Safety For Investigators
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Investigators face unique security challenges when operating in unfamiliar environments, from criminal threats like armed robbery and kidnapping to terrorism, targeted criminality from competitors or government actors, and environmental risks including medical emergencies and civil unrest. Our free webinar sponsored by Control Risks provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to keep you and your team safe while conducting investigations in challenging locations worldwide.
The webinar covers three key areas:

Personal Security Fundamentals (including ISO 31030 travel risk management standards, threat assessment, preparation protocols, situational awareness techniques like Cooper’s Color Code and OODA Loop, profile management, and digital footprint security)
Working with Armed Security Teams (featuring a real-world case study from a Somalia deployment with detailed convoy procedures, emergency protocols, and coordination with local security professionals),
Interactive Q&A Session where participants can get specific questions answered by security experts.

Join investigators and security professionals from around the world in this essential training session led by Control Risks’ industry-leading security professionals with extensive high-risk environment experience. Learn critical skills including secure communication protocols, emergency response procedures, pattern of life analysis, cultural sensitivity, and equipment preparation.
Don’t compromise on security – equip yourself with the knowledge needed to operate safely in challenging environments.

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Matt Newman is an Associate Director with a background in the provision of close protection and crisis security consulting. Matt leads in the development and delivery of Control Risks’ security training courses from our UK Training Centre and other international delivery locations. Prior to this, Matt spent several years as an embedded crisis security consultant to a Multi-National Corporation operating out of Libya and Iraq.

Oleg Kozlov is an Associate Director in Control Risks’ forensic investigations practice in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is a forensic accountant with over nine years of experience in fraud and anti-bribery and corruption investigations and compliance advisory engagements across a broad range of geographies and sectors.

ACi Swiss Health Care & Life Sciences Investigations Forum
2025-11-06 13:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Baker McKenzie Zurich, Holbeinstrasse 30, Zurich, 8034, Switzerland
Join leading investigations and compliance professionals from across the healthcare and life sciences sectors for an intensive half-day forum exploring the cutting-edge intersection of technology, regulation, and investigation practices.
This exclusive gathering brings together legal experts, compliance officers, investigators, and technology specialists to address the most pressing challenges facing the industry today.

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Key Topics
Regulatory Intelligence & Enforcement Trends Gain insider perspectives on evolving regulatory landscapes and law enforcement priorities in healthcare and life sciences, with expert analysis of what investigations professionals should anticipate in the coming years.
AI-Powered Investigation Capabilities Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing investigation practices, from advanced data analytics to automated compliance monitoring. Learn about the latest tools, practical applications, and tomorrow’s emerging technologies from industry leaders including Relativity and other cutting-edge providers.
Cyber Resilience Strategies Understand the critical role of cybersecurity in modern investigations, with comprehensive coverage of threat landscapes, incident response protocols, and the essential collaboration between legal, compliance, and security teams. Features insights from CrowdStrike and other cybersecurity experts.
Interactive Format

Expert Panels: Moderated discussions with industry leaders sharing real-world experiences and best practices
Case Study Analysis: Practical examples of successful technology implementation in investigation scenarios
Q&A Sessions: Direct access to specialists for addressing your specific challenges
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers facing similar challenges across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem

Who Should Attend
In-House Legal Counsel – Navigate complex regulatory requirements and leverage technology to enhance investigation outcomes
Compliance Officers – Strengthen compliance programs with AI-driven investigation capabilities and cyber resilience strategies
Heads of Investigations; Heads of Litigation & Investigation Professionals – Master next-generation tools and methodologies for conducting thorough, efficient investigations
Chief Information Security Officers – Integrate legal and compliance considerations into comprehensive cyber resilience frameworks
Risk Management Executives – Develop future-ready investigation capabilities that protect organizational assets and reputation
Regulatory Affairs Leaders – Stay ahead of evolving enforcement expectations and regulatory trends in healthcare and life sciences
Data Privacy Officers – Balance investigation needs with data protection requirements in an increasingly complex regulatory environment
Corporate Security Directors – Align physical and digital security measures with legal and compliance investigation requirements
Expert Faculty
Learn from distinguished practitioners representing leading pharmaceutical companies, top-tier law firm Baker & McKenzie, technology innovators and specialized consultancies.
Confirmed Speakers include:-

Steve Young, Patrick Wellens & Sean Donaldson, ACi
Christoph Kurth, Bryant Isbell, Simon Ntah, Baker & McKenzie
Trevor Dickey, Haleon
Joe Limb, Icon
Karin De Witt, Lonza
Joe Agyei, Mundi Pharma
Robert Braun, Novartis
Lisa Griffiths, Vantive

This forum offers a rare opportunity to explore the convergence of three critical areas shaping the future of investigations: regulatory evolution, technological advancement, and cyber resilience. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, expanded professional networks, and a clear roadmap for enhancing their organization’s investigation capabilities.
The intimate setting at Baker & McKenzie’s Zurich offices ensures meaningful dialogue and relationship-building opportunities with fellow professionals who understand the unique challenges of healthcare and life sciences investigations.
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ACi APAC Banking and Financial Services Investigation Forum
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Barclays Pune Campus, Gera Commerzone SEZ, Pune, Kharadi, 411014, India
Elevate your investigation expertise at Asia-Pacific’s premier financial services forum.
Join leading investigators from across the APAC region for this exclusive one-day intensive conference designed specifically for internal investigation professionals. This specialised forum brings together cutting-edge methodologies, regulatory insights, and emerging threats shaping the future of financial services investigations.
View the full agenda here.
What you’ll gain:

Regulatory intelligence: Stay ahead with global regulatory updates affecting investigation practices
AI innovation: Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising banking investigations
Best practice frameworks: Master whistleblowing protocols and Speak-Up Program implementation
Digital forensics: Enhance your cyber investigation and digital forensics skills
Financial crime insights: Understand current threats and trends impacting the sector

Premium learning experience: This comprehensive program features expert-led presentations, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities with industry peers. From dignity at work investigations to financial crime prevention, this forum covers the full spectrum of modern investigation challenges.
Who should attend: This exclusive event is designed for:

In-house investigators – from banking and financial services organisations
In-house compliance professionals – managing investigation frameworks
In-house legal counsel – specialising in financial services investigations

Please note: This forum is restricted to in-house investigators, compliance officers, and legal counsel only.
Location: Barclays Pune Campus, India
Format: Full-day in-person conference with networking opportunities
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with APAC’s investigation community and enhance your professional expertise in this rapidly evolving field.

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ACi Symposium 2025
2025-11-27 08:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | White & Case, 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2 1DW, United Kingdom
The ACi Symposium serves as the premier annual gathering for professionals within the investigations community. This flagship event offers a distinguished platform for learning, networking, and the exchange of expertise. It is a valued occasion to reconnect with long-standing colleagues and to forge new relationships across diverse industries and global regions.
This year we are kindly hosted by White & Case in London.
Topics we’ll explore include:
AI and Investigations
Bribery and Corruption
eDiscovery, Managed Review and Investigations
Social Media and OSINT
Investigating Risks to the Corporate C-Suite
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Click here for the speaker line-up.

