Fireside Chat: Navigating the Complexities of Beneficial Ownership

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

Customer due diligence on the ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) of a legal entity is a complex and time-consuming process.

Definitions of a UBO varying greatly across jurisdictions, opaque company structures, and the lack of verifiable entity ownership data from trusted sources—all these factors create significant challenges for compliance teams, especially when transacting with corporations across several countries.

Join our live November fireside chat, “Navigating the Complexities of Beneficial Ownership: The Challenges of UBO Due Diligence“, as we host industry thought leaders and experts to discuss: 

• The process of gathering, evaluating, and validating data from UBOs against trusted sources
• Differentiating between % of ownership and % of control
• Challenges of international UBO identification
• Best practices in customer due diligence for remote, non-face-to-face transactions

We welcome you to join us for this free Fireside Chat on November 26th at 10am PST / 1pm EST featuring a live panel of trusted experts from around the globe. 

GUEST PANELISTS

Gene DiMira | Chief Identity Officer, The AML Shop

As one of Canada’s leading voices in the anti-money laundering industry and digital identification space, Gene has designed, implemented, and sustained AML/ATF programs digital identity programs both nationally and internationally. His background in systems, operations, and compliance controls spans financial planning firms offering securities, banking, and insurance products. His compliance focus progressed with Manulife, where he most recently served as the Head of Global Compliance AMLATF program. He currently volunteers with several organizations such as the DIACC Outreach Expert Committee, ACAMS International Sanctions Task Force, and the International Institute of Finance’s Digital Trust Initiative. 

Dimitrij Gede | Founder, Anagram Compliance

Dimitrij has held specialized roles within the Luxembourg banking sector which have given him a robust perspective on the vital nature that regulation plays within traditional and decentralized markets. Dimitrij has extensive experience in compliance monitoring programs, screening and AML/KYC procedures, and client onboarding while keeping abreast of regulatory changes and identifying potential exposures to organizations. Adept in project management and problem resolution, he led the creation and management of a KYC department for a major German bank and liaised with several international partners to ensure that the bank’s KYC procedures enabled smooth client onboarding.

Matthew Unger | Founder & CEO, iComply

Matthew Unger is the founder and CEO of iComply. After exiting a successful wealth management firm at 26, Matthew has become a recognized thought leader in fintech and regulation with over a decade of experience in advisory and technical positions in Canadian financial technology. Matthew has studied blockchain, AI, and Business Strategy at MIT. He is an active member of DIACC, Surfrider Foundation, and is an internationally recognized public speaker on fintech regulation and compliance. As an author, Matthew has been published in The Economist, Forbes, and Finance Magnates.

Fireside Chat: From Nomination to Verification—How to Digitally Onboard a Corporation

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

Seamless onboarding is critical to building trust with new clients, providing the foundation of a solid relationship. But in a digital-first world, clients expect non-face-to-face meetings for their health and well-being.

Corporate KYC, also known as Know-Your-Business (KYB), has become a critical process in determining high-risk corporate clients and learning where organizations can take steps to mitigate any potential fraud or illicit activity from impacting their bottom line.

From receiving company documents to verifying ultimate beneficial owners, how can you be sure that your screening and onboarding processes are properly screening for all risk factors while continuing to build a relationship of trust with your corporate clients?

Join “From Nomination to Verification: How to Digitally Onboard a Corporation“, our live fireside chat with industry experts and thought leaders to discuss:

• How to better identify risk factors when onboarding your corporate clients
• What regulators require from you when verifying corporate entities 
• How to choose the right vendor partners for onboarding and screening
• How technology is changing the game for compliance teams in a contactless world

Join us for this free Fireside Chat on October 22nd at 10am PST / 1pm EST featuring a live panel of trusted experts from around the globe. 

GUEST PANELISTS

Chris Gschwend | Senior Compliance Advisor, MME

Chris Gschwend advises corporate clients in the areas of anti-money laundering, trade controls, sanctions, and customs management. She specializes in the implementation of FinTech and traditional compliance programs and has over 10 years of experience in managing global compliance teams in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Chris Gschwend also brings public sector experience, having developed trade policies and negotiated free trade agreements for Canada Customs (CBSA).

Amber Scott | Founder & CEO, Outlier Compliance Group

Amber has broad-based financial compliance experience that includes insurance, mutual funds, and banking. In addition to being a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Amber is also a Certified Privacy Professional (CIPP). She also holds a mutual fund sales designation from the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and a first level Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI).

Gueorgui Gotzev | International Counsel, Kohler Gotzev

Gueorgui has a broad academic and operational experience in capital markets, bank & finance, alternative investment funds, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and Virtual Asset Services Providers (VASPs). He helps restructure, digitalized, optimize, and outsource any part of a fund’s investment management and central administration burdens. He loves consulting on process optimization and investor onboarding automation, KYC, AML/CFT, and CRS/FATCA compliance. Gueorgui holds an LL.M. in International Financial Law from the University of Paris 1 – Panthéon Sorbonne and has completed a full qualification course in Luxembourg law (CCDL) from the University of Luxembourg.