20 - 21 April 2026
Welcome to Celtic Manor - where exceptional events, such as our upcoming financial crime conference, meet unforgettable surroundings.
Set within 2,000 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, Celtic Manor offers a setting that instantly elevates any conference or gathering, including discussions on AI in financial compliance. The resort combines a sense of calm and space with the energy and capability of a world‑class events destination.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll find everything designed to support connection, collaboration, and creativity.
The resort’s purpose‑built conference facilities include versatile meeting rooms, impressive plenary spaces, and breakout areas that make it easy for ideas to flow during the Celtic Manor events.
Beyond the meeting spaces, attendees can enjoy award‑winning restaurants, stylish lounges, and exceptional leisure facilities - all supported by a team dedicated to delivering seamless, memorable experiences. Take time to explore, unwind, and make the most of this remarkable venue.
The financial crime conference at Celtic Manor events delivers a sharp, premium, high-energy look at the forces reshaping financial crime. It brings together the newest AI in financial compliance threats and the most significant regulatory changes impacting the industry. Throughout the programme, leaders and innovators unpack how automation, deepfakes, synthetic identities, and tightening crypto rules are transforming criminal behaviour. At the same time, PSD3, AMLA6, ECCTA identity verification, and global transparency reforms raise the bar for compliance. With fast-paced insights on sanctions, KYC/KYB challenges, and the skills and leadership needed for the next generation of fincrime teams, this event equips organisations with the clarity, confidence, and competitive edge to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting landscape.

We’re delighted to welcome Christian Hunt back to the FRC at Celtic Manor events; this time with something entirely different... Over dinner, Christian will deliver a three-course stand-up routine, exploring the contradictions and very human dynamics that sit at the heart of modern compliance, including the role of AI in financial compliance. Not as a keynote or lecture, but as a stand-up comedy routine. Drawing on his experience as a former Regulator, Compliance Officer, and Head of Behavioural Science at UBS, he’ll trade the traditional keynote for punchlines, putting the profession itself under the spotlight. There’s nothing funny about compliance. Or is there? We’re about to find out at our financial crime conference.
The FRC Leaders' Convention is an exclusive, invite-only retreat designed for senior leaders across industries, focusing on crucial topics like AI in financial compliance. This financial crime conference creates a trusted, confidential environment where top executives can connect, exchange bold ideas, and collaborate on groundbreaking projects. The event will take place at the stunning Celtic Manor events venue, providing an ideal backdrop for meaningful discussions.
If you're interested in attending, speaking, or sponsoring the event, please complete the form below, and a member of the team will be in touch.































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