OffshoreAlert is bringing the leading North American educational & networking event for those in the highest end of international finance to London for the third consecutive year, once again showcasing high-profile speakers and our industry’s most topical sessions. This year's programme will encompass the full spectrum of issues affecting high-value international finance, including the latest legal, political, regulatory, compliance and tax issues, the detection and prevention of fraud and money laundering, and asset recovery. All with an emphasis on offshore financial centres, or small international financial centres, as many prefer to be called. As always, we will provide a friendly and professional forum where an expected 150-plus finance industry stakeholders from more than 20 countries and jurisdictions can meet and network. OffshoreAlert’s continued commitment to impartiality allows us to attract speakers and delegates from both sides of the fence and is why we can guarantee that you will receive credible and unbiased information about key aspects of offshore finance. For more information please visit the conference website at http://www.offshorealert.com/conference/london/ or call us directly on +1-305-372-6296
THE OFFSHOREALERT CONFERENCE LONDON 2014 10-11 NOVEMBER - THE BLOOMSBURY HOTEL 3rd Annual European Financial Intelligence & Investigations Conference 10-11 November 2014 • The Bloomsbury Hotel • London Pre-Sale Tickets from £490 - Promotion Ends 13 August! Get The Answers You Need The OffshoreAlert Conference covers the full spectrum of issues in Offshore Finance and is a neutral forum to discuss and analyze all material aspects that affect individuals and corporations conducting business in or through OFCs. Meet Key Industry Players Gain access to some of the most influential players in offshore finance including leading lawyers, regulators, investigators, and service providers from major onshore and offshore jurisdictions in different geographical regions. The Most Trusted Source OffshoreAlert’s continued commitment to impartiality allows us to attract speakers and delegates from both sides of the fence and is why we can guarantee that you will receive credible and unbiased information about key aspects of offshore finance. To register or learn more: visit offshorealertconference.com or call +1 (305) 372-6296
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THE OFFSHOREALERT CONFERENCE
LONDON 201410-11 NOVEMBER - THE BLOOMSBURY HOTEL
3rd Annual European Financial Intelligence & Investigations Conference
10-11 November 2014 • The Bloomsbury Hotel • London
Pre-Sale Tickets from £490 - Promotion Ends 13 August!
Get The Answers You Need
The OffshoreAlert Conference covers the full spectrum of issues in Offshore
Finance and is a neutral forum to discuss and analyze all material
aspects that affect individuals and corporations conducting business in
or through OFCs.
Meet Key Industry Players
Gain access to some of the most influential players in offshore finance
including leading lawyers, regulators, investigators, and service providers
from major onshore and offshore jurisdictions in different geographical
regions.
The Most Trusted Source
OffshoreAlert’s continued commitment to impartiality allows us to attract
speakers and delegates from both sides of the fence and is why we
can guarantee that you will receive credible and unbiased information
about key aspects of offshore finance.
To register or learn more: visit offshorealertconference.com or call +1 (305) 372-6296
Dear Stakeholder,
Following our success in North America for many years, we are bringing the leading event for those in the highest end of international finance to London for the third consecutive year, once again showcasing high-profile speakers and our industry’s most topical sessions.
This year’s programme will encompass the full spectrum of issues affecting high-value international finance, including the latest legal, political, regulatory, compliance and tax issues, the detection and prevention of fraud and money laundering, and asset recovery. All with an emphasis on offshore financial centres, or small international financial centres, as many prefer to be called.
The aim of the conference is to show attendees how to ensure that they stay on the right side of the law and reduce their exposure to risk and, if that has already happened, provide a road-map to recovering assets.
As always, we will provide a friendly and professional forum where an expected 150-plus finance industry stakeholders from more than 20 countries and jurisdictions can meet and network with our trusted partners and sponsors in the heart of 18th century Bloomsbury at The Bloomsbury Hotel, just down the road from the British Museum and in the shadow of Centre Point, where the vibrant West End meets the burgeoning East, where Theatre Land meets the City.
If you have any questions, our conference team is happy to assist and can be contacted on +1 (305) 372-6296. We look forward to seeing you in London on 10-11 November 2014.
David MarchantDavid Marchant, Owner & Editor, OffshoreAlert
Welcometo London
ABOUT OFFSHOREALERTOffshoreAlert is an independent news website founded in 1997 by investigative reporter David Marchant and offers news, documents & intelligence about businesses and individuals operating in Offshore Financial Centers, with an emphasis on fraud investigations. OffshoreAlert also holds conferences in North America and Europe tailored for the offshore world.
OffshoreAlert is generally considered to be a leading authority on OFCs and serious financial crime. It is routinely quoted or referenced by news organizations around the world, including The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Miami Herald, Vancouver Sun, The Economist, BusinessWeek, CBS News, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Television, United Press International and many more.
WHO SHOULD ATTENDIf you are a senior manager, owner or partner from the following areas you will benefit from attending this event.