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Offshore Alert London 2025
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-02 17:00 (Europe/London) | Leonardo Royal London, 10 Godiman Street, London, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom
The leading event on intelligence, investigations, and asset recovery in high-value international finance, curated by editor David Marchant (175+ financial crimes exposed).
Audience: Corporate investigators, litigators, asset-recovery and insolvency counsel, funders, banks, enforcement officials, and in-house teams.
Exclusive ACi Member Rate: £795 (fixed partnership rate, no deadlines). Members can register via this link .

Mind your language! Using AI Powered Language Tools to Enhance your Investigations
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
As we move into 2026, the landscape of investigations is being reshaped by machine learning and AI-powered language analysis. But what does that mean in practice—and how can investigators harness these tools to work smarter, faster, and deeper?
Join Melina Efstathiou, forensic technology leader and GenAI strategist, and Leon Major, Director of training and advisory services, for a hands-on session exploring how Natural Language Processing (NLP) is revolutionizing investigative workflows.
You’ll discover how cutting-edge tools like sentiment analysis and content filters can surface hidden behaviours—bullying, misogyny, manipulation—without relying on traditional keyword searches. Learn how Named Entity Recognition (NER) can automatically extract names, places, products, and laws from vast datasets, revealing connections you didn’t know to look for.
We’ll also demonstrate how AI-driven Early Case Assessment can build case summaries, event timelines, and key people profiles before a single document is manually reviewed—giving investigators a strategic head start.

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Investigating Corporate Misconduct, Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation – An ACi Immersive Workshop
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you ever asked to support, lead, direct manage or investigate matters in the HR and Employee Relations space where misconduct is the key concern or allegation?
If so, then this interactive training session is perfect for you! Learn about the fundamentals of conducting misconduct investigations at any level of the organisation, provided by professionals with detailed knowledge of the key techniques required for dealing with matters of Bullying, Harassment, Victimisation, Intimidation and Retaliation. Through two detailed and focused 90-minute sessions, participants will gain essential understanding and basic practical skills to begin approaching sensitive misconduct investigations thoroughly and effectively.

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Workshop Structure
Session 1: Foundations & Theory (90 minutes)
January 13 2026 – 10.00-11.30 (UK time)
Explore the fundamental principles of workplace investigations, including legal frameworks, evidence gathering protocols, and maintaining objectivity throughout the investigative process. Learn to navigate complex organisational dynamics while ensuring fair and thorough fact-finding.
Session 2: Applied Practice – Cognitive Interviewing (90 minutes)
January 20 2026 – 10:00 – 11.30 (UK time)
Learn the relevant cognitive interviewing techniques, using trauma-informed approaches for sensitive workplace situations. Practice foundational skills that support effective information gathering while prioritising participant wellbeing and psychological safety.
Who Should Attend

Investigators from the Corporate, Charitable and NGO sectors
HR and ER Professionals and People Operations Leaders
Compliance and Ethics professionals
Legal Professionals handling workplace matters
Managers and Senior Leaders
External Consultants conducting workplace investigations

Key Learning Outcomes

Gain foundational understanding of the legal and ethical framework for workplace investigations
Learn structured approaches to evidence collection and analysis
Understand trauma-informed interviewing principles and basic techniques
Discover how to create psychologically safe environments for sensitive conversations
Build initial confidence and awareness for handling complex situations
Establish foundational best practices for maintaining investigation integrity

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Course Trainer:
Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi.
Simon’s extensive international experience in corporate investigations includes significant Employee Misconduct, Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, Antitrust & Competition, AML, Sanctions, Market Abuse and commensurate preventative/remedial measures. His 30 years of expertise in major investigation management, covert and overt intelligence gathering, relationship and stakeholder management, Ethics / Compliance / Integrity related investigations and reviews demonstrate his proven ability to facilitate consensus through negotiation and collaborate with senior management across all geographies.

Certification for Investigators: Why it Matters
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Why Certification Matters: Elevating Your Investigation Career
Join us for an essential webinar exploring how professional certification transforms investigators, teams, and organisations. Featuring insights from Enteles Search, leading recruitment consultant, we’ll examine the competitive advantages of the new Certified Corporate Investigator qualification from the Association of Corporate Investigators.
Discover how certification:

Validates expertise and builds credibility with clients and stakeholders
Opens doors to career advancement and higher compensation
Strengthens team capabilities and organizational reputation
Sets you apart in an increasingly competitive market

Whether you’re an experienced investigator looking to formalize your skills or a company seeking to elevate your investigative function, this session will demonstrate why certification is no longer optional—it’s essential.

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Estratégia e planejamento de investigação interna
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Online
Participe de um webinar essencial, desenvolvido para profissionais de compliance, equipes jurídicas, profissionais de RH e especialistas em gestão de riscos que desejam aprimorar a abordagem de suas organizações em relação a investigações internas. Esta sessão gratuita fornecerá a você estruturas práticas e estratégias comprovadas para conduzir investigações mais eficazes, eficientes e juridicamente sólidas.
O que você aprenderá
Planejamento Estratégico de Investigações
Descubra como estabelecer protocolos de investigação robustos antes que os problemas surjam. Abordaremos o desenvolvimento de gatilhos claros para iniciar investigações, a formação da equipe certa, a determinação do escopo apropriado e a criação de fluxogramas de decisão que orientem sua resposta a diferentes tipos de alegações. Aprenda a diferenciar entre assuntos que exigem ação imediata e aqueles que podem seguir procedimentos padrão.
Gestão de Custos e Otimização de Recursos
Investigações internas podem se tornar rapidamente caras se não forem gerenciadas adequadamente. Exploraremos técnicas para controlar custos sem comprometer a qualidade, incluindo quando lidar com os assuntos internamente versus contratar consultoria externa, como aproveitar a tecnologia para revisão de documentos e entrevistas e estratégias para coleta eficiente de evidências. Você aprenderá a criar orçamentos e cronogramas realistas que estejam alinhados com os recursos da organização.
Evitando Erros Críticos
Com base em estudos de caso reais, examinaremos as armadilhas mais comuns que prejudicam as investigações: escopo descontrolado, documentação inadequada, conclusões precipitadas, conflitos de interesse e falhas de comunicação. Compreender esses erros ajudará você a implementar salvaguardas e controles de qualidade em todo o processo de investigação.
Melhores Práticas para Investigações Modernas

Explore abordagens contemporâneas, incluindo preservação de evidências digitais, técnicas de entrevista remota, considerações sobre privacidade de dados e manutenção da confidencialidade em um ambiente de trabalho interconectado. Discutiremos como equilibrar rigor e agilidade e como garantir que suas descobertas sejam defensáveis ​​caso sejam analisadas por órgãos reguladores ou em processos judiciais.
Quem Deve Participar
Este webinar é ideal para qualquer pessoa responsável ou envolvida em investigações no ambiente de trabalho, incluindo profissionais de compliance, consultores jurídicos internos, líderes de recursos humanos, equipes de auditoria interna e investigadores corporativos. Inscreva-se hoje para garantir sua vaga e receber acesso a recursos complementares, incluindo listas de verificação de investigação, modelos de protocolos e a gravação da sessão.

