AML Risk Reduction & Compliance Asia Conference 3-4 November, Hong Kong – discounts for ITFA members

As part of the Board’s efforts to provide more to its members, ITFA is pleased to announce that it has reached another agreement with Reed Business Information (RBI) conferences. RBI provides business information, industry critical data services and workflow solutions in multiple formats across a variety of sectors. 

AML processes and requirements are fast evolving and it is essential to keep up to date with the latest regulatory guidelines and the best practice tools and techniques that are keeping your competitors safe. In response to these pressures and more, the Accuity AML, Risk Reduction and Compliance Asia Conference brings together experts from North America, Europe and Asia and offers the opportunity for you to learn about the latest trends in fighting financial crime globally. Over the two days of the event one will have the chance to learn from these speakers and ask questions while networking with peers from across the AML, risk reduction and compliance industries.

The Conference will be held between 3-4 November 2016 at Harbour Grand Hong Kong, North Point, Hong Kong. RBI is kindly offering our ITFA members 2 passes, each at a 50% discount, which will be made available on a first come first serve basis. Those interested in applying for the 2 discounted passes can do so by sending an email to alexiavella@itfa.org. We encourage you to reply to the email as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Keep in mind that places already booked cannot be refunded.

Should you miss out on the 2 passes at 50% discount, ITFA members are also being offered a 15% discount on the registration fee. Please send an email to the same email address above in order to claim the discount and we will then guide you on how to proceed with applying.

Speakers already confirmed for the event include:

• Markus Schulz, Global Head FCC Controls, Group Financial Crime Compliance, Standard Chartered Bank
• Chris Sykes, APAC Director AML, Prudential
• Jolyon Ellwood-Russell, Partner, Financial Markets, Simmons & Simmons
• Esther Tsang, Vice President, Financial Crime Compliance, Goldman Sachs (Asia)
• Josh Heiliczer, Director, Financial Services – Advisory, Ernst and Young
• Albert Tang, Vice President – Compliance, Risk Management & Compliance, PCCW Limited
• Ivan Zasarsky, Partner – Forensic, Chad Olsen and Director – Financial Advisory / Forensic,Deloitte China
• Richard Moore, MD, Group Head, Financial Crime and Security Services, DBS Bank

Topics to be discussed include:

• Global best practice in regulation: What can Hong Kong, China and Asia expect?
• Best practice when preparing for an AML regulatory investigation in Hong Kong
• Building a risk and compliance culture across your organisation
• Examining changing laws on beneficial ownership and customer due diligence (CDD)
• Learning from US legislation: What lessons are there for Asian Financial Institutions?

Should you require any further information you may call on +44 (0) 8652 3233 or email events.registration@rbi.co.uk.

We hope that our members make the most of the additional benefits that ITFA is bringing to them through such collaborations.