Main Conference Day One: Tuesday 03 September 2024



8:20 am - 8:45 am REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

8:45 am - 8:50 am EVENT DIRECTOR’S WELCOME REMARKS

• At a high level, could you talk about how you view collaboration, and do you consider it to be important in the current environment in working towards fraud prevention, financial crime detection?

• What are some of the preparation work or key items your organisation is considering in order to have a seamless integration of the AML/CTF proposed reforms, and do you have any tips on how to guarantee a smooth and efficient adoption of new requirements?

• Is your organisation considering the use of Artificial Intelligence into operations, and what are the benefits you see, if at all, in enhancing overall organisational effectiveness?

• Can you discuss some of the changes your organisation is making to proactively detect, prevent, and respond to emerging and evolving scams, ensuring the resilience of our organisation against contemporary threat landscapes?

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Steven Blackburn

Partner
Ashurst

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Tess Ogle

Head of Financial Crime Compliance
Perpetual Limited

• At a high level, could you talk about how you view collaboration, and do you consider it to be important in the current environment in working towards fraud prevention, financial crime detection?

• What are some of the preparation work or key items your organisation is considering in order to have a seamless integration of the AML/CTF proposed reforms, and do you have any tips on how to guarantee a smooth and efficient adoption of new requirements?

• Is your organisation considering the use of Artificial Intelligence into operations, and what are the benefits you see, if at all, in enhancing overall organisational effectiveness?

• Can you discuss some of the changes your organisation is making to proactively detect,

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Paul Jevtovic

Chief Financial Crime Risk & Group MLRO
NAB

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John Fogarty

Executive General Manager Financial Crime Compliance
Commonwealth Bank

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Chris Kahts

Global Head of Financial Crime Risk and Global MLRO
Macquarie Group

• How are you proactively addressing emerging financial crime trends in the gaming industry?

• Can you discuss how you collaborate with law enforcement and regulators when it comes to detecting and reporting suspected financial crime?

• What has been some of the most significant changes you have been experiencing in the gaming sector in relation to financial crime?

• How have you found the transition from Banking into Gaming? Has there been any key changes or differences between the two industries?

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Ritu Bhandari

General Manager, Financial Crime
The Star Entertainment Group

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Daniel Rule

General Manager, Financial Crime & Regulatory Transformation
Endeavour Group

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Richard Storey

General Manager Risk & Compliance, Group AMLCO
Taborp

10:30 am - 10:45 am Speed Networking Session

10:45 am - 11:15 am MORNING BREAK AND NETWORKING

11:15 am - 11:45 am CASE STUDY: GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION & COMPLIANCE

Sharon Thorpe - Chief Operating Officer, Financial Crime Compliance, Commonwealth Bank
  • Australia's premier hub for groundbreaking research, education, and engagement in the relentless pursuit of combating financial crime.
  • Driving change and elevate training programs to tackle global challenges head-on, shaping a resilient defence against evolving threats.
  • Collaborating with NGOs to raise awareness, arming vulnerable communities with the knowledge and strategies needed to thwart financial crimes and build a safer future
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Sharon Thorpe

Chief Operating Officer, Financial Crime Compliance
Commonwealth Bank

11:45 am - 12:15 pm CASE STUDY: ENHANCING KYC THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

John Durrant - Head of KYC, ING

•Revolutionising KYC processes with cutting-edge technology, ensuring a seamless and efficient onboarding experience for clients

•Harnessing the power of automation to conduct KYC checks, minimising manual errors and streamlining compliance efforts

•Manual intervention vs automation for complex cases

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John Durrant

Head of KYC
ING

• Streamline KYC transition to sustainable operations amidst rising volumes and regulatory expectations

• Innovate on customer onboarding for continual regulatory compliance

• Master KYC management for long-term resilience post-remediation

• Efficiently integrate secure offshoring models in the transition for lasting effectiveness

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John Durrant

Head of KYC
ING

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Jason Gordon

Head of Customer Protection
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

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Tess Ogle

Head of Financial Crime Compliance
Perpetual Limited

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm LUNCH BREAK AND NETWORKING

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm CASE STUDY: EMPOWERING FINANCIAL RESILIENCE: DIGITISATION, AI VIGILANCE, AND TECH-READY DEFENCES

Pritida Vinod - Head of technology Financial Crime, Fraud, Op Risk, Legal & Audit, ANZ

•Optimise onboarding, authentication, and risk checks for seamless digitisation in line with financial crime regulations

•AI Vigilance in Transactions: Harness AI for dynamic transaction monitoring, rapidly spotting and addressing potential financial crimes

•Tech-Ready Workforce: Keep your team equipped with continuous training on digital and AI tools, cultivating a proactive defence against financial threats

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Pritida Vinod

Head of technology Financial Crime, Fraud, Op Risk, Legal & Audit
ANZ

• How is AI transforming and boosting precision in your financial crime operations?

• Share a success story showcasing how AI has increased efficiency in your financial crime operations

• Pitfalls of AI applications and problems with scalability

• Responsible AI practices in Financial Crime Risk Management

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Punit Kaushik

Global Head Fraud Risk Strategy
Standard Chartered Bank

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Jawad Ali Latif

Executive Manager Anti Money Laundering Compliance Suncorp Bank
Suncorp Bank

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Anthony Hope

Group Head of AML, CTF and Fraud Risk
NAB

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon Tea and Networking

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm CASE STUDY: BEST PRACTICES FOR SETTING UP AND MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE AML/CTF COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

Agnes Lee - General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Hyundai Capital Australia

•Architecting an AML framework in a rigorous regulatory landscape

•Strategies for implementing AML/CTF requirements

•Crafting resilience and agility: insights and best practices

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Agnes Lee

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Hyundai Capital Australia

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm CASE STUDY: AML/CTF AND THE PROFESSIONS: DISCUSSING THE CHALLENGES

Dr Derwent Coshott - Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Sydney Law School

• What are the AML/CTF challenges facing small business professionals (solicitors, accountants, real estate agents)?

• How have these been dealt with in other countries?

• What can Australian professions learn and how can they address these challenges?

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Dr Derwent Coshott

Senior Lecturer in Law
University of Sydney Law School

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Australian Financial Crime Drinks Reception