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Dercio Carvalheda
Dercio Carvalheda é consultor de governança, especialista em compliance corporativo, advogado e membro certificado de conselho, especializado em gestão de riscos e investigações internas. Ele é formado em Direito pela Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2000) e é advogado licenciado no Brasil. Iniciou sua carreira na advocacia privada antes de ingressar na Polícia Federal brasileira em 2003, onde atuou como Investigador Chefe. Ao longo de quase duas décadas, liderou investigações sobre crimes financeiros, corrupção, desvio de verbas públicas, casos de assuntos internos, entre outros.
Em 2020, Dércio se aposentou do serviço público e se especializou em Compliance na Ibmec. Retornou à advocacia privada e, de 2021 a 2022, atuou como Gerente Sênior de Forense na EY (Ernst & Young) no Rio de Janeiro, com foco em investigações de fraudes corporativas e gestão de riscos. Sua expertise se concentra em desvendar como a fraude ou a má conduta ocorreram — não apenas para relatar os fatos, mas também para identificar lacunas subjacentes, ajudando as organizações a entender melhor e fortalecer suas estratégias de prevenção.

Queila Oliveira
Queila Oliveira traz consigo mais de uma década de experiência na área de auditoria. Atualmente, como Diretora de Auditoria Interna, Riscos e Compliance da RHI Magnesita, ela desempenha um papel multifacetado que abrange a liderança de auditorias e investigações, bem como iniciativas de avaliação de riscos e conformidade, tanto interna quanto externamente. Com experiência como Especialista em Auditoria na Anglo American, ela se especializa em procedimentos de auditoria interna. Queila formou-se em Ciências Contábeis pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais em 2014 e aprimorou suas habilidades na Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, onde ascendeu ao cargo de Auditora Sênior. Sua trajetória profissional inclui a obtenção de um MBA em Auditoria Interna e Práticas de Compliance em 2021, ampliando ainda mais sua expertise.

Ian Cook

Ian Cook é Managing Director da StoneTurn, atuando no escritório de São Paulo, e integra a equipe global de compliance, investigações e inteligência corporativa. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, lidera investigações complexas envolvendo fraude, corrupção e má conduta de funcionários para empresas multinacionais, governos e grandes escritórios de advocacia, além de coordenar investigações estratégicas em suporte a litígios e projetos de implementação e aprimoramento de programas de compliance e integridade corporativa.
Antes de ingressar na StoneTurn, foi diretor sênior na Kroll e ocupou posições estratégicas de compliance no mercado financeiro, incluindo Head de Compliance do Barclays Bank no Brasil. Atuou durante sete anos na Nova Zelândia, onde foi Gerente Executivo de Prevenção à Lavagem de Dinheiro no ASB Bank. Naquele país, integrou o grupo de trabalho relacionados à revisão da legislação de prevenção à lavagem de dinheiro, com interação direta com reguladores e legisladores.

From Questions to Insight: Conversational AI in the Investigator’s Workflow
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Natural language AI tools are transforming how investigators interact with data—shifting teams from complex query building to conversational exploration, surfacing narratives faster, and accelerating early case understanding. In corporate investigations, this evolution promises meaningful efficiency gains, while also introducing new considerations around accuracy, defensibility, and responsible use.
This free webinar will explore how conversational AI is being applied in investigative workflows today, where it delivers real value, and where caution is warranted.
Drawing on practical experience and emerging innovations—including Relativity’s aiR Assist, an in-platform natural language Q&A solution now in Advanced Access—we’ll discuss how investigators can better understand actors, relationships, and events within their data, uncover insight earlier, and move case strategy forward with confidence. Throughout, we’ll examine how to balance speed with rigor to maintain control, defensibility, and trust.
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Panel
Erica Albertson
Director AI Transformation, International, Relativity
Erica Albertson is the Director of AI Transformation International at Relativity, where she is a recognised thought leader and trusted advisor guiding organisations through the adoption of generative AI. Working across EMEA, she partners with senior executives, innovation leaders, and legal technology teams to shape AI strategy, drive product adoption, and lead transformational change at scale. At Relativity, Ms. Albertson acts as a bridge between customers and cross-functional teams, ensuring international market needs, regulatory considerations, and jurisdictional differences are reflected in global AI strategy and go-to-market execution. She is a key international subject-matter expert for the aiR suite, supporting adoption across review, privilege, and case strategy.

Basha Galvin
COO, ACi
Basha started her career with the Metropolitan Police and moved to the City of London Police Fraud Unit, covering money laundering, trade finance fraud, bribery and corruption. Basha left the police and moved to Citigroup for four years, moving to Barclays plc in 2006 as Head of Investigations & Whistleblowing for Wealth & Investment Bank. In 2018 Basha moved to the Oil & Gas Industry as Head of Investigations for Tullow Oil Plc leaving in late 2020. In early 2021 Basha moved to Lloyds Banking Group managing Conduct Investigations and in November 2022 commenced a role as Senior Investigations Manager at British American Tobacco. Basha is a seasoned financial crime investigator in the public and corporate sector. She has led and managed global investigations teams, provided investigations training and built case management systems. During her career, Basha has had the opportunity to work in a number of jurisdictions including the USA, APAC and EMEA developing investigation models and collating evidence for civil and criminal prosecutions. Basha was named as one of the “Top 40 in-house” investigation professionals by Global Investigations Review.

Dr. Victoria McCloud, W Legal, Gatehouse Chambers and Portlaw Strategic Intelligence
Dr McCloud is a recently retired King’s Bench Master in the UK High Court. She had a distinguished judicial career spanning nearly two decades. Post-retirement, she remains active in legal circles, focusing on issues such as human rights, AI in legal tech, and global privacy law and has recently moved into the startup phase of a new Irish company, Portlaw Strategic Intelligence, aimed at assisting businesses in talent location and team formation where multiple disciplines are needed for cross-border investigations and legal issues involving data and data transfer. She speaks regularly for example at Relativity Fest London and Chicago including on their Judicial Panel alongside USA judges, on issues around documents and AI, law and discovery, and at the International Data Law forum in Europe. She has given keynotes at for example the American Bar Association Cross Border Institute (on cyber war crime), and has lectured to judges in The Hague on war crimes prosecution. One of her legal books is the Intelligence and Surveillance Law Handbook, by Oxford University Press, she has been a witness before the Lords Committee on the Constitution, on surveillance matters and has written for the Covert Policing Review on that topic. Her doctorate is in the computational aspects of how the human visual system integrates 3-dimensional visual data.

Dr. McCloud works as a legal consultant, mediator, and lecturer, and has authored several publications. She is recognised for her LGBTQ advocacy and has been featured in various prestigious media outlets. In 2025 she was listed No. 1 in the Independent Pride List. She continues to contribute to legal discourse and practice across multiple domains.

