America's top gathering of FinCrime prevention, Onboarding, Fraud and Compliance leaders and innovators

In-person | March 18 | Ease 605, New York
We will be welcoming hundreds of FinCrime fighters through the doors for our most ambitious event to date, packed full of panel discussions, presentations, product demos and networking opportunities.
Join us to hear the latest innovations at the heart of the AML, FinCrime & Technology fields; and meet with those at the helm of the war against fraud and crime in financial services.
Connect with industry leaders in the realms of onboarding, fraud, compliance, AML, Financial Crime, KYC, sanctions, transformation, screening, data, technology, and risk management.
Exchange insights on technology strategies and the innovative methods used to combat financial crime. Our distinguished speakers will take the stage to address these crucial topics and how they are protecting their organizations.
As a gathering of the top financial professionals, this is the perfect venue to showcase your solutions to the latest threats and industry problems.
Harness the power of our AI matchmaking tools and secure meetings with the individuals who will make a difference to your business. Our attendees book on average 2.3x more meetings that other industry events.
The leading FinCrime fighters and innovators speak at the event.
Marianne Yen is an Attorney at Law with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 10 years with Morgan Stanley. She transitioned to Compliance at Morgan Stanley and has spent the last 11 years specializing in Compliance and Risk Management, serving as Head of Strategic Risk at Barclays Wealth Management and as the subject matter expert on the Monitorship of a global bank under a Consent Order for sanctions violations. Marianne also teaches part time at Columbia Law School, her alma mater.
Marianne Yen is an Attorney at Law with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 10 years with Morgan Stanley. She transitioned to Compliance at Morgan Stanley and has spent the last 11 years specializing in Compliance and Risk Management, serving as Head of Strategic Risk at Barclays Wealth Management and as the subject matter expert on the Monitorship of a global bank under a Consent Order for sanctions violations. Marianne also teaches part time at Columbia Law School, her alma mater.
Nina Guinchard is Managing Director at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB), serving as US Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Client Lifecycle Management. She leads global initiatives to simplify onboarding and KYC processes, driving innovation through tech and AI enabled automation and operational excellence. With prior leadership roles at Citi, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan, Nina brings deep expertise in transformation and non-financial risk. Based in New York, she is passionate about developing future leaders and fostering collaboration to deliver exceptional client experiences and sustainable growth.
Nina Guinchard is Managing Director at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB), serving as US Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Client Lifecycle Management. She leads global initiatives to simplify onboarding and KYC processes, driving innovation through tech and AI enabled automation and operational excellence. With prior leadership roles at Citi, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan, Nina brings deep expertise in transformation and non-financial risk. Based in New York, she is passionate about developing future leaders and fostering collaboration to deliver exceptional client experiences and sustainable growth.
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Stacey Chieng has been the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer at Interactive Brokers since 2022. She joined Interactive Brokers in 2020 as the Head of Sanctions. Before joining Interactive Brokers, she was the Vice President of Economic Sanctions at U.S. Bank where she helped develop a robust sanctions compliance program. Stacey began her career at Protiviti in the internal audit practice before moving to risk and compliance specializing in AML remediations for financial institutions. She has a BSBA in Accounting and Masters in Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis. Stacey has her Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification, FINRA 7 and 24 licenses, and CPA (inactive) license.
Stacey Chieng has been the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer at Interactive Brokers since 2022. She joined Interactive Brokers in 2020 as the Head of Sanctions. Before joining Interactive Brokers, she was the Vice President of Economic Sanctions at U.S. Bank where she helped develop a robust sanctions compliance program. Stacey began her career at Protiviti in the internal audit practice before moving to risk and compliance specializing in AML remediations for financial institutions. She has a BSBA in Accounting and Masters in Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis. Stacey has her Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification, FINRA 7 and 24 licenses, and CPA (inactive) license.
With over 16 years of experience at Standard Chartered, James began his career in the Head Office in London, working within the European Financial Crime Compliance team before relocating to New York in 2013, to contribute to the Bank's Supervisory Remediation Program. Since joining the Sanctions Team in 2016, James has been leading a dedicated team that provides critical advice on sanctions-related matters to our business units. His team is also responsible for regulatory engagement and reporting to OFAC.
With over 16 years of experience at Standard Chartered, James began his career in the Head Office in London, working within the European Financial Crime Compliance team before relocating to New York in 2013, to contribute to the Bank's Supervisory Remediation Program. Since joining the Sanctions Team in 2016, James has been leading a dedicated team that provides critical advice on sanctions-related matters to our business units. His team is also responsible for regulatory engagement and reporting to OFAC.
Prior to joining NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC, Persia founded Compliantry Consulting, LLC providing regulatory compliance consulting services to banks, credit unions, and RIAs. Her background includes heading the compliance program for Members Trust Company and serving as Chief Compliance Officer of MTC Wealth Management. Prior roles include Chief Compliance Officer of Q-Emerging Markets, Corp. as well as working in Compliance and General Counsel at Raymond James & Associates. Persia was named as one 50 Women to Watch in 2025 by Corporate Counsel Business Journal. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Conflict Resolution in the Middle East & North Africa from Emory University. Persia earned her Juris Doctor from University of Miami School of Law.
Prior to joining NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC, Persia founded Compliantry Consulting, LLC providing regulatory compliance consulting services to banks, credit unions, and RIAs. Her background includes heading the compliance program for Members Trust Company and serving as Chief Compliance Officer of MTC Wealth Management. Prior roles include Chief Compliance Officer of Q-Emerging Markets, Corp. as well as working in Compliance and General Counsel at Raymond James & Associates. Persia was named as one 50 Women to Watch in 2025 by Corporate Counsel Business Journal. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Conflict Resolution in the Middle East & North Africa from Emory University. Persia earned her Juris Doctor from University of Miami School of Law.
2026 Agenda to be announced soon.
Regulatory Insights and Compliance Updates: Stay informed with the latest financial regulations and compliance requirements, gaining insights from regulatory authorities.
Tech & Innovation at the Forefront: Explore the latest technologies and AI innovations and how they are reshaping financial crime prevention.
Mastering Risk Management & Optimization: Unlock the keys to effective risk management with a focus on PEP-screening, data-driven strategies, and real-time risk assessments.
Foster Collaboration & Information-Sharing: Build valuable connections in the industry and embrace technology for sharing insights while addressing privacy concerns.
Crack the Code of Fraud Prevention: Uncover the secrets of fraud prevention, learn from high-profile investigations, and leverage cutting-edge tech to safeguard your organization.
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Commonly asked questions about the event.
Ease 605 3rd Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10158, United States
If the event is rescheduled, we will directly transfer your ticket to the new dates. This is also stated in our terms & conditions.
In case the event is cancelled, you will get a full refund for your purchases.
To be eligible to enter the demo vote, you need to purchase a ticket and register for the Forum. We will then get in touch in February to collect your company information to be provided to delegates to choose which companies they want to see on stage.
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