Wednesday 15th November 2023

At The Met Hotel, Leeds

The Yorkshire & Humber Fraud Forum is a not-for-profit organisation that was created to support, encourage and protect the growth of the Yorkshire and Humberside economies by bringing the public and private sectors together to combat fraud and financial crime.

The key benefit of YHFF membership is becoming part of a valuable network of people directly involved in the business of combating fraud every day. The opportunity to share knowledge, experience and best practices – with your counterparts from within your own sector and outside – is an essential business requirement in today’s public and private sectors.

YHFF members are anti-fraud practitioners from a diverse range of companies and organisations, including corporates (small and large), financial intuitions, local authorities, health service organisations and law enforcement. The YHFF runs masterclasses throughout the year, which are a valuable opportunity for members to get together and hear about the latest developments and trends in fraud – and what can be done to prevent your business or organisation being affected.

The YHFF annual conference is a great way to meet with fellow anti-fraud practitioners, establish new contacts and renew existing ones.

The conference delegate fee of only £160 + VAT automatically includes a year’s membership of the YHFF, which provides free attendance at masterclasses throughout the year.

If you are unable to attend the conference, annual membership is available, at £80 +VAT. Please contact us on info@yhff.co.uk. This provides attendance at three masterclasses throughout the year.

Conference Programme

Conference Chairperson: Shari Vahl, reporter, You and Yours, BBC Radio 4

Jon Hodgeon, Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit – National Economic Fraud

Paul Maskall, DCPCU – Psychology of Online Enabled Crime

Simon Miller, Stop Scams UK –AI and Fraud: threats, opportunities and policy implications 

Holly-Anne Brennan, Home Office – Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill

Graham Barrow , Director of The Dark Money Files Ltd – How you might be funding organised crime groups without even realising

Clare Forbes, National Trading Standards  – Coercion and Control in Financial abuse

Date
Wednesday 15th November 2023, The Met Hotel, Leeds

How to Book
Please complete the booking and registration form below. Acknowledgment will be sent.

How to Pay
Conference attendance including annual YHFF membership: £160 + VAT (total £192)

Payment must be received in advance of the conference.

By Bank Transfer
Please make payment directly into our bank account, using the details below. Please remember to state your name when paying.

Bank account details:

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code/Account number: 30-94-53, 19748468

On Invoice
Payable before the conference. Please advise of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments, etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

Cancellations
Cancellations made by emailing info@yhff.co.uk before 1st November 2023 will receive a partial refund with a charge of £50 +VAT being deducted for administration.

After 1st November 2023 the full fee must be paid and no refunds will be available, irrespective of booking date. However, substitutions may be made at any time.

Enquiries
Please call on 07908 684810 or email info@yhff.co.uk if you have any queries.

Data Protection
Please see our privacy policy on the YHFF website for details of how we process your data and keep it secure when you become an YHFF member.

If you would like to unsubscribe at any time, please let us know on info@yhff.co.uk

The organisers reserve the right to change the programme or the speakers without prior notice.

Registration Form

For YHFF 2023/2024 membership please complete the registration form below.

https://form.jotform.com/200482650773051

On Thursday 28 September 2023 16.00

We are delighted to welcome Sally Felton, BDO to the September Masterclass hosted by YHFF.

Speakers

Sally Felton, Director, Fraud Risk Management at BDO is a highly skilled fraud risk professional with over 30 years of experience in the area. She has held senior positions in both industry and consulting, leading large teams in proactive and reactive roles, alongside working with multiple clients in various business sectors to reduce their fraud risk.

As well as deep and broad fraud understanding, Sally is a confident and competent people leader who achieves very high engagement from her team and collaboration from those working with her.

During her career Sally has led many retail banking investigations including cross-border and internal disciplinary cases regarding staff fraud. She had held positions in various fraud roles, including policy, prevention, detection, projects and investigations.

As a consultant Sally has provided advice and guidance on preventative techniques to multiple clients from banking and property developers to public sector and manufacturing with positive feedback received on both her practical, workable suggestions and style of working and delivery. She has also provided reviews of detections systems, created risk assessment tools and worked as part of teams redesigning fraud operating models within banking.