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ACi Portugal Investigations Forum
2026-04-16 09:00 - 12:45 (Europe/Lisbon) | EY, Allo, Alcantara Lisbon Offices, Lisbon, 1349-066, Portugal
Join us for the 2026 ACi Portugal Investigations Forum, where compliance professionals, investigators, HR leaders, and legal experts will gather to explore the evolving landscape of corporate investigations in Portugal.
As technology reshapes how we uncover truth and ensure accountability, this forum brings together leading voices to address the critical challenges facing today’s investigators. From understanding new regulatory expectations around whistleblowing to harnessing the power of AI in discovery, we’ll examine how innovation is transforming investigative practices while navigating the complex interplay between compliance, privacy, and human resources.
Featuring insights from Portugal’s Anti-Corruption Authority, expert panels on the compliance-HR relationship, and cutting-edge perspectives on AI-driven investigations, this half-day forum offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from peers, challenge your thinking, and build connections that matter.
The forum will be a unique platform to analyze the future of investigations in Portugal, featuring keynote speakers from MENAC and the Polícia Judiciária. Furthermore, representatives from leading companies will present the most significant technological andprocedural innovations currently transforming internal investigations.
Key Highlights:

Regulatory insights from MENAC.

Investigative expertise from Polícia Judiciária.

Corporate innovation panels.

Legal privilege and HR/Compliance synergies.

Whether you’re refining your investigative procedures, adapting to new regulatory requirements, or exploring how technology can enhance your work, this forum will equip you with practical insights and fresh perspectives to take back to your organization.
Preliminary Agenda:

Welcome messages from EY and ACi

Susana Lencastre. EY
Angel Corbacho. ACi

Regulatory Outlook by the MENAC.

Ana Paula Pinto Ferreira Lourenço. MENAC

Compliance vs HR: Exploring Synergies, role definitions, and key differences in investigative procedures .

Catarina Pardal Monteiro. Compliance Talks.
Afonso Sales. Policia Judiciaria.
João Limpo. Greenvolt.
Vanda Santos. Chief People Officer.

Innovation in Discovery

Jorge Oliveira. EY.
Davide Rocco. Relativity.

Legal Privilege at Internal Investigations

Susana Lencastre. EY.
Sofia Calado. Cloudflare.
Ana de Brito Camacho. Abreu Advogados.
Maria Pinto Bessa, Lusíadas.

Limited places available. Secure your spot today.

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Introduction to Corporate Investigations: Two Module Online Course
2026-04-22 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join our two module course to gain a comprehensive introduction to corporate investigations. Ideal for those new to investigations, and for those who have investigations as part of their remit.

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Workshop 1: Investigation Fundamentals
🕤 Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, 09.30- 11.30, UK time, online Teams
This workshop introduces participants to:
✍🏻 Responding to whistleblower reports
✍🏻 Triaging, Assessment, Planning & Scoping
✍🏻 Investigation Principles
✍🏻 Relevant best practice and ISO frameworks
✍🏻 Introduction to gathering and assessing evidence
✍🏻 Cognitive Interviewing Models
✍🏻 Case Study
Workshop 2: Interviewing & Documentation
🕤 Wednesday, 29th April 2026, 09.30-11.30, UK time, online Teams
Covering key topics including:
✍🏻 Case Study review and planning
✍🏻 Communicating with (and managing) stakeholder expectations
✍🏻 Fundamentals of investigative interviewing
✍🏻 Memory, Recall and Non-Verbal Communication
✍🏻 Report writing essentials
✍🏻 Understanding thematic learning, process improvements and case closure
Workshop Learning Goals: These sessions aim to help participants:
✅ Understand the core components of workplace investigations
✅ Recognise typical challenges in the investigation process
✅ Learn about a structured six-step investigation approach
✅ Explore methods for gathering and assessing information
✅Develop foundational investigation planning skills
✅Gain an introduction to investigative interviewing principles

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This workshop will take place on Teams and delegates will receive a diary invite after registration.
Click this link to view a short video with real delegate feedback
Your trainer
Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi

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Challenges In Corporate Investigations: Survey Launch
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Challenges in Corporate Investigations: Inaugural Survey Results Webinar | 29 April 2026

About this webinar
Corporate investigations are operating in an environment of accelerating complexity. AI is reshaping how evidence is gathered and analysed. Data privacy regulation is tightening. Investigative teams are stretched thin. And questions around independence are more pressing than ever.
To understand how the profession is navigating these pressures, the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi), in together with Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), is launching a dedicated benchmarking survey of the corporate investigations community, having gathered responses from over 140 investigators across 42 countries and 24 industry sectors.
Join us on 29 April as we present the full findings for the first time.

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What we’ll cover

The state of AI adoption in corporate investigations – the opportunities, the risks, and what investigators say they need to use it responsibly
Why capacity constraints are undermining investigation quality across organisations of all sizes
The stakeholder cooperation gap – and what governance structures are (and aren’t) helping
Emerging risks on the horizon: regulatory shifts, digital evidence challenges, and workforce change

Who should attend
This webinar is relevant to anyone involved in or responsible for corporate investigations, including professionals working in compliance, legal, HR, internal audit, and risk functions.

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Hosted by the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi) and Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA).

Commodity Trading Week Europe
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-07 17:00 (Europe/London) | Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, United Kingdom
Commodity Trading Week Europe returns to Stamford Bridge, London on 6-7th May 2026, bringing together 1000+ senior decision-makers from across the global commodity value chain. Over two days, attendees gain practical insight into trading intelligence, digitalisation, risk management, and market volatility through expert-led panels, interactive roundtables, and structured peer-to-peer networking. Designed for commercial, trading, risk, and operations teams, the event provides a trusted forum to exchange experience, benchmark strategies, and build meaningful industry connections.
Find out more and register to attend.

The Anatomy of Investigative Failures - and How to Prevent Them
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
A Practical Two-Module Online Training Programme
2 × 90 Minutes
For In-House Investigators · Auditors · Lawyers ·
· HR Professionals ·

Even the most accomplished investigators sometimes get it wrong …
…. And this is what you can do about it to help protect you, and your organisation !
It’s a well-known fact – every year many organisations

reach inconclusive findings as a result of poor investigative process (not a lack of evidence)
lose employment tribunals when they are poorly prepared
suffer unnecessary regulatory enforcement actions and civil litigation because the investigation that followed was flawed.

Whether poorly scoped, using compromised or incorrect evidence, applying bias during interviews and/or producing Investigation Reports which don’t hold up to scrutiny, the failures are not a result of being able to uncover the truth, it was in “the process”.
The Association of Corporate Investigators has spent years reviewing investigations in every possible sector that went wrong: cases where reporters and whistleblowers weren’t taken seriously, where regulatory interventions exposed procedural gaps, and where the investigative process itself became the liability.
This unique and unrivalled programme distils that hard-won experience into two intensive, practical sessions designed to make your investigations defensible, proportionate, and fit for purpose.

