Date | 26-27 May 2025
Location | Dubai, UAE
Nielsonsmith is pleased to announce the return of one of the region’s most anticipated compliance gatherings: the Sanctions Compliance, AML and CTF for Banking and Finance in the Middle East Conference 2025, taking place in person on 26–27 May at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, UAE.
Bringing together regulatory experts, banking leaders and compliance professionals, the two-day conference offers in-depth dialogue around the latest developments in sanctions enforcement, financial crime, AML&CTF compliance, and emerging technologies.
The agenda includes high-level presentations and interactive panel discussions on:
- Global and regional sanctions trends and regulatory shifts
- AI and blockchain in AML/CTF compliance
- Risk-based approaches and screening frameworks
- The rise of virtual assets and fintech
- Conduct compliance and trade-based money laundering
- Strategic preparedness for future regulatory challenges
This year’s confirmed speakers include:
- Mr. Christos Christou | Group Chief Compliance Officer, Lulu Financial Holdings
- Mr. Reid Whitten | Managing Partner, Sheppard Mullin
- Mr. William G. Rich | Global Head of Banking Client Advisory, Citi
- Ms. Sara Wahba | Compliance Manager, Visa
- Mr. Sumit Sakar | Head of Sanctions, Mashreq
- Mr. Lloyd Meadows | Director, Sanctions Advisory, Standard Chartered
- Mr. Ciaran Askin | Global Head of Financial Crime, Janus Henderson Investors
- And many more
Designed for a limited audience of 60 delegates, this conference ensures an atmosphere of candid, Chatham House Rule-based discussion. Attendees gain actionable insights and form lasting connections across the compliance ecosystem.
Exclusive Offer for AGRC Members
As part of our media partnership with AGRC, all members and subscribers are eligible for a 15% discount on the delegate rate. Please mention your AGRC affiliation when registering. Please note delegate registration is open to in-house compliance professional only. Vendors of compliance solutions may join the event as Sponsors.
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