Agenda

16.00	Welcome & Introduction	Adam Smith, BDO
16.05	The importance of good culture in your approach to fraud risk management	Sally Felton, Director, Fraud Risk Management, BDO
17.00	Q & A	
17.30	Close followed by refreshments	

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

https://form.jotform.com/202386057521351

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF ™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £30 plus VAT (£36). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the two Masterclasses in the membership year to 30 September 2023. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53
Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preference at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

On Wednesday 19 July 16.00

We are delighted to welcome Claire Jenkins, Companies House to the July Masterclass hosted by YHFF.

Speakers

Claire Jenkins is a Forensic Accountant in the Integrity, Enforcement, and Intelligence Unit at Companies House. She joined the Civil Service after working within a wide range of businesses, ranging from SME’s to global multi-nationals.  Previous roles have seen Claire working in corporate business recovery as well as specialising in Tax and VAT work.  This gives her wide-ranging insight into business and accounts as a whole.

Claire is a qualified accountant and holds a MSc in Forensic Accounting, with her dissertation focussing on external fraud actors.   She is a triple award winner at the Tackling Economic Crime Awards, winning the Outstanding Female Professional award in 2019 and 2020 and the Outstanding Tackling Economic Crime Professional award in 2021.  She was recently appointed the Chair of ALEFA – the Association of Law Enforcement Forensic Accountants.

She has responsibility for analysing and investigating suspicious behaviour and represents Companies House on cross-government counter-fraud bodies, such as the Counter Fraud Champions Group and the Counter Fraud Analytics Forum.  She spearheaded a ground-breaking data sharing initiative which used the Digital Economy Act powers for the first time to enable sharing between CH and HMRC with the intention to reduce fraudulent data and identify behaviour patterns of interest. Through her work, she has gained valuable insights into the behaviours and actions of fraudsters – what they put in their accounts, what they do not, and what are areas to consider when trying to understand if a company should cause concern.  She is passionate about sharing these insights with a view to increasing knowledgeability and reducing the opportunity for fraud and error to take place and regularly presents masterclasses to other government departments on the anatomy of fictitious accounts.  To date, she has helped to identify and tackle over £300m of fraud.

Agenda

16.00	Welcome & Introduction	Mike Wong, KPMG
16.05	Using Companies House Data with a Critical Eye	Claire Jenkins, Companies House Online
17.00	Q & A
17.30	Close followed by refreshments

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

https://form.jotform.com/201663720245348

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF ™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £60 plus VAT (£72). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the two Masterclasses in the membership year to 30 September 2023. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53
Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preference at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

On Thursday 11 May 16.00

We are delighted to welcome Ben Reid, Specialist Prosecutor and Tori Boycott, Proceeds of Crime Unit from the Crown Prosecution Service to the May Masterclass hosted by YHFF.

HOW DO YOU CATCH A DISHONEST ACCOUNTANT WHO HAS HIDDEN HIS TRACKS?

• Working with the Greater Manchester Police,
• Working with the NHS Counter Fraud Authority,
• Finding the right expert witness,
• Getting everyone to work together in one team,
• Drafting the indictment,
• Dealing with the defence,
• Giving victims a voice,
• Getting a just and fair sentence,
• Working with the press.
• The Confiscation proceedings:
• Investigating all assets;
• Establishing the benefit;
• Hidden assets
• Working with the Financial Investigator and Forensic Accountant;
• Considering the effect of Bankruptcy on Confiscation proceedings;

• PLUS SPECIAL BONUS SECTION: Introducing a new CPS team – ‘The Serious Economic, Organised Crime & International Directorate.’

Speakers

Ben Reid is a Specialist Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service. He specialises in fraud and economic crime.

Tori Boycott has worked for the Proceeds of Crime Unit, Crown Prosecution Service since 2017 joining as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. In 2020 she became a Specialist Prosecutor within the Unit. Her work focusses on Restraint and Confiscation proceedings for complex cases often involving high-level complex fraud, drugs offences, international assets and corporate veil considerations. Prior to joining the CPS she worked in a Corporate and Commercial Law Firm specialising in Insolvency and Restructuring. This prior experience has assisted with her current work in Proceeds of Crime and is the lead lawyer in the Unit on Restraint and Confiscation cases involving bankruptcy and liquidation.

Agenda

16.00	Welcome & Introduction	Ben Lowans, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
16.05	R V Stephen Day: How Team Work Brought a Dishonest Accountant to Justice?	Ben Reid and Tori Boycott from the Crown Prosecution Service.
17.30	Q & A	
17.45	Close followed by refreshments	

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF ™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £80 plus VAT (£96). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the three Masterclasses in the membership year to 30 September 2023. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53
Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preference at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

On Wednesday 2 November 16.00

We are delighted to welcome Detective Sergeant David Hale, Merseyside Police to the November Masterclass hosted by YHFF.

