Tuesday 5 September – Day One

Day Two Register

08:15

Registration and welcome coffee

08:50

Opening remarks from the Chair

Jeremiah Seyrak
Executive Manager, Risk and Compliance
Abacus Group

MINIMISING RISK FROM CURRENT AND FUTURE THREATS

09:00

Staying ahead of emerging threats: proactive strategies for business protection

Anticipating and managing emerging fraud trends and risks
Responding proactively to evolving fraud threats through continuous monitoring and adaptation
Highlighting key risk areas and exploring best practices for mitigation

Raj Kumar
Executive General Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance
Delaney Kelly Golding

09:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: Strategies to navigate global fraud trends and their impact in Australia

Significant global trends likely to influence the Australian landscape in the coming years
What steps can organisations take to prepare and stay ahead of the curve?
How can different stakeholders coordinate their response to fraud?
What role can international or organisational cooperation play in combating fraud?

Moderator:

Anthony White
Manager, Oceania - Fraud and Counterfeit (Legal Department)
Canon

Panellists:

Arunava Dutta
Head, Group Fraud Risk Management- Staff Fraud
Standard Chartered Bank

Suanne Russell
Lead Ombudsman – Small Business and Transactions
Australian Financial Complaints Authority

Suzanne Hopkins
Principal
Integrity in Practice

10:20

Minimising the legal risks of fraud: implications, regulatory roles, and legislative changes

Analysing the legal implications of fraudulent activities
Implementing strategies to minimise the legal risks of fraud in your organisation
Outlining the role of regulatory bodies in fraud detection and prevention
Examining how legislative changes can affect fraud prevention measures and their implementation

Anthony White
Manager, Oceania - Fraud and Counterfeit (Legal Department)
Canon

10:50

Morning tea

EFFECTIVE FRAUD PREVENTION STRATEGIES

11:20

Kasada presentation

Nick Rieniets
Field CTO
Kasada

11:40

Disrupting internal enablers and identifying fraud risks

Developing a comprehensive risk assessment approach to accurately identify and evaluate fraud risks within an organisation
Raising employee awareness and improving the understanding of fraud risks through training and education programs
Empowering employees to recognise and report fraudulent activities
Understanding the potential risks and challenges associated with sharing sensitive data within an organisation
Investigating red flags and anomalies promptly and efficiently

Ben Rix
Head of Insider Crime & Integrity Risk
NAB

12:10

Mitigating fraud risks from remote work: identifying, assessing, and targeting vulnerabilities

Understanding employee motivations when it comes to fraudulent actions
Identifying, assessing and targeting remote work vulnerabilities
Developing fraud mitigation plans to prevent these events where possible and assist with early detection
Reviewing governance and policy/process advice to maximise the effectiveness of fraud mitigation plans
Actioning immediate and longer-term steps to take on responsive actions and recoveries for remote work

Gavin Stuart
Partner
Bartier Perry Lawyers

12:40

Networking lunch

13:40

Exploring ethics and integrity in fraud prevention

Recognising the importance of ethical conduct and its impact on preventing fraudulent activities
Investigating corporate culture and its impact on fraud prevention and detection
Developing an ethical framework of guidelines, policies, and procedures to promote ethical behaviour and prevent fraud
Empowering employees to report fraud by establishing clear guidelines and whistleblower policies

Marc Fogg
Head of Investigations and Whistleblowing
The Lottery Corporation

14:10

Strengthening fraud prevention and detection through internal audits

Establishing guidelines and protocols that help identify, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities in a systematic and consistent manner
Conducting regular reviews of financial records and keeping up to date with key personnel to gain insights into potential fraud risks and vulnerabilities
Examining how internal audit functions can contribute to an organisation's overall fraud prevention and risk management efforts

Susan Leahy
Manager Audit & Quality Assurance | Director
Centium | Institute of Internal Auditors – Australia

14:40

Building strong fraud prevention into government services

Making fraud prevention part of your organisation’s broader risk system
Building strong fraud prevention into new products and services
Keeping a balance between fraud prevention, customer interactions and business operations

Catherine Ellis
Executive Director, DCS Strategic Programs
Service NSW

15:10

Afternoon Tea

FRAUD MITIGATION ACROSS INDUSTRY

15:40

Fraud prevention and detection - lessons from the gambling sector

Analysing the policies and regulations related to gambling and fraud prevention to understand legal framework and compliance requirements
Promoting proactive efforts to detect and prevent fraudulent activities before they occur
Comparing the unique characteristics of fraud in the gambling sector and developing tailored strategies to prevent and detect fraudulent activities more generally

Alan Pedley
Global Compliance and Regulatory Manager
BetMakers Technology Group

16:10

PANEL DISCUSSION: Fraud prevention examples and lessons from across Australian industries

Examples of successful fraud prevention strategies implemented within different industries
Examining the primary challenges and opportunities in implementing fraud prevention strategies within an organisation
Tailoring fraud mitigation strategies to fit the unique needs of different industries and how these strategies can also be modified and applied across multiple industries
Exploring emerging technologies and trends impacting fraud prevention in the future

Moderator:

Emily Davis
Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance
Sydney Airport