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Who This Programme Is For

This training is built for the professionals who are called upon to investigate, or support / advise / audit / challenge related cases into workplace and corporate misconduct:

In-house investigators and compliance professionals who need clearly defined, structured, repeatable frameworks they can deploy under pressure
HR professionals who often manage grievances alongside investigations together with disciplinary processes and sensitive workplace matters where procedural fairness is non-negotiable
Lawyers and legal advisers supporting investigations or anticipating litigation, regulatory scrutiny, or tribunal challenge
Auditors and risk professionals assessing the quality, assurance and integrity of investigative processes within their organisations
Senior Leaders and Decision-Makers who are required to understand and navigate through investigation reports, recommendations and actions (and challenging where required to do so)

What the Programme Covers
Across two 90-minute online modules, you’ll work through the full lifecycle of a corporate investigation, from the moment a complaint lands on your desk to the final report, with a consistent focus on where things go wrong and how to stop them.
Module 1: The Foundations: Triage, Scoping and Evidence
Monday, 11th May 2026
10:00 – 11:30 UK time
The earliest decisions in an investigation are often the most consequential. This module examines the critical phase between receiving an allegation and triaging / assessing concerns before committing to a course of action. It also examines why mistakes made here tend to increase significant risks throughout the entire investigation process.
You’ll explore how to conduct effective triage, scope an investigation proportionately, and establish an audit trail that will withstand challenge. We examine the most common evidence-handling failures, including poor preservation, chain of custody gaps, and digital evidence pitfalls. We look at planning tools and risk assessment frameworks that keep investigations on track from day one.
Module 2: Interviews, Reports and Regulatory Scrutiny
Monday, 18th May
10:00 – 11:30 UK time
An investigation is only as strong as its conclusions, and conclusions are only as strong as the evidence and reasoning that support them. This module focuses on the stages where investigations most frequently unravel: the interviews conducted at every stage of an investigation through to the final investigation report, recommendations and actions.
Participants work through structured interviewing techniques, explore common failures in questioning and note-taking, and examine what fair, legally sound interview practice actually looks like. The module closes with a forensic look at investigative reports, including what regulators, tribunals, and legal teams look for, and how to produce findings that are clear, supported, and defensible.

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How the Programme is Delivered
This is a working programme, not a series of lectures. Insightful and inspirational thought leadership across both modules means that you’ll engage with:

Case studies drawn from real investigative failures across sectors
Scenario based learning which replicate the pressure of live investigations
Practical and helpful tools including investigation planning templates, scoping frameworks, interview checklists, and report structures aligned with regulatory and tribunal expectations
Workshop exercises many of which are built around the ACi GIR Corporate Investigators Handbook, key principles and applicable ISO frameworks.

The format is deliberately interactive. You’ll leave with tools and techniques you can put to work immediately.

What You’ll Take Away

By the end of both modules, participants will have a better understanding of how to:

Triage and scope investigations proportionately, reducing the risk of scope creep and missed issues
Gather, preserve, and document evidence to a standard that withstands legal and regulatory challenge
Conduct structured, fair, and legally defensible interviews
Produce clear investigative reports that support robust decision-making and survive internal and external scrutiny
Identify the warning signs of an investigation that is going off the rails and intervene before the damage is done

Why the ACi
The Association of Corporate Investigators occupies a distinctive position: reviewing not just how investigations should be conducted, but studying in detail the cases where they weren’t. That insight into regulatory failure, whistleblower mismanagement, and procedural collapse is what makes this programme different from standard investigative training. It is built on what actually goes wrong.

Places are limited. This programme is suited to in-house delivery for teams as well as open enrolment for individual practitioners.

Tickets: £349
ACi Members: 314.10

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UK Regulatory Financial Investigations – Investigators, are you prepared?
2026-05-12 12:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
April 2026 has brought significant changes to how the FCA initiates, conducts, and communicates investigations. Consumer Duty is now an active enforcement trigger. The revised Enforcement Guide has reset expectations around transparency and individual accountability. For investigators, compliance leads, and legal advisers operating in UK financial services, the margin for unpreparedness has narrowed considerably.
This free webinar session cuts through the complexity. You will leave with a better picture of what has changed, how it affects your organisation’s investigatory posture, and a practical checklist to benchmark your readiness against current FCA expectations.

Understand exactly how FCA investigations are being triggered in 2026 including the Consumer Duty dimension many organisations are underestimating
Get up to speed on the April 2026 Enforcement Guide changes and what greater transparency means for your organisation in practice
Assess your own readiness live, via two poll questions benchmarked against peers
Walk away with a practical readiness checklist

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ACi Ireland Investigators Forum
2026-05-14 09:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Arthur Cox, Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland
Join us for the 2026 ACi Ireland Investigations Forum, a leading event for investigations professionals navigating the intersection between regulation, investigative practice and the use of technology.
As investigative and technological developments continue to reshape regulatory expectations and methodologies, this Forum will bring together practitioners, regulators and industry specialists to explore best practice, emerging trends and examine the practical implications for organisations.
The programme will feature a fireside chat with Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan TD, together with a series of expert-led panel discussions including:

Ian Drennan, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Enforcement Authority
Peter Gallagher, Head of Enforcement, Central Bank of Ireland
Diarmuid Coen, General Counsel, Coimisiún na Meán

The agenda will address topics including regulatory horizon scanning, consumer and competition investigations, cross border enforcement considerations, and the use of contemporary investigative tools and technologies. Click here to view the agenda.
Whether you’re an investigator, legal practitioner, compliance professional, or in-house counsel, this Forum offers essential insights into:

Regulatory priorities and enforcement trends for 2026–2027
Cross-border investigation considerations in Ireland and the EU
Role of competition law enforcement in investigations
Practical case studies of AI use in investigations
Governance and deployment of investigative technologies
What’s next for AI adoption in the investigations sector

Delegates will also benefit from networking opportunities to exchange perspectives and build connections across the investigation’s community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Time: 8:30am Registration | 9:00am Start | 1:00pm Lunch & Networking
Venue: Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380, Ireland
Host: Arthur Cox LLP
CPD: To be confirmed
This event will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
Registration is 99 Euros for internal investigators, 199 Euros for external (ie consultants, legal firms, service providers.)

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ACi Netherlands Investigators Forum 2026
2026-05-21 13:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Norton Rose Fulbright, Amsterdam, 2 Amsterdam, Eduard Van Beinumstraat 34, Amsterdam, 1077 CZ, Netherlands
Join your investigations colleagues for an afternoon of expert insight, high-level debate, and professional exchange at our Netherlands Forum in Amsterdam.
The programme will open with a keynote address from Tessa van Roomen, Netherlands Public Prosecutor, setting the stage with a practitioner’s perspective on the evolving landscape of corporate crime and regulatory enforcement.
The afternoon will then move into three dynamic panel discussions bringing together leading voices from law, compliance, and industry:
Panel One: Crisis Investigations – Corporate Risk in a Fragmented World will examine how organisations navigate complex investigations in an increasingly volatile and multi-jurisdictional environment. Panellists will include Professor Sharon Oded of Norton Rose Fulbright and Helen Ligeon-Klann, VP Legal Counsel for Legal Governance and Crisis Management at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a global leader in taste, texture, scent, nutrition and biotechnology with revenues exceeding $11 billion.
Panel Two: The Enemy Within – Insider Risk and Corporate Espionage will explore the growing threat posed by insider actors, from data theft and sabotage to state-sponsored espionage, and the investigative and preventative strategies companies must deploy in response.
Panel Three: Speak Up or Stand Down – Robust Investigation and Anti-Retaliation Frameworks will tackle one of the most sensitive challenges in corporate investigations – building speak-up cultures that are credible, protective and legally sound.
The programme will conclude with a fireside chat with Yasmine Motarjemi, a former Nestle employee, turned whistleblower.
To view the full agenda, click here
The forum will close with networking drinks, providing delegates with the opportunity to connect with peers and speakers in a relaxed setting.

