Main Stage

Exploring the hottest topics in financial crime

Exploring the latest news on financial crime policy and practices, the Main theatre will bring together the full congregation of 200+ attendees for a blend of panel discussions and presentations, learn the latest in compliance, sanctions, ESG, and AFC to give you the tools needed to streamline your FinCrime approach

Bringing together the entire congregation to learn the latest in policy and risk, the main theatre will dive into the latest in the financial crime landscape and what we can expect to see on the horizon. Arm yourself with the tools needed as you learn about the latest in regulation, sanctions, collaboration through thought-provoking discussions and presentations from thought-leaders across the UK. 

Tackle challenges in sanctions compliance

Learning how to mitigate the risks associated with shell companies when determining the UBOs to stay compliant with changing regulations. Explore the latest developments on a geo-political level and what these mean for your sanctions programme. 

Explore the link between environmental crime and financial crime 

Learning how to spot the red flags when looking for suspicious transactions to connect the dots between the environmental crimes and financial crimes. Power up your ESG approach with actionable insights from the top-thought leaders.

Learn the latest in regulation

Stay on top of the changing regulatory landscape by learning the latest in regulatory changes that compliance teams will need to adhere to. Expect to dive into the latest in the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act, AI Frameworks and more.

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08:55
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    5 mins
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09:40
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    20 mins
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    Best Practice Case Study

    • Feedzai & Chase UK review the last 12 months in fraud prevention. How did banks prepare for mandatory fraud reimbursement and what early lessons have we already learnt? Furthermore, what comes next; hear how Chase and Feedzai are preparing for 2025, and what technology and broader change are on the horizon.

10:00
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    40 mins
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    Panel Session

    • How the upcoming changes will help ensure UBOs are compliant
    • How investment in intelligence capability will help strengthening public and private partnerships
    • What effect will these new guidelines and systems have on compliance teams?
11:00
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    40 mins
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    Panel Session

    • Navigating the complexity of ownership levels when trying to ascertain the UBO
    • How can organisations offer transparency while ensuring protection of sensitive data to help prevent sanction evasions
    • Identifying the red flags to assess the purpose of the shell corporation
12:00
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    45 mins
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    1. Future-proofing Fraud Prevention: Industry Perspectives - Daniel Holmes, Director of Banking, Identity & Market Strategy, Feedzai

    2. Is data and intelligence sharing between financial services, law enforcement and government agencies broken? What should the future state of investigative collaboration look like? Edward Vaughn, Vice President – Banking & Financial Services, Chorus Intelligence

    3. Artificial Intelligence in AML – challenges and opportunities - Gabriel Hopkins, Chief Product Officer, Ripjar  

    4. Consumer vs. Compliance: How to balance regulatory compliance with seamless customer experiences - Ben Lachenal, Identity Solutions Lead, FullCircl 

    5. Sanctions compliance within the financial sector - Puneet Chopra, Managing Director, NTT DATA Services 

    6. Set up for success: 10x ROI with AI-driven financial crime solutions - Alexandra Korbalevich, Senior Solutions Consultant, Workfusion

09:10
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    30 mins
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    • What characterizes high-risk customers? Are there any specific criteria’s that define high-risk SARs?
    • Real-life examples to illustrate high-risks?
    • Why is it crucial to submit high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)?
    • How SARs affect your business?
09:40
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    20 mins
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    Best Practice Case Study

    How a tier 1 bank uses the latest technology to reduce false positives and boost operational efficiency across all aspects of sanctions, PEP, watchlist and adverse media screening 

12:00
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    Best practice case study

    Perpetual KYC (pKYC) is revolutionising the know-your-customer process by enabling financial institutions to transform compliance from a cost-centre into a strategic advantage.

    Traditional KYC approaches struggle to keep pace with modern money laundering activities, often overwhelming resources, increasing operating costs, and straining internal controls. A static KYC process risks delayed identification of suspicious activities, which is critical as KYC is integral to all stages of an anti-money-laundering (AML) program, including transaction monitoring, SAR filings, and sanctions screening.

    In contrast, pKYC ensures important changes are investigated promptly rather than waiting for fixed refresh dates. It avoids unnecessary reviews for clients with no changes, focusing efforts where they are most needed. By continuously monitoring and reacting to events as they occur, pKYC improves customer satisfaction, reduces operational risks, and can lead to revenue-generating activities.

    Attendees will gain insights into how adopting pKYC can lead to these benefits. This session will delve into the key components of pKYC, including:

    • The role of AI Agents in document processing

    • The benefits of continuous customer monitoring

    • Practical steps for implementing pKYC in your organization

13:00
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    30 mins
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    Panel Session

    • Understanding the indicators of ABC within an institution and ensuring clarity of those guidelines

    • Looking at the best practices for an effective Anti-Bribery and Corruption approach

    • The role of enhanced due diligence (EDD) to decrease the chance of any future issues

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