Effectively Countering Trade Based Money-Laundering

Event Details

Join us for an enlightening seminar focused on gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively counter money laundering risks. This seminar will feature insights and expertise from the largest investigative agency of the U.S Department of Homeland Security, alongside a former financial crimes prosecutor. Participants will have the unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of money laundering prevention, detection, and investigation strategies, bolstered by real-world experiences and expertise.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

The seminar will provide participants with valuable insights into effectively countering money laundering risks through a multifaceted approach that includes legal, investigative, technological, and collaborative strategies.

Overview of Money Laundering
Money Laundering Typologies and Trends
Investigation and Detection Techniques

Case Studies and Practical Insights
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Future Trends and Emerging Threats

Programme

Thursday, 2ⁿᵈ November 2023 ✦ 10.00 AM till 2.00 PM

10:00 AM

Registration & Refreshments

10:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Address

Introduction to the Speakers, & Seminar objectives

10:45 AM

Challenges in Trade Base Money Laundering (TBML)

A U.S. Perspective illicit proceeds, asset identification & AML controls.

U.S. controls over proceeds of crime, assets recovery, & learning from recent enforcement decisions

Mr Ivan Serpa, U.S Department of Homeland Security

11:30 PM

Effectively Countering Anti-Money Laundering: Compliance, Harnessing A.I and Effective Remediation

Learn how financial institutions can navigate challenges while being mindful of AI to drive efficiency, & strategies to remediate breaches

Prof V Jesudevan & Mr Mathew Joseph

12:30 PM

✦ Networking & Lunch ✦

SILE-Accredited Activity

Practice Area: Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Training Level: General
Public CPD Points: 2

Speakers

Ivan J. Serpa

Assistant Attaché at U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Prof Viveganadam Jesudevan

President at Centre For Trade Excellence

Mathew Joseph

Deputy President at Centre For Trade Excellence

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Assistant Attaché, U.S. Embassy Singapore with over 30 years of experience in the U.S. federal law enforcement field. Skilled in, Counter- Proliferation, Financial Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Intellectual Property Rights, Strategic Planning, International Partnerships, Leadership, Critical Incident Response, Risk Management, and Strategic team building.

Ivan began his U.S. federal law enforcement career in 1998 as a Diversion Investigator with the Drug Enforcement Administration in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2002, he expanded his law enforcement career when he became a Special Agent (SA) with the U.S. Agency for International
Development, Office of the Inspector General in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2006, he transitioned to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service where he was the Personal Security Advisor for the 74th Secretary of the Navy and worked Maritime Domain Awareness issues in the Republic of Korea. In 2013, SA Serpa transitioned to HSI in San Juan, Puerto Rico. SA Serpa has experience in several investigative areas to include protective operations, illicit trade, counterproliferation, fraud, financial crimes, intellectual property rights and illegal exports. SA Serpa is also certified in crisis negotiation law enforcement techniques and is a former member of the HSI San Juan Crisis Negotiation Team. He has been awarded the DEA Special Act of Service Award, the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director’s Award and two HSI San Juan Special Agent of the Year Awards. SA Serpa holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in Boston, a Master of Science from Grand Canyon University in Arizona, and he is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. On January 31, 2022, Ivan arrived the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.

V Jesudevan is the President of the Centre for Trade Excellence, and the CEO of TradeKins a global consultancy specialising in compliance training, capacity building, crisis management, and internal investigations. He has almost two decades of extensive legal and regulatory experience. He was previously a criminal prosecutor and a Deputy Senior State Counsel with the Singapore Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (the “AGC”) specialist financial crimes team where he led the prosecution of a wide range of financial crimes and counterproliferation initiatives. Concurrently, he is an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University, where he teaches ‘Compliance and Risk Management’ to both undergraduates and experienced industry professionals pursuing postgraduate programs, and International Anti-Corruption Law & Practice; courses which he personally designed.

As a prosecutor, Jesu had worked closely with several Singapore government agencies including the Singapore Commercial Affairs Department and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau to investigate, among others, money-laundering, complex fraud, export control violations, corruption, and securities related offences.

Notably, Jesu is a recognised specialist in the area of export controls and UN sanctions, with a special focus on Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. He worked closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Singapore Customs, and the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore as well as foreign counterparts, when he advised on Singapore’s international obligations.

