Advanced GRC and Financial Crime Compliance Masterclass 2025 (2nd Edition)

Empowering Resilience: Strengthening GRC Frameworks and Defenses Against Financial Crime in Pakistan

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10th - 12th February 2025 | 8am-5pm (GMT+5)

Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan
Julian Hunn (1)

Master Trainer

JULIAN HUNN

Financial Crime Compliance & Risk Consultant

• With over 25 years of global experience in GRC & Compliance, Julian has led AML/CTF programs, sanctions, and regulatory compliance initiatives across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.

• Julian has held multiple Compliance & MLRO roles at major financial institutions, overseeing compliance in high-risk jurisdictions and ensuring alignment with local and international regulatory standards.

• Julian is an ICA Fellow and certified compliance expert with extensive professional certifications in financial crime risk, corporate governance, and emerging financial crime technologies.

• Julian is an Academic Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, developing and delivering advanced courses on AML/CTF compliance,
regulatory frameworks, and risk management for postgraduate students and professionals.

• Julian is an ACAMS Working Group Contributor and Industry Thought Leader. He regularly speaks at international conferences, leads workshops, and contributes to industry publications, articles, and podcasts focused on evolving financial crime trends and regulatory best practices.

Event Description

This Masterclass is tailored to equip participants in Pakistan with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) over the first two days, followed by a focused session on Financial Crime Compliance on the third day. The program addresses specific challenges and regulatory expectations in Pakistan, emphasising building and implementing robust GRC frameworks and AML/CFT programs aligned with local and international best practices, leveraging the latest technologies, including AI.

Who Should Attend This Event?

  • Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Professionals from all parts of the Financial Sector in Pakistan
  • Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLRO) and their Deputies
  • Staff with specific Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime Prevention Duties
  • Compliance & Risk Managers and Professionals
  • Internal Controls Managers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Directors and Board Members
  • Company Secretaries
  • Project Managers
  • Lawyers & Chartered Accountants
  • Regulators & Law Enforcement Officers in Pakistan

Why You Should Not Miss This Event?

UNDERSTANDING GRC PRINCIPLES IN PAKISTAN: Gain a foundational understanding of GRC, emphasizing compliance with local regulations set by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and international standards applicable to the Pakistani context.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION: Learn how to align GRC strategies with business objectives, focusing on Pakistan's unique regulatory and operational environment, including local laws like the Companies Act 2017 and the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2010.

FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE MASTERY: Develop skills to create and manage AML/CFT programs, conduct financial crime risk assessments, and implement key controls such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and transaction monitoring tailored to the Pakistani market.

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY AND AI: Explore the role of technology and artificial intelligence in enhancing GRC and financial crime compliance, including the latest tools and innovative solutions relevant to Pakistan’s economic landscape.

Benefits

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure your organization’s GRC and AML/CFT programs align with Pakistani and international regulatory standards, including SECP, SBP, FMU, and FATF guidelines.

Enhanced Risk Management

Integrate GRC strategies specific to the Pakistani context to improve your organization's ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.

Strategic Alignment

Align GRC and financial crime compliance efforts with strategic business goals, driving improved performance and resilience in Pakistan.

Technological Advancement

Gain insights into the latest GRC technologies and AI applications, enabling you to enhance your organization’s compliance and risk management capabilities in Pakistan.

Practical Application

Engage in hands-on exercises and workshops that provide practical, actionable insights tailored to your organization’s needs in Pakistan.

Past Feedback

" Excellent panel of speakers! All topics were very up-to-date with current trends and the speakers had imparted valuable info and knowledge. "

Nita.

HR Director, Brunei

" The course was very informative, clear delivery and interactive. My questions were answered effectively. Thank you! "

Leng.

Non-Executive Independent Director, Kuala Lumpur

" It was great to work with CWI. Their attention to detail was impeccable. The Business Continuity & Crisis Management workshop was fluid and went very smoothly! CWI presented and managed the participants with great patience and have delivered fully on their commitments to me. "

Ta.

Group CFO, Dubai

" The masterclass I attended was one of the workshops I highly ranked and treasure most. Well-organized and experiential learning - it was second to none. "

Joseph.

Chief Commercial Officer, East Africa

I have had an unfailingly excellent experience as a CWI presenter. Their international marketing is unusually strong. Their technical grasp to deliver successfully and the ways they have polished my contribution to the benefit of the participants are impressive. "

Professor Andrew D Chambers.

United Kingdom

" The masterclass was an excellent refresher plus new updates. The case studies were good as it reiterates the points for each topic. "

June.

Executive Director, Kuala Lumpur

" The masterclass was well-presented, full of different case studies were provided, and the topics were well-illustrated. I now have a better view of the organization of different boards. Thanks and well done. "

Jor.

Chief Executive Officer, Brunei

" Attending the course has assisted deeply in my understanding of what would be expected of me, as well as the fulfillment of my role & upcoming role. "

Andrew.

Senior Managing Director, Kuala Lumpur

" This course was mind-blowing. It gave me insight regarding the whole concept of investment in culture, and how human beings are the force. It was an amazing Masterclass. "

Zaka.

Chief Risk Officer, Saudi Arabia