ACSS Frankfurt Chapter
Developments in Sanctions FinTech for Banks and Industry
Hosted by
TechQuartier
Wed, Sept 18, 2024
15:00 PM – 18:00 PM CEST
Speakers
- Dr Marcus Hennig, d-fine
- Dr Ulrich Lechner, d-fine
- Dr. Andreas Pollak, Petsche Pollak
- Michael Sifkovits, eAudits
- Florian Haufe, Alix Partners
- Antonio Stoyanov, Alix Partners
Event Information
The ACSS Frankfurt Chapter invites you to an exciting evening hosted by Sanctions.IO and dedicated to the latest advancements in sanctions FinTech. We’ve assembled an impressive lineup of speakers who will guide us through everything you need to know about sanctions and the FinTech industry:
- Engage with industry leaders who are shaping the future of FinTech.
- Gain insights into the latest trends, regulatory challenges, and innovative solutions in the sanctions landscape.
- Expand your professional network by connecting with like-minded professionals.
This is a prime opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and network with your peers over drinks and nibbles.
*all presentations will be conducted in German.
Agenda:
15:00 – 15:30: Registration
15:40 – 15:45: Welcome from our Host Sanctions.IO, ACSS Frankfurt Chapter Update by Chapter Chair Wayne Carroll, PWC
15:45 – 17:00 Speaker presentations and Q&A:
🔸 Navigating Sanction Screening in the Crypto Asset Landscape, with Dr Marcus Hennig, Principal, and Dr Ulrich Lechner, Senior Manager, of d-fine GmbH
A concise overview of the current landscape for regulatory sanction screening and its application to crypto assets. We will also explore insights and challenges in the technical implementation of a sanction screening approach for crypto assets, drawing on numerous successful projects.
🔸 Legal Governance meets Data, with Michael Sifkovits of eAudits and Dr. Andreas Pollak of Petsche Pollak.
🔸 Success Factors for Sanctions Compliance: How to Successfully Navigate Sanctions Audits by the Bundesbank, with Florian Haufe, of Alix Partners
Gain insights into the current sanctions landscape, including the expectations of the Bundesbank, and how banks can effectively design compliance programs and successfully navigate audits. We will examine a practical example from the FinTech sector.
17:00 – 18:00 Networking over drinks and nibbles
We hope to see you there!
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Speakers
Florian Haufe
Senior Vice President
Alix Partners
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Florian’s background includes a strong focus on developing and implementing effective compliance frameworks within financial services including banking, insurance, FinTech, asset managers, and payment services providers, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. He has also worked extensively with clients in manufacturing, automotive, professional sports, and media.
In his previous role as an in-house compliance officer, Florian gained substantial experience in handling compliance and risk management initiatives. This role involved elements of outsourcing management, ensuring that external partners and service providers adhered to compliance and operational standards.
Antonio Stoyanov
Senior Vice President
Alix Partners
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His area of specialization includes anti-financial crime, risk management, and data analytics, making him a well-regarded expert on anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions. Antonio has contributed to numerous large-scale compliance remediations for system-critical international banks and corporations, gaining firsthand experience in devising and implementing effective compliance measures.
Antonio’s analytical prowess and proactive involvement with compliance data afford him a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on financial crime issues. His work often involves exchanges with regulatory authorities on financial crime and compliance, establishing him as a valued and knowledgeable partner in AML and sanctions discussions.
Driven by a strong ethical foundation and a commitment to fairness, Antonio approaches compliance challenges with integrity and a determination to make a positive impact for his clients in the field.
Dr Marcus Hennig
Principal
d-fine
Andreas Pollak
Partner
Petsche Pollak
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Andreas, a former federal public prosecutor at Central Public Prosecutor’s Office for Combatting Economic Crime and Corruption, is a sought after dispute resolution specialist with a distinct focus on white collar crime. Before joining the Public Prosecutor’s Office, he was part of the M&A team of Wolf Theiss, Austria’s largest law firm. As he also holds a degree in business administration (Mag. rer. soc. oec.) in addition to his doctorate in law (Dr. iur.), he uniquely combines extensive knowledge of the Austrian public prosecution system with vast corporate understanding.
Based on his strong background as defense counsel and his corporate expertise, Andreas has been involved as advisor and counsel in numerous high profile white collar crime matters. He regularly gives lectures on criminal law, for example at the Austrian Academy of Certified Public Accountants. Andreas is furthermore author of several articles on white collar crime. Andreas has been ranked by Chambers and Partners EMEA since 2020, 2021 and 2022 and he is ranked “leading individual” in the field of White-Collar Crime by Legal 500.
Dr Ulrich Lechner
Senior Manager
d-fine
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Ulrich Lechner holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics and works as a Senior Manager at d-fine GmbH.
He has been with the company for over 15 years now.
His consulting focus lies in the areas of Finance/Accounting, Risk Management, Core Banking Systems and, above all, Anti-Financial-Crime Compliance. As Co-Head of the d-fine Competence Centre Compliance, he is responsible for projects to prevent money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations.
His recent projects in Germany, Switzerland and Luxemburg covered topics like, e.g., the implementation of transaction monitoring and sanction screening systems for fiat currencies and crypto assets, machine learning use cases in AFC Compliance and data analytics driven improvements in KYC/CDD processes.
Michael Sifkovits
Founder
Managing Director eAudits
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His professional journey includes significant roles, such as Managing Director at USU AG and IDS Scheer AG, where he contributed to global leadership in business process management. Michael’s credentials are underscored by his co-development of a cutting-edge system for fraud and compliance detection, integrating advanced data analytics, watchlist checks, sanctions, PEPs, and end-to-end business process monitoring. He has also played a pivotal role in developing and implementing anti-fraud programs, including codes of ethics, policies, procedures, and training initiatives.
Michael holds a Professional Master of Science and Master of Advanced Studies, specializing in learning technologies.