should be combated, based on the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, the US’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the UK Anti-Bribery Act.

Save money by registering before 30 April 2015.

For full details and registrations CLICK HERE.  

Corporate Governance Program in Dubai - 22/23 February 2015

Good corporate governance enhances the firm’s reputation and makes it much more attractive to its investors, suppliers and customers. It also helps prevent corporate scandals, fraud, and potential civil and criminal liability in the organization.

This practical 2 day course provides participants with an overview of the regulation and principles behind good corporate governance framework. Explore the relationship between management, finance, law and ethics and learn to effectively administer corporate relations and to contribute to corporate performance at a senior level within your organization.

The program includes many case studies from around the world and explores best current practices and standards.

If you register by 15 December you pay only £1700 (regular price is £2095).

Group discounts for 2 or more participants are available.

For full program details including registrations visit :

http://www.eurekafinancial.com/courses/corporate_governance_training.html