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Leaders in Finance AML Event 2026

Listen, learn and discuss ideas with industry leaders
Gain thought-provoking insights from keynotes, panels, interviews, Q&A’s, etc.
Meet & connect with 250+ participants from 70+ organizations

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Welcome to the Leaders in Finance AML Event on 1 October 2026 in Amsterdam, Pakhuis de Zwijger. Join the unique gathering of industry leaders, including CEOs, regulators, top compliance managers and professionals in the space. A great opportunity to gain new insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions with peers, and get to know pioneers shaping the future of anti-money laundering NL.

Event Lead - Leaders in Finance Events
Tom van Disseldorp [email protected]

Balancing AML Compliance & Cost Efficiency

How can financial institutions balance effective AML compliance with cost efficiency in a rapidly changing technological, regulatory and societal landscape? 
This will be one of the central questions during the Leaders in Finance AML Event 2026, where we bring together CEOs, regulators, senior compliance leaders, government representatives, investigative authorities, financial crime experts and professionals active in anti-money laundering.
Thursday 1 October 2026 | 08:55–14:30 Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam Including coffee, registration and networking lunch.
The AML landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Financial institutions face increasing regulatory expectations, growing complexity in financial crime, questions around privacy and data sharing, and the challenge of making AML frameworks both effective, cost efficient and proportionate.

Last Year's Event

In partnership with Deloitte, Leaders in Finance interviews Karim Tadjer (former ING, Common Wealth Bank), Suzanne Visser (FIOD), Helène Erftemeijer (NVB), Jaap van der Molen (ABN AMRO), Gwendolyn van Tunen (ASN Bank), Hennie Verbeek-Kusters (former FIU Netherlands, AMLA) and Robin de Jongh (former Rabobank, Blue Sky Group) on the past five years of developments in the AML space. What has the AML world learned, and what are the ambitions for the future? 

Speakers

Esmé Bosma
Senior Inspecteur, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch DPA)
Vinod Jaising
Global Head of Financial & Economic Crime, Rabobank
Yücel Ölçer
Global Head of ING Hubs & Global Head of FCFP, ING
Jaap van der Molen
Managing Director - Head of Detecting Financial Crime, ABN AMRO
Oliver Bullough
Journalist & Author
Gwendolyn van Tunen
Chief Financial Crime Officer & Member of the Executive Board, ASN Bank
Marit Hoegen
Partner, Deloitte
Willem Schudel
Head of Department, Financial Crime Supervision (AML/TF), DNB

Program

08:00 – 09:00 • Coffee & Registration
 
09:00 – 09:05 • Welcome
  • Moderator
09:05 – 09:45 • Keynote
09:45 – 10:05 • Privacy as Blocker or Opportunity?
  • Esmé Bosma – Senior Inspector, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch DPA)
10:05 – 10:25 • AML Banking Panel I
10:25 – 10:30 • Intermezzo: How to Buy a House with Cash in South-America
  • Anonymous Speaker
 
10:30 – 11:15 • Coffee & Refreshments

 

11:15 – 11:35 • Fireside Chat: AML’s Financial Services Next Frontier
11:35 – 11:55 • The Regulator’s Update in an ever Increasing European AML Playing Field
  • Willem Schudel – Head of Department, Financial Crime Supervision (AML/TF), DNB
11:55 – 12:15 • AML Banking Panel II
12:15 – 12:55 • Keynote on AMLR
  • Board member AMLA 
12:55 – 13:00 • Wrap-Up & Closing
  • Moderator
13:00 – 14:30 • Lunch & Networking  

 

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Participants

With our AML Event, we aim to bring together high-level speakers and attendees to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and ideas.

Therefore, this event should be of interest to AML professionals, but also for leaders who, while not engaged in AML daily, view it as a crucial element in strategic management.

We expect to welcome 200+ attendees from 70+ organizations, both public and private. Our event is driven by a clear mission.

First, we want to bring the (financial) professionals in the AML space together and encourage knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices.

Secondly, we hope to add value in the deepening of cooperation between the different stakeholders, among other things, by facilitating the forming of new relationships and to deepen existing relationships.

Finally, above all we aim to achieve that all participants will travel home after the conference full of energy and enthusiasm.

Last Year's Event

Last Year's Pre-event Interviews

“First of all, I think a deeper understanding of financial crime intelligence is key. How does it actually work? And how can you use data to really grasp what applied behavior is, and what kind of data you need to draw conclusions or make a basic assessment? In terms of skills, I think experience will continue to matter. You really need a lot of hours in the field to stay relevant, because much of the work will increasingly be taken over by models, Gen-AI, and similar technologies. The human role will be in assessing the data and truly understanding how, for example, Gen-AI arrives at its conclusions. A deep understanding of how the models, the systems, and the data function – combined with a solid grasp of financial intelligence – that, I believe, is the way to remain relevant.”
Gwendolyn van Tunen Chief Financial Crime Officer & Member of the Executive Board, ASN Bank
Read full interview Gwendolyn van Tunen
“We’ve deliberately sought attention in the media, especially with gatekeepers, because I think it’s important to demonstrate that what we do together really makes a difference. I often hear from AML analysts that their work feels like reporting into a “black box” – they don’t know whether anything happens after they submit their analyses or report unusual transactions. But the truth is, their work does make an impact, even if they don’t always see the direct results. Every analysis, every report, contributes to the wider chain of efforts to prevent and combat money laundering or it could even be an important missing link in our financial investigation. I believe it’s crucial to highlight those successes and show that everyone involved plays an important role.”
Anet van Schijndel Policy Advisor, Police Netherlands
Read full interview Anet van Schijndel
“Importantly, my analysts don’t spend all their time working on cases. Around 15-20% of their time is dedicated to training and development. That keeps them sharp, helps them stay at the top of their game, and equips them with the skills – like data fluency – that will be critical going forward. My philosophy is to prepare people not only for their current roles at ING, but also for the future, wherever their careers may take them.”
Karim Tadjer Executive General Manager - Financial Crime Services, Common Wealth Bank (former ING)
Read full interview Karim Tadjer
“Working in supervision is very exciting – it’s important work. From the start, I was particularly drawn to AML/CFT because of its direct relevance to everyday life: for you and me as individuals, as consumers, as citizens. Playing a role in supervision means helping to combat financial crime and strengthen public trust in institutions and in the economy. That sense of contributing to something bigger than myself is what first attracted me, and it still motivates me today.”
Willem Schudel Head of Department, Financial Crime Supervision (AML/TF), DNB
Read full interview Willem Schudel

How to get there

The event will take place at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam.

Pakhuis de Zwijger is easily accessible, located within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. Public transport stops right outside (tram 26 CS – P&R Zeeburg), and there are several parking garages adjacent to the building:

See you at the Leaders in Finance AML Event 1 October 2026!

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