Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Steve Blackburn, Partner, Ashurst Risk Advisory; Global Chair of Ashurst Risk Advisory's Financial Crime practice
Professional Skills
Designing and Implementing AML/CTF Programs
- Gain insights into building a robust AML/CTF program, focusing on governance, reporting obligations, and integrating regulatory updates into daily workflows
Presented by Lachlan Gepp, Partner, Hamilton Locke; Advisor to the gambling sports and media industries
Presenters
Lachlan Gepp, Partner, Hamilton LockeBusinesses in the gambling, sports and media industries face into complex and risky decisions every day. Lachlan is an expert advisor and problem solver for these businesses across operational, intellectual property and media rights matters to ensure they achieve the best commercial outcome in highly competitive markets. Lachlan’s clients also lean on his advice to navigate complex regulatory issues and engagements, including those involving key Australian gambling, money-laundering, media/advertising and consumer regulators. Lachlan has significant experience supporting clients in commercial and intellectual property disputes in the Federal Court of Australia and state Supreme Courts. Lachlan’s advice to his clients is always pragmatic and is given with a close eye on broader business strategy and objectives. This approach is Lachlan’s winning differentiator, and he brings a unique insight to his client’s problems with deep in-house counsel experience leading the legal team at a major Australian sporting code and the country’s largest online wagering operator.
Steve Blackburn, Partner, Ashurst Risk Advisory
Steve is an internationally recognized expert in financial crime prevention, risk management, and compliance. He is the Global Chair of Ashurst Risk Advisory's Financial Crime practice, with extensive experience in regulated sectors like financial services, gaming, wealth management, and superannuation. Previously, Steve served as Chief Financial Crime Officer at two multinational banks, leading transformations in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and anti-bribery programs. He also served as Chief Risk Officer for Australia's largest gaming and hospitality group, overseeing major risk and compliance reforms. Steve has represented industries before government committees and regulators globally.
