Sessions Included:

• FCA Panel: Understanding Priorities from the Business Plan & Initiatives Grid 
  This session covered the four main pillars of the FCA’s five-year strategy and emphasised the increasing focus on proactive engagement, the use of technology in detecting financial crime, and the importance of the Initiatives Grid in tracking ongoing regulatory developments. 
• FTPF Panel: Tackling AML, Financial Crime and Fraud Defences 
  Our experts discussed the role of AI in enhancing detection and prevention efforts, while also stressing the importance of strong risk assessments and human oversight. The session highlighted the need for adaptive compliance strategies and training that reflect both regulatory expectations and societal attitudes towards crime.
• Consumer Duty Panel: Resilience and Board Reports 
  In this panel our speakers addressed the challenges firms face in embedding Consumer Duty, especially in enhancing board-level reporting. With many still in the early stages of implementation, the discussion covered how firms can improve data management, track progress, and demonstrate outcomes, particularly around fair value, vulnerability, and culture.
• Skillcast: Innovating Compliance using AI
  

  In the final talk, we looked at how AI is transforming compliance and learning strategies and the practical applications of AI in training amidst concerns regarding data privacy and reduced human oversight. See how AI can personalise learning and bridge knowledge gaps.