nCino KYC Financial Crime Conference 2025

Financial crime remains one of the most insidious threats facing South African society today. From laundering illicit funds to financing organised crime, these activities siphon billions of rands from the economy, eroding trust in institutions, and weakening the rule of law.

When it comes to financial crime, the warning signs are often there, but not always spotted. The problem is that all too often businesses don’t know what the warning signs are or what regulations/tools there are to help them fight financial crime. In South Africa’s current environment, failing to detect red flags early can expose your firm to reputational, operational and legal fallout that far outweighs the cost of vigilance.

The need for better approaches isn’t about the obvious fraudsters. It’s about the client who looked legitimate, until a bombshell reveals their illicit shell companies. The law firm that unknowingly handled property transactions for a politically connected fixer. Or the broker who missed a small inconsistency in ID verification that turned out to be a synthetic identity.

To address this challenge, nCino KYC’s Fighting Financial Crime Conference returns to Johannesburg on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at The Forum in Bryanston. Following the success of last year’s conference, this year’s event promises to be bigger and more impactful. It will bring together leaders from both the public and private sectors for a day of practical learning, expert analysis, and actionable strategies to combat financial crime.

The conference is specifically tailored for Accountable Institutions under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), including law firms, property practitioners, financial institutions, and high-value goods dealers. Delegates will gain hands-on practical guidance and tools to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, improve due diligence, and reduce financial crime exposure within their organisations. Many of the speakers aim to give tips that will help businesses with identifying recent trends and things to look out for to avoid falling victim to facilitating money laundering.

The aim is to also arm delegates with practical understanding of how the FIC Act and its requirements can be used to safeguard your business.

Agenda Highlights
Attendees can expect a dynamic agenda featuring seasoned experts in legal enforcement, financial crime compliance, forensic investigations, and policy development. That’s most of SA’s top financial crime fighters under one roof! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the following experts sharing their knowledge.

Speakers Include:

  • Adv. Nomvula Mokhatla, Special Advisor to the Minister of Human Settlements and former DNDPP: The State of AML Compliance in South Africa: Current Challenges and Future Outlook
  • Felicity Mfino, Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Alexander Forbes: Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): When and How to Apply It
  • Kevin Hogan, Head of Fraud, Investec: Understanding the Link Between Fraud and Money Laundering
  • Hawken McEwan, Director of Financial Crime Compliance, nCino KYC: Collaborative Approaches to Combating Financial Crime: Insights from South Africa’s Experience
  • The event will also feature a robust panel discussion on “From Policy to Practice: Tackling Barriers in South Africa’s AML Enforcement,” with expert input from:
  • Thilomi Govender, Financial Crime Compliance Manager, nCino KYC
  • Adv. Xolisile Khanyile, Chair, Africa Chapter: The Coalition; former Director, Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
  • Chad Thomas, CEO, IRS Forensic Investigations
  • Adv. Pieter Smit, Acting Director and Accounting Authority Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

Register Now
This conference offers an essential opportunity for compliance officers, legal professionals, executives, and AML practitioners to deepen their understanding of the threats facing South Africa, and how to counter them with smart, coordinated action.

Event details:
Venue: The Forum, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
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Early Bird Discount:
With limited tickets available, now is the perfect time to secure your spot and take advantage of our early bird discount. Book now and receive 40% off!

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