Institute Members Meeting | 17 Sep | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
In the current economic climate, how do you make the case for investment in compliance?
The Institute is delighted to welcome members to its Q3 Members Meeting.
📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕒 3:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 South Place Hotel, London EC2M 2AF
Making the Case for Investment in Compliance
In the current economic climate, how do you make the case for investment in compliance?
Against a backdrop of continued economic pressure, many organisations are reviewing expenditure, reducing recruitment and seeking greater efficiency across their compliance functions. While disciplined cost management is understandable, what are the longer-term implications of reducing investment in financial crime compliance?
This timely and practical session will explore the potential consequences of under-investment in compliance, including the impact on organisational resilience, regulatory risk, professional capability and the effectiveness of financial crime prevention frameworks.
Our expert panel will consider how MLROs and other senior financial crime professionals can make a compelling business case for appropriate investment, communicate effectively with senior management and boards, and demonstrate the value that a well-resourced compliance function brings to the wider organisation.
The discussion will focus particularly on the practical challenges faced by MLROs when seeking additional resources, including recruitment, technology, training and broader compliance expenditure. We will also explore how financial crime professionals can frame these issues in a way that resonates with senior decision-makers and supports better-informed strategic decisions.
Expert Panel
Adrian Isaac
Resourcing and Recruitment Lead, Hartford Consulting Ltd
Daniel Argent
Director of Financial Crime, Chetwood Bank
Shyam Kotecha
Chief Compliance Officer and Board Director, MT Finance
The session will provide an opportunity to hear directly from experienced practitioners and industry specialists, share perspectives with fellow members and participate in an open discussion on one of the most pressing challenges facing financial crime professionals today.
As with the Institute's quarterly members meetings, the session is designed to provide practical insight, informed debate and an opportunity to connect with colleagues across the financial crime prevention community.
We look forward to welcoming members and guests for what promises to be a highly relevant and engaging discussion.