Speakers

David Hale is a Detective Sergeant in Merseyside Police Proceeds of Crime Unit and has worked in financial investigation since 2009.  Having joined Merseyside Police in 2005 he has worked in Local Policing, CID and the Financial Investigation Unit as well as working in the Northwest Regional Organised Crime Unit Regional Economic Crime Unit.

He has recently selected to attend the Guardia Di Finanza in Rome where he was trained at the Scuola di Polizia Economico-Finanzia International Academy and fully accredited in respect to tackling Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.

During this time, he has been at the forefront of tracing assets of Organised Crime Groups who have used ever elusive techniques in order to hide their ill-gotten gains to prevent confiscation.

Having previously worked for NatWest Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland he understands the public/private dynamic and the challenges faced by either organisation when it comes to tracing assets.

Agenda

16.00	Welcome & Introduction	Adam Smith, BDO
16.05	POCU and Asset Tracking	Detective Sergeant David Hale, Merseyside Police
16.55	Q & A
17.10	Close followed by refreshments

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

https://form.jotform.com/202386057521351

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF ™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £30 plus VAT (£36). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the one Masterclass in the membership. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53
Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preference at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

Wednesday 16th November 2022

At The Metropole Hotel, Leeds

The Yorkshire & Humber Fraud Forum is a not-for-profit organisation that was created to support, encourage and protect the growth of the Yorkshire and Humberside economies by bringing the public and private sectors together to combat fraud and financial crime.

The key benefit of YHFF membership is becoming part of a valuable network of people directly involved in the business of combating fraud every day. The opportunity to share knowledge, experience and best practices – with your counterparts from within your own sector and outside – is an essential business requirement in today’s public and private sectors.

YHFF members are anti-fraud practitioners from a diverse range of companies and organisations, including corporates (small and large), financial intuitions, local authorities, health service organisations and law enforcement. The YHFF runs masterclasses throughout the year, which are a valuable opportunity for members to get together and hear about the latest developments and trends in fraud – and what can be done to prevent your business or organisation being affected.

The YHFF annual conference is a great way to meet with fellow anti-fraud practitioners, establish new contacts and renew existing ones.

The conference delegate fee of only £160 + VAT automatically includes a year’s membership of the YHFF, which provides free attendance at masterclasses throughout the year.

If you are unable to attend the conference, annual membership is available, at £80 +VAT. Please contact us on info@yhff.co.uk. This provides attendance at three masterclasses throughout the year.

Conference Programme

Conference Chairperson: Shari Vahl, reporter, You and Yours, BBC Radio 4

Alex Rothwell, CEO of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority – Tackling Fraud in the NHS

Andy Fox, Financial Abuse Safeguarding Officer, North Yorkshire Police – Courier Fraud

Dave Verma, Corporate Fraud Investigator, Templrii Ltd – Procurement Fraud

Martin Wilson, North East Business Resilience Center Head of Student Services – What are the fraud and cyber-crimes affecting your business

Matt Stagg and Steven Manning, Internet Investigation Solutions – Open-Source Intelligence, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Claire Maillet, Head of Financial Crime Operations at Ziglu  – Why are Fintechs vulnerable to Insider Fraud?

Date
Wednesday 16th November 2022, The Metropole Hotel, Leeds

How to Book
Please complete the booking and registration form below. Acknowledgment will be sent.

How to Pay
Conference attendance including annual YHFF membership: £160 + VAT (total £192)

Payment must be received in advance of the conference.

By Bank Transfer
Please make payment directly into our bank account, using the details below. Please remember to state your name when paying.

Bank account details:

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code/Account number: 30-94-53, 19748468

On Invoice
Payable before the conference. Please advise of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments, etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

Cancellations
Cancellations made by emailing info@yhff.co.uk before 1st November 2022 will receive a partial refund with a charge of £50 +VAT being deducted for administration.

After 1st November 2022 the full fee must be paid and no refunds will be available, irrespective of booking date. However, substitutions may be made at any time.

Enquiries
Please call on 07908 684810 or email info@yhff.co.uk if you have any queries.

Data Protection
Please see our privacy policy on the YHFF website for details of how we process your data and keep it secure when you become an YHFF member.

If you would like to unsubscribe at any time, please let us know on info@yhff.co.uk

The organisers reserve the right to change the programme or the speakers without prior notice.

