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Where Integrity Meets Innovation

As financial services evolve under the forces of technology, regulation, and rising customer expectations, institutions are under increasing pressure to strengthen business resilience while remaining both risk-aware and client-centric.

The 4th edition of the Conduct Risk Conference unites regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how the financial sector can adapt to rapid technological change without compromising on integrity, compliance, or customer trust.

This year’s conference will explore how firms can navigate the tension between innovation and integrity, keeping customer outcomes central to their strategic decisions. In addition to keynote addresses and panel discussions, delegates will benefit from specialised masterclasses designed to deliver practical, hands-on guidance for managing conduct risk effectively

This year’s programme will unpack:
• The impact of AI and digital transformation on ethical business practices
• Cross-border regulatory alignment in the SADC region
• How investment firms embed conduct risk in decisions
• Practical case studies on governance, culture, and accountability

Join us for insightful keynotes, engaging panels, and valuable networking as we shape a responsible and sustainable financial future.

TOPICS WE WILL COVER INCLUDE

  • Regulators’ Perspective: Addressing Conduct Risk from a Regulatory Standpoint
  • Compliance heat map: What keeps CCOs up at night
  • Omni-CBR 101 – What FSPs should know
  • Navigating the cyber risk landscape: What challenges were faced in 2024, and what threats do we foresee for 2025?
  • Risk management – best practices in digital asset markets
  • Managing Non-Financial Risks to Build Organisational Resilience
  • Stringent & effective risk management practices around third-party risks

Who will you meet?

  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Operational Risk & Banking Operations
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Internal Audit & Control
  • Inspection & Supervision
  • Fraud & Financial Risk / Crimes
  • Cyber Crimes and AI specialist
  • Information Technology & Security
  • insurers
  • Regulatory risk and Regulatory reporting officer

Speakers

Benjamin April
Leader: Africa Financial Services
KPMG South Africa

Bryce Mpala
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Ledgerwood Financial Services

Buyi Hlatshwayo
Head: Market Conduct & Claims
Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited

Ryan Ciaran
Journalist
Moneyweb Crypto Podcast

Fred Salimane
Financial Crime Expert

Jabu Mashiane
Head: Data Governance (Personal & Private Banking Group)
Standard Bank Group

Katlego Sithole
Head: Compliance
Investec Life

Kezia Talbot
Senior Compliance Specialist
Discovery Group Compliance SA

Langelihle Nkabinde
Vice President: Compliance
Purple Group

Nkateko Nkhwashu
Regulatory Advisor
FSCA

Nqabakazi Madalane
Senior Specialist, Conduct Risk Group Compliance
Absa

Nwabisa Kwesaba
Regional Lead – Operational Risk Assurance
Payfast by Network

Reana Steyn
Head Ombud & CEO
National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa

Yonela Gcwabe
Senior Operational Risk Manager
Metropolitan

David Little
Chief Risk Officer
SBV South Africa

Rianné Potgieter
Chief Executive Officer
International Federation of Compliance Associations (IFCA)

Fari Kadungure Lubula
Senior Risk Manager: Risk Governance and Portfolio Management
Industrial Development Corporation

Verena Altendorfer
Founder and Director
VivaciousV Learning Edge

Nomshado Lubisi
Communications Strategist
Code for Africa

Lize De La Harpe
Senior Legal Advisor
Sanlam Corporate

Nicola Comninos
President
IRMSA

Kendall Rynders
National Client Experience & Relationship Manager
Growthpoint

Sherma Malan
Chief Executive Officer
Compliance Institute Southern Africa

 

Bryan McLachlan
Managing Director – Africa
iTuring.ai

Qiniso Mthembu
Group Chief Risk Officer
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)

Nkateko Mabaso
Chief Risk Officer
PayIncSA

Thirumala (Tammy) Pillay
Compliance Manager/ Lead
FirstRand

Danielle du Toit
Chief Operating Officer
Fintech Association of South Africa

Pulane Motlokoa
Senior Manager – Enterprise Risk
Fintech MTN Group

Freddy Kido
Group Compliance Manager
First National Bank Namibia

Tracey Chockalingam
Chief Compliance and Risk Officer
Edge Growth

Aveesha Singh
Independent Consultant: Consumer Strategist
CGAP

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