Tag: Whistleblowing

Challenges In Corporate Investigations: Survey Launch

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).

ACi Banking Investigators Forum

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 Bank, Canary Wharf, London

Location: Barclays, Canary Wharf

Format: Full-day in-person conference with networking opportunities

 

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ACi Ireland Investigators Forum

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
  • Niamh Hodnett, Online Safety Commissioner, 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 Portugal Investigations Forum

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.

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.

Limited places available. Secure your spot today.

 

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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

Click here for the agenda.

Click here for the speaker line-up.

 

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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 Netherlands Investigators Forum

Our first event for investigators based in The Netherlands and the surrounding region. The afternoon features an exciting agenda with plenty of networking time.

Netherlands Investigations Forum Agenda 2025 

View all our speaker profiles here

Registration is 99 Euros for internal investigators, 199 Euros for external (ie consultants, legal firms, service providers.)

 

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Boom dos Canais de Denúncias

Boom dos Canais de Denúncias

Como responder ao aumento massivo dos relatos recebidos em canais éticos

  • Estatísticas e tendências
  • Entendimento das causas internas e externas
  • Benchmarking com o mercado
  • Recursos internos e externos
  • Novas legislações
  • Painel de discussão entre os profissionais

 

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Dercio Carvalheda
Sócio Fundador da Carvalhêda Advocacia

Livia Correa
Association of Corporate Investigators

Queila Oliveira
RhI Magensita

Whistleblowing Investigations Forum

On Thursday, 19th September join us for an insightful event exploring whistleblowing investigations.

To view the agenda, click here.

To view our speaker profiles, click here.

Keynote Speech:

We will kick off the event with a keynote speech from Jo Gideon, Director and Vice Chair, Whistleblowers UK.

Case Study Examination:

We will take a look at the high-profile whistleblowing case of Jonathan Taylor, who blew the whistle at an energy company, to understand the challenges faced, the investigative process, and the ultimate outcomes.

UK Whistleblowers Bill Briefing:

This comprehensive briefing will cover the UK Whistleblowers Bill, discussing its implications for corporations  and ensuring that attendees are well-informed about their legal obligations.

For or Against

Should whistle-blowers be paid?  Join us in a lively debate as we hear from our colleagues in the UK and Europe.

Networking Opportunity

Meet and network with your colleagues who are working in this space. Share your experiences and learn from others in the industry to handle whistleblower cases more effectively within your organisation.

Tickets £149.50

ACi Members £134.55

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Investigators and the new ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ Offence

Whether helping large organisations prepare reasonable procedures or leading investigations when things go wrong, corporate investigators will be heavily invested in the successful implementation of the pending UK corporate ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence.* The offence will apply to UK-based large organisations as well as offshore large organisations with business and/or customers in the UK.

But what are the views of investigators on general readiness for the new legislation? RSM and the ACi are launching a Fraud Offence Readiness Survey, giving you the opportunity to express your thoughts on the matter.

*Section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023.

Click here for the survey.

The survey runs until 20 May. The results will be discussed in a webinar on 29 May 2024.

 

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Panel

Flip Stander,  Partner, Forensics & Investigations, RSM UK

 

 

Sam Tate, Partner, RPC

 

 

Ashu Sharma, Head of Advisory Panel, ACi