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Fireside Chat: The New Consumer: How to Ensure Integrity in the Virtual Economy

Fireside Chat: The New Consumer: How to Ensure Integrity in the Virtual Economy

by | Feb 16, 2021 | Blog, iComply Insights, Webinars

Fireside Chat: The New Consumer — How to Ensure Integrity in the Virtual Economy

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

 

Virtual marketplaces have risen in popularity, as consumers—and socio-economic events such as COVID-19—drive the demand for platforms that give them more flexibility in the availability of products and prices, and offer more accessibility to smaller vendors across the globe that were previously unreachable.

Behind this innovative digital economy is the need for accountability and security for consumers, vendors, platforms, and payment processors. What steps can each stakeholder take to ensure they adhere to compliance standards for the health of the digital ecosystem?

We invite you to our live chat, “The New Consumer: How to Ensure Integrity in the Virtual Economy” as we discuss: 

  • How virtual marketplaces have transformed the behavior of today’s consumers
  • Major advantages and disadvantages of virtual marketplaces
  • How sellers and consumers can protect themselves through mutual accountability
  • What compliance means for each stakeholder in the new digital ecosystem

We welcome you to join us for this free Fireside Chat on March 4th at 10am PST / 1pm EST featuring a live panel of trusted thought leaders. 

Register today!

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

Fireside Chat: Mergers & Acquisitions: The Future of Enhanced Due Diligence

Fireside Chat: Mergers & Acquisitions: The Future of Enhanced Due Diligence

by | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, iComply Insights, Webinars

Fireside Chat: Mergers & Acquisitions — The Future of Enhanced Due Diligence

Date: Thursday, January 28, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

 

In a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transaction, due diligence is a critical step to take in providing both parties the assurance that all risks and rewards have been scrutinized prior to completion.

From the buyer’s perspective, legal due diligence assesses the potential risks involved in the transaction. From the seller’s perspective, it provides the purchaser with trust, and can benefit the seller in ensuring the fair market value of the seller’s company.

This enables both parties to make a reasonable assessment of their findings and conclude whether to proceed with the transaction, or to include additional warranties and seek additional protection in the form of indemnities.

We invite you to our live chat, “Mergers & Acquisitions: The Future of Enhanced Due Diligence” as we discuss: 

  • Reasons why due diligence is essential for M&A 
  • Digital tools that evolved to meet the increased demand 
  • Guidelines for the scope of M&A due diligence
  • Protections for buyers and sellers due to COVID-related uncertainty
  • When it’s appropriate to conduct enhanced due diligence

We welcome you to join us for this free Fireside Chat on January 28th at 10am PST / 1pm EST featuring a live panel of trusted thought leaders. 

Register today!

VIDEO: Watch the full Fireside Chat below

 

GUEST PANELISTS

 

Ramona Tudorancea | Founder & Managing Director, JupiterBlock

Ramona is the Founder and Managing Partner of JB Advisory Services SEZC (JupiterBlock), a RegTech company based in Cayman Enterprise City that is a compliance and FinTech Accelerator platform. With a broad legal background in U.S. and E.U. business law, Ramona is a Columbia Law School and Paris Sorbonne alumna and was admitted as an attorney in New York (2008) and Paris (2009), and as an England and Wales (2019) and BVI (2020) solicitor. She practiced for nine years as an associate in the Paris office of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP before moving to the Cayman Islands to work in the investment funds industry and is highly experienced in M&A deals, corporate finance, and investment funds. In 2017, Ramona became part of the leadership of the Lawyers Abroad Committee (LAC) of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association. Ramona has also been using her experience as a lawyer to help start-ups and investment funds with the increasing burden of compliance and regulations and to access funding.

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.

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

Fireside Chat: How Compliance Changed in 2020

Fireside Chat: How Compliance Changed in 2020

by | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, iComply Insights, Webinars

Fireside Chat: How Compliance Changed in 2020 – Year in Review: AMLD5 and its Global Impact

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020 | 10am PST – 1pm EST – 7pm CET

The business of compliance shifted significantly in 2020. From broadening the requirements under AMLD5 to the worldwide restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic…the traditional nature of compliance has changed forever.

