Finance Events in Sydney

Gambling sits at the intersection of entertainment, risk, regulation, and harm. In this panel, we explore the complex role that clubs and pubs play in Australia’s gambling landscape, and the broader questions of responsibility, regulation, and financial integrity that arise from it. The discussion will include electronic gaming machines (EGMs), their economic and social impact, and the challenges they present for anti-money laundering, harm minimisation, and community accountability. Bringing together perspectives from industry, regulation, and policy, this session will reflect on how “chance” becomes structured through design, how “choice” is shaped by environment and incentives, and what the broader “consequences” mean for communities and financial systems alike.

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As financial crime frameworks continue to mature, the question is no longer only whether organisations are compliant, but whether their efforts are truly reducing harm. This session will critically examine how financial crime is measured, the role of indexes and risk assessments in shaping policy and practice, and what “effectiveness” should look like in a modern regulatory environment. Bringing together experts from government, regulatory bodies, industry, and academia, the panel will explore how to better identify and quantify harm, move beyond process-driven compliance, and strengthen outcome-focused strategies. The discussion will also consider emerging approaches to evaluating impact, enhancing accountability, and ensuring that financial crime controls deliver meaningful protection for individuals, institutions, and the broader financial system.

Effective intelligence sharing is central to combating financial crime in an increasingly interconnected risk environment. This session brings together senior leaders from government, law enforcement, financial institutions, professional services, and academia to critically examine both public-private and private-private information sharing, exploring challenges, best practices, and opportunities for enhancing collaboration and intelligence effectiveness. Panelists will discuss the role of Fintel Alliance, regional intelligence-sharing initiatives across the Indo-Pacific, and the frameworks that support trusted, actionable collaboration. The discussion will also address emerging best practices, operational challenges, and how stronger partnerships can improve the proactive detection and prevention of financial crime.

With AML/CTF reform now firmly on the horizon, regulated entities are entering the final stretch before implementation. This panel brings together leading voices from the private sector, government, and academia to unpack what the reforms mean in practice, and what organisations should be doing now to prepare. The discussion will explore key legislative changes, regulatory expectations, risk assessment obligations, governance challenges, and the practical realities of implementation. Panellists will also reflect on common pitfalls, sector-specific impacts, and how organisations can move beyond technical compliance toward building resilient and effective AML/CTF frameworks. As the reform shifts from policy debate to operational reality, this session offers a timely opportunity to ensure your organisation is ready.

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