Master global compliance frameworks and safeguard your organization against emerging fraud and money laundering risks in the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.
Effective AML programs depend on more than rules-based alerts—they require investigators and compliance professionals to understand how funds move, where risk concentrates, and when transactional behavior crosses the line into suspicious activity. This webinar examines how transaction monitoring can be strengthened through a more forensic and risk-based approach to compliance.
Participants will explore how to map payment flows across customers, counterparties, and jurisdictions in order to identify hidden risk patterns and emerging money laundering typologies. The session will also address how to design and calibrate suspicious activity modelling thresholds, reduce false positives, and respond to heightened risks associated with cross-border transactions and differing regulatory expectations. Practical guidance will be provided on aligning monitoring processes with evolving AML compliance obligations.
Assistant Professor in Finance | University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Alessio Faccia, an accomplished academic and corporate trainer, has a distinguished finance, accounting, and business background. His expertise spans over 16 years, during which he has notably contributed to finance and accounting through his roles as an assistant professor, auditor, chartered accountant, CFO advisor, and corporate trainer. Dr. Faccia’sacademic journey includes prestigious roles at several universities, including the University of Birmingham and Coventry University, where he taught various finance and accounting modules. His extensive involvement in corporate training further enriches Dr. Faccia’s professional experience. He has provided training in diverse areas such as finance and accounting, management and HR, technology, oil and gas, and legal matters to many organizations. These organization encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms.. These organizations encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms. His proficiency is further demonstrated by his numerous publications, research contributions, and a strong academic record, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Dr. Faccia’s work is a testament to his dedication to enhancing the skills and knowledge of professionals across various industries globally.
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