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EVENT: The OffshoreAlert Conference London 2014DATE: 10-11 November 2014CONTACT: +1 (305) 372-6296 / [email protected]
VENUE: The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NN
An allocation of bedrooms is being held for delegates at a negotiated rate until 13 October 2014. To book your accommodation please call reservations on +44 (0) 207 347 1000 and reference the name of the Event or quote booking code OFFSO91114.
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CHANGES TO PROGRAMME
OffshoreAlert reserves the right to alter timings, sessions, speakers and venue where necessary. If OffshoreAlert cancels the event, OffshoreAlert is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by the registrants. Speakers and sessions are subject to change without notice.
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David Marchant Owner & Editor, OffshoreAlert (Miami)
Bitcoin & Financial Crime: An AnalysisThis session will look at what the Bitcoin digital currency is, how it operates, how it is used by financial criminals to commit a range of offenses, including theft, fraud, and money laundering, and how transactions can be traced back to individuals or businesses, thereby dispelling the commonly-held myth that participants can remain anonymous.
SPEAKERS
Christine Duhaime Partner, Duhaime Law (Toronto)
Nicolas Christin Assistant Research Professor, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh)
The Hunt for Offshore Tax Evaders & Those Who Assist ThemThe latest on the never-ending investigation by the world’s major countries into individuals and businesses suspected of tax evasion.
SPEAKERS
Roy Baldwin Partner, Tax Investigations, Smith & Williamson (Manchester)
Dan Reeves Founder, Offshore Compliance & Enforcement Consulting Group & Retired Senior Advisor, IRS Offshore Compliance Initiatives (New Jersey)
How to Obtain Discovery in the USA for Use in Your Foreign ProceedingThis session will show you how to obtain discovery in the United States under 28 U.S.C. 1782 for use in legal actions outside the U.S.
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Edward Davis, Jr. Founding Shareholder, Astigarraga Davis (Miami)
Litigation Funding: A Look At The IndustryThis session will look at an industry being touted to investors as one of the hottest investment opportunities.
SPEAKERS
Jonathan Cooperman Partner, Farber Financial Group (Toronto)
Mick Smith Partner & Co-Founder, Calunius Capital (London)
Understanding Offshore Financial Centres: A Guide For InvestigatorsAn overview of the offshore world for investigators from an investigative reporter who has spent more than two decades investigating and exposing serious financial crime committed in or through them.
SPEAKER
David Marchant Owner & Editor, OffshoreAlert (Miami)
Tracing USD Wire Transfers Via Intermediary Bank DiscoveryThe wire transfer records of any person or entity in the world can be obtained from Intermediary Banks via a technique known as “Intermediary Bank Discovery”. These records are available in connection with virtually any international insolvency, debt enforcement or fraud matter.
SPEAKER
Warren Gluck Senior Associate, Holland & Knight (New York)
Offshore Financial Intelligence Units: An Inside LookPersonnel from offshore FIUs will discuss their work, including the types of suspected illegal conduct that they are asked to investigate and the countries that request them.
SPEAKER
Daniel Thelesklaf Director, Financial Intelligence Unit (Liechtenstein)
The Lure Of The BVI: Why Is It THE Place For Chinese & Other Foreigners?For many years, the British Virgin Islands has been the King of Incorporations in the offshore world, proving to be particularly popular with citizens of China and Russia in recent times. This session will look at why the BVI is
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so attractive to foreigners seeking to set up offshore shell entities, what the jurisdiction offers that rivals don’t, what is so appealing about its legal structures, and what they are being used for.
SPEAKER: TBD
Offshore Trusts Gone Bad: How Common Is Dishonesty Among Trustees & What Are Their Methods?This session will look at examples of offshore trustees and their advisors allegedly swindling clients and using secrecy laws as a reason not to co-operate with investigators. It will also discuss what steps can be taken to minimise risk.
SPEAKER: TBD
Corruption & Match-Fixing in Football: How Big is the Problem?This session will look at rampant corruption within football’s governing body FIFA, and explore the scale of match-fixing and how it is detected. The credibility of the recent widely-reported allegations by Belgium-based FederBet will also be discussed.
SPEAKERS
Andrew Jennings Investigative Reporter & Film-Maker (Cumbria)
The Magnitsky Murder: A Window into Russian Money LaunderingThis session will be a case study into how Russian organised crime uses offshore jurisdictions and offshore banks to launder money and crimes committed in Russia.
SPEAKERS
William Browder Founder & CEO, Hermitage Capital Management (London)
Russia, Ukraine & Commonwealth of Independent States: The Asset Recovery LandscapeThis session will look at the current asset recovery landscape in eastern Europe.
SPEAKERS
Edward Davis, Jr. Founding Shareholder, Astigarraga Davis (Miami)
Martin Kenney Managing Partner, Martin Kenney & Co., Solicitors (BVI)
How To Detect Investment Fraud 100% of the Time (Or Close To It)This session will show you how to identify Ponzi schemes and other investment frauds so that you may reduce your exposure to lawsuits, regulatory actions, and losses.
