OUR SPEAKERS
David Reed - Sanctions Director, FCDO, UK Government
Andrew Roberts - Managing Director, Fairway Financial Crime
David Reed - Sanctions Director, FCDO, UK Government
David Reed is the Sanctions Director at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, leading the UK's sanctions policy from design to legislation and litigation. Over the past 2.5 years, he has navigated significant shifts in the UK's sanctions landscape, shaping its strategic direction.
Ian Bolton - CEO, Sanctions SOS
Andrew Roberts - Managing Director, Fairway Financial Crime
David Reed - Sanctions Director, FCDO, UK Government
Ian Bolton is the CEO of Sanctions SOS, a consultancy that brings together sanctions expertise across government, industry, and academia. Previously, he served as a British Diplomat for 11 years, contributing to the UK's Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (2018). Next to that, his prior role as Senior Manager in HSBC-UK gives him a
Ian Bolton is the CEO of Sanctions SOS, a consultancy that brings together sanctions expertise across government, industry, and academia. Previously, he served as a British Diplomat for 11 years, contributing to the UK's Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (2018). Next to that, his prior role as Senior Manager in HSBC-UK gives him a deep understanding of regulatory processes in the financial sector.
Andrew Roberts - Managing Director, Fairway Financial Crime
Andrew Roberts - Managing Director, Fairway Financial Crime
Andrew Roberts - Managing Director, Fairway Financial Crime
Andrew Roberts is a seasoned financial crime leader with extensive experience in the financial services industry. As Founder and Managing Director of Fairway Financial Crime, he provides expert consultancy on financial crime compliance. His distinguished career showcases deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory challenges of the insurance sector.
Jeremy Round - Managing Director, Active AML
Andrew Roberts - Managing Director, Fairway Financial Crime
Andrew Roberts - Managing Director, Fairway Financial Crime
A pioneer in sanctions screening, Jeremy Round has developed cutting-edge screening systems, compliance assurance tools, and data quality solutions. His innovative software is now used in over 100 countries, helping firms navigate sanctions regulations effectively.
Aqshar Khaliq, Director of Sanctions, UK Finance
Julia Grainger - Managing Director, Space-Time Consulting
Aqshar Khaliq, Director of Sanctions, UK Finance
Aqshar Khaliq is a career banker with 30 years’ experience spanning the full spectrum of banking disciplines. He currently serves as Director of Sanctions Policy at UK Finance, leading industry engagement and shaping policy in this critical area. Prior to this, Aqshar was Group Sanctions Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, where he oversaw sanctions policy, governance, and strategic development.
Megan Gardner, Sanctions Lead, Flutter Inc.
Julia Grainger - Managing Director, Space-Time Consulting
Aqshar Khaliq, Director of Sanctions, UK Finance
Julia Grainger - Managing Director, Space-Time Consulting
Julia Grainger - Managing Director, Space-Time Consulting
Julia Grainger - Managing Director, Space-Time Consulting
Julia Grainger is an expert in international trade controls. As the Founder and Managing Director of Space Time Consulting, she advises businesses on export compliance risks and regulatory strategies. She specialises in developing forward-thinking programs to meet evolving financial and trade compliance demands.
Stéphanie Broekaart - Partner, Agorax
Julia Grainger - Managing Director, Space-Time Consulting
Julia Grainger - Managing Director, Space-Time Consulting
Stéphanie Broekaart is a trade compliance lawyer with extensive experience in sanctions and export controls. Formerly with Rabobank, Philips, and ING Bank, she advises businesses on global trade regulations and teaches at the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam. She is also Chapter Lead for the Netherlands at the International Sanctions and Export Controls Society.
Homairah Ginwalla - Head of Transport Sanctions Enforcement, Dft uk gov
Dr. Ksenia Kirkham, Senrior Lecturer in Economic warfare, King's College London
Homairah Ginwalla - Head of Transport Sanctions Enforcement, Dft uk gov
Homairah Ginwalla is the Head of Transport Sanctions Enforcement at the UK Department for Transport. With extensive experience in transport and trade sanctions, she plays a critical role in enforcing UK government policies in this highly regulated sector.
Ursula O'Donnell, Head of Caims, North Standard
Dr. Ksenia Kirkham, Senrior Lecturer in Economic warfare, King's College London
Homairah Ginwalla - Head of Transport Sanctions Enforcement, Dft uk gov
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Dr. Ksenia Kirkham, Senrior Lecturer in Economic warfare, King's College London
Dr. Ksenia Kirkham, Senrior Lecturer in Economic warfare, King's College London
Dr. Ksenia Kirkham, Senrior Lecturer in Economic warfare, King's College London
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Freya Page - Director of Global Outreach, Kharon
Dr. Ksenia Kirkham, Senrior Lecturer in Economic warfare, King's College London
Dr. Ksenia Kirkham, Senrior Lecturer in Economic warfare, King's College London
Freya Page is an experienced sanctions specialist with a background in both the public and private sectors. As Kharon’s Director of Global Outreach, she drives international engagement on sanctions compliance. A founding member of the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, she brings firsthand expertise in shaping sanctions enforcement policies.
Michael O'Kane, Partner, Peters and Peters
Dr. James Pattison, Lecturer, University of Manchester
Dr. James Pattison, Lecturer, University of Manchester
Michael O'Kane is a Partner at law firm Peters and Peters and if the co-founder of the sanctions news website and resource Global Sanctions. With a long background in sanctions Michael bring unparalleled experience.
Dr. James Pattison, Lecturer, University of Manchester
Dr. James Pattison, Lecturer, University of Manchester
Dr. James Pattison, Lecturer, University of Manchester
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John Kennedy - Senior Associate, Rand Europe
Dr. James Pattison, Lecturer, University of Manchester
John Kennedy - Senior Associate, Rand Europe
John Kennedy is a Senior Associate at NGO Rand Europe. John works on a range of geographic and sanctions related issues. Prior to working at Rand Europe John worked for the UK's Cabinet Office, and was part of the UK's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
OUR SPONSORS
KHARON
Kharon helps leading organisations identify a wide range of sanctions and compliance risks, critical to managing financial crimes, supply chain exposure, export controls, investment risk, and more. Combining cutting edge technology and data science with industry-leading research, our solutions provide the critical insights required for a comprehensive view of illicit finance and other commercial threats.
Agorax
Agorax is a boutique law firm with deep expertise in sanctions and trade law, advising on all aspects of (compliance with) sanctions and trade law. Combining this with strong litigation capabilities, we help businesses navigate complex disputes and regulatory challenges in an ever-changing global landscape.