Europe | 18th March 2026 | London

CO-LOCATED WITH:
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fid Fraud Crime

Navigating the evolving world

of fraud & financial crime prevention

FID Fraud & FinCrime

18th March 2026 | London, UK

In the UK alone, there was an estimated 4.16 million fraud offences in the year ending March 2025, a 31% increase compared to the previous year. Identity fraud was the most commonly reported risk, accounting for 59% of cases. AI-based and digital-enabled frauds now account for around 80% of all scam activity, with a surge in “fraud toolkits” and deepfake-enabled attacks.

These frightening figures highlight how unrelenting bad actors and shifting attack methods are making it hard for organisations to keep up and implement broad enough protections.

As the scale and complexity of fraud and financial crime continues to rise at an alarming rate, don’t risk compliance failure fines, increased fraud losses, and putting your customers at risk – be part of the conversation and safeguard the future! Join 600+ industry leaders in risk, compliance, cybersecurity, digital identity, AML, KYC, EDD fraud prevention and more for the UK’s definitive Fraud & FinCrime event.

Check out the 2025 show highlights

Key event stats

600+

Attendees across 3 events

60%

Technology buyers

120+

Rockstar speakers

4

Stages of content

Key themes 2026

Fraud & scams

The increase in volume and sophistication of fraud attacks, from social engineering to insider threats, is a major concern for financial providers. With regulatory changes now shifting the burden of liability, how can innovation and education help to protect customers?

AML & Transaction monitoring

Digital banking has been a game changer, presenting both immense opportunities and significant challenges for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and sanctions regimes. Financial institutions face increasing challenges in ensuring compliance. Discover the best practices and technologies to stay compliant and minimise the risk of illicit activity.

Technology innovation

Innovations such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and behavioural analytics are enabling financial institutions to detect and prevent fraud more effectively. But how can those technologies best be integrated into businesses, and what novel tech is on the horizon?

AI-powered impersonation & synthetic ID

Deepfakes, fuelled by cheap Gen-AI tools, and more sophisticated synthetic profiles pose a significant threat for financial institutions during onboarding and KYC checks. However, stronger liveness checks, and innovative authentication technologies are putting up a good fight. What really is the best way to thwart this threat?

Customer due diligence

As regulatory pressures intensify and financial crime evolves, effective Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) practices are more critical than ever. Explore the challenges, best practices, and emerging technologies shaping the future of CDD and KYC in the financial industry.

Regulatory compliance

From the Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence, to the Proceeds of Crime Order, navigating the emerging and ever-changing landscape of fraud and financial crime regulation can be tricky. How can businesses ensure compliance and what are the significant regulatory developments on the horizon? 

 

Past attendees include

Financial institutions, technology providers, non-financial brands & policymakers

Sponsors

4 star sponsor

Plaid

3 star sponsor

2 star sponsor

Resistant AI
Duende Software

Industry partners

Fintech Futures
Financial IT
FinTech Armenia
IOD
TreasuryandRisk.com
CoinPedia
CIOReview
IBS Intelligence
AI Tools Network

Rockstar speakers

Our line-up is growing daily. Check back for updates…

Bertram Storr-Paulsen
Head of KYC Services

Nordea

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Steve Payne
Group Head of Financial Crime & MLRO

Vitality

LinkedIn
Katarina Helde-Cook
MLRO, Head of Financial Crime Compliance

Handelsbanken

LinkedIn
Mark Taylor
Head of Financial Crime Compliance

CEX.IO

LinkedIn
Lee Norminton
Head of Fraud Policy & Industry Engagement

Santander

LinkedIn
Rob Haslingden
Head of Impact & Assessment

CFIT

LinkedIn
Ashley Bostel
Financial Crime Analytics Strategy Lead

NatWest

LinkedIn
Pallavi Kapale
Senior Financial Crime Officer (2LOD)

Bank of China

LinkedIn
Adam Rankin
Head of Compliance

Octopus Investments, Octopus Energy Group

LinkedIn
Christelle Mateso
DMLRO

Kuwait Financial House

LinkedIn
Colin Whitmore
AI, Innovation, Strategy & Design, Financial Crime Compliance

NatWest

LinkedIn
Brian Mullen
Threat Lead

HMRC

LinkedIn
Asim Khwaja
Cyber Policy & Risk

UK Civil Service

LinkedIn
Yair Samban
KYC, AML, Counter Terrorist Finance Expert

Independent

LinkedIn
George Grech
Founder & CEO

Grech Strategies

LinkedIn
Richard Maton
Founder

Aperio Strategy

LinkedIn
Dan Feaheny
Founder

Feeney FinTech

LinkedIn
Masha Cilliers
Founder

Payment Options

LinkedIn

Agenda 2025

2026 agenda coming soon…

Content, community & experiences

Look forward to lively conversations, new connections, and lots of identity and good times

Iconic

London venue

FID Fraud & FinCrime will take place at etc.venues by Convene, County Hall, London.

The perfect space to experience our live content sessions and busy exhibition area, right in the heart of London’s Square Mile.

Drinks

reception

Join us on the expo floor for a drinks reception, to finish off a day of inspiring content and smart networking. Discuss and debate what’s been covered on stage throughout the day, do a final sweep of the expo, and connect with anyone you haven’t had a chance to meet yet.

VIP Hosted Meetings Programme

Fast-track access to the industry leaders and technology providers you want to meet with efficiency and ease. Look no further to strengthen existing partnerships and build new connections.

View the benefits, FAQ and apply to join here.

Financial services has a trust issue

68%

of consumers expect fully digital onboarding

40%

of customers abandon account opening during KYC

30%

of calls to banks’ support centres are password resets

73%

of UK adults were targeted by scammers in 2023

Today

Financial Services is the leading investor in identity

Co-located with

One day, unlimited networking and an interconnected community.

The ultimate event for the next generation of lenders, loan providers, fintechs, credit and capital allocators who are powering the future of lending.

Future Identity Finance will explore how innovation, regulation and customer expectations are changing how we identify ourselves to access financial services.

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Discover the unique sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at FID Fraud & FinCrime 2026. Click on the button below to find out more and how you can get involved.

Meet the team

Reach out to the FID Fraud & FinCrime team with queries on how to get involved with the event through our sponsorship, exhibition, speaking, or media partnership opportunities

Emma Sharp
Senior Conference Producer
Speaking Opportunities
Milana Vlaović
Community Manager
Sponsorship & exhibition enquiries
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Anna Kochanova
Senior Marketing Executive
Marketing & media enquiries
Hannah Jones
VIP Audience Executive
VIP Hosted Meetings Programme delivery
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