SPEAKER
David Marchant Owner & Editor, OffshoreAlert (Miami)
Inside Cayman’s Hedge Fund IndustryOur panelists will tell you everything you need to know about the world’s most popular jurisdiction for hedge funds.
SPEAKER: TBD
Offshore Liquidations & Asset Recovery: Tips For SuccessOffshore jurisdictions are different creatures than their onshore counterparts. In this session, insolvency practitioners and investigators will provide an insight into the peculiarities of offshore liquidations and asset recovery and offer a list of ‘do’s and don’ts’ for creditors and victims of fraud who are seeking to recover assets.
SPEAKERS
James Earp Founder & CEO, James Earp & Associates (London)
Offshore Stock Exchanges: Who Uses Them & What For?Following the recent collapse amid scandal of the Channel Islands Stock Exchange and its effective re-launch as the Channel Islands Securities Exchange, this session will look at the activity being transacted through offshore stock exchanges like Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman, Malta and the Channel Islands and how it differs from onshore stock exchanges.
SPEAKER: TBD
Europe’s ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Ruling: How Will It Impact Investigators & Those They Are Investigating?This session will analyze the impact on investigators of the European Court of Justice’s recent ‘Right to be Forgotten’ ruling that search engine providers like Google must remove “inadequate, irrelevant, or no longer relevant” materials from search results upon request by EU citizens.
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How I Caught ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ [Pending Approval]New York-based FBI Special agent Gregory Coleman will talk about his investigation into American penny stock fraudster Jordan Belfort, whose criminality and debauchery were depicted in Martin Scorsese’s hit movie ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’.
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Gregory Coleman Special Agent, FBI (New York)
Closing RemarksClosing remarks and a brief recap of the conference.
SPEAKER
David Marchant Owner & Editor, OffshoreAlert (Miami)
Andrew JenningsInvestigative Reporter & Film-Maker (Cumbria)
Andrew Jennings has been chasing bad men around the world for more than three decades. He has long been the scourge of FIFA, the governing body of world football.
Charles ColemanDirector, Gough Law (Isle of Man)
Charles specializes in high value and complex international litigation.
Christine DuhaimePartner, Duhaime Law (Toronto)
Christine practices primarily in the area of financial regulatory compliance and has become an expert on financial crime issues concerning Bitcoin.
Dan ReevesFounder, Offshore Compliance & Enforcement Consulting Group & Retired Senior Advisor, IRS Offshore Compliance Initiatives (New Jersey)
While with the IRS from 1977 to 2012, Dan developed many of the investigative techniques currently being used to identify U. S. taxpayers with offshore bank accounts and has led a number of high-profile investigations that involved the use of John Doe summonses to obtain offshore banking records, including UBS AG, HSBC, the Stanford Financial Group and others.
Daniel ThelesklafDirector, Financial Intelligence Unit (Liechtenstein)
Apart from heading Liechtenstein’s FIU, Daniel is also Deputy Chair of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism, known as Moneyval, and Chair of the Egmont Training Working Group.
David MarchantOwner & Editor, OffshoreAlert (Miami)
David Marchant has been a journalist since 1984, working in the United Kingdom, Bermuda and the USA. He is the sole shareholder and editor of OffshoreAlert, which is based in Miami, Florida and was launched in February, 1997.
Edward Davis, Jr.Founding Shareholder, Astigarraga Davis (Miami)
Based in Miami, Ed specializes in international fraud and asset recovery and has been involved in several high-profile cases.
James EarpFounder & CEO, James Earp & Associates (London)
James specializes in complex cross-border financial investigations, criminal investigations and insolvency-related fraud.
Jelle specializes in financial fraud investigations and is a former investigator with the Dutch Fiscal Law Enforcement Agency, where he jointly headed a team of 150 investigators.
Jonathan CoopermanPartner, Farber Financial Group (Toronto)
Jonathan specializes in fraud investigations, forensic accounting, and asset recovery.
Martin KenneyManaging Partner, Martin Kenney & Co., Solicitors (BVI)
Martin is perhaps the best-known fraud and asset recovery attorney in the world, having worked on a number of high-profile international cases.
Mick SmithPartner & Co-Founder, Calunius Capital (London)
Mick specializes in sourcing and analysing investments in litigation and arbitration claims.
Nicolas ChristinAssistant Research Professor, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh)
Nicolas is the co-author of a report entitled ‘Beware the Middleman: Empirical Analysis of Bitcoin-Exchange Risk’.
Roy BaldwinPartner, Tax Investigations, Smith & Williamson (Manchester)
Before joining the private sector, Roy spent over 30 years with HMRC, rising to become Group Leader of the tax authority’s Offshore Fraud Group.
Warren GluckSenior Associate, Holland & Knight (New York)
Warren specializes in international debt enforcement and cross-border insolvency and has pioneered new asset tracing methods.
William BrowderFounder & CEO, Hermitage Capital Management (London)
William Browder was the largest foreign investor in Russia until November 2005, when he was suddenly denied entry to the country and declared “a threat to national security” by the Russian government for exposing corruption at large Russian companies.
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