Jodie Arthur and Melissa Stewart are non-executive directors at ICMEC Australia. ICMEC combats online child sexual exploitation, collaborating with financial services, law enforcement, and other stakeholders. Jodie discusses the systemic issue of child exploitation and the importance of collective action and compliance by design. Melissa emphasizes the interconnectedness of child exploitation and modern slavery, advocating for integrated ESG frameworks and collaboration with tech companies. They highlight ICMEC’s Lighthouse project, which transforms global data into actionable insights for banks to detect and disrupt child sexual exploitation.

SHOW NOTES
01:24 Career Journey
13:52 Role of ICMEC and Its Focus
18:07 Intersection of Child Sexual Exploitation and Financial Services
28:10 Best Practices and Collaboration
31:52 Final Advice for GRC Professionals

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Kimberley Cole welcomes the dynamic duo of Carol Beaumier and Bernadine Reese from Protiviti for an engaging mid-year check-in on compliance predictions for 2025. With the ever-evolving landscape of risk regulation, they dive into pressing topics like the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the complexities of financial crime, and the importance of operational resilience. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with valuable perspectives on navigating the challenges of the industry!

SHOW NOTES
00:24 Mid-Year Check-In on 2025 Compliance Predictions
08:48 Regulatory Simplification & Resourcing
13:54 ESG Slows
21:33 Regulatory Fragmentation
23:55 AI as a Game Changer
29:05 Culture and Conduct
30:17 Peripheral Vision and Future Predictions

Zoë Newman, Regional Managing Director, EMEA and Global Co-Head of the Financial Investigations Practice at Kroll, discussed her 25-year career at the firm, focusing on complex fraud investigations in emerging markets. She highlighted the rise of organized crime using AI and social engineering to target corporates, emphasizing the need for better employee training and data monitoring. Newman noted the growing importance of supply chain risk, bribery and corruption, and culture investigations.

SHOW NOTES
01:16 Career Journey
14:40 Evolution & Challenges in Corporate Fraud
25:45 Trends & Opportunities in Corporate Investigations
30:48 Final Thoughts and Recommendations