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This forum is designed for senior professionals operating at the intersection of law, compliance, and corporate risk, including:

Corporate investigators and forensic professionals responsible for leading or managing internal investigations, fraud detection, and due diligence
In-house legal and compliance teams including General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and their teams navigating crisis management, whistleblowing frameworks, and regulatory exposure
External lawyers and advisers from law firms and consultancies advising clients on investigations, anti-corruption, insider risk, and corporate governance

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Evento ACi Brasil
2026-06-09 08:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Stoneturn Sao Paulo, Rua Leopoldo, Couto Magalhes Junior, 1098, Brazil
Garantindo independência em investigações corporativas: detectando sinais ocultos antes que virem consequências
A ACI Brasil convida profissionais da área de investigação corporativa, compliance, auditoria, riscos e inteligência para uma sessão presencial exclusiva voltada à troca de experiências, networking qualificado e discussão de desafios reais enfrentados no dia a dia da profissão.
Mais do que uma palestra tradicional, este encontro será construído em formato colaborativo, promovendo uma mesa redonda aberta para reflexões práticas, compartilhamento de experiências e debates sobre temas que impactam diretamente a eficiência e a independência do investigador corporativo.
Ao longo da sessão, discutiremos:

Como identificar sinais ocultos antes que se tornem consequências relevantes;
Os principais desafios relacionados à independência nas investigações corporativas;
Obstáculos que comprometem a eficiência do trabalho investigativo;
Tendências, experiências práticas e percepções do mercado;
Espaço aberto para outras discussões e questões amplas trazidas pelos participantes.

Nosso objetivo é criar um ambiente seguro e estratégico para fortalecer conexões, ampliar perspectivas e gerar insights aplicáveis à realidade dos profissionais da área.
Informações do Evento
Data: 09/06/2026Horário: 8h30 às 11h30
Local: StoneTurnR. Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 1098 – 7º andarItaim Bibi – São Paulo/SPCEP: 04542-001
Evento presencial gratuitoVagas limitadas
Participe desta conversa e contribua para o fortalecimento da investigação corporativa no Brasil.
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ACi Banking Investigators Forum
2026-06-16 | Barclays, 2 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5RB
Join us for the ACi 2026 Banking Forum, a premier gathering of investigation professionals, legal experts, and senior leaders from across the financial services sector.
Taking place at Barclays Bank in Canary Wharf, this full-day forum brings together practitioners from some of the world’s leading financial institutions to examine the most pressing challenges facing banking investigations today. Through keynote conversations, expert presentations, and candid panel debates, delegates will explore how investigation functions are adapting to an environment of growing complexity, technological disruption, and evolving regulatory expectations.
This year’s agenda tackles the issues that matter most to the profession: designing investigation structures that can scale, integrating AI tools without sacrificing human judgment, navigating legal privilege, managing high-profile and sensitive cases in the public eye, and maintaining rigorous standards as the global enforcement landscape shifts. With speakers drawn from institutions including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, alongside leading KCs and independent experts, the forum offers a rare opportunity to benchmark practice, share hard-won experience, and engage in the kind of frank, peer-to-peer dialogue that drives real professional development.
Whether you lead an investigations team, advise on financial crime, or shape policy and governance, the ACi 2026 Banking Forum is the essential event for anyone serious about the future of banking investigations.
Date: 16 June 2026 Venue: Barclays, 1 Churchill Place E14 5HP
Location: Barclays, Canary Wharf
Format: Full-day in-person conference with networking opportunities
View the agenda and speaker line-up here.
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The AI Powered Investigator - What the Future Looks Like Now
2026-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
AI is reshaping how modern investigations are conducted, but many teams are only scratching the surface. Too often, AI is treated as a faster replacement for keyword searches. In reality, the real power of AI lies in rethinking the entire investigative workflow, from early data understanding and evidence synthesis to developing case strategy and identifying what to investigate next.
This free webinar will explore how investigators and legal teams can unlock the full value of AI by shifting their mindset about how investigations should run. Instead of simply accelerating existing processes, AI has the potential to fundamentally change how teams uncover facts, connect evidence, and develop investigative narratives.
Drawing on practical experience and emerging innovations, including Relativity’s aiR legal AI tools, we’ll examine how AI can support investigators throughout the lifecycle of a matter, where it is already delivering measurable impact, and how teams can adopt it responsibly while maintaining defensibility and control.

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An Introduction to the ACi and our Certified Corporate Investigator Course
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
In today’s investigations landscape, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Employers, clients, and organisations are increasingly seeking professionals who can demonstrate recognised competence, credibility, and a commitment to the highest standards.
Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how professional certification is transforming careers and raising standards across the investigations profession. Featuring expert insights from Winfort, specialists in investigative recruitment, alongside the Association of Corporate Investigators, we’ll explore why the Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) qualification is fast becoming the benchmark for professional excellence.
What You’ll Learn

Why professional certification is becoming an essential differentiator in today’s investigations industry and how the CCi qualification can elevate your credibility, reputation, and career prospects.
How certification creates value for both investigators and organisations, unlocking new career opportunities while strengthening investigative capability, client confidence, and organisational trust.
What leading recruiters are looking for when hiring corporate investigators, and how you can position yourself ahead of the competition.

Whether you’re an experienced investigator looking to gain formal recognition, an aspiring professional seeking to accelerate your career, or an organisation committed to developing world class investigative capability, this webinar will show why certification isn’t just an advantage, it’s the future of the profession.
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Shalendra Malhotra brings almost three decades of experience across banking risk and financial services talent. He spent more than two decades in banking, including as a Director at Barclays Bank and CapitalOne, where he led teams risk, fraud and compliance across Europe & Emerging Markets. In these roles he was responsible for designing and enforcing credit and fraud risk frameworks at scale — setting policy, building controls, and managing portfolio risk across markets with widely varying fraud typologies and regulatory regimes. Since 2012, he has been Founder and Director of Winfort, a specialist recruitment firm which includes a team focused on risk, compliance, and financial crime talent. This gives him a dual vantage point: he has built and operated the control frameworks that fraud and compliance functions depend on, and he now works with institutions on how they resource those functions. This experience gives him a deep insight into the industry both from an employer and employee perspective. He is based in Gurgaon, India.

Navita Srikant has over 30 years of global experience in Public, Pvt Corporations & Development Sector including IFIs in Financial Management, Governance – Anti-Corruption, Forensic Accounting and Investigations and Countering of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Strategies. She was the Lead Forensic Specialist at the World Bank and led Ernst & Young Fraud Investigations & Dispute Services Practice for India. She is a former shortlisted candidate for the UN Security Council’s ISIL, Al-Qaeda, and Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Team. Her recent roles include: Public Financial Management Specialist w Multilateral Institutions; Advisor to Govt. Oversight & Enforcement Agencies in South Asia; International Development Specialist; International Affairs- Nepal and Afghanistan.

