This 2025 Financial Crime Prevention Series delves into the complexities and evolving nature of financial crime, highlighting the critical need for awareness and adaptability in an increasingly interconnected global landscape. As regulatory expectations tighten and new threats emerge, professionals must grasp the intricate connections between financial crime, compliance obligations, and geopolitical dynamics. This series provides a comprehensive examination of emerging risks, from advanced money laundering techniques and the misuse of technology to the impact of environmental and human rights concerns on financial crime frameworks. By exploring these challenges, attendees will gain insights into effectively navigating a shifting regulatory environment, leveraging technology for enhanced vigilance, and implementing robust strategies to mitigate risks and uphold integrity within their organisations.
The series is delivered live online via Microsoft TEAMS and recorded where possible. Each webinar provides 1-hour of CPD.
Suitable For
This series is suitable for MLRO/MLCOs, compliance officers, legal professionals, financial analysts, and anyone committed to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and regulatory adherence.
Agenda
The Global Sanctions Radar: Regulatory and Enforcement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond
13 February 2025
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Overview of key sanctions regimes and updates for 2025
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Analysis of enforcement trends and case studies
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Strategies for navigating overlapping international sanctions
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Challenges in complying with extraterritorial sanctions laws
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Best practices for integrating sanctions
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Political Exposed Persons (PEPs): Corruption and Financial Crime Connections
20 March 2025
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Understanding PEP designations and classifications
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Key risks associated with PEP involvement in corruption and crime
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Effective due diligence and monitoring techniques for PEPs
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Exploring the role of offshore structures in PEP-related crimes
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Legal and regulatory implications of PEP connections
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Combating Trade-Based Money Laundering: Advanced Detection and Mitigation Techniques
01 May 2025
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Identifying common trade-based money laundering (TBML) typologies
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Advanced detection methods and red flags in TBML
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Leveraging technology and data analytics in TBML prevention
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Regulatory expectations and enforcement trends in TBML
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Best practices for financial institutions to mitigate TBML risks
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Human Trafficking and Financial Crime: Indicators and Response Strategies
22 May 2025
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Overview of human trafficking as a predicate offence to financial crime
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Key indicators of human trafficking in financial transactions
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Role of financial institutions in detecting and reporting trafficking-related crimes
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Collaborative strategies for combating human trafficking networks
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Case studies and emerging trends in trafficking and financial crime
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The Intersection of Environmental Crime and Financial Crime: A New Challenge
19 June 2025
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Exploring the connections between environmental crime and financial crime
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Identifying high-risk sectors and activities linked to environmental crime
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Regulatory frameworks and enforcement priorities in environmental crime
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Impact of environmental crime on financial institutions and compliance
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Best practices for mitigating environmental crime risks
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Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime: From Phishing to Ransomware
10 July 2025
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Understanding the landscape of cyber-enabled financial crime
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Emerging threats from phishing, ransomware, and digital fraud
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Role of cybersecurity measures in preventing financial crime
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Regulatory expectations for reporting and mitigating cyber risks
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Case studies of recent cyber-enabled financial crime incidents
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The Use of AI in Financial Crime: Weaponisation and Countermeasures
18 September 2025
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Overview of AI applications in financial crime prevention and detection
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Risks associated with the misuse and weaponisation of AI in crime
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Key countermeasures for preventing AI-driven financial crime
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Ethical and legal challenges in AI use for compliance
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Future trends in AI development and its implications for financial crime
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Evolving Money Laundering Risks in the Gaming and Gambling Sectors: Risks and Controls
16 October 2025
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Identifying unique money laundering risks in the gaming and gambling sectors
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Regulatory expectations and compliance challenges for operators
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Use of technology and analytics to detect suspicious activities
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Case studies of money laundering through gaming and gambling
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Best practices for risk management and control measures
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Financial Crime and Terrorism: Tracking and Disrupting Networks
06 November 2025
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Exploring the nexus between financial crime and terrorism financing
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Tracking and disrupting terrorist financing networks and methods
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Regulatory frameworks and international cooperation efforts
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Leveraging intelligence and technology in counter-terrorism efforts
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Emerging trends in financial crime and terrorism links
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Art and Antiquities: High-Value Assets as Vehicles for Money Laundering
04 December 2025
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Understanding the appeal of art and antiquities for money laundering
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Identifying high-risk transactions and networks in the art market
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Regulatory efforts to combat laundering in high-value assets
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Collaborative strategies for law enforcement and industry players
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Best practices for due diligence and risk assessment in the art market
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