Safeguarding Australia's Financial Future – Unleashing the Power of Collaboration against Financial Threats!
September 9 - 10, 2025 | Swissôtel Sydney, Australia
Main Conference Day Two: Wednesday 10 September 2025
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chairs' Welcome Remarks
Andreas Chai -
Director,
Griffith University
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Australia's AML/CFT Landscape: Tranche 2 and the Road Ahead
Isabelle Nicolas -
Senior Specialist, Policy Reform,
AUSTRAC
- Understanding the scope of AML/CTF reforms - designated services and high-risk sectors
- Practical steps to prepare for the 2026 deadline and implement robust AML/CTF programs.
- Key insights into AUSTRAC's current focus and how to demonstrate effective compliance
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Critical Developments for Your Business in the Anti-Corruption Landscape
Detective Inspector Colin Hunt -
Foreign Bribery & Corporate Crime,
Australian Federal Police
Leah Ambler - Director, Corruption Prevention & Education, National Anti Corruption Commission
- Learn about legislative, judicial and policy updates on bribery and corruption
- Understand the implications for Australian businesses operating at home and offshore
- The role of the Bribery Prevention Network as a collective action initiative to prevent, detect and address bribery and corruption
- Practical tools and resources for Australian business to prevent, detect and address bribery and corruption and promote a culture of compliance.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
FIRESIDECHAT: Strengthening Fraud Prevention Through Collaborative Communication
James Roberts -
General Manager - Group Investigations, Intelligence And Fraud Advisory,
Commonwealth Bank
- What collaborative measures has your organization implemented with other industries to enhance early scam detection and prevention?
- Can you share examples of successful cross-industry partnerships that have helped identify and mitigate emerging scams?
- How does your organization leverage data sharing and technology to stay ahead of evolving scam tactics in collaboration with other sectors?
James Roberts
General Manager - Group Investigations, Intelligence And Fraud AdvisoryCommonwealth Bank
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Morning Break and Refreshments
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: Financial Crime 2026 and Beyond: Anticipating the Next Wave
Leah Strutynski -
Head of Financial Crime Advisory,
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd
Richard Storey - Former General Manager Risk & Compliance, Group AMLCO, Taborp
Tess Ogle - Head of Financial Crime Risk Stewardship| Compliance, HSBC
- What are the most significant emerging threats and vulnerabilities on the horizon for financial crime in the next 1-2 years?
- How can organisations proactively prepare for these future challenges, including investing in new technologies, skills, and collaborative partnerships?
- What role will international cooperation and regulatory harmonisation play in combating global financial crime?
- What are the key ethical considerations and societal implications of increasingly sophisticated financial crime fighting technologies?
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Unmasking Insurance Fraud: Protecting the Industry and Consumers
Helen Shaw -
National Investigations Manager,
Allianz Insurance Australia Limited
- Emerging Trends in Insurance Fraud
- The Evolving Landscape of Fraud Detection
- Collaboration and Data Sharing for Enhanced Prevention
- Consumer Awareness and Education Initiatives
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch Break and Networking
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Red Teaming Generative AI: Exposing the New Attack Surface in Financial Services
Ernest Foo -
Professor,
Griffith University
- Demo of AI vulnerabilities, including prompt injection, jailbreaking, and model manipulation
- Real-world examples of how attackers exploit generative AI to bypass controls and compromise onboarding
- Emerging dark web tools and practical mitigation strategies to defend against AI-driven fraud
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Unlocking the Power of Partnership: Asset Confiscation in a Collaborative Era
Anagha Joshi -
Director Proceeds of Crime,
Crime and Corruption Commission
- Exploring innovative public-private partnerships to enhance asset recovery success.
- Fostering open communication and shared understanding between public and private sector stakeholders.
- Leveraging combined expertise and resources for more effective and efficient asset confiscation.
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Q&A: Sanctions Compliance: Navigating Change & Technology
- How are evolving sanctions regimes impacting operations and compliance programs?
- What are the key challenges in identifying sanctions triggers related to ownership, control, and transactions?
- Are there any best practices or technological advancements spurred by the anti-scam legislation that could be applied to sanctions compliance?
- What ethical considerations and best practices should guide the use of AI in sanctions compliance?
