Digital and Crypto-related Financial Crime Risk Assessment Roundtable | Finance Events in Jersey, CI

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Gain insight into digital and crypto-related financial crime risks at this CPD-accredited roundtable for Jersey Finance Member firms.

As financial innovation accelerates, so too does the complexity of associated financial crime risks. From digital payments and virtual assets to decentralised finance and crypto exchanges, the landscape is evolving rapidly. Understanding these emerging risks is increasingly important for Jersey’s finance firms to navigate them responsibly, without slowing innovation or interrupting business.

To support our industry’s awareness and response, we have once again partnered with Themis, a financial crime specialist, to co-host a roundtable discussion focussed on the risks linked to digital and crypto-related financial activity. The roundtable offers an opportunity for you to hear directly from expert practitioners in the field, with insights into typologies, trends and real-world case studies. You will be able to engage with the panel and explore the potential implications for your firm’s operations, clients and risk management approach.

This CPD-accredited event is recommended for professionals working in compliance, risk, legal, operations and business development. Multiple attendees from each firm are welcome.

For more information about this event, please contact our events team.

Speakers

Olivia DakeyneResearch Principal, Themis

Olivia is the Associate Director of Insight at Themis, an anti-financial crime provider, where she leads financial and environmental crime research projects for the private and public sector, including for a number of governments across the world. She specialises in projects involving modern slavery and human trafficking, wildlife trafficking and other environmental crimes, especially through the lens of serious organised transnational crime. She has 13 years’ varied experience across the public and private sectors in a fulltime and freelance capacity, including in research, finance, sustainability, policy and strategy for organisations like the Natural History Museum, Kew Gardens and Client Earth.

Babar MuhammadFounder, HODL Consulting

A Technology First Financial Industry Leader with a proven track record at global financial institutions like Visa, MoneyGram and First Abu Dhabi Bank, Babar has been instrumental in driving financial innovation, fostering business expansion, and ensuring regulatory compliance. He was previously the Head of Compliance - Money Movement Solutions and Digital Assets SME - Financial Crime Risks at Visa (Dubai). Now, he helps traditional financial institutions, navigate the complex world of Fintech and Digital Assets, and identify and grow profitable partnerships in a safe and compliant manner.

Natalie CurtisPartner, Walkers (Hong Kong)

Natalie is a financial services regulatory and fintech lawyer with over 20 years' experience. Having practised in four Asia-Pacific jurisdictions and been seconded to the Cayman Islands, Natalie has a unique understanding of the various regulatory regimes and challenges that apply to financial institutions, fintech clients and virtual asset service providers (VASP) operating in the APAC region and beyond. Formerly a partner at a leading international law firm, Natalie joined Walkers' Hong Kong office in early 2024 as the Asia head of Walkers' dedicated Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice. Natalie's extensive experience includes advising on AML/CFT regulations, investigations and enforcement, financial services licensing, market misconduct and mis-selling cases, inspections and investigations by regulators, banking and securities regulation, investment management regulation, data protection, crisis management (including cyber-related incidents) and more.

Ian McDonaldHead of Delegation, Government of Jersey

As Head of Delegation and Senior Policy Adviser for Jersey, Ian leads engagement with global bodies (including MONEYVAL, FATF and COP198). Additionally, he serves as a mentor for FATF and ECOFEL, supporting global efforts in AML/CFT capacity building. Ian previously worked as an Associate Director for Financial Crime Strategy at the Government of Jersey, where he acted as the national coordinator for Jersey between financial crime agencies, including States of Jersey Police, Law Officers Department, Financial Intelligence Unit and Viscount’s Department. He was also involved in Jersey’s preparations for its Mutual Evaluation by the Council of Europe in respect of the implementation of FATF standards, and he now leads engagement with global bodies including MONEYVAL, FATF, and COP198.

Chris GriffinPartner, Carey Olsen (Jersey)

Chris spearheads Carey Olsen's digital asset practice, having advised on a series of token issuances, VASPs, digital asset funds and exchanges. The Carey Olsen digital assets team is ranked Tier 1 in all legal directories and the team recently won Digital Assets Practice of the Year at the 2025 STEP Private Client Awards. Chris also chairs the Island's Digital Assets Working Group which serves as an interface between the Island's digital assets industry and the JFSC. Prior to moving to Jersey in 2011, Chris spent ten years as a corporate and funds lawyer in the City of London at two leading international firms and as in-house counsel at a leading hedge fund manager. Chris joined the Carey Olsen partnership in January 2018. Chris read History at The University of Bristol and completed the PGDL and LPC at The College of Law (Guildford). Prior to his law career, Chris served as an infantry officer in the British Army.

Agenda

8.30 am

Registration and Breakfast

9.00 am

Welcome from Jersey Finance

9.05 am

Welcome and Introduction