The Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs) is delighted to announce the upcoming Thought Leadership Summit, organised with the support of the UK Fraud Forum, and sponsored by Themis – taking place on Tuesday, 4th November at the prestigious Royal Lancaster London.
This year’s Summit is set to shine a spotlight on the UK’s evolving fight against fraud and economic crime. Designed to drive collaboration, spark innovation, and inspire strategic reform, the event brings together leading voices from law enforcement, academia, and industry. Together they will explore the most pressing challenges in fraud prevention and financial crime, and the bold solutions shaping the future
Featured sessions & speakers
Our Future Vision: Three Big Shifts in the Partnership Response to Economic and Cybercrime
Nik Adams, Deputy Commissioner, City of London Police will outline the national strategy for tackling fraud and cybercrime, highlighting three key priorities: scaling prevention, disrupting criminal access to assets, and strengthening policing. This session offers a forward-looking view of how law enforcement is adapting to protect the public and economy.
The Business Fraud Alliance
Led by the Fraud Advisory Panel and sponsored by Barclays Corporate Banking, this alliance brings together cross-sector experts to explore the power of collaboration in fighting fraud. Jonathan Holmes and Lee Fitzgerald, trustees of the Fraud Advisory Panel, will share insights on emerging risks, lessons learned, and the critical role of data-sharing in building resilient fraud defences.
Fraud, Failure and Fixes: Making Sense of the Economic Crime Act
Dr Rasha Kassem, Senior Lecturer, Aston University will unpick the new “failure to prevent fraud” offence introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. With practical guidance and sector-specific insights, this session supports professionals in navigating the shift toward proactive fraud prevention and corporate accountability.
Behind Closed Doors: Housing Fraud and Organised Crime Uncovered
Dr Janice Goldstraw-White, Economic Crime Researcher, Perpetuity Research and Allan Maund, Financial Crime and Insurance Manager, Bromford Housing will explore the intersection of housing fraud and organised crime. Their session will reveal the vulnerabilities in both the private and social housing sectors, while highlighting opportunities for reform and cross-sector collaboration to disrupt criminal networks.
AI and Financial Crime
Henry Wyard, Senior Policy Analyst at Themis (event sponsor) will explore how AI is reshaping financial and economic crime, emphasizing its dual role as both a threat and a tool. The session will examine crime data landscapes, AI-driven criminal trends, and strategic integration of AI to detect, prevent, and respond to economic crime – highlighting the need for responsible, informed use to serve the public good.
Secure your place
A must attend event to gain access to valuable insights from some of the brightest minds in the financial crime sector. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to join in the conversation on the future of Tackling Economic Crime. For the day’s agenda and ticket bookings visit: https://thetecas.com/thought-leadership-summit/
Promotional opportunities
If you would like to promote your products and services at the event, limited tabletop exhibition space is available – for details contact Christine Brooks:c.brooks@thetecas.com
Following the Summit, the Tackling Economic Crime Awards gala dinner will take place. Tickets can be booked here.