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Regulatory Investigations Workshop

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, organisations continue to face significant challenges in implementing and reporting on these critical aspects of conduct regulation. With the FCA’s intention to lift restrictions on the applicability of Conduct Rules within non-bank firms in 2026, the relevance and complexity of regulatory investigations is only set to expand.

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.

Full agenda here.

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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Offshore Alert London 2025

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 .

ACi APAC Banking and Financial Services Investigation Forum

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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Forum Kindly Hosted By

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ACi Symposium 2025

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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Safety For Investigators

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:

  1. 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)
  2.  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),
  3. 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

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 Whistleblowing Investigations Forum

Our special one-day event, kindly hosted by A&O Shearman, brings together leading experts in whistleblowing, corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, and legal frameworks to explore best practices, challenges, and emerging trends in handling whistleblowing disclosures. The programme offers a comprehensive exploration of whistleblowing investigations, looking at regulatory perspectives and global investigation management to real whistleblower experiences. It features  sessions covering cyber-whistelblowing, sexual harassment investigations and a debate around whistleblower rewards.    The event offers invaluable insights for investigators, legal and compliance professionals seeking to enhance their whistleblowing programmes and investigation capabilities in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Following the formal programme, attendees will have valuable networking opportunities from 16:30 to 18:30, allowing for continued discussion of the day’s insights and the formation of professional connections. This networking session provides an ideal setting for participants to share experiences, discuss common challenges, and explore potential collaborations.

View the agenda at a glance here

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ACi wins Multi Stakeholder Collaboration Award

We are delighted to announce that we have won the International Compliance Association’s 2025 Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Award. The presentation took place at the ICA Awards Dinner in London on 27th June. We would like to acknowledge our fellow shortlist finalists, Calathea Solutions, Clue software and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, ECPA and Tenet.

Our CEO, Steve Young, said ‘This award is recognition of a multi-stakeholder collaboration with over 50 corporate investigations practitioners to author and produce the ACi Corporate Investigators Handbook (1st Edition) in association with our publisher, Global Investigations Review. I would like to acknowledge our editor, Barry Ellis, and Ashu Sharma our global head of projects and advisory for putting forward the ACi  submission against such prestigious competition. I add my congratulations to the shortlisted finalists. The ACi continues to serve the global corporate investigations community, and this award is further recognition of that mission. My final word goes to the amazing ACi Executive Committee and staff whose passion for the association knows no bounds’.

The ACi Corporate Investigators Handbook (1st Edition) is free to download at https://globalinvestigationsreview.com/guide/the-aci-corporate-investigators-handbook-in-association-gir/first-edition or to buy the hardback edition visit the ACi website https://my-aci.com/.

Investigating Corporate Misconduct, Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation – An ACi Immersive Workshop

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.

ACi Training: Investigations Fundamentals

Our popular short course: Conducting Workplace Investigations is for those new to investigations. We are  running the course again in June/July 2025.

 

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Workshop 1: Investigation Fundamentals

🕤 Tuesday 24th June; 14:00 – 17:00 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

🕤 Tuesday 1st July 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 UK time

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

 

This workshop will take place on Teams and delegates will receive a diary invite after registration.

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Your trainer

Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi