The Fraud Advisory Panel’s annual fraud conference runs on Wednesday, April 23, with a theme ‘theory into action’. Also hosted by the Female Fraud Forum, at Chartered Accountants’ Hall in central London, the day will bring together lawmakers, insolvency practitioners, counter-fraud specialists, and academics. The chartered accountancy body ICAEW is the main sponsor and host, alongside Devonshires and Wedlake Bell.
The event chair will be Jonathan Holmes, PwC partner and Fraud Advisory Panel trustee. After a welcome by Malcolm Bacchus, President of the ICAEW, Lord David Hanson of Flint, Minister of State with Responsibility for Fraud at the Home Office (pictured, photo courtesy of the Home Office) will give a speech. Sessions will then include:
AI in fraud – the role of AI in combating fraud.
Fraud and ESG – the evolving risks and responsibilities.
Integrity at risk – how do we balance trust and technology to combat insider fraud?
New and upcoming legislation: what do recent legislative changes mean for counter-fraud, and how can we adapt?
Investment fraud – who pays the victim?
Case study: London Capital Finance.
Matthew Field, Head of Fraud Advisory Panel said: “This year’s annual conference promises to bring together a broad range of sectors and it will consider how counter fraud professionals can mitigate and prevent a range of issues, including AI, ESG and the balance between trust and technology. It will be interesting to discuss with delegates how they can be used as a force for good and put into practice.”
And Josie Welland, who’s chair of the Female Fraud Forum, and Senior Managing Associate, at the law firm Sidley Austin, said: “As Chair of the Female Fraud Forum, I am thrilled for our first collaboration with the Fraud Advisory Panel at the Fraud Conference 2025. This partnership marks an exciting opportunity to amplify diverse voices in the fight against fraud, and we look forward to contributing our insights, expertise, and unique perspective to this important event. We hope it is the first of many.”
Tickets for the event can be booked through the Fraud Advisory Panel’s website.
