The Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Conference is an event organized by the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC) at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. This conference brings together professionals and experts from the financial community, government agencies, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academia to address the complexities of TBML and its impact on global security and economic stability.

Key topics covered at the conference include the mechanisms and schemes employed in TBML, its role in facilitating corruption, illicit trade, transnational crime, and terrorism financing. Sessions feature case studies and analytical methods to understand and combat TBML, with discussions led by distinguished speakers from various sectors.

The conference offers practical details such as networking opportunities, panel discussions, and presentations by notable speakers. Attendees have the chance to engage with experts, share insights, and collaborate on strategies to address TBML challenges.

This event is ideal for professionals in the financial sector, law enforcement, policy-making, and academia who are involved in anti-money laundering efforts. Attending provides valuable knowledge, practical tools, and a platform for collaboration to effectively combat TBML.

Speakers(19)

Amy Hull

Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Standard Chartered

Amy Hull serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Standard Chartered, overseeing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing initiatives.

Ben Freitas

Senior Program Officer at World Wildlife Fund

Ben Freitas is a Senior Program Officer at the World Wildlife Fund, working on initiatives to address illegal fishing and promote ocean conservation.

Bill Cassidy

Senator at United States Senate

Senator Bill Cassidy represents Louisiana in the United States Senate and has been involved in legislative efforts to combat money laundering.

Brendan McMurrough

Financial Attaché at British Embassy

Brendan McMurrough serves as the Financial Attaché at the British Embassy, focusing on international financial policy and cooperation.

Brett Barrett

Product Manager at CaseWare

Brett Barrett is a Product Manager at CaseWare, focusing on developing software solutions for financial crime detection and compliance.

Bryan Earl

Global Head of Financial Crime Threat Mitigation at HSBC

Bryan Earl is the Global Head of Financial Crime Threat Mitigation at HSBC, leading efforts to identify and combat financial crime threats worldwide.

Channing Mavrellis

Director, Illicit Trade at Global Financial Integrity

Channing Mavrellis is the Director of Illicit Trade at Global Financial Integrity, specializing in research on illicit financial flows and trade-based money laundering.

David F. Johnson

Analyst at Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS)

David Johnson is an Analyst at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS), where he investigates illicit networks and their impact on global security.

David M. Luna

Director at Anti-Illicit Trade Institute, TraCCC, George Mason University

David M. Luna is the Director of the Anti-Illicit Trade Institute at TraCCC, George Mason University, with expertise in combating transnational crime and corruption.

Hernan Albamonte

Head of Illicit Trade Prevention at Philip Morris International

Hernan Albamonte is the Head of Illicit Trade Prevention at Philip Morris International, leading efforts to combat the illicit tobacco trade.

Event Details

Date
September 1, 2020
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Audience
Professionals in the financial sector, law enforcement, policy-making, and academia involved in anti-money laundering efforts.

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