Wendy Ward

Wendy Ward

Vice President of International Oversight American Express
Wendy Ward

Main Conference Day One: Tuesday 9 September 2025

9:00 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: Future-Proofing Financial Institutions: A Leadership Perspective on Evolving Threats

  • How are financial institutions leveraging data analytics, AI, and other emerging technologies to enhance financial crime detection and prevention in 2025 and beyond?  
  • What are the key regulatory changes on the horizon (e.g., Tranche 2, sanctions regimes) and how are leaders preparing their organisations for these shifts?  
  • Beyond traditional partnerships, what innovative collaborative models are being explored to combat increasingly sophisticated financial crime?  

4:15 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: From Risk to Reward: Aligning Risk and Compliance with Business Objectives to Secure Leadership Focus

  • Strategies for effectively communicating the value of risk and compliance, aligning them with business objectives to gain senior leadership support and resource allocation. 
  • Balancing a customer-first approach with robust risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring a positive customer experience while mitigating potential threats. 
  • Developing and supporting emerging risk and compliance leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration, and leveraging diverse perspectives to navigate the evolving risk and regulatory landscape. 
  • Moving beyond reactive measures to anticipate challenges and turn potential threats into opportunities. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Wendy.

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