With the majority of financial services providers moving to online interaction with clients, how have organizations adapted to stay in business, and what will they need to succeed in the “new normal” of 2021 and beyond?

Join our live chat on “How Compliance Changed in 2020: AMLD5 and its Global Impact” as we discuss: 

  • The true impact of AMLD5 requirements
  • Anticipated changes expected with AMLD6
  • The unexpected impact of COVID-19 on both compliance teams and clients
  • What’s coming next in the compliance landscape in 2021

We welcome you to join us for this free Fireside Chat on December 17th at 10am PST / 1pm EST featuring a live panel of trusted thought leaders. 

Register today!

 

GUEST PANELISTS

 

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.

Biba Homsy | Founder, Homsy Legal

Biba is the Founder and CEO of Homsy Legal, an independent legal firm that specializes in AML regulations, with a focus on fintechs. As former Head of International Cooperation at FIMNA (the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority) and former Chief Compliance Officer of Credit Suisse, Biba boasts an extensive background in the regulatory landscape that affects financial services providers and capital markets. Currently, she serves as Co-founder and board member of OpenVASP Association and has served as chair of both ALCO’s (Association Luxembourgeoise des Compliance Officers) Blockchain Crypto Working Group and Crypto Valley Association’s Regulatory Working Group.

Nicky Gomez | Partner, XReg Consulting

Nicky Gomez is a Partner at XReg Consulting, a group of former regulators with practical experience in formulating public policy and developing regulation for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and virtual assets. Nicky developed a reputation for his pragmatic approach to regulation during his time at the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), where he helped lead the design and implementation of the strategy, policy, and legal framework that delivered the world’s first bespoke regulatory framework for firms that use DLT. He also actively supported the development of the DLT industry in Gibraltar, which today hosts world-leading Virtual Asset Service Providers.

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

Fireside Chat: Navigating the Complexities of Beneficial Ownership

Fireside Chat: Navigating the Complexities of Beneficial Ownership

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Blog, iComply Insights, Webinars

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. 

Register today!

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.

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

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

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

by | Sep 30, 2020 | Blog, iComply Insights, Webinars

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. 

Register today!

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.

About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com

 

Fireside Chat: Is Retail Wealth Management Ready for Virtual Assets?

Fireside Chat: Is Retail Wealth Management Ready for Virtual Assets?

by | Aug 24, 2020 | Blog, iComply Insights, Webinars

Fireside Chat: Is Retail Wealth Management Ready for Virtual Assets?

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

 

While interest in virtual assets from retail investors is surging worldwide, there is still a very limited number of wealth managers who meet the requirements to be able to advise their clients on investments in virtual assets.

Due to regulatory uncertainty and the emerging nature of the virtual asset industry, many wealth managers lack reputable information needed in order to be capable of advising their clients.

Join us for our latest fireside chat “Is Retail Wealth Management Ready for Virtual Assets?” featuring industry experts and thought leaders. In this session, we will cover:

  • What impacts will virtual assets have on the principles of wealth management?
  • What are the risks of making virtual assets available at the retail level?
  • How are regulators in different jurisdictions helping to unlock access to virtual assets for retail investors?
  • How does custody, private key management, and the FATF travel rule impact wealth managers?
  • How are different jurisdictions approaching custody, wallet ownership, and the travel rule?

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

Register today!
About iComply
iComply Investor Services Inc. (“iComply”) is a Regtech company that provides fully-digital KYC and AML compliance solutions for non-face-to-face financial and legal interactions. iComply enables financial services providers to reduce costs, risk, and complexity and improve staff capacity, effectiveness, and customer experience. By partnering with multinational technology vendors such as Microsoft, DocuSign, Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, iComply is bringing compliance teams into the digital age. Learn more: www.icomplyis.com