Mundial Connections Presents
FRC LEADERS' CONVENTION 2024
THE CONVENTION
Attendees from a variety of sectors and some of the largest organisations in the world came together for insight, debate, high powered networking, discussion and idea sharing under The Chatham House Rule. They were given access to a schedule packed with high value keynotes, round table workshops, private meetings, panel debates, The Leaders’ Dinner, a live performance of The Dark Money Files podcast, networking drinks, drop in sessions and the rare opportunity to spend quality time with one another sharing their passion in a relaxed environment.
A very well put together invite only event, bringing together senior financial crime and compliance leaders from various sectors. Addressing common challenges with passionate peers, all striving to make a difference; what a privilege.
Cara Roberts, Head of Fraud Risk Management- Tesco PLC.
CONTENT
Both days were packed with high value content, aimed exclusively at senior leaders, with the aim of provoking intellectual side discussions among the attendees.
The keynotes were a powerful mix of insights, predictions and eye opening case studies. The panels were filled with industry heavyweights who created some intense debate and delved deep into some prime elements of; AI Implementation, Cross Sector Communication & Intelligence Sharing, 'State of the Nation' 2024 Fincrime Trends & Approaches, Compliance Observations, Challenges & Focuses.
Round table discussions covered; Seizing AI Opportunities & Mastering Implementation, Data Sharing, Third Party Risk Management, Watertight Communications Monitoring & Data Management, The Sanctions Landscape & Lessons Learned from Russia and Payment Technology for Better Compliance.
Drop in problem solving sessions were designed to offer insight and education from The Fraud Advisory Panel on Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, APP fraud and mandatory reimbursement, Financial Services & Markets Act and Consumer Duty.
The Leaders Dinner was hosted by legends of the industry- Graham Barrow and Ray Blake who treated the audience to a live performance of The Dark Money Files podcast.
UNIQUE SETTING
The retreat style event was purposely held away from London but easily accessible by rail and road.
The 5* resort hotel boasts excellent conference facilities and has previously hosted the Ryder Cup Golf tournament and counts the likes of Barack Obama among its previous guests. The venue is set among 2,000 acres in the beautiful Usk Valley - a fine setting for the attendees to put all else aside and focus on collaboration in the fight against financial crime.
The relaxed atmosphere, evening drinks and dinner provided the perfect platform for networking and relationship building with leaders of significant global status, who are often inaccessible.
Early rising delegates joined an organised morning run, whilst others enjoyed a hike around the grounds, others made use of networking at the fabulous hotel breakfast.
‘A really useful and interesting FRC Leaders’ Convention this week. It’s the mark of a good event when the next day I’m going through my notebook and find a dozen ‘A’ for action notes to follow up on, share or reach out to new contacts about.’
Gareth Dothie,Fraud & Financial Crime, City of London Police
HIGH CALIBRE AUDIENCE
The audience was extremely impressive. The robust turnout of almost 200 decision makers, every one of the attendees an experienced leader in Risk, Compliance and Fraud created high value contributions to important discussions.
The event is invite only, so feels different. Every session has been thought-provoking and refreshingly candid.’
Linda Hamilton,
Head of Organised Crime
HMRC
‘So much amazing content it’s hard to single out favourites ’
Mark Taylor,
Global Head of Financial Crime
CEX.io.
'The convention delivered in spades!
The team did an astounding job in pulling together a great group of people, developing a fantastic agenda and organising to perfection. Well done.
Can’t wait until next year!’
Howard Rawstron
Head of Economic Financial Risk Crime
Lloyds Banking Group