Given his expertise, Jesu is an internationally sought after thought leader in the field of compliance, export controls, and financial crimes and has presented at numerous conferences and seminars on these subjects. Recently, he was recognized as an Expert by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and serves as Singapore’s representative (nominated by the Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to the EUP2P’s working group in connection to a global publication on dual-use goods trade controls.

Jesu previously worked in one of Singapore’s largest law firm where he specialised in complex dispute resolution and arbitration. Prior to joining the AGC, he served as a District Court Judge.

A Fulbright Scholar, Jesu holds a Master of Laws from New York University, where he focused on compliance and risk management. Jesu was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2005.

Mathew brings with him more than four decades of specialized legal and judicial experience.
He has extensive experience in International Law, including trade law, maritime and aviation
security, international and bilateral negotiations, anti-money laundering, counter terrorism
financing, bribery issues, asset recovery, and also mutual legal assistance and extradition
matters. In his previous capacity as the Deputy Director-General of the International Affairs
Division of the Singapore Attorney-General’s Chambers, Mathew has led the Singapore
delegation to several United Nations multi-lateral negotiations, ASEAN regional negotiations
and several bilateral negotiations.

In recognition of his deep expertise in international law, Mathew was appointed in 2005, as an
Asia-Pacific Regional Consultant for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
(UNODC). Together with other UNODC experts, he has been involved in several UN missions
to provide capacity building and technical assistance on issues relating to anti-corruption,
extradition, money laundering and terrorism financing to countries in the Middle East, Central
Asia, Africa, and the ASEAN region.

Mathew has also been similarly invited as an Expert for working group meetings of the
Commonwealth Secretariat, FATF anti-money laundering meetings, and ASEAN Expert
Working Groups in the areas of money laundering, anti-terrorism, extradition and international
cooperation.

Mathew’s collaboration and work with senior experts and officials from several international
organizations including the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, the
Commonwealth, the EU and regional organizations, representing both common law and civil
law legal systems, has given him a deep understanding of the various legal systems in the
world. He has advised numerous States on how to respond to information requests or
compliance notices from the US, EU, Interpol, foreign regulators and various law enforcement
agencies. He also regularly contributed towards keeping domestic legal frameworks robust in
order to respond to emerging global trends and to ensure effective compliance with global
standards and best practices.

During this time, Mathew was also regularly invited to speak at international conferences as a
subject matter expert.

Mathew graduated from the National University of Singapore’s Law Faculty in 1981 with a
Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (Honours). As a Singapore Legal Service scholar, Mathew also
obtained a Master of Laws degree from University College, University of London in 1994.
Mathew was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 1987.

✦ Early Bird Price is Available until 20 October 2023 ✦

✦ Limited Seats Available Until Slots Are Full ✦

✦ Inclusive of Refreshments & Lunch ✦

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Member PriceS$220

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Public PriceS$240

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WHO WE ARE
Trade Excellence (TE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, organizations and academic institutions with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of export controls and trade. We believe in the importance of responsible trade practices and the need for robust internal controls, and the crucial role it plays in promoting global security and economic growth. Our ultimate goal is to create a future where the responsible, secure and effective management of export controls and trade flows is a reality for all.

OUR IMPACT
We are a global non-profit organization that builds internal capacity, strengthens partnerships amongst stakeholders and promotes an awareness of compliance requirements and standards in export controls and global trade. With finely honed experience in supporting government and commercial organizations, our experienced team of subject matter experts have consistently achieved success across a number of disciplines, such as export control, non-proliferation, law enforcement, anti-terrorism, anti-money laundering, border security, anti-corruption, and rule of law.

MISSION
Our mission is to holistically enhance strategic stability by empowering our stakeholders with the critical knowledge, skills and resources necessary to thrive in a constantly evolving and complex global trade environment. We are guided by our passion to motivate and drive individuals and organizations to reach the zenith of excellence in the realm of export controls and trade. Through innovative capacity building initiatives, we will strive to create a culture of compliance and continuous improvement, where individuals and organizations can flourish and contribute to sustainable economic growth and global prosperity. Join us as we embark on a journey to make a meaningful impact in the world of export controls and trade to build a safer world.

VISION
Our vision is a world where individuals and organizations have the expertise and resources to fully comply with export control regulations and achieve unparalleled excellence in trade. We envision a future where trade is conducted in a responsible, sustainable and inclusive manner, fostering economic growth and prosperity for all. We see a world where the importance of compliance and continuous improvement in export controls and trade is recognized and embraced, leading to a more interconnected and harmonious global community.

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