Registration Form

For YHFF 2022/2023 membership please complete the registration form below.

Wednesday 23 March 2022, 16.00

We are delighted to welcome William Taaffe, Chief Operating Officer at Lockdown Cyber Security Head of Fraud, to our latest 2022 Masterclass.

• An examination of Fraud, Cyber Crime and its convergence

• Why and how technology is used to further enable fraud

• Public case studies of Cyber fraud through differing attack methods

• Technology, a vehicle to commit and detect fraud

• New Technologies and the potential future of Cyber fraud

Speaker

William is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Lockdown Cyber Security. Having held a variety of sales and management roles over the last 10 years, William has dedicated himself towards his passion of Cyber Security; a topic of interest since his early teens.

An accomplished presenter, William has spoken on behalf of major British retail banks, RBS, NatWest, the British Dental Association, the Builders Merchants Federation, and numerous other professional bodies. He has delivered keynote presentations and featured in panel discussions across both the Cyber and Fraud landscape. William regularly delivers classroom training to Finance professionals, educating them on Cyber risk and how to mitigate it.

Agenda

16.00	Welcome & Introduction
16.05	Beware: The Risk of the Cyber Fraudsters	William Taaffe
17.15	Q & A
17.30	Close

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF ™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £80 plus VAT (£96). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the one Masterclass in the membership year to 30 September 2022. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53
Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preference at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

Wednesday 17th November 2021

The Yorkshire & Humber Fraud Forum is a not-for-profit organisation that was created to support, encourage and protect the growth of the Yorkshire and Humberside economies by bringing the public and private sectors together to combat fraud and financial crime.

The key benefit of YHFF membership is becoming part of a valuable network of people directly involved in the business of combating fraud every day. The opportunity to share knowledge, experience and best practices – with your counterparts from within your own sector and outside – is an essential business requirement in today’s public and private sectors.

YHFF members are anti-fraud practitioners from a diverse range of companies and organisations, including corporates (small and large), financial intuitions, local authorities, health service organisations and law enforcement. The YHFF runs masterclasses throughout the year, which are a valuable opportunity for members to get together and hear about the latest developments and trends in fraud – and what can be done to prevent your business or organisation being affected.

The YHFF annual conference is a great way to meet with fellow anti-fraud practitioners, establish new contacts and renew existing ones.

The conference delegate fee of only £125 + VAT automatically includes a year’s membership of the YHFF, which provides free attendance at masterclasses throughout the year.

If you are unable to attend the conference, annual membership is available, at £80 +VAT. Please contact us on info@yhff.co.uk. This provides attendance at three masterclasses throughout the year.

Conference Programme

Conference Chairperson: Shari Vahl, reporter, You and Yours, BBC Radio 4

Booking Details

09.00	YHFF WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
09.05	CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
09.20	INTERNATIONAL MONEY LAUNDERING AND INFORMAL VALUE TRANSFER SYSTEMS (IVTS) Andrew Tennant, Director Gentium UK Ltd
10.00	PROFESSIONAL ENABLERS AND THE FACILITATION OF FRAUD An insight into the role of the professional enabler and the facilitation of financial crime. The presentation with include defining the professional enabler, providing an account of Jonathan’s ethical slippage and criminal pathway and a general discussion on what led him for facilitate fraud for his client. It will conclude with an insight into his research to date into the organisation of mortgage fraud and the arms race between fraudsters and fraud reducers. Jonathan Gilbert, PhD Researcher/Graduate Tutor, Cardiff University
10.40	Coffee
11.00	GETTING THE BEST FROM THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ACT Discover how the Digital Economy Act offers a simple, quick and user-led means and legal gateway through which to combat fraud – and meet the team who can facilitate you in using these powers Michael Sowerby, Head of Debt & Fraud Data Sharing, Art Mitchells-Urwin, Fraud & Debt Data Sharing Officer and Jabeen Kamran, Fraud & Sharing Officer, Cabinet Office
11.40	VICTIMS OF COMPUTER MISUSE Based upon a major study for the Home Office which interviewed individual and SME victims of computer misuse (hacking, malware, ransomware, ddos) this presentation explores the impact and experiences of these victims. Professor Mark Button, Director of the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies, Portsmouth University
12.10	Lunch
13.00	SCORCHED EARTH: CONS, FRAUDS AND SCAMS IN A PANDEMIC AGE Jenny Radcliffe, Founder & Director of Social Engineering, The People Hacker
13.40	DECRYPTING CRYPTO The changing world of virtual currency from methodology, typology and live demonstration. Getting a better understanding on how they work, recognising the risks and the latest on how to make them more secure. Richard Strike, Director, Gentium UK Ltd
14.30	CHAIRPERSON’S CLOSING REMARKS
14.40	CLOSE OF CONFERENCE

Date
Wednesday 17th November 2021 using Microsoft Teams

How to Book
Please complete the booking and registration form below. Acknowledgment will be sent.

