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Thursday, 22 November 2012

Invitation from the SRA to attend strategy meeting


Dear Colleague,
Driving forward regulatory change: the next three years

We should like to invite you to an event at which we will:

·       ·        provide an overview of our Strategic Plan for 2013-15, focusing on  the SRA’s key regulatory and other objectives for this period

·       ·        update you on our risk-based approach to regulation, including an introduction to the
risk framework and

·       ·        launch our consultation on the SRA’s  ‘Red Tape’ Initiative

Date
14 December 2012

Venue

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Central Square, Birmingham B1 1HH, Conference room Vista One

Who will this event be of interest to?
Partners, risk managers, compliance managers

Programme

10.30 – 11.00 am      Registration and coffee

11-11.10am               Welcome and opening remarks

11.10-12 noon           Presentation on Strategic Plan including Q&As

12 noon – 1pm          Update on the SRA’s risk-based approach to regulation, including Q&As

1pm – 1.45pm           Buffet lunch and networking opportunities

1.45pm – 2.15pm      Launch of the ‘Red Tape’ initiative

2.15pm                      Closing remarks and end

An opportunity not to be missed

This event will feature presentations by the SRA that will provide an insight into our strategic thinking covering the next three years including future challenges and priorities.   The session on our risk-based approach to regulation will provide a clear overview of how we intend delivering risk-based outcomes-focused regulation effectively and efficiently.   A further key priority for the SRA – and one on which we are seeking your input – is how we  ensure that firms and the SRA can maximise the benefits of OFR by removing bureaucratic processes which may have carried through from the old, rules based, approach to regulation but which are no longer necessary.      

This is your opportunity to learn first-hand how the SRA intends driving forward regulatory change over the next three years.  Places are limited to one representative per firm in the first instance and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  Attendance is free and the event is CPD accredited.

If you would like to make a booking, please complete the booking form here no later than Friday, 7 December.


 

Richard Collins

Executive Director, SRA

 

 

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Money Laundering Group Meetings


To all local law societies in the Midlands
 
Here are the details of our Money Laundering Reporting Officer Groups which will be delivered free of charge to members in Q1 2013:
 
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Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Annual Dinner Sells out in Advance

Unprecedented demand has seen tickets for this year’s Annual Dinner sell out a month in advance of the event. Joint Social Secretary Charlotte Clode welcomed the news saying:-
 
“We have sold 22 tables which, together with our two top tables, means we expect over 200 guests made up of local lawyers, accountants, bankers and others within the region’s professional sector. We got 185 guests last year, so it would seem the event continues this year to go from strength to strength.”
 

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Law Society Quiz 2012

A total of 26 teams took part in the Law Society Quiz held at the Village Hotel Walsall in September this year. As well as member firms other local professionals entered teams in this popular charity fundraiser. The winners were FBC Manby Bowdler who beat Corporate Recovery specialists Begbies Traynor and No 5 Chambers into second and third respectively. A total of some £500 was raised for The Beacon Centre for the Blind. All in all an excellent result. Thank you to everyone who took part.
 
FBC Manby Bowdler
 
 Begbies Traynor
 
No 5 Chambers
 
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Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Annual Dinner 2012 - Book early to avoid disappointment!


This year’s Annual Dinner looks set to be a soaring success as demand for tickets is proving to be strong. After Dinner speaker and ex Air Traffic Controller Dave Gunson is sure to be the star attraction. Those already confirmed as attendees include:-

No 5 Chambers

St Philips Chambers

Towler Shaw Roberts

Muras Baker Jones

Wolverhampton University

FBC Manby Bowdler

George Green & Co

Higgs & Sons

Rees Page
 
Book now to avoid disappointment. You will find all the details you need in the earlier posting dated 24th September.