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Infocepts Strengthens Asia Pacific Leadership with the Appointment of Khoo Boon Hui as Senior Advisor

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Monday, August 28, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Infocepts, a leading provider of Data & AI solutions, today announced that it has appointed Khoo Boon Hui, as a Senior Advisor of Asia Pacific.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Infocepts, a leading provider of Data & AI solutions, today announced that it has appointed Khoo Boon Hui, as a Senior Advisor of Asia Pacific.
  • A globally recognized management consultant, Khoo Boon Hui brings a wealth of senior leadership and government expertise, further enforcing Infocepts' commitment in the region.
  • "Khoo Boon Hui's guidance will be invaluable as Infocepts continues its expansive growth across the Asia Pacific," said Patrick Finan, Chief Growth Officer at Infocepts.
  • "Having closely followed Infocepts' remarkable achievements, I am truly excited to join the team during this pivotal moment in their journey", said Khoo Boon Hui.

Global Survey Suggests Consumers Overestimate their Ability to Detect Deepfakes

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

But consumers also appear to overestimate their ability to spot deepfakes, which can render them even more vulnerable to attack.

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  • But consumers also appear to overestimate their ability to spot deepfakes, which can render them even more vulnerable to attack.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005404/en/
    The study examined 8,055 adult consumers split evenly across the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore and Mexico.
  • Awareness of generative AI and deepfakes among consumers is high — 52% of respondents believe they could detect a deepfake video.
  • Online organizations must look to implement multimodal, biometric-based verification systems that can detect deepfakes and prevent stolen personal information from being used.

ACAMS APAC Conference Offers Plan to Fight Evolving Financial-Crime Threats in Asia

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support regional efforts to prevent illicit finance throughout Asia, ACAMS will host a special two-day training and networking event for its 14th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – APAC.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support regional efforts to prevent illicit finance throughout Asia, ACAMS will host a special two-day training and networking event for its 14th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – APAC.
  • In addition to networking with their peers, attendees will have the opportunity to pose compliance questions to representatives of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), Singapore Police Force, U.S.
  • “Anti-financial crime professionals throughout Asia are grappling with growing regulatory requirements and emerging illicit-finance threats that continue to reshape how AFC compliance is conducted,” said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.
  • Members of the media in Singapore who wish to attend the conference in person, can register by sending an email request to [email protected] with their full name and the organization they represent.

ACAMS APAC Virtual Conference Targets Illicit Finance Tied to Cryptocurrencies, E-Commerce, Sanctions, and More

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Chicago, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing effort to fight illicit finance throughout the Asia-Pacific region, ACAMS will be hosting the 13th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference - APAC Virtual in partnership with the Macau Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Association from April 23-24, 2022.

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  • Chicago, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing effort to fight illicit finance throughout the Asia-Pacific region, ACAMS will be hosting the 13th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference - APAC Virtual in partnership with the Macau Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Association from April 23-24, 2022.
  • The full program for the ACAMS APAC Virtual Conference can be foundhere.
  • ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities foranti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.
  • ACAMS 60 Chapters globally further amplify the associations mission through training and networking initiatives.

Elliptic Strengthens Asia Presence With Hire of MAS Veteran Tung Li Lim

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Elliptic , the global leader in cryptoasset risk management, today announced the appointment of Tung Li Lim as Senior Policy Advisor.

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  • Elliptic , the global leader in cryptoasset risk management, today announced the appointment of Tung Li Lim as Senior Policy Advisor.
  • Based in Singapore, Tung Li Lim will work across all Asia Pacific markets to deepen Elliptics engagement with regulators, financial institutions, industry associations, and other key stakeholders in the region.
  • Singapore has long been seen to champion the growth of the cryptoasset sector in Asia, said Simone Maini, Elliptic CEO.
  • Prior to Elliptic, Tung Li was a Deputy Director in the Enforcement Department at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) the countrys central bank and integrated financial supervisor.

Nominations now being accepted for the 2021 Canadian Banks' Law Enforcement Awards

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Monday, March 15, 2021

The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 awards from banks and Canadian law enforcement agencies.

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  • The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 awards from banks and Canadian law enforcement agencies.
  • "Banks work as a team with law enforcement across the country in our common fight against all manner of financial crimes.
  • The CBLEA can be presented to a sworn member of law enforcement, including Special Constables and sworn auxiliary Peace Officers, for exceptional achievement in an investigation involving Canadian banks.
  • Group (Team): This award is presented to sworn members of law enforcement working in a group/taskforce/team investigation involving one or more Canadian banks.