Overview

      Building on the success and positive feedback from the first KPMG Financial Crime Compliance Conference, this year’s event was held on June 3 in Zurich.

      The conference offered exciting insights and practical discussions on the latest developments and strategies in the field of financial crime compliance. Among other highlights, participants explored how artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing the world of AML, how FINMA is positioning itself in the global fight against money laundering, and how to successfully navigate the balancing act between regulatory requirements and growth objectives in practice.

      Attendees had the opportunity to engage with leading industry experts, gain valuable insights into current trends, and further refine their own strategies and measures.

      We were delighted to welcome you to this enriching event!

      Agenda

      13:00Arrival, Coffee, and Refreshments
      13:30Welcome
      13:45Durchsetzung der Geldwäschereisorgfaltspflichten – Instrumente und Praxis der FINMA (DE)
      Christoph Kuhn (FINMA)
      14:15Worauf Sie bei Sanktionen achten sollten (DE)
      Simon Plüss (SECO)
      14:45Break
      15:15International Developments and Their Impact on
      Switzerland (EN)

      Geraldine Lawlor (KPMG UK)
      15:45Balanceakt zwischen Regulierungsanforderungen und Wachstumsambitionen (DE)
      Tanja Bernath (VP Bank)
      16:15Break
      16:45The Role of AI and ML in AML – How Agentic AI will Change the Game (EN)
      Jason Shane (SymphonyAI)
      17:15The Evolution of Financial Crime Compliance from a Geopolitical, Organizational and Technical Perspective (EN)
      Panel Discussion
      17:45Conference Closing
      18:00Apéro Riche
        

      KPMG Contact

      Pascal Sprenger

      Partner, Head of Financial Services, Member of the Executive Board of Directors

      KPMG Switzerland


      Event contact

      If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

      Simon Basarte
      sbasarte@kpmg.com

      Impressions

      Moderated by Christine Maier, the event brought together key players, including regulators such as FINMA and SECO, leading banks, and industry thought leaders, to explore how AI, corporate culture, and collaboration are shaping the future of compliance.

      Here are 3 key takeaways that stood out:

      • Criminals know no borders: Building cross-border alliances and public-private partnerships is critical to staying ahead.
      • Culture drives compliance: Effective risk management starts with a strong corporate culture and empowered second line.
      • AI ≠ quick fix: AI offers huge potential, but requires realistic expectations, data readiness, and investment in change management.

      One thing is clear: Fighting financial crime is not just a regulatory duty it’s a shared responsibility.