Conference programme

The panel will explore the main key trends, enforcement actions, and cross-border developments in the Americas region. This session will explore the increasing intersection between anti-corruption enforcement and organised crime frameworks and highlight cross-border risks and enforcement convergence affecting companies operating across Latin America.

This session will provide an analysis of recent legislative and regulatory changes that are reshaping the landscape for fraud prevention, detection, and enforcement. Panelists will compare developments in key jurisdictions, highlighting how new statutes, administrative reforms, and enforcement priorities are expanding corporate liability and imposing stricter expectations on internal governance. Building on this overview, the panel will also examine the practical implications of these developments for internal investigations.

This session will examine the legal, regulatory and operational implications of evolving terrorism designations, with a focus on the increasing convergence between anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF) and sanctions regimes, as well as the expansion of ‘national security risk’ concepts in the context of organised crime. It will explore how these developments affect risk classification and exposure, prompting companies to reassess country, sectoral and counterparty risks in environments where criminal networks may be indirectly linked to sanctioned or high-risk activities. The discussion will also address operational and financial system impacts, including potential spillover effects on banking relationships, access to credit, trade finance, insurance coverage and cross-border transactions driven by heightened risk sensitivity among financial institutions and global partners.

This session will explore how companies can effectively leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen their compliance programs, with a focus on practical applications that enhance risk detection, monitoring, and overall program performance. Panelists will discuss the use of AI‑driven tools to analyze large volumes of transactional and communications data, identify behavioral anomalies, and flag emerging risks in real time. The conversation will also cover governance considerations, including model transparency, data quality, and safeguards to prevent bias or over‑reliance on automated outputs. Attendees will gain insights into integrating AI responsibly into existing compliance frameworks, increasing investigative efficiency, and aligning technological innovation with regulatory expectations and ethical standards.

This session will examine the legal, regulatory, and operational implications of evolving terrorism designations, with a focus on the increasing convergence between anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and sanctions regimes, as well as the expansion of “national security risk” concepts in the context of organized crime. It will explore how these developments affect risk classification and exposure, prompting companies to reassess country, sectoral, and counterparty risks in environments where criminal networks may be indirectly linked to sanctioned or high-risk activities. The discussion will also address operational and financial system impacts, including potential spillover effects on banking relationships, access to credit, trade finance, insurance coverage, and cross-border transactions driven by heightened risk sensitivity among financial institutions and global partners.

This interactive roundtable will bring together senior executives to discuss how corporate leaders are navigating compliance and governance challenges amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory volatility, financial pressure from stakeholders, and rapidly shifting risk landscapes. Participants will explore real‑world scenarios involving crisis management, strategic decision‑making under pressure, and the alignment of governance structures with evolving stakeholder expectations. The conversation will also examine executive‑level approaches to strengthening enterprise‑wide risk oversight, ensuring organizational agility in response to emerging threats and transforming Compliance from cost center to a strategic partner.

This session will examine how evolving data governance and privacy frameworks across Latin America are reshaping the way companies conduct corporate investigations. Panelists will discuss the growing complexity of regional data protection laws, the operational challenges involved in handling personal and sensitive information, and the heightened expectations of regulators regarding data security, retention, and cross‑border transfers. The conversation will also address the practical implications for investigative protocols, including evidence collection, preservation of digital records, employee‑privacy considerations, and cooperation with authorities. Attendees will gain insights into designing compliant, defensible investigation processes that balance regulatory requirements, organizational risk, and the need for operational efficiency in an increasingly data‑driven enforcement environment.