Technology, Financial Crime and Public Protection: Risks, Responses and Resilience

Technology, Financial Crime and Public Protection: Risks, Responses and Resilience

Rapid technological advancement is transforming the financial ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities for innovation while simultaneously creating complex and evolving risks. Financial crime is increasingly enabled by digital tools, sophisticated networks, and emerging technologies, challenging traditional prevention models and demanding more adaptive, collaborative responses.

This session convenes leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore the intersection of technology, financial crime, and public protection. Discussions will consider the changing threat environment, the implications for institutional resilience, and the growing importance of innovation in detecting, deterring, and disrupting illicit activity. Particular attention will be given to fraud and scams, the protection of consumers, and the responsibilities of organisations operating in an increasingly digital economy.

Looking ahead, the conversation will move beyond risk to focus on response, examining how regulation, technology, and cross-sector partnerships can strengthen safeguards, enhance accountability, and support a more secure financial system. Designed to be both strategic and forward-looking, this event offers a platform for critical reflection on how best to balance innovation with integrity while maintaining public trust.