Financial Crime & Fraud 2026 is a premier conference scheduled for May 26-27, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. Organized by IBR Conferences Pty Ltd, this event convenes leading financial institutions, regulators, enforcement agencies, risk professionals, cyber specialists, investigators, and technology innovators to address the escalating challenges of financial crime and fraud.
The conference will delve into a comprehensive range of topics, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) reforms, cyber-enabled fraud, scams, insider threats, and the evolving tactics of sophisticated criminal networks. Attendees will benefit from real-world case studies, practical frameworks, and forward-looking insights to enhance their understanding of regulatory expectations, technological innovations, governance, and best practices in fraud prevention.
Participants can look forward to networking opportunities with senior leaders and decision-makers, including financial crime specialists, regulators, investigators, Chief Risk Officers (CROs), Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), risk and compliance professionals, and technology experts. The event will also feature deep-dive case studies from banks, law enforcement, government, and fraud experts, providing practical, actionable insights to strengthen organizational fraud and corruption controls.
This conference is essential for professionals involved in financial crime, AML/CTF, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, risk management, cybersecurity, law enforcement, banking, superannuation, financial services, legal advisory, and corporate ethics. Senior leaders such as CROs, CISOs, CFOs, Chief Compliance Officers, Heads of Financial Crime, Fraud Managers, Risk Directors, Technology Leads, Investigators, and regulatory specialists will find immense value in attending.
Speakers(21)
Amanda Chisholm
Director– Legal, Risk and Compliance at Kaizen Recruitment
Amanda Chisholm is the Director of Legal, Risk, and Compliance at Kaizen Recruitment, specializing in regulatory compliance and risk advisory.
Amber King
Executive Director, Global Financial Crimes Compliance at Morgan Stanley
Amber King is the Executive Director of Global Financial Crimes Compliance at Morgan Stanley, overseeing the firm's compliance strategies to combat financial crimes.
Boaz Fischer
CEO and Founder at Australian Institute of Insider Threats
Boaz Fischer is the CEO and Founder of the Australian Institute of Insider Threats, focusing on mitigating internal threats within organizations.
Boaz Fisher
Daniel Ramos
General Manager, Solution Delivery & Operations - Consumer Data Right at ACCC
Daniel Ramos is the General Manager for Solution Delivery & Operations of the Consumer Data Right at the ACCC, overseeing data rights and compliance.
Daniel Sanders
Senior Manager, Financial Crime (MLRO & AMLCO) at CareSuper
Daniel Sanders serves as the Senior Manager for Financial Crime at CareSuper, acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer.
Daniela Crisafi
Senior Manager- Financial Crime at Hostplus
Daniela Crisafi is the Senior Manager of Financial Crime at Hostplus, leading initiatives to prevent and detect financial fraud within the organization.
Dr. Allan Yates
Anti-Fraud and Corruption specialist
Dr. Allan Yates is an Anti-Fraud and Corruption specialist with expertise in developing strategies to combat financial crimes.
Dr. Jennifer Wilson
Counter fraud subject matter expert at The Behavioural Scientist
Dr. Jennifer Wilson is a counter-fraud subject matter expert at The Behavioural Scientist, focusing on behavioral analysis in fraud prevention.
Dr. Kristen Moore
Team Leader at CSIRO Data61
Dr. Kristen Moore is a Team Leader at CSIRO Data61, focusing on data-driven solutions for financial crime prevention.
Joe Varkey
Practice Lead Security Architecture at AIA
Joe Varkey is the Practice Lead for Security Architecture at AIA, focusing on developing secure systems to protect against financial crimes.
Nick Kokay
Head of Compliance, MLRO - Australia at Coinbase
Nick Kokay is the Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Australia at Coinbase, overseeing regulatory compliance in digital finance.
Rachael Falk
Partner at Ashurst Risk Advisory
Rachael Falk is a Partner at Ashurst Risk Advisory, specializing in risk management and advisory services for financial institutions.
Reece Corbett-Wilkins
Head of First Response Australia at Atmos First Response
Reece Corbett-Wilkins is the Head of First Response Australia at Atmos First Response, specializing in crisis management and emergency response.
Richard Storey
Partner, Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton
Richard Storey is a Partner in Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton, providing advisory services on risk management and compliance.
Roger Darvall-Stevens
Partner, Fraud & Forensic Services at RSM Australia
Roger Darvall-Stevens is a Partner in Fraud & Forensic Services at RSM Australia, specializing in forensic accounting and fraud investigations.
Roland Winter
Executive Director at Kordamentha
Roland Winter is an Executive Director at Kordamentha, specializing in forensic investigations and financial crime prevention.
Shane Burnett
Senior Financial Crimes Consultant at SAS
Shane Burnett is a Senior Financial Crimes Consultant at SAS, providing expertise in analytics and fraud detection solutions.
Stephen Huppert
Director
Stephen provides advice to organisations that are committed to improving the retirement outcomes of Australians. These range from some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and their service providers to new entrants businesses bringing innovative solutions to the industry. Stephen has nearly 30 years of experience in Superannuation, Wealth Management and Life Insurance in a range of consulting and corporate roles. He is active on social media, a frequent contributor to publications, and a regular speaker and facilitator at industry events.
Timothy Underhill
Detective Superintendent Economic, Corporate Crime and Corruption Criminal Assets Confiscation at Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Timothy Underhill is a Detective Superintendent at the AFP, leading efforts in economic and corporate crime investigations.
Vicki Leaver
Event Details
- Date
- May 26-27, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
- Pricing
- $1,795 - $2,895 + GST
- Audience
- Professionals involved in financial crime, AML/CTF, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, risk management, cybersecurity, law enforcement, banking, superannuation, financial services, legal advisory, and corporate ethics.