How to Pay
Conference attendance including annual YHFF membership: £125 + VAT (total £150)

Payment must be received in advance of the conference.

By Bank Transfer
Please make payment directly into our bank account, using the details below. Please remember to state your name when paying.

Bank account details:

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code/Account number: 30-94-53, 19748468

On Invoice
Payable before the conference. Please advise of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments, etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

Cancellations
Cancellations made by emailing info@yhff.co.uk before 1st November 2021 will receive a partial refund with a charge of £50 +VAT being deducted for administration.

After 1st November 2021 the full fee must be paid and no refunds will be available, irrespective of booking date. However, substitutions may be made at any time.

Enquiries
Please call on 07908 684810 or email info@yhff.co.uk if you have any queries.

Data Protection
Please see our privacy policy on the YHFF website for details of how we process your data and keep it secure when you become an YHFF member.

If you would like to unsubscribe at any time, please let us know on info@yhff.co.uk

The organisers reserve the right to change the programme or the speakers without prior notice.

Registration Form

For YHFF 2021/2022 membership please complete the registration form below.

https://form.jotform.com/200482650773051

Wednesday 15 September 2021, 16.00

Please note that due to Coronavirus restrictions, this Masterclass will be delivered online. Joining instructions will be circulated in due course.

We are delighted to welcome Ashley Hart, Head of Fraud at TSB Bank, to our latest 2021 Masterclass.

Banks are not the root cause of the majority of fraud in the UK, but they are the closest to victims as they hold the customer relationship. With that in mind, banks have a moral obligation to support their customers, the victims of fraud, to the fullest extent possible – which means thinking beyond a set of standard processes and breaking down the traditional barriers between the public and private sector.

Delivering consequence to fraudsters is critical if we are to make the UK a stronger and safer place to do business – and that is something that cannot be done by banks alone. Working with partners in law enforcement, the broader private sector and amongst ourselves, we need to eliminate out-dated bureaucracy and collaborate to the same extent that the criminals do.

Ashley will discuss the need for banks to work more with law enforcement, the need to put victim care first and the importance of making fraudsters pay.

Speaker

Ashley has worked for TSB since 2016 and is responsible for fraud strategy, systems, investigations and analytics across all products and channels. He has been focussed on establishing a victim-centric approach to fraud, with a focus on educating, protecting, and supporting customers.

He leads on the partnership between frontline policing and TSB, in support of community protection as well as the pursuit of fraudsters, and works alongside forces across the UK, as well as national bodies, to bring fraudsters to justice. In 2019 he designed and launched TSB’s new fraud strategy, including the landmark Fraud Refund Guarantee.

Ashley has held various senior management roles at the Financial Ombudsman Service and is currently Chair of the Advisory Board at Cifas, Non-Executive Director at Stop Scams UK and a qualified Barrister.

Agenda

16:00	Welcome & Introduction
16:05	Collaborating to combat fraudsters	Ashley Hart
17:15	Q & A
17:30	Close

How to book

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £30 plus VAT (£36). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the one Masterclass in the membership year to 30 September 2021. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53
Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts department etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preference at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

Wednesday 14 July 2021, 16.00

Please note that due to Coronavirus restrictions, this Masterclass will be delivered online. Joining instructions will be circulated in due course.

We are delighted to welcome Richard Plumb of NHS Digital and Cyber and Physical Security Expert, to our latest 2021 Masterclass.

Criminals are always looking for ways to take advantage of gaps in information security controls and weaknesses in security practices in order to access information which they can use to their benefit.

With the increase in home and flexible working during lockdown, and the likelihood that more of us will continue to work in a hybrid manner once we start to exit lockdown, these different ways of working present opportunities for fraudsters to access our information inappropriately.

Richard will explain how fraudsters use phishing techniques and exploit weak passwords to gain access to our networks and information. He will also run an interactive phishing demonstration to show how fraudsters fool users into providing useful information and provide an insight into how they crack weak passwords.

