4th Cyprus Anti-Fraud Conference

Chapter George Zornas is the Internal Audit Director of BoC since January 2015. Mr. Zornas has more than 18 years of experience in internal audit and fraud investigations. He has also extensive experience in Assurance and Corporate Finance, having worked with PwC (Greece) for 10 years. Mr. Zornas is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) and he is currently serving as the president of the Cyprus Chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Mr. Zornas also holds an MBA in Financial Studies and a BA (Hons) in Industrial Economics, both from the University of Nottingham.

Founder, V4WEB Cybersecurity, India

Ritesh Bhatia is a well known Cybercrime Investigator and Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Consultant with an experience of 20 years in the cyberspace. He is a two time TEDx speaker and a Certified Fraud Examiner from ACFE, USA, and is popularly known for his cybercrime Investigations. He has been successful in solving many cases for large corporates, organisations, law enforcement agencies, celebrities, and individuals in India as well as abroad. His views on trending cybercrimes and cybersecurity have been published by many national publications. He frequently educates citizens of the latest in cybercrime on radios, national as well as international television channels.

Digital Risk Leader,Grant Thornton Cyprus

Christos Makedonas is leading the Digital Risk Services at Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Ltd. He has lead projects in multiple disciplines such as Incident Response, Discovery & Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Data Protection, Third-party Assurance, Internal and External IT Audits and GRC. Christos holds an MSc in Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems (Focus in Information Security) from LSE, London, a BSc in Computing Informatics from the University of Plymouth, and Banking Operations Diploma. He holds multiple professional qualifications in his fields of expertise such as CISA, CIPP, CFIP, ISO27001 LI, CDPSE, CEH, ECSA.

Director, Forensics and Cyber, Grant Thornton, Ireland

Roslyn Lee-Symmons is an experienced forensic accountant and a Director in Grant Thornton’s Forensic team. She has specialised in the area of forensic accounting, investigations, expert determination and Forensic Data Analytics. Ros has worked on local, national and international forensic accounting assignments in Ireland, UK, the Netherlands and the UAE. She has prepared expert witness reports in large commercial disputes listed in the High Court / Commercial Court and has undertaken forensic investigations for corporates and regulatory bodies.

Editor Sarawak Report, UK

Clare Rewcastle Brown is an award-winning British journalist and founder of the website Sarawak Report, which has come to prominence for challenging political corruption in Malaysia and its impact on indigenous rights and the environment. Her investigations resulted in the exposure of the multi-billion dollar 1MDB Development Fund scandal, which rocked the global financial community; put "offshore" on the run and embarrassed super-stars and celebrities. Malaysia sought to place her on INTERPOL’s Red Notice List in 2015, however following the election of a new government the former prime minister has been found guilty of theft and criminal abuse of power.

Forensic Interview Solutions, UK

Kerry Marlow retired with exemplary conduct as a Detective Inspector in South Wales Police after 34 years service, 29 of which had been in various CID roles. He was the Force Interview Adviser for the last 4 years and on an ad hoc basis since 1995. His portfolios included, ACPO Regional interview Co-coordinator for Wales, ACPO Investigative Interview Strategy lead on Tier 5 (Interview Advisers), Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses and the use of intermediaries in interviews. He is the Author of Structured Summary System and Notetaker a systematic system of notetaking and interview analysis. Kerry’s Current Position is the Managing Director of Investigative Interviewing Training and Consultancy Limited which is providing training and consultancy to the police, Social Services and other agencies on issues of child protection, adult protection, investigative doctrine and investigative interviewing. Kerry has published articles on child abuse investigations and investigative interviewing. Published research paper on the interviewing of vulnerable persons.

CFE, Managing Director, Valid Datum Limited, UK

Chris Morecroft is an Executive Advisor/Speaker on Fraud/Regulatory/Governance/Data Privacy & Security Compliance. Over 15 years of data security/privacy in BFIS across the EU. Held executive roles leading global teams across regulated industries, including BFIs (life, pensions, legal/general), on large scale, Data/Operational Risk/Audit/Fraud departments. Ms Morecroft has led global data/digital transformation projects across a range of industry sectors. A Military Veteran with 10 years’ experience of cyber/encryption/data/communications across a myriad of environments. Ms. Morecroft is an expert witness in Fraud related cases. She is certified as a CFE. CAM. CSOXP. CGRCP. CGOVP. CICMP. CITRP. CITCP. CDPO. GDPR Auditor. A British national with 3 languages (English, German & Dutch).

Managing Director, Kroll, United Kingdom

Rob Armstrong is a managing director in Kroll’s Restructuring Advisory practice, based in London. He has more than 15 years of experience assisting clients with allegations of fraud, misfeasance, other financial misconduct or improper behaviour. Rob specialises in contentious insolvency litigation, providing solutions to creditors and other stakeholders to recover assets both in the UK and globally. He leads complex insolvency appointments, including provisional liquidations, high-profile bankruptcies, corporate and personal fraud investigations, and pursuing directors for misfeasance.

