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Conducting Effective Due Diligence into High-Risk Financial Networks to Secure Technology

February 21-22, 2024 | Singapore | Workshop 

Registration Deadline: January 19, 2024   

RESEARCHING FINANCIAL NETWORKS 

On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, CRDF Global and Kharon are pleased to host an in-person, two-day workshop in Singapore on February 21st and 22nd, 2024. This workshop, specifically tailored for compliance professionals in Singapore, will focus on identifying potentially high-risk trade and financial networks that could facilitate the transfer of proliferation-sensitive technology and equipment, putting your institution at risk. You will work with real-world data and learn new skills to conduct effective open-source research, and discuss international best-practices regarding due-diligence with experts and colleagues to better protect your organization's sensitive assets.

 

 

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES 

Illicit actors continue their efforts to exploit the global trade and financial system to procure technology, research, and commodities in contravention of international norms and frameworks. These actors leverage financial networks for the purposes of investment, direct purchase, and mergers with/acquisition of research institutions and technology-producing companies to gain access to dual-use research, IP, and technology. This unique training opportunity aims to equip compliance professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively identify and mitigate the risks of participating in financial networks that are either wittingly or unwittingly facilitating the transfer of proliferation-sensitive technology to sanctioned and flagged entities.

Using a case study-based approach, this interactive workshop will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the risks involved in entering partnerships with prohibited entities, conducting due diligence when entering business ventures, and when to flag certain transactions to regulatory authorities. The session is designed to prepare you with the latest developments and best practices in sanctions and export control compliance, providing valuable insights into managing trade control risk in relation to dual-use goods.

  

 

WORKSHOP FOCUS AREAS WILL INCLUDE: 

  • How the malign state actors may use financial and trade networks to procure sensitive technology and equipment         
  • Real-world case study analysis of known obfuscation techniques to hide connections to illicit end-users through front companies, hidden ownership, and complex corporate structures 
  • Restrictions on certain technologies, including associated financial transactions and risks to financial institutions 
  • Fundamental open-source research tools and methodologies to recognize and analyze risk and related relationships         
  • How to use Kharon ClearView and Kharon research methodology to conduct network mapping and due-diligence investigations using open-source research tools 

 

 

EVENT DETAILS 

When: February 21-22, 2024 

Where: Singapore 

Logistics: To Be Announced

Format: This is an in-person workshop with live presentations, moderated discussions, exercises, and opportunities for Q&A. Participation is encouraged. Attendees are expected to abide by Chatham House Rule, where attendees are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other attendee, may be revealed. 

 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

Eligible Positions:  

  • Compliance officers
  • Bank managers and officers
  • Audit managers
  • Financial risk analysts
  • Consultants focusing on financial regulations and compliance
Eligible Institutions: Banks and other public or private financial institutions

Eligible Countries: Please note that participation in this workshop is only available for individuals located in Singapore.   

 

 

REGISTRATION, FEES, AND LOGISTICS 

Early registration is highly encouraged, as a limited number of seats are available for the workshop. This workshop is free of charge to participants.   

Upon the conclusion of the registration period, all registrant information will be processed in accordance with compliance requirements in all applicable Singaporean, US, and international laws. During this review period, registrants should anticipate an email confirmation indicating that their registration information is being reviewed, details regarding the workshop speakers and agenda, and ultimately, the determination of their registration status. Our team appreciates your patience throughout this process.  

If you have any questions, need further information, have technical difficulties with your registration, or require any accessibility accommodations, please contact Mr. Conor Wade at cwade@crdfglobal.org. 

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* Sensitive data will be stored on secure CRDF Global systems during registration review and purged following completion of the event.

Workshop Trainers

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Mark Nakhla
Executive Vice President
 

Mark is responsible for the integrity and strategic direction of all Kharon research. Mark has deep domain expertise on the activities of terrorist support networks and other groups targeted by international sanctions. Mark served as a sanctions officer at the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) between 2002-2005 and 2012-2013 investigating terrorist groups and their networks of financiers and facilitators in the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Mark previously served at the U.S. Department of Defense as a Middle East policy adviser, and at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he focused on strategic research and policy planning.

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Priscilla Kim
Research Manager, Global Knowledge Engagement
 

Priscilla Kim is a research manager for Kharon’s Global Knowledge Engagement program, helping build and implement training solutions worldwide. She conducts research on commercial and financial networks pertaining to U.N. and international sanctions programs, including North Korea, Russia, and Iran. Priscilla previously received her Ph.D. from the University of Central Lancashire, focusing on Track II diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea. Priscilla holds an MA in East Asian Studies from UCLA.  

More About CRDF Global



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CRDF Global is an independent nonprofit organization that provides international training and capacity-building programming to advance safety, security, health, and prosperity. We promote international research integrity and knowledge security, data and IP protection, and cyber and information security globally. We partner with government agencies, academia, and the private sector to strengthen connectivity among experts and tailor the application of international best practices that allow for transparent scientific discovery and applications of research and technology. 

With offices in Arlington, VA; Kyiv, Ukraine; Manila, Philippines; Almaty, Kazakhstan; and Amman, Jordan, CRDF Global’s diverse staff and networks of local stakeholders deliver tailored programs to mitigate threats and advance peace and security every day. 

Learn more about our program at:  https://crdfglobal.org/what-we-do/research-data-and-technology-security/