Speaker

Richard currently works as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead at NHS Digital. His previous roles include working as a Cyber & Physical Security Consultant Manager in KPMG’s Cyber Practice and over 14 years within a law enforcement background. Richard has extensive expertise and qualifications in physical security, access control, crime prevention through environmental design and physical counter-terrorism measures as well as holding a current Secured By Design License.

Richard has vast experience of presenting technical and often complex cyber operations concepts to the highest level of audience and of all levels of technical capability, including at the 2020 Midlands Fraud Forum Annual Conference.

Agenda

16:00	Welcome & Introduction
16:05	Protecting your people	Richard Plumb
17:15	Q & A
17:30	Close

How to book

Wednesday 24 March 2021

Please note that due to Coronavirus restrictions, this Masterclass will be delivered online through Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions will be circulated in due course.

We are delighted to welcome Rob Gray of Bond Solon to the March Masterclass hosted by YHFF.

This masterclass is a highly practical and intensive morning session that will look at the various aspects of conducting a fraud investigation and how your investigation can be challenged in court. This will provide you with an invaluable insight into the “enemy lawyer” and how they may try to undermine the integrity of your investigation.

Speaker

Rob Gray – Director of Training and Delivery, Bond Solon

Rob was called to the Bar in 1993. He practised predominantly in the field of criminal litigation, appearing for both the prosecution and defence.  Rob was also commissioned as a Captain in the Adjutant General’s Corps Army Legal Services.  He worked firstly for HQ Legal Branch and then latterly for a ‘special user group’ within UKSF. Rob lectured extensively throughout his time in the military with a particular emphasis on RIPA and Rules of Engagement. He also acted as the UKSF group’s liaison officer on several contentious criminal court cases and coroner’s inquests.

He has been involved in legal training with Bond Solon since2002 and has been Director of Training Delivery since 2015. Rob trains extensively in the following areas for Bond Solon: Statement/Report Writing,‘Law, Evidence, Procedure & Best Practice’, Giving Evidence/Courtroom Skills, Cross-Examination, RIPA and DPA, and Advocacy training. He has delivered training for a variety of clients both within the UK and internationally.

Agenda

09.30	Welcome & Introduction
09.35	From Fraud Investigation to Court	Rob Gray
11.00	Q & A
11.30	Close

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £75 plus VAT (£90). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the two Masterclass in the membership year to 30 September 2021. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53
Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts department etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preference at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

Wednesday 11th November 2020

The Yorkshire & Humber Fraud Forum is a not-for-profit organisation that was created to support, encourage and protect the growth of the Yorkshire and Humberside economies by bringing the public and private sectors together to combat fraud and financial crime.

The key benefit of YHFF membership is becoming part of a valuable network of people directly involved in the business of combating fraud every day. The opportunity to share knowledge, experience and best practices – with your counterparts from within your own sector and outside – is an essential business requirement in today’s public and private sectors.

YHFF members are anti-fraud practitioners from a diverse range of companies and organisations, including corporates (small and large), financial intuitions, local authorities, health service organisations and law enforcement. The YHFF runs masterclasses throughout the year, which are a valuable opportunity for members to get together and hear about the latest developments and trends in fraud – and what can be done to prevent your business or organisation being affected.

The YHFF annual conference is a great way to meet with fellow anti-fraud practitioners, establish new contacts and renew existing ones.

The conference delegate fee of only £125 + VAT automatically includes a year’s membership of the YHFF, which provides free attendance at masterclasses throughout the year.

If you are unable to attend the conference, annual membership is available, at £80 +VAT. Please contact us on info@yhff.co.uk. This provides attendance at three masterclasses throughout the year.

