Interview with Danny de Hek by Craig Wotton at The Global Financial Crimes Summit 2024 (Sydney)

The Global Financial Crimes Summit 2024 is set to take place at the prestigious InterContinental in Sydney, a stone's throw from iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Hosted by IFW Global in partnership with the International Association of Cybercrime Prevention (A.I.L.C.C.), this two-day conference on November 14-15, 2024, is poised to bring together top experts from around the world to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: financial crime.

Why Attend the Global Financial Crimes Summit?

Financial crime is growing at an alarming rate, with Australians alone reporting over $6 billion in losses due to scams since 2022. This summit will address these urgent issues head-on, offering insights into the latest trends, case studies, and technological advancements in financial crime prevention and enforcement. Here’s what makes this event invaluable for professionals across sectors:

1) Effective Strategies to Combat Crime
The summit will explore actionable strategies to combat financial crime through enhanced public-private partnerships, offering practical solutions and collaborative approaches that can be implemented across organizations and borders.

2) Adaptation to New Threats
As we navigate a post-pandemic, digitalized world, safeguarding assets against evolving threats is crucial. Sessions will cover how organizations can effectively adapt their strategies to protect against emerging threats.

3) Real-Life Case Studies for Real Insights
Learn from real-world case studies presented by leading global experts. This deep dive will provide insights into financial crime's impact on a global scale and the steps necessary to mitigate these risks.

4) Data-Driven Solutions for Detection and Prevention
With data becoming more essential in fighting crime, sessions will focus on how organizations can leverage it to enhance detection and improve financial crime prevention systems.

5) Building Stronger Defenses
Understand best practices for strengthening internal controls, governance structures, and organization-wide resilience against financial crimes.

6) Global Perspectives and Cross-Border Collaboration
Hear from experts worldwide, offering a chance to learn from successful international initiatives and collaborate on best practices.

Expect to connect with 150+ delegates from various sectors and industries. Attendees include high-level professionals from the public and private sectors, law enforcement, finance, and academia, such as:

- Heads of Financial Crime
- AML, Fraud, and Compliance Leaders
- Government Officials and Law Enforcement
- Cybersecurity Experts

This event is the perfect opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, build meaningful connections, and gain insights from some of the industry’s leading voices.

Some of the leading experts you’ll hear from include:

- Ken Gamble – Executive Chairman, IFW Global
- Dr. Mohamed Chawki – Associate Professor of Cybercrime, Naif Arab University
- Erin West – Deputy District Attorney, REACT Task Force, USA
- Chris Parrish – Resident Agent, Bangkok, U.S. Secret Service
- Amit Levin – Global CTG & AML Advisor, Binance

These experts, along with many others from major organizations like the Australian Taxation Office, Commonwealth Bank, OFX, and the United Nations Office on

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