“The content was exceptional. I have come away with copious notes and actions to follow-up on key individuals and new ideas. This stood out as an event that went beyond the normal round of updates and conference blah - if I can say this! Thank you again. Amazing job.”
Tim Tyler, Vice President - ICA
“The event is invite only, so feels different. Every session has been thought-provoking and refreshingly candid. Keen to collaborate more impactfully across public/private and international boundaries.”
Linda Hamilton, Executive Director of Financial Crime Operations - JPMorgan Chase
“It was an amazing event with excellent insights gained and some fun and socialising along the way. The team did an astounding job in pulling together a great group of people, developing a fantastic agenda and organising to perfection. Well done.”
Howard Rawstron, Head of Economic Crime Division - Lloyds Banking Group
“I spent the last 2 days at the invite-only event for Europe's top 200 most significant industry leaders. A huge thank you to the convention team for putting together a fantastic event.”
Adeyemi Edward Esan, VP Licensing & MLRO - AZA Finance
“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, Head of Fraud - City of London Police
"Very well put together invite only event, bringing together senior 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 - Tesco
"Thanks to the FRC Leaders' Convention for an excellent event. The team did an awesome job. So much amazing content it’s hard to single out favourites.”
Mark Taylor, Global Head of Financial Crime - CEX.io
“What an amazing event this one was, enriched with the great keynotes, talks, panels, networking. Massive shoutout to the event organising team for ensuring it all went flawlessly!”
Suhel Singh, MLRO - Shpun
“An exceptional event surrounded by innovative, cutting-edge presenters.”
Olivia Shaw, Head of Compliance - Tribe Impact Capital
"I attend many conferences throughout the year. As a compliance professional, I find it hard to attend conferences and leave with any new ideas, opportunities and knowledge, as they are typically focused on commercial aspects of the business."
"In the past two days, from sitting with like minded peers and hearing the excellent speakers, I've left the conference with enhanced knowledge and many new associates to share ideas with."
"As a compliance professional, there is no other conference that comes close to offering the opportunities for knowledge enhancement than this one."
"Thank you to you and your team.”
Alex Houston, Audit Director - Barclays
"The event was strictly invite only and a rich exploration of pressing issues. I had the opportunity to network with outstanding compliance and risk management professionals across the UK and EU."
Oluwatoyin Fakorede, Head of Compliance & MLRO - Raenest Inc.
"What a fantastic couple of days over in the Cotswolds for the FRC Leaders' Convention. The sun was shining and it was accompanied by meeting great people and listening to some fantastic talks. Already looking forward to the next one!"
Laura Usher-Bastar, Head of Customers Operations & AML - Algbra Bank
"I had a fantastic time attending the FRC Leaders' Convention - a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange ideas, and dive deep into the evolving regulatory landscape. Huge thanks to the organisers and speakers for such an insightful event."
Lynda Gibson, Head of Compliance - Fleet Alliance
"Thank you to everyone at FRC Leaders' Convention for an amazing conference in such a stunning location. Fantastic meeting new senior leaders in this field and connecting again with existing contacts. From the Dark Web to AI integration, lots of enlightening talks from a great selection of speakers. Well done all!"
James Dockerill, Deputy MLRO - West Brom Building Society
"An outstanding event! Captivating sessions, expert speakers, an engaged audience, and practical strategies that empower against financial threats. Highly recommended for professionals committed to protecting their organisation's integrity and safeguarding against financial crimes."
George Epidexios, Director - FCM Centre of Excellence - Matrix-IFS
"[my] last two days were spent in the sunny Cotswolds at the FRC Leader’s Convention. My batteries are in need of a recharge, but I’m going back to London with new friends and fresh ideas. It was a real pleasure to meet and catch up with a kind group full of people who were generous with their time and opinions. You love to see it."
Aisling Twomey, Senior Financial Crime Manager, Business Banking, Sanctions and SARs - Monzo
"Thanks to everyone who joined and contributed to such a dynamic discussion! Let's continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible!"
Olivia Shaw, Head of Compliance - Tribe Impact Capital
“A massive well done to all at the FRC Leaders' Convention organising team. I will look forward to next years event.”
Paul Kerry, Group Head of Financial Crime - Wamo
"A great 2 days learning and mixing with other practitioners. Well done to the FRC team for putting in a great conference and thank you for the speakers and sponsors for all your efforts."
Martyn Carvey, Head of Risk & Compliance - Bank of Australia
"There were too many great presentations to list [alongside] excellent panel discussions.”
Michael Harden, Head of Compliance - Netwealth
"Really insightful & thought provoking. Great to catch up with people, old and new."
Kara Conlon, Senior Financial Crime and MLRO - Principality Building Society
"Great event - well organised and fantastic content. Also the perfect opportunity to connect with Compliance and Risk professionals from different financial services subsectors and technology providers. Many take home messages!"
Marcia Manarin, CFO & Board Member - Oberon Investments
"I had an amazing time this week at the FRC Leaders' Convention! Thanks to FRC for organising such a well-run event. The convention was packed with insights, fun, and opportunities to connect with industry experts and colleagues."
Shyam Kotecha, Chief Compliance Officer - MT FInance
"Topics like data sharing, AI, best practice alignment are all at the forefront of our minds. The ability to gather leaders in our discipline around a table to thrash out ideas is critical - massive well done to the organisers."
Alasdair Fraser, Head of Financial Crime Onboarding - NatWest Boxed
"The invite only conference was well balanced with input from a variety of Private Sector and Public Sector contributors and a brilliant special edition of the Dark Money Files podcast live for evening entertainment!"
Ben Mcconnachie, MLRO - Hodge Bank
"What do you call a collection of financial crime leaders holed up in Celtic Manor for two days in a unique, collaborative environment for the FRC Leaders' Convention? Dynamite!"
Emma Williams, Director of Risk & Compliance - Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
"One of the best AML events I attended. Great assembly, content and atmosphere. Very well done!"
Uri Rivner, CEO - Refine Intelligence
"It was a privilege to be a part of this event and my sincere thank you to all in attendance for not shying away from the difficult discussions!"
James Rickett, Former Global Lead - AML & Sanctions Compliance - ICA
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