Panel 1: Gatekeepers Against Financial Crime (KYC)

SAS | Olaf Passchier | BeNeLux lead for Fraud, Compliance and Public security
Van Lanschot Kempen | Paul Fleuren | Executive Director Client Monitoring
De Nederlandse Bank | Steffie Schwillens | Head of financial Crime Supervision
De Volksbank | Joris Verheij | Managing Director AFC 
Know Your Customer (KYC), frequently highlighted in the media, is a crucial topic in today's global economy. As financial institutions face heightened risks of financial crimes, KYC standards are essential for safeguarding against fraud, corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing. Banks, acting as gatekeepers against financial crime, play a pivotal role in implementing KYC measures. 

The digital transformation of financial services has further emphasised the need for robust KYC protocols, enabling institutions to efficiently verify customer identities and monitor transactions in real-time. However, KYC can be a double-edged sword when it comes to customer-orientedness. While stringent KYC processes enhance security, they can also lead to a more cumbersome and intrusive customer experience. 

At this panel, experts on this topic will discuss responsibilities of the "Gatekeepers" against financial crime and more, from the past to the future.