Events, Courses & Seminars

Course

2nd
July 2026

12.30 - 13.30

Register of Overseas Entities declarations: how to avoid common pitfalls

Location: Online

This course provides a practical introduction to the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) and its role in combating economic crime and promoting transparency. Participants will explore key legislation, including ECTEA 2022, ECCTA 2023 and recent amendments; they will also learn who must register, what information is required and how verification and annual updates work.

You will address common pitfalls such as misidentifying beneficial owners, incomplete trust data and missed deadlines, before offering actionable guidance to ensure compliance. Finally, you will examine the serious consequences of non-compliance and conclude with an interactive Q&A and resources for further learning.

Suitable for
Compliance professionals, AML officers, risk managers.

Session content
Scope and key requirements
Common pitfalls and risks
Practical guidance to avoid errors
Consequences of non-compliance

Tutor

Lynsey Sykes Davis

Lynsey is an award-nominated financial services expert with over 28 years of industry experience. Formerly a Director and Financial Planner at a leading Wealth Management firm, Lynsey now empowers organisations and individuals as a consultant, trainer and coach. Lynsey creates impactful learning experiences, she has designed and delivered graduate banking programs for major banking organisations and consistently delivers exceptional results across compliance, regulation and financial crime training. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, Lynsey combines deep technical expertise with an engaging motivational style that transforms complex concepts into practical actionable knowledge.