Other Events

From time to time we will provide details of other fraud topic related events taking place within London. These events are arranged by a number of organisations that have a specific interest in fraud or London. Some of these events will be restricted to members of that organisation, whilst others will be more generally available.

Fraud Advisory Panel will be hosting a half-day seminar on Terrorism & Fraud: Combating the threat at 9.30am on Tuesday 27 May 2008

Terrorism and Fraud Combating the threat Tuesday 27 May 2008 Chartered Accountants’ Hall, Moorgate Place, London, EC2P 2BJ Costs: £70 + VAT (£82.50) FAP; £100 + VAT (£117.50) Non Members For further information, including registration forms, email: events@fraudadvisorypanel.org; Tel: 020 7920 8637. Thank you. The links between fraud, organised crime and terrorist financing are creating new challenges for businesses operating in the UK and international markets. This half-day seminar will cover current anti-terrorism legislation, the link between business fraud & terrorist financing, the global response, and the steps that organisations can take to address the operational threat posed by terrorism. This seminar will be of interest to professionals involved in compliance, finance, forensic & operational functions. PROGRAMME 09.00 Registration, tea & coffee 09.30 Welcome & Introduction Martin Robinson, Fraud Advisory Panel 09.40 Overview & extent of the problem · Terrorist financing, corruption & anti-fraud legislation · Anti-Terrorism Crime & Security Act 2001 · Obligations on organisations (Including enhanced due diligence & sanctions) Jennifer Hammond, Director, KPMG Forensic 10.20 The critical links between business fraud, organised crime & terrorist activity · The significance of funding through fraud · How terrorists interact globally with other cyber criminals · The use of digital currency & alternative payment systems to launder money · The use of online gambling sites to commit fraud & assist in money laundering Shaun McLeary, Detective Constable, National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit, New Scotland Yard 11.00 Refreshments 11.20 The global response · The need for an internationally “joined up” approach · Trade sanctions · US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act · European response to US extra-territoriality Bernard Factor, Executive Director, Daylight Forensic 12.00 Organisations response planning · Tackling terrorist threats · Terrorist financing prevention measures · Money laundering regulations · Meeting regulators expectations Graham Hooper, Head of Group Anti Money Laundering Compliance, Lloyds TSB 12.40 Summary, feedback & close Martin Robinson, Fraud Advisory Panel 12.50 Light lunch

Taking Forward the Fight Against Fraud

The National Audit Office, HM Treasury and the British Bankers Association are organising a conference on Taking Forward the Fight Against Fraud which will be held at 2 Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL on 24 and 25 June. Details of the conference is available on the National Audit Office website. Or the British Bankers Association website. The first day of the conference will cover the significant steps taken to strengthen the fight against all types of fraud in the UK, the Attorney General's Fraud Review and the Government's response are putting in place an enhanced strategic approach and dedicated resources to tackle the effects of fraud both on individuals and on the UK economy. The sessions will not only look at this new framework and explain what it will mean for stakeholders but it will also give an opportunity to look in detail at what this means for central and local government. Day two of the conference will highlight good practices in tackling external fraud and will launch an updated version of the National Audit Office/ HM Treasury guide on the subject. The sessions will also draw on recent NAO reports such as Progress on Tackling Benefit Fraud, International Benchmark of Fraud and Error in Social Security Systems and Tackling the Hidden Economy. There is also a discount of 10 per cent on the total cost if an organisation sends 5 or more people.

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