Shanu Saksena is Head of ACi India. She is an experienced ethics, compliance, governance, and corporate secretarial leader with over 30 years of expertise in driving responsible business practices, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainability initiatives, with a strong background in managing listed companies, regulatory audits, policy compliance, third-party management, and corporate governance across multiple countries and industries.

Ashu Sharma
Ash Sharma has over 20 years’ experience in investigations and financial crime risk mitigation. Ash presently manages one of two global investigation hubs for Anglo American Plc, a global mining, minerals and extraction company. His team conduct corporate ethics and compliance (including regulatory and financial crime) investigations. Ash has worked in the UK and Asia in regional and group roles for a global bank. There, he headed up an internal fraud risk, background vetting and investigation function, before leading and coordinating global significant investigations for the group. Ash Head of Strategy for ACI. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Financial Crime Specialist, and Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator.

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ACi Commodities Trading Investigations Forum
2026-09-17 12:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Schellenberg Wittmer, 15bis rue des Alpes, Geneva 1, Switzerland
A trading firm is suddenly confronted with a fast‑moving compliance crisis. Regulators are asking questions, key decisions must be made under pressure, and critical facts are buried across emails, chats, company documents, the internet and third‑party records. The clock is running: preserve data, protect privilege, stabilize stakeholders, and rapidly understand what happened – being AI-assisted – before public misinformation and possible regulatory actions fill the gaps.
In this forum, we will walk through a realistic, end‑to‑end investigation journey – from “first hour” triage and governance, to AI‑assisted OSINT and rapid document review, to a live internal Subject witness interview and the boardroom decisions that follow. Expect interactive, scenario‑driven sessions showcasing practical resources, decision frameworks, and options you can apply immediately in commodities trading investigations.
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Energy and Extractives Investigations Forum
2026-09-22 13:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Deloitte, 2 New St Square, London, EC4A 3BZ, United Kingdom
The ACi Energy, Extractives and Industrial Sector Investigations Forum 2026 Hosted by Deloitte | Tuesday 22 September 2026
Investigation Resilience
Hosted by Deloitte, this half-day forum brings together senior investigations, compliance and legal professionals from across the energy, extractives and industrial sectors.
Against a backdrop of evolving regulation, geopolitical complexity and increasing corporate accountability, this year’s theme is Investigation Resilience, exploring how organisations can strengthen their capacity to conduct investigations and to detect, respond to and learn from fraud, corruption and misconduct.
The afternoon programme includes a keynote address and three expert-led panels covering the most pressing challenges facing investigators:

Failure to Prevent -Fraud or Bribery: How should boards, legal and investigations teams sharpen oversight, readiness and evidential decision-making s as the UK’s Failure to Prevent Fraud offence broadens corporate exposure alongside existing bribery and FCPA risk?
Third-Party and Procurement Risk: As organisations become decentralised, how can investigations functions move beyond reactive fact-finding to play a more active role in remediation and prevention?
Supply Chain and Commodity Trading Investigations: How can compliance and investigations teams detect, investigate and respond to fraud, corruption, sanctions evasion and trade-based financial crime across complex, opaque and high-risk supply chains?

The forum concludes with networking drinks – an opportunity to connect with peers and specialists across the sector. For the draft agenda click here.
Registration from 1:30pm | Forum begins 2:00pm | Networking drinks from 5:30pm

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Regulatory Investigations Workshop
2026-10-01 09:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Credit Agricole CIB, Broadwalk House, 5 Appold St, London, EC2A 2DA, United Kingdom
Master the Complexities of UK Financial Services Regulatory Investigations
A Collaboration Between ACi and Leading Industry Experts, Richardson Lissak LLP and FTI Consulting.

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Almost a decade after the introduction of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and Conduct Rules, financial services organisations continue to face significant challenges in implementing and reporting on these critical aspects of conduct regulation. The FCA is strengthening and expanding regulations for non-bank firms and its Conduct Rules to explicitly cover serious non-financial misconduct, including bullying, harassment, and sexual violence, as a breach of conduct.
But other sectors are also impacted. Regulation underpins and impacts almost all areas of the UK economy. The UK regulatory system has great strengths, built on a firm foundation of operational independence and stability, and other countries have drawn lessons from UK approaches.
In this special workshop, led by the ACi, Richardson Lissak and FTI Consulting, we will explore all the issues and challenges around regulatory investigations, and give delegates practical tips and insightful tools to take away.

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The Highest Standard in Corporate Investigations Training

🎯 Practical, Not Theoretical
Move beyond theory with hands-on case studies based on real-world scenarios. Learn through immersive, bespoke case studies that mirror actual regulatory investigations.

📊 Comprehensive Coverage
From regulatory fundamentals to advanced investigation management, this intensive one-day workshop covers everything you need to confidently tackle investigations of regulatory significance.

🤝 Cross-Functional Insights
Understand how to collaborate effectively with legal counsel, HR, Employee Relations, and Regulatory Relations throughout complex investigations.

⚡ Cutting-Edge Topics
Stay ahead of 2026 regulatory priorities including Crypto, AI, APP fraud, voluntary outcomes, and the evolving landscape of financial crime enforcement.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for professionals who need to navigate the complexities of regulatory investigations in UK financial services:

In-House Investigators
Primary target audience – gain the skills and knowledge to confidently manage regulatory investigations

External Investigators
Consultants and advisors supporting financial services firms with regulatory matters
HR & Employee Relations
Professionals managing conduct issues with regulatory implications

Regulatory Relations
Teams responsible for liaising with FCA, PRA, and other regulators

Compliance Officers
Professionals ensuring adherence to SMCR and Conduct Rules

Legal Counsel
In-house and external lawyers advising on regulatory investigations

What Makes This Workshop Unmissable
1. “No Person Left Behind” Approach
Starting with regulatory fundamentals before diving into complex topics ensures all participants gain comprehensive understanding, regardless of their current knowledge level.
2. Real-World Case Study Methodology
The afternoon session uses a single, evolving case study that brings theory to life. Facts are adjusted from topic to topic, demonstrating how minor changes can create vastly different regulatory implications and investigation strategies.
3. First-Hand Expert Perspectives
Learn from practitioners with proven track records managing complex regulatory investigations across multiple jurisdictions and regulators.
4. Timely and Forward-Looking Content
With the 2026 extension of Conduct Rules to non-bank firms approaching, this training provides critical preparation for upcoming regulatory changes that will affect thousands of additional firms and individuals.
5. Practical Investigation Management Skills
Beyond regulatory knowledge, gain actionable skills in resourcing, planning, tracking, stakeholder management, and effective communication with regulators.
6. Understanding Multiple Regulatory Perspectives
Navigate the different approaches of FCA, PRA, SFO, HMRC, CMA, and OFSI – understanding how cooperation and leniency frameworks vary across regulators.
7. Data and Technology Focus
Learn how regulators increasingly rely on data-led investigations and technology-driven surveillance, and how to meet their expectations for data integrity and presentation.
8. Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers facing similar challenges, share insights, and build relationships within the ACi’s global investigative community.

Join leading investigators, compliance professionals, and legal experts for this intensive, practical workshop.

