Dilip Degamia

Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance expert Independent

Dilip is a seasoned Independent Regulatory Consultant with an extensive 44-year background in the banking industry, specialising in managing Conduct, Financial Crime, and Operational Risk.

With three decades dedicated to Compliance, he has held distinguished Executive roles as a Chief Compliance Officer, duly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Dilip's professional journey has traversed renowned institutions, including tier 1 banks like NatWest and Lloyds, along with several prominent tier 2 foreign banks. His global experience spans across diverse regions, encompassing Hong Kong, Nigeria, Australia, Israel, Portugal, India, and the Middle East.

Throughout his career, Dilip has honed multifaceted skills in Compliance, Risk Management, Governance & Controls, and Internal Audit, along with adeptness in shaping corporate strategies aligned with regulatory parameters. His adept management of regulatory challenges, such as skilfully handling Notices under Section 166 - Skilled Person Reviews, has guided numerous banks towards operational normalisation.

Dilip is married with children and in his spare time enjoys travelling, reading and playing golf

Agenda Day 1

14:50 One-to-one discussion and practical advice – Placing the MLRO and compliance requirements at the centre of business decision-making

  • What are the typical barriers to the MLRO / Chief Compliance Officer having a genuine seat at the table when it comes to giving compliance input to business decisions?
  • How can you change an embedded structure and move the role of MLRO more centrally within the business?
  • Practical examples of where this has worked well and the value this has given – defining the value this can offer

Agenda Day 2

9:10 Keynote panel discussion: The changing face of compliance expertise

  • How has the compliance / AFC professional role changed in the recent past, and what has driven this?
  • Does the increasing emphasis on technology lead to the potential for “algorithm addiction”?
  • Where can compliance professionals liaise with those outside their organisation – i.e. law enforcement, academia etc. – to detect economic crime?
  • What are the advantages of moving from separate fraud and AML groups to a broader “economic crime” framework?  

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