# Event Details - **Event Name**: ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A cross-sector roundtable for counter fraud professionals and risk and compliance leadersAbout this EventThe Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduced a new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence. For the first time, an organisation may be criminally liable where an employee, agent, subsidiary undertaking, or other ‘associated person’, commits a fraud intending to benefit the organisation and the organisation did not have reasonable fraud prevention procedures in place.Join the Aston Fraud Research Group (FRG) for a free, engaging face-to-face event bringing together anti-fraud professionals and risk and compliance leaders from across sectors to discuss the implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), the growing challenge of fraud risk and to share best practice on how to combat fraud.Speakers include:Dr Rasha Kassem (FRG Lead)Stuart Wills ( FRG Impact Partner & Head of Risk & Assurance, Aston University)Martin Polaine (FRG Impact Partner & Barrister, Amicus Legal Advisors)This interactive session will provide an opportunity to share insights, discuss common challenges, and explore how organisations can strengthen their approaches to fraud prevention and compliance under ECCTA.The event is free to attend, and a light lunch and refreshments will be provided.What to ExpectIntroduction to the Aston Fraud Research GroupLearn more about the Aston Fraud Research Group and the research we have been conducting on ECCTA, fraud risk, and organisational responses to economic crime.Cross-Sector Roundtable DiscussionTake part in an open discussion exploring:The fraud risks organisations across sectors are most concerned aboutAreas that could expose organisations to liability under ECCTAEmerging fraud trends in your industryChallenges and Support NeedsDiscuss the practical challenges organisations face in preventing and addressing fraud and the type of support organisations require to address fraud effectively.Building CollaborationThe session will conclude with a discussion on how academia and industry can work together to address fraud risk, and how the Aston Fraud Research Group may support organisations through research, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, 8 October 2026Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (UK time)Location: Aston University, John Cadbury House Building – Enterprise HubCost: FreeLight lunch and refreshments will be served.Joining instructions will be shared closer to the event date.Places are strictly limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. If you cannot make the event, please let us know so we can release your place to another delegate.Who Should Attend?This event is aimed at:Risk leadersCompliance professionalsInternal audit professionalsFraud and financial crime specialistsGovernance professionalsLegal and regulatory professionalsSenior leaders with responsibility for fraud risk and complianceProfessionals from all sectors are welcome.About the Aston Fraud Research GroupThe Fraud Research Group (FRG) brings together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to tackle fraud in all its forms across sectors and against both individuals and organisations. Our strength lies in combining diverse expertise with real-world insight to deliver practical, impactful solutions. We work closely with partners through consultancy and knowledge transfer collaborations, and co-design events with policymakers and practitioners to ensure our work remains relevant, applied, and responsive. By bridging research, policy, and practice, we aim not only to understand fraud but to prevent it.We look forward to welcoming you to Aston University for an insightful and collaborative discussion. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/eccta-and-fraud-risk-a-cross-sector-roundtable/100001990793379589 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: John Cadbury House - Aston University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: John Cadbury House - Aston University - **lat**: 52.48323689999999 - **long**: -1.8931083 - **full address**: John Cadbury House - Aston University, 190 Corporation Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/80fa49512988c3355ebb1a0fe0bc31447aeea5e84cdaaa668280c3ddd6566c7f-rimg-w602-h401-dc04162a-gmir.jpg?v=1783359979 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable being held? - **A:** ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at John Cadbury House - Aston University, 190 Corporation Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable? - **A:** ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable is organized by Aston Fraud Research Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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