Latest International Developments

• FATF on emerging ML/TF threats, strategic priorities, Rec. updates, and ensuing Guidance
• Preparing for the implementation of the EU AML Package & AMLA – establishing the new EU Authority for success
• Europol on decoding the latest ML/TF & fraud threats – shedding light on EU’s most threatening criminal networks
• Regulatory and policy roundtable: key risk-based priorities – evolving strategies for effective oversight impact
• Law enforcement on the changing nature of transnational criminality, impact of tech, information sharing, unleashing the power of unexplained wealth orders, and asset confiscation
• Economic sanctions priorities on both sides of the Atlantic – tackling current challenges and violations
• Regional focus – Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, UK & US

Best Compliance Practices

• Advancing an effective enterprise-wide programme – eliminating inefficiencies, and strengthening defences
• Addressing critical financial crime & geopolitical vulnerabilities while balancing local, EU & international regulatory obligations
• Evolving CDD/KYC trends through an effective RBA, leveraging of real time data, GDPR compliance & AI
• AI-driven monitoring, investigations and SARs reporting – innovative ways to detect and report ML/TF & fraud
• Crypto-assets & CBDCs – effectively managing nested ML risks with MiCA & Travel Rule countdown implementation
• Trade based ML – leading risk mitigation strategies to tackling evolving ML, fraud, and sanctions risks
• Advancing data integration, automation, AI & cutting-edge technology to combat emerging financial crimes & fraud tactics

Hot AML/AFC Topics

• Tackling the financial fraud ML amid EU Instant Payment Directive – developing an effective response
• TCSPs, shell companies & misuse of public registries: a push for tougher transparency and source of wealth/funds
• Increasing role of DNFBPs in mitigating ML & financial crime risks – rising standards
• ESG & slavery: increasing role of AML monitoring of transactions and payments
• Payment transparency – adapting to the new FATF Rec. 16
• Asset recovery and confiscation – leveraging the new revitalised powers to freeze, seize, and restrain suspected criminal property
• Advancement in private-to-private information sharing under EU AMLR Art. 75, and public-private partnerships

Pre-Conference Masterclass – 11 November 2024

AML/AFC STREAM A: 09:00 – 12:30

• Emerging ML & financial crime typologies – strengthening your defences
• Dynamic risk assessment – aligning with current geopolitical landscape, grey listings, fraud, and other financial crime risks

SANCTIONS STREAM B: 09:00 – 12:30

• Economic sanctions – addressing current & fresh challenges
• Proliferation finance: a focus on emerging risks, evasion techniques, and dual-used of goods – implementing effective mitigation strategies