Australian Financial Crime Summit - 2026 Event Guide

As Australia’s financial ecosystem becomes increasingly digital, interconnected, and complex, the fight against financial crime is entering a new era. From evolving AML/CTF regulations and sophisticated fraud schemes to the rise of digital currencies and cross-border threats, organisations must stay ahead with smarter, more agile approaches to risk, compliance, and intelligence.

Financial crime leaders across banking, gaming, fintech, and regulatory bodies are driving innovation in detection, prevention, and enforcement—leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and stronger collaboration to safeguard the financial system.

The Australian Financial Crime Summit brings together the nation’s most influential voices to explore the strategies, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of financial crime prevention.

Hear from trailblazers including:

• Brendan Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, AUSTRAC
• Elise Muhlheim, Head of Financial Crime Monitoring & Intelligence, SkyCity Adelaide
• Siddhant Sahai, Senior Financial Crime SME – Strategic Projects, The Star Entertainment Group
• Jeremy Leong, Chief Risk Officer, Head of Risk and Compliance, Taishin International Bank

Join senior leaders and changemakers from across the financial crime ecosystem for critical discussions on AML reform, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and intelligence-led enforcement.