Conference Programme

Conference Chairperson: Shari Vahl, reporter, You and Yours, BBC Radio 4

09.00	YHFF WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
09.05	CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9.20	STATE OF THE NATION OF FRAUD The latest threats and trends identified by the National Fraud Database, including a focus on the Yorkshire and Humber region. Amber Burridge, Head of Fraud Intelligence, CIFAS
10.00	ORGANISED CRIME WITHIN UK INSURANCE & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT This covers the types of scams organised crime groups are responsible for and focuses on the following categories: – Lead Generation – Brand Misuse – Malware / Phishing Attacks Ryan Adams, Group Head of Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FIU), Aviva plc
10.40	Coffee
11.00	FRAUD AND COVID-19 A review of the prominent fraud typologies emerging from the pandemic, and (with law enforcement even more overwhelmed than normal) how some organisations are using private prosecutions and civil remedies to tackle them. Polly Sprenger, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
11.40	HOW TO CATCH A PHISH Turning our biggest weakness into our biggest strength: how to identify a phishing email. Understanding the components of a phishing attack through the eyes of both the victim and the attacker. We will carry out a live phishing attack and use that knowledge to determine what is or isn’t legitimate. Richard Plumb, Tech & Physical Security Consultant, KPMG LLP
12.10	Lunch
13.10	TYPES & STYLES OF FRAUD AND FRAUDSTERS Steve Taylor, Director, Specialist Fraud Investigation Training and Consultancy Ltd
13.50	MAKING CRIME PAY FOR SOCIETY Ineffective asset recovery means that often victims of fraud are failed by below par recoveries due to criminals and their enablers exploiting loopholes to protect their assets bought with ill gotten gains. This webinar looks at the underlying causes and debates what needs to be done to change things for the better. Aidan Larkin, Partner, Asset Reality
14.20	CHAIRPERSON’S CLOSING REMARKS
14.30	CLOSE OF CONFERENCE

Booking Details

Date
Wednesday 11th November 2020 using Microsoft Teams

How to Book
Please complete the booking and registration form below. Acknowledgment will be sent.

How to Pay
Conference attendance including annual YHFF membership: £125 + VAT (total £150)

Payment must be received in advance of the conference.

By Bank Transfer
Please make payment directly into our bank account, using the details below. Please remember to state your name when paying.

Bank account details:

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code/Account number: 30-94-53, 19748468

On Invoice
Payable before the conference. Please advise of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts departments, etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

Cancellations
Cancellations made by emailing info@yhff.co.uk before 1st November 2020 will receive a partial refund with a charge of £50 +VAT being deducted for administration.

After 1st November 2020 the full fee must be paid and no refunds will be available, irrespective of booking date. However, substitutions may be made at any time.

Enquiries
Please call on 07908 684810 or email info@yhff.co.uk if you have any queries.

Data Protection
Please see our privacy policy on the YHFF website for details of how we process your data and keep it secure when you become an YHFF member.

If you would like to unsubscribe at any time, please let us know on info@yhff.co.uk

The organisers reserve the right to change the programme or the speakers without prior notice.

Registration Form

For YHFF 2020/2021 membership please complete the registration form below.

Thursday 24 September 2020

Please note that due to Coronavirus restrictions, this Masterclass will be delivered online. Joining instructions will be circulated in due course.

We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Kitson of Addleshaw Goddard LLP and Martyn Potter of Martyn Potter HR Solutions to the September Masterclass hosted by YHFF.

The discovery of employee fraud within any organisation often leads to a difficult time for the leaders in that organisation. Loss of trust, blame, potential business failure/damage, management time, costs of investigation are just some of the immediate concerns.

In addition there are the human resources elements that inevitably arise – ensuring that those involved in the fraud are treated correctly from a legal perspective considering terminations of employment and the risk of employment tribunals. There will be recovery aspects, the involvement of law enforcement, and dealing with the damage.

In this Masterclass we will discuss the support that HR provides from within the business, both in respect of preventative measures against fraud, and also upon discovering a fraud. We will be demystifying employment law in respect to preventing and investigating fraud and we will also hear about how to avoid the pitfalls within an investigation and hopefully how to ultimately avoid lengthy tribunals.

Speaker

Rebecca Kitson – Partner, Employment, Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Rebecca has over 16 years’ specialist experience in the employment field acting for large corporates on a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Rebecca’s key specialisms include TUPE, large scale redundancy and restructuring projects, investigations and high value tribunal litigation. Rebecca is an experienced tribunal advocate and a regular speaker at seminars and roundtable events. Rebecca also provides training to clients on a variety of topics such as investigations, TUPE, discrimination, disciplinary and grievances and absence management.

Speaker

Martyn Potter – Martyn Potter HR Solutions

Martyn is a CIPD qualified HR Consultant with over 25 years’ experience of advising and working with a variety of public, private and not for profit organisations across the UK on people, strategic and change management issues. He is also a CMI-qualified executive business coach, a UK Mediation-qualified Mediator and a Mental Health First Aider.

