ACAMS Australasian Chapter Auckland Event

Navigating Change: Adapting to New Zealand's 2024 AML/CFT Regulations

Step into the future of compliance with 'Navigating Change: The 2024 AML/CFT Regulatory Updates in New Zealand.' This pivotal 90-minute session is designed for legal and compliance professionals facing the new landscape of AML/CFT regulations, focusing on key areas like beneficial ownership and due diligence for limited partnerships, this event is a must-attend.

Engage with expert panellists who will demystify the updates and offer practical insights for integrating these changes into your organizational practices. Dive into the updated beneficial ownership definitions, and master the due diligence required for the evolving regulatory demands.

This interactive session provides a unique platform to interact with industry leaders, ask pressing questions, and explore real-world scenarios relevant to your work. It's more than a learning opportunity; it's a chance to network with peers and bolster your strategies for robust, future-proof compliance frameworks.

Join us to elevate your practice and exceed the new era's regulatory standards. Don't miss this chance to turn challenges into opportunities and ensure your compliance strategies are ahead of the curve.

Venue

Russell McVeagh

Vero Centre, Level 30, 48 Shortland Street

Auckland 1010

Thank you to Russell McVeagh for kindly hosting this event.

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Timing

Registration Opens: 12.00

Presentations Start: 12.30

Presentation Ends: 14.00

Close of event: 14.15

Lunch will be provided at 12pm

This event is for both ACAMS members and non-members – you can join or renew your ACAMS membership here:

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Moderator

Samantha Copeland, Director, KPMG

Samantha Copeland leads KPMG New Zealand’s Financial Crime consulting practice and has been working with local and global clients in designing, implementing and reviewing their AML/CFT programmes.

Guest Speakers

Will Irving, Senior Partner, Russell McVeagh

Will Irving is a Partner in Russell McVeagh's Auckland litigation practice. Will has a particular focus in financial services and regulatory enforcement, and regularly advises Phase 1 and Phase 2 entities on compliance with the AML/CFT Act, as well as acting in investigations and litigation commenced by the AML supervisors.

Martin Dilly, Director, Martin Dilly AML

Martin has consulted full-time as an AML/CFT specialist since 2012. He has assisted entities across every sector of capture through the provision of audit, consulting, and training services in New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, and Vanuatu.

Prior to forming Martin Dilly AML, Martin commenced his career as a corporate solicitor at Russell McVeagh and held senior legal and compliance roles at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. – New Zealand and with Heartland Building Society as Head of Compliance. During his time with Heartland, Martin also acted as company secretary for NZSX-listed company, Heartland New Zealand Limited. Martin was also a director of AML Solutions where he was responsible for running the delivery team that assisted over 700 clients across every sector.

Martin is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and was the first person in Australasia to gain the CAMS Audit advanced certification. He has been internationally recognised by being appointed to the ACAMS teaching faculties for CAMS and CAMS-Audit.

Jamie Lynch, AML/CFT Compliance Officer, Russell McVeagh

Jamie is an AML/CFT and risk management expert and is the Compliance Officer at Russell McVeagh, he has a strong background in regulation and compliance, including impactful work at the DIA and expertise in risk consulting and S.59 audits.

Katherine Le Quesne, AML/CFT Compliance Officer, Kiwibank Limited

Katherine has worked in AML/CFT since 2002; starting in the UK before moving back to NZ in 2011 to work through the implementation of the AML/CFT Act in NZ. She has been the AML/CFT Compliance Officer with Kiwibank since 2019.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Russell McVeagh, Russell McVeagh, Auckland, New Zealand