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ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum 2026
2026-10-15 08:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Eversheds Sutherland, 1 Wood Street, London, EXCV7WS, United Kingdom
ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum 2026:
Where Good Intentions meet hard questions

Whistleblowing cases are among the most sensitive and high-risk matters organisations face, and the way they are handled is under increasing scrutiny. When concerns are raised, the response can have significant consequences for employees, leadership teams, organisational culture, reputation, regulatory relationships and public trust.
Against an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape, organisations are expected to balance strict legal and regulatory requirements with the need to respond fairly, proportionately and effectively. Good intentions and having empathy alone are no longer sufficient to withstand scrutiny. Organisations are expected to continually challenge whether their processes are delivering the right outcomes and have the confidence to ask the difficult questions: What is working well? Where are the risks? And where does change need to happen?
Kindly hosted by Eversheds Sutherland, the ACi Whistleblowing Forum 2026 has been designed to move beyond theory and provide practical, pragmatic guidance for those responsible for managing whistleblowing concerns and investigations as well as facilitate asking the hard questions.
Through a seminar-style programme of expert presentations, interactive discussions, real-world case studies, panel sessions and roundtable exercises, delegates will explore every stage of the whistleblowing investigation process, from the initial disclosure through to investigation, decision-making and conclusion.
Rather than focusing solely on legal principles, the Forum will examine the practical challenges organisations encounter in real cases, encouraging open discussion, shared learning and the opportunity to ask the hard questions about current practice. Delegates will gain valuable insight into what works well, where investigations commonly fall short, and the practical steps that can be taken to strengthen processes and improve outcomes.
The programme will explore what happens when whistleblowing processes succeed and, importantly, when they fail.
Key topics include:

Whistleblowing investigation planning and handling
Consequence management and organisational decision-making
Employment Tribunal scrutiny and lessons from litigation
Effective interview techniques and evidence gathering
Recognising and addressing unconscious bias
Crisis communications and reputational risk
Meeting the growing expectations of regulators, stakeholders and society

To view the full agenda, click here.
Whether you are involved in legal, compliance, investigations, HR, governance, ethics or risk, the ACi Whistleblowing Forum 2026 offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading practitioners, share experiences with peers and develop practical approaches that will strengthen your organisation’s response to whistleblowing.
Why Attend?
This forum has been designed to provide practical insights that can be immediately applied within your organisation. By attending, you will:

Learn from leading experts in corporate investigations, employment law, crisis management, and whistleblowing.
Gain a deeper understanding of where whistleblowing investigations commonly fail and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Explore the latest challenges facing employers, investigators, and case owners when handling complex disclosures.
Examine real-life scenarios involving vulnerable whistleblowers, employment tribunal scrutiny, media interest, and reputational crises.
Network with senior professionals Participate in interactive discussions, live polling, and peer-led debates on investigative bias, decision-making, and organisational accountability.

Who Should Attend?
The forum is designed for professionals with responsibility for receiving, investigating, overseeing, advising on, or governing whistleblowing concerns, including:

Corporate Investigators
Ethics & Compliance Professionals
Whistleblowing Officers and Speak-Up Programme Managers
Employment Lawyers and Legal Counsel
HR Directors and Employee Relations Specialists
Internal Audit Professionals
Risk and Governance Leaders responsible for whistleblowing and/or are prescribed persons
General Counsel and Company Secretaries
Regulatory and Conduct Specialists who participate or investigate whistleblowing
Fraud, Compliance and Financial Crime Investigators Non-Executive Directors and Board Members with oversight responsibilities of whistleblowing and can have SMF responsibility within the FS sector
ESG, Culture and Integrity Professionals
Crisis Management and Corporate Communications Professionals

Move beyond theory. Ask the hard questions. Leave with pragmatic strategies you can apply immediately within your organisation.
Date: 15 October 2026
Venue: Eversheds Sutherland, 1 Wood Street, London
Networking Drinks: 5:10pm – 7:00pm

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ACi 2026 Swiss Healthcare and Life Sciences Investigations Forum
2026-11-12 14:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Baker McKenzie Zurich, Holbeinstrasse 30, Zurich, 8034, Switzerland
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ACi 2026 Swiss Healthcare and Life Sciences Investigations Forum
When innovation meets scrutiny
Thursday 12 November 2026 | Baker McKenzie, Zurich
The Swiss healthcare and life sciences sector is currently navigating a period of significant change, shaped by evolving regulatory expectations, the growing role of artificial intelligence in investigative practice, and the implications of the EU Pharmaceutical Reform package for the Swiss market. This forum will bring together regulators, in-house practitioners and industry specialists to examine these developments and their practical implications for investigations professionals.
Hosted by Baker McKenzie at its Zurich office, the programme will be published shortly.
Who should attend
This forum is designed for corporate investigators, compliance and ethics professionals, legal counsel, and risk management professionals operating within or alongside the healthcare and life sciences sector, in Switzerland and internationally. It will be of particular relevance to those addressing the integration of AI into investigative practice, navigating Swiss data protection enforcement, or seeking to engage with peers facing comparable regulatory and operational pressures.
Why attend
The forum will offer a focused and substantive programme, combining regulatory insight, practitioner experience and a structured opportunity for peer discussion. The day will conclude with a networking reception, providing a further opportunity for delegates to continue discussions and build connections within the sector.

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ACi Transport and Logistics Investigations Forum
2026-11-18 14:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Weightmans, The Hallmark Building, 105 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 5JG, United Kingdom
The transport and logistics sector sits at the intersection of some of the most demanding and fast-moving regulatory environments in UK industry. Operators, investigators and compliance professionals face a landscape shaped by the Traffic Commissioner regime, the Health & Safety Executive, law enforcement, employment law, and an evolving patchwork of fraud prevention and anti-money laundering obligations, often all at once, and often following a single incident.
Whether you’re investigating a fatal road traffic collision, navigating an operator licence review, responding to a whistleblowing disclosure, or trying to get ahead of supply chain fraud risk, the pressures are real and the stakes are high. This Forum is designed specifically for the professionals doing that work.
About the Forum
This half-day ACi forum, kindly hosted by Weightmans, brings together investigators, compliance leads, legal professionals and industry figures for an afternoon of candid discussion, practical insight, and genuine peer connection.
There will be plenty of time for questions, and the evening closes with networking drinks so that conversations in can continue a more relaxed setting.
The full agenda will be published shortly.
Who Should Attend
If your work touches transport compliance, driver conduct, supply chain integrity or regulatory enforcement, you’ll find the afternoon directly relevant. This forum brings together corporate investigators, fleet and compliance managers, legal and regulatory professionals, HR teams working in logistics, and risk and insurance specialists, all grappling with the same complex, high-stakes environment.
Equally importantly, you’ll be in a room full of peers who understand the specific pressures of this industry. That’s often worth as much as the agenda itself.
Practical Details
Wednesday, 18th November 2026 Registration from 1.30pm | Proceedings begin 2.00pm | Networking drinks 5.30pm – 7.30pm Weightmans Delegate fee: £99.00 Internal Investigators/£199 External Consultants, Product and Service Providers.

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