# Event Details - **Event Name**: Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: A flagship event is being organised this year to strengthen efforts to protect the Isle of Man from the harmful impact of financial crime.About this EventThe Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026, scheduled to take place at the Villa Marina on Wednesday 12th August, will bring together a diverse group of experts, practitioners, and policymakers.Speakers will share their professional insight and highlight best practice aimed at counteracting money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and other financial crime.A key highlight for this year will be further discussions around the suite of National Risk Assessments, the upcoming MONEYVAL evaluation and as always some interesting international guests.Each year this event has been a sell out, so get your tickets fast!The conference is being coordinated by the Financial Services Authority in conjunction with Island agencies including the Isle of Man Financial Crime Partnership, the Government’s AML Policy Office, Gambling Supervision Commission, the Financial Intelligence Unit, the Isle of Man Constabulary, Isle of Man Customs and Immigration, the Attorney General’s Chambers and Department for Enterprise. A number of off-Island presenters will provide an international perspective to a range of current and future financial crime challenges.As was the case in 2025, the event is being predominantly funded through the Island’s Seized Asset Fund and will support efforts to maintain the integrity of the Island’s financial services sector through capacity building and the exchange of knowledge. The cost of a ticket includes breakfast, lunch and tea/coffee.While some off-Island speakers have already accepted an invitation to appear at the conference, the full line-up will be confirmed nearer the time. As such, ideas are welcome for themes and topics to be covered on the day to ensure the content is relevant for an Isle of Man audience. Suggestions can be sent to amlevents@iomfsa.imAgenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AMOpening Address and WelcomeHost: Chief Minister - Hon Alfred Cannan MHK?: 09:20 AM - 09:35 AMImportance of the NRA & InnovationHost: Leam Thompson?: 09:35 AM - 10:20 AMFriends, Not Foes: Why Risk Understanding and Economic Growth Go Hand in HandHost: Moderator - Andrew Le Brun?: 10:20 AM - 10:45 AMWhat’s the 6th Round showing us?Host: David Parody?: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMCoffee Break?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMOperation AtlanticHost: National Crime Agency - Mike Beigan?: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMWhistleblowingHost: HMRC - Gary Forbes?: 12:45 PM - 02:15 PMLunch?: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMBasel AML IndexHost: Basel Institute on Governance - Dr. Kateryna Boguslavska?: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMSanction ActivitiesHost: US Treasury?: 03:15 PM - 03:40 PMIllicit Finance – Offshore TerritoriesHost: Transparency Int. – Russia in Exile - Vladislav Netyaev?: 03:40 PM - 04:10 PMCoffee?: 04:10 AM - 05:00 PMBeyond the Country Lists: Ticking the Box or Understanding the Risk?Host: Moderator - David Parody?: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PMClosing AddressHost: Bettina Roth - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/douglas/countering-financial-crime-conference-2026/100001984752706774 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes - Location: Villa Marina - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60, max: 60, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Douglas - **state**: IM - **country**: Man, Isle of - **location**: Villa Marina - **lat**: 54.1567328 - **long**: -4.478131699999999 - **full address**: Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Man, Isle of ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/db77e003eeab408446914cf54b6a41d8037b03191bde4c26d6bbe3006b59eaec-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010202-gmir.jpg?v=1773242279 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026 takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Man, Isle of. - **Q**: Who is organizing Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026? - **A:** Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026 is organized by Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Countering Financial Crime Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Douglas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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