He established his business in 2008 whilst working on a part time basis for BDO LLP (formerly PKF LLP), a ‘Top 6’ Firm of business advisers, primarily in their Leeds, London, Manchester and Sheffield offices. The majority of his time at BDO LLP was spent working with larger family-owned businesses and publically-funded organisations such as Training and Enterprise Councils, Business Links, NGOs, Executive Government Agencies and Housing Associations. Whilst at BDO, he spent time working in a number of departments including corporate finance, internal audit, forensic and business advisory. Working part-time in his own business gave him exposure to start-up, micro and SME businesses and access to funded business support programmes through intermediaries such as Enterprising Barnsley, Winning Pitch, Pera and Leeds LEP.

Agenda

16.00	Welcome & Introduction
16.05	Employee Fraud	Rebecca Kitson
16.50	HR Perspective	Martyn Potter
17.35	Q & A
17.45	Close

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS

Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS

For non-members the cost will be £30 plus VAT (£36). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to the final Masterclass in the membership year to 30 September 2019. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.

Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53 Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts department etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

DATA PROTECTION

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preferences at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.

Wednesday 22 July 2020

Please note that due to Coronavirus restrictions, this Masterclass will be delivered online. Joining instructions will be circulated in due course.

We are delighted to welcome Andrew Tennant, Director of Policing at London Risk Group, economic crime subject matter expert and former Police Detective, to the second Masterclass of 2020.

Following the enactment of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (‘MSA’), all legally required commercial organisations need to comply with section 54 of the MSA, known as “Transparency in Supply Chains”.

Obligated organisations are required to:
• Update and publish a Modern Slavery Statement every year;
• Publish the statement on their UK website;
• Have the statement approved by the Board of Directors; and
• Have the statement signed by a director (or equivalent).

This good practice is not confined to the private sector. The UK Government also published its own Modern Slavery Statement in March 2020, following September 2019 guidance setting out the steps that all ministerial government departments must take to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks throughout the commercial life cycle. Individual ministerial departments are preparing to publish their own Modern Slavery Statements from 2021 onwards.

Good governance can help to mitigate an organisation’s risks in respect of modern slavery, but what does this mean in real terms? How does it help those that are actual or potential victims of the modern slave trade?

In this Masterclass, Andrew will discuss the requirement for organisations to produce a Modern Slavery Act Statement and delve beyond the corporate viewpoint to discuss real life cases which illustrate the true impact of human trafficking on its victims.

Speaker

Andrew Tennant – Director of Policing at London Risk Group

Andrew has been in the law enforcement arena for over twenty three years as a UK police officer, financial investigator, confiscator and tutor. He has worked on organised crime investigations, serious and complex crime investigations, serious fraud investigations and major incidents, providing witness and suspect specialist interview management.

As Director of Policing for London Risk, Andrew designs and delivers specialist training to organisations around the world, covering a diverse range of subject matters including Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Management, Fraud, Terrorist Financing, Specialist Interviewing, Cryptocurrency and Investigations.

Andrew supports the NCA as an Anti-Money Laundering subject matter expert and is a qualified financial investigator tutor for the College of Policing. He is also an honorary member of the Institute of Financial Accountants where he provides advice and guidance in respect of financial crime matters.

Agenda

10.00	Welcome & introduction	Michael Wong, YHFF
10:05	Modern Slavery and the Real Impact of Human Trafficking	Andrew Tennant
10:45	Q & A
11.30	Close

How to book

To book your place, please complete the registration form below:

How to pay

YHFF™ MEMBERS
Attendance at this valuable Masterclass is free for all current YHFF™ members.

If you are unable to attend in person a colleague is welcome to attend in your place; simply let us have the name of your replacement.

NON YHFF™ MEMBERS
For non-members the cost will be £60 plus VAT (£72). This price includes membership of the YHFF™ with access to at least one further Masterclass in the membership year to 30 September 2020 included in the price. Payment is required prior to attendance at the event and is non-refundable.

By bank transfer: Please make payment to the YHFF™ bank account using the details below. Please include your name (individual/organisation) as the reference.
Bank: TSB
Account name: The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum Limited
Sort Code: 30-94-53 Account number: 19748468

Invoices: Please let us know of any relevant invoicing details (such as PO number, address of accounts department etc).

By PayPal: Please send PayPal payments to info@yhff.co.uk

Data protection

Please see our privacy policy for details of how we and the YHFF partner organisations process your data and keep it secure when you become a YHFF member. You may update your communication preferences at any time by emailing us at info@yhff.co.uk.