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SUMMARY:Future Challenges in AML & CTF: Lone Wolves\, Cybercrime\, and the 
 FinTech Frontier
DESCRIPTION:This short webinar will offer a concise yet impactful overview 
 of the future challenges in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrori
 sm financing (CTF)\, particularly in light of evolving technologies and cri
 minal tactics.Participants will explore critical topics such as the rise of
  lone actors\, the increasing professionalisation of financial crime\, and 
 the growing threat of cybercrime and cyber-laundering. The session will als
 o address the complexities introduced by new payment methods and FinTech pl
 atforms\, and how these developments can be exploited by criminals. Realist
 ic scenarios and forward-looking insights will be shared to help profession
 als anticipate risks and develop effective counterstrategies.The webinar wi
 ll be particularly relevant for those working in compliance\, cybersecurity
 \, risk\, and financial innovation. Presentation ObjectivesBy the end of t
 he session participants will:• Understand how evolving technologies and 
 criminal strategies impact AML/CTF efforts.• Identify the emerging risks
  from lone actors\, professional criminal networks\, and digital platforms.
 • Recognise the role of FinTech and new payment systems in cyber-launder
 ing.• Gain awareness of regulatory gaps and proactive counterstrategies
  Presentation OutlineSetting the Stage: Evolution of Threats• Quick int
 ro to how traditional financial crime has evolved.• Shift from organized
  networks to decentralized threats.Lone Wolves and the Rise of Individual T
 hreat Actors• Who are "lone wolves" in financial crime and terrorism?•
  Why they pose a different risk than organized crime.• Challenges in de
 tection and profiling.Professionalisation of Financial Crime• How crimin
 als operate like legitimate businesses.• Outsourcing\, specialization\, 
 and "crime-as-a-service".• Use of shell companies and digital identities
 .Cybercrime & Cyber-laundering• What is cyber-laundering?• Real case 
 examples: ransomware\, phishing\, darknet.• Intersection of cybercrime a
 nd AML breaches.• How criminals use online ecosystems to clean money. F
 inTechs & New Payment Methods: A Double-Edged Sword• Crypto\, e-wallets\
 , challenger banks.• Opportunities vs vulnerabilities.• Regulatory ar
 bitrage: how criminals exploit gaps.• The role of RegTech and SupTech in
  fighting back.Increased Complexity and Counterstrategies• Layered finan
 cial structures\, multi-jurisdictional flows.• Evasion tactics and tech-
 enabled complexity.• Future-oriented counterstrategies:- Intelligence sh
 aring- AI-powered detection- Cross-sector collaborationQ&A / Wrap-Up• Re
 spond to participant questions.• Share key takeaways and additional reso
 urces. Speaker | Geert Delrue | Internationally recognised Money Launderin
 g and Financing of Terrorism expert and lead trainer of AML/CFT Training Ce
 nter Financial Forensic Services		\n			\n						Register Here
LOCATION:Online
DTSTAMP:20260908T144429Z
DTSTART:20251016T130000Z
DTEND:20260908T140000Z
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