Sydney Financial Crime and Fraud Technology Summit 2026
Join us at the Sydney Financial Crime and Fraud Technology Summit! Financial crime is more coordinated, more technology-enabled and more cross-institutional than ever. This summit is where fraud, AML and technology leaders come to examine the tools, case studies and hard-won lessons shaping the next generation of financial crime defence.
Outsmart financial crime and stay ahead of evolving fraud.
We’re bringing together fraud, financial crime, and risk leaders from banking, payments, superannuation, and insurance to confront the escalating threat of scams and fraud. From real-time scam disruption and mule account detection to AML/CTF reform and customer protection, this summit will showcase how teams are fighting back while protecting customer trust and meeting rising regulatory expectations.
Discover best practices for detecting and disrupting fraud in real time, strengthening transaction monitoring and KYC, and deploying AI and analytics to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. Engage in interactive sessions, real-world case studies, panel discussions, and debates to stay ahead of the trends shaping financial crime and fraud technology.
Key Themes:
- The Evolving Financial Crime and Fraud Landscape
- Real-Time Scam Detection and Disruption
- Combating Authorised Push Payment Scams and Mule Accounts
- AI and Analytics for Fraud Detection
- Strengthening Transaction Monitoring, KYC, and Identity
- Meeting AML/CTF and Regulatory Expectations
- Balancing Fraud Controls with Customer Experience
- Cross-Industry Collaboration and Intelligence Sharing
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Our Speakers
Agenda
Beat the rush and join us early for complimentary barista-made coffee and breakfast.
Why organisations need to move beyond isolated fraud prevention and adopt network-wide approaches to combat organised crime.
- How criminal networks operate today
- Why institution-only monitoring falls short
- What effective cross-industry collaboration looks like
How organisations are using AI to detect fraud while criminals use the same technology to evade controls.
- Where AI is improving fraud detection
- How criminals are using AI
- Managing AI risk and governance
Deepfakes and synthetic identities are challenging traditional verification methods. How can organisations maintain trust?
- The rise of identity fraud
- Building stronger verification processes
- Responding to deepfake-enabled scams
A practical case study on disrupting scams and preventing losses before funds leave the system.
- Effective intervention points
- Balancing protection and customer experience
- Lessons from fund recovery
In this innovative session, attendees will be faced with a series of scenarios that they may face in their roles. Attendees will discuss the possible courses of action with their peers to consider the ramifications of each option before logging their own course of action.
Results will be tallied and analysed by our session facilitator and results will impact the way the group moves through the activity.
Will we collectively choose the right course of action?
How technology can break down data silos and enable real-time intelligence sharing across organisations.
- Designing systems for information sharing
- Turning shared data into action
- Managing privacy and compliance challenges
How one organisation translated SPF obligations into practical technology and detection capabilities.
- Turning regulation into system requirements
- Building effective detection and intervention tools
- Closing gaps in existing fraud controls
The technology and regulatory challenges of tackling financial crime across jurisdictions.
- Cross-border blind spots criminals exploit
- Barriers to information sharing
- Building effective international cooperation
Select a topic of discussion and engage in an interactive roundtable discussion with a group of your like-minded peers.
Put your knowledge to the test in this fast-paced quiz covering real-world trivia, key concepts, and emerging trends. Compete for bragging rights - and a travel voucher - as the top scorer takes the crown.
What organisations need to do now to stay ahead of evolving AML and fraud regulations.
- Upcoming regulatory developments
- Preparing people, processes and technology
- Building adaptable compliance programs
An interactive discussion exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
- Will AI favour defenders or criminals?
- What is the biggest threat today?
- Are organisations ready for regulatory change?
- Who should be responsible for scam losses?
- Where should the industry invest next?
Unwind with your peers for a couple of drinks on us!
Our event sponsors
Past Speaker Highlights
Past Sponsors
Event Location
Doltone House Hyde Park
About Clutch
Hyper-Niche Content
Our conferences are specific to niche sub-sets of the technology industry, drilling down into the biggest issues, challenges and market trends facing tomorrow's leaders.
Collaboration first
Enjoy ample networking opportunities, roundtable discussions, interactive group sessions and real-world case-studies that arm attendees with actionable insights.
Dynamic & Bite-Size formats
No more death-by-PowerPoint. Our events are short, sharp and collaborative with a variety of session formats and a 3/4 day commitment to ensure returns on your time investment.
Get In Touch
Contact our event team for any enquiry
Danny Perry
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Lili Munar
For guest and attendee enquiries.
Steph Tolmie
For speaking opportunities & content enquiries.
Taylor Stanyon
For event-related enquiries.