The Anti-Money Laundering Online Conference 2021, organized by Thomson Reuters, was a virtual event held on November 29, 2021, focusing on the review of New Zealand's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. This conference provided a platform for industry professionals to discuss and analyze proposed reforms and their implications.
Key topics included the statutory review's purpose and current challenges, perspectives from financial entities and professions, and the evolving technological landscape encompassing virtual assets, privacy issues, and digital identity. Sessions featured insights from regulators, compliance officers, and technology experts.
Notable speakers comprised Gary Hughes of Akarana Chambers, Nick Kokay from the Ministry of Justice, Rob Milnes of the Department of Internal Affairs, Katherine Le Quesne from Kiwibank, Jason Roberts of the FinTech NZ Association, Claudia Smith from APLYiD, and Ephraim Wilson from the Office of the Privacy Commission. The conference offered attendees the opportunity to refine submissions before the public consultation deadline on December 3, 2021.
This event was particularly beneficial for compliance officers, legal professionals, financial institution representatives, and technology experts involved in anti-money laundering efforts, providing them with critical insights into legislative reforms and emerging challenges in the field.
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Speakers(9)
Claudia Smith
Chief Operating Officer at APLYiD
Claudia Smith is the COO of APLYiD, a company specializing in digital identity verification solutions.
Ephraim Wilson
Policy Advisor at Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Ephraim Wilson is a Policy Advisor at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, addressing privacy implications in the context of AML/CFT legislation.
Gary Hughes
Barrister at Akarana Chambers
Gary Hughes is regarded as New Zealand’s leading AML lawyer and author of the Thomson Reuters Westlaw NZ textbook for the legal profession: AML/CFT Workflows and Guidance.
Jason Roberts
Director at FinTech NZ Association
Jason Roberts is the Director of the FinTech NZ Association, focusing on the intersection of financial technology and regulatory compliance.
Katherine Le Quesne
AML/CFT Compliance Officer at Kiwibank
Katherine Le Quesne is the AML/CFT Compliance Officer at Kiwibank, overseeing the bank's compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
Nick Kokay
Senior Policy Advisor at Ministry of Justice
Nick Kokay is the lead manager at the Ministry of Justice on the Statutory Review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.
Peter Vial
New Zealand Country Head at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Peter Vial is the New Zealand Country Head for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, representing the interests of accounting professionals.
Phil Robson
Risk & Compliance Manager at UnityMoney
Phil Robson is the Risk & Compliance Manager at UnityMoney, responsible for managing the organization's risk and compliance frameworks.
Rob Milnes
Principal Advisor at Department of Internal Affairs
Rob Milnes serves as a principal advisor at the Department of Internal Affairs, contributing to the statutory review of AML/CFT legislation.
Event Details
- Date
- November 29, 2021
- Location
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Audience
- Compliance officers, legal professionals, financial institution representatives, technology experts involved in anti-money laundering efforts.