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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crimes for BFSI
Zero Tolerance: Building a Stronger BFSI Defense Against Financial Crime
Financial crime is advancing at unprecedented speed — from AI-driven fraud and cryptocurrency laundering to complex cross-border risks. For modern BFSI leaders, resilience isn’t optional; it’s the foundation of trust and institutional credibility.
Are you prepared to stay ahead in the fight against financial crime?
Join us at the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crimes for BFSI Conference — the premier gathering of regulators, compliance specialists, risk executives, and financial crime experts from across the Middle East and beyond. Explore cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and regulatory insights to strengthen financial integrity and create a smarter, safer financial ecosystem.
Dates: 9 – 11 December 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Alnazaha Association – ACFE Affiliate member: Enjoy a 10% Discount on Registration
Why Attend?
Over three transformative days, this conference will equip you to:
• Reinforce your AML and CFT programs to align with evolving FATF and regional regulatory standards
• Identify and counter emerging AI-powered fraud and financial crime tactics
• Harness RegTech innovation and data intelligence for forward-looking compliance
• Strengthen cross-border cooperation and intelligence sharing
• Foster a culture of ethical vigilance and zero tolerance across your organisation
Key Themes
✅ AI and Financial Crime: Confronting the next wave of digital threats
✅ Regulatory Resilience: Anticipating and preparing for upcoming FATF reviews
✅ ESG and Compliance: Connecting sustainability with financial transparency and integrity
✅ Cross-Border Collaboration: Advancing consistency and cooperation in AML enforcement
✅ Fraud Prevention 4.0: Applying RegTech and analytics to enhance detection and response
Featured Speakers
🔹 Henry Campbell-Smith, Executive Director – EMEA ABC & Anti-Tax Evasion, Morgan Stanley, UK
🔹 Kateryna Boguslavska, Head, Financial Crime Risk, Basel Institute on Governance, Switzerland
🔹 Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi, National Risk & Policy Director, Executive Office of AML & CTF, UAE
🔹 Ahmed Taimour Maouad, VP – Global Financial Crimes, Citi, UAE
🔹 Samuel G Jones, Regional Head of Risk, HSBC MENAT
🔹 Muhammad Shakil, Head of Governance & Control – GPS, SAB, Saudi Arabia
🔹 Samir Khiter, Head of Financial Crime & MLRO, Barclays UAE
🔹 Govil Saldanha, Head of Compliance & MLRO, National Bank of Bahrain
🔹 Sheetal Bhardwaj, Head of Virtual Assets Compliance, Commercial Bank of Dubai
🔹 Ammar AlJazzaf, Group Chief AML & CFT, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
🔹 Geert Delrue, Principal Instructor, AML/CFT Training & Financial Forensic Services, Belgium
(Former Detective Commissioner, Belgian Federal Criminal Police) …and many more leading voices shaping the future of financial crime prevention.
💡Key Sessions
- Morgan Stanley, UK – Are Your Controls Ready for a New Era of Corporate Crime?
- Commercial Bank of Dubai – From Policy to Practice: Understanding UAE Central Bank’s Expectations
- The Saudi National Bank (SNB) – The Sustainable Shield: Building a Resilient Financial Crime Program with ESG Principles
- Panel Discussion: From Red Flags to Green Lights – De-risking Your Organisation Ahead of FATF Evaluation
- Panel Discussion: Stay One Step Ahead – How Financial Institutions Can Outsmart AI-Enabled Scammers
| Exclusive Offer Members: As a valued Alnazaha Association – ACFE Affiliate Member, enjoy a 10% discount on your registration fee. To claim your spot and benefit from this exclusive offer, contact Sanjida Akter at sanjidaa@marcusevanskl.com Don’t just stay compliant — stay ahead. |
| Join regional and global leaders redefining the standards of AML excellence and financial crime resilience. |