The Bank of Cyprus Group is the leading banking and financial services group in Cyprus, providing a wide range of financial products and services which include retail and commercial banking, finance, factoring, investment banking, brokerage, fund management, private banking, life and general insurance. The Group’s digital infrastructure is proving successful, transforming the Bank to a modern, customer-centric hub offering banking and broader financial digital products and services in Cyprus. The Group has set the foundations to enhance its organisational resilience and ESG agenda and continues to work towards building a forward-looking organisation with a clear strategy supported by effective corporate governance aligned with ESG agenda priorities, aiming to lead the transition of Cyprus to a sustainable future.

eBOS is an innovative, client-focused, software company, providing state-of-the-art RegTech and Fintech solutions, which automate risk and compliance management for organisations on a worldwide basis, and lead them to digital transformation. With a rich product portfolio of web-based, technologically advanced, flexible and customisable software applications, we pride ourselves for being the pioneers in RegTech and Fintech. Our core offering – WiseBOS Suite - is a revolutionary fully-integrated business-aligned solution, designed to help manage risk, carry out customer due diligence and follow the best security standards, easily adaptable to the ever-changing business needs of companies. Headquartered in Cyprus, eBOS operates within a network of representative offices closely collaborating with strategic partners in the rest of Europe and the MEA region in general.

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eBOS is an innovative, client-focused, software company, providing state-of-the-art RegTech and Fintech solutions, which automate risk and compliance management for organisations on a worldwide basis, and lead them to digital transformation. With a rich product portfolio of web-based, technologically advanced, flexible and customisable software applications, we pride ourselves for being the pioneers in RegTech and Fintech. Our core offering – WiseBOS Suite - is a revolutionary fully-integrated business-aligned solution, designed to help manage risk, carry out customer due diligence and follow the best security standards, easily adaptable to the ever-changing business needs of companies. Headquartered in Cyprus, eBOS operates within a network of representative offices closely collaborating with strategic partners in the rest of Europe and the MEA region in general.

Through its representation of ten member banks, that hold more than 90% of market share and provide a full range of banking services, the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) is the voice of the Cyprus banking system. Its primary aim is to promote best practices for the interest of the banking sector and the local economy as a whole. The ACB is a non-profit organization through which common positions are formulated and promoted on banking and financial issues, when local legislative and governmental policies are determined. In communicating the industry’s views, the ACB cooperates closely with the Central Bank of Cyprus, the House of Representatives and various Ministries as well as other private and public bodies. The Association also has a close relationship with the European Banking Federation (of which it is a member), national banking associations and global organizations. This year, the ACB is celebrating its 50 years’ anniversary.

The CFA Society Cyprus promotes the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the local financial sector, for a sustainable economy and the ultimate benefit of society. It creates networking opportunities, enhances professional relationships, is active in expanding financial literacy, builds relations with universities and supports diversity, equality and inclusion. It has 260+ members, who are also members of the US-based CFA Institute, which awards the title of Chartered Financial Analyst, implements a Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, provides educational resources and funds and distributes academic research in cutting-edge topics that contribute to and improve global best practices in financial analysis and investment management

The Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), established in 2011, is the representative body of regulated Administrative Service Providers (ASP’s) in Cyprus. With a vision to assist in forming a solid international business sector in Cyprus operating on high professional standards, ethics and integrity, the Association aims to serve industry providers by promoting their interests, raising sector awareness, supporting their operations, contributing to new legislations and delivering valuable training to professionals. The Association’s commitment to its purpose has established it among the most reputable and recognised organisations within the country, before public and regulatory authorities, other associations, as well as the business community in Cyprus and overseas.

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), established in 1961, is the professional body for the accountancy profession in Cyprus, currently tallying more than 5.200 members and 3.500 students. It provides the organisational framework for all professional accountants, supports and promotes the activities and interests of th accountancy profession, safeguards the reputation of the profession and ensures adherence to the Code of Ethics and the continuous professional development of the members. Furthermore, ICPAC is a competent authority and has been delegated the relevant tasks under the Law for the regulation of the audit profession, for Anti-Money Laundering purposes, for the provision of administrative and insolvency services. ICPAC is a key and active stakeholder in the economic affairs and development of the country, cooperating with the government, the private and public sector.

ISACA Cyprus Chapter, the locally established chapter of ISACA International, is an independent non-profit organisation and its purpose is to help business technology professionals and their enterprises realize the positive potential of technology. Today, ISACA international serves more than 165,000 professionals in 180+ countries, who covers a variety of professional IT-related positions, information systems or IT auditors, internal auditors, governance, security and risk professionals, consultants, educators, and C-suite executives. They serve professionals in nearly every industry. ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems and in the provision of the professional qualifications CISA™, CRISC™, CISM™, CGEIT™, CSX-P™, CDPSE™, ITCA™ and CET™.

GOLD was first published in 2011 as the first monthly English-language business magazine in Cyprus. Today, it not only consistently promotes good business practices, focusing on the promotion of Cyprus as an international business centre, but has a unique readership, comprising High Net Worth Individ­uals, executives of international companies, and English-speaking Cypriot and non-Cypriot busi­nessmen and women.

As the flagship publication within IMH’s media brands, IN Business magazine, has a 16-year history, during which thousands of examples of good business practices by businesses and businesspeople, brands, commercial practices and developments have been showcased. The aim of IN Business was – and continues to be – the promotion of good Cypriot business. www.inbusinessnews.com