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In an era where the financial services sector is rapidly evolving, the role of women in compliance has never been more critical. Recent developments, such as the rollback of diversity initiatives in some regions and the steadfast commitment to diversity by European institutions, highlight the dynamic landscape in which we navigate. This free webinar aims to equip professionals, particularly women, with the latest insights and strategies to excel in this environment.

Why Attend?

This webinar offers a platform to:

• Gain Updated Insights: Stay informed about the latest trends and changes affecting women in compliance roles.
• Enhance Professional Skills: Learn practical strategies to navigate and excel in the evolving compliance landscape.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with peers and leaders dedicated to promoting diversity and excellence in compliance.

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Key Discussion Topics:

1. The Current State of Gender Equality in Compliance:
   • Global Perspectives: Analyzing recent shifts in diversity policies across different regions and their impact on women in compliance.
   • Challenges and Opportunities: Identifying barriers to equality and exploring actionable solutions to foster inclusive workplaces.
      
2. Cultural Dynamics and Negotiation Strategies:
   • Navigating Organizational Culture: Identifying strategies for women to thrive in varying corporate cultures, especially amid changing diversity landscapes.
   • Effective Negotiation: Exploring techniques to advocate for equitable roles, responsibilities, and career advancement.
      
3. Adapting to Hybrid Work Models:
   • Impact on Compliance Roles: Assessing how hybrid work arrangements influence the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance functions.
   • Leveraging Flexibility: Maximizing the benefits of hybrid work while addressing its unique challenges.
      
4. Mentorship and Leadership Development:
   • The Power of Mentorship: Understanding the role of mentoring in career progression and leadership cultivation.
   • Building Supportive Networks: Creating and sustaining mentorship relationships that empower the next generation of female leaders in compliance.

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Speakers

Christiana Vasiadou

Chief Executive and Compliance officer/MLRO

Christiana is the CEO of Global Markets Group Limited, an FCA-regulated brokerage firm, where she holds multiple FCA-approved roles, including SMF1 (Chief Executive), SMF3 (Executive Director), SMF16 (Compliance Officer), and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer). With over 30 years of extensive experience in the financial industry, Christiana has developed a comprehensive understanding of the full spectrum of financial services. Her career spans major financial institutions, where she has held senior management positions in EU and UK regulated investment firms. Her expertise encompasses private banking, investment management, brokerage, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Throughout her career, Christiana has provided strategic guidance to boards and stakeholders, while leading business operations with a strong emphasis on ethical practices and a client-centric culture. In addition to being an ICA Fellow, Christiana is a Chartered member of the CISI and holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from Princeton University. A lifelong advocate of continuous learning, she has actively contributed to the CISI Cyprus National Advisory Council for the past seven years, where she serves on the CPD committee. 

Anna Stylianou

Anti-Financial Crime & AML Advisor, Leader and Educator

Anna has extensive experience in the financial industry in the field of regulatory compliance. She has worked for many years in the banking industry and has served as a member of the Board of Directors in entities supervised by the Central Bank of Cyprus and CySEC. Through her long-term  experience she has obtained a thorough understanding of the overall financial services regulatory requirements, ensuring that regulated entities implement appropriate policies and procedures to comply with regulatory obligations especially in the field of AML. Furthermore, Anna has worked with reputable lawyers in the legal industry and acted as an independent trusted advisor for cases and projects in the areas of her expertise. She is a holder of a BSc (Hons) in the Retail Financial Services and has an Associateship from the London Institute of Banking and Finance (ALIBF). Anna is also certified by CySEC with the Advanced and AML Certification, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a certified trainer by the Human Resource and Development Authority (HRDA). 

Nadine Ghosn Eid

Founder and CEO of BeyondComply

Nadine Ghosn is the Founder and CEO of BeyondComply, a compliance consultancy and training firm established to help financial services companies understand and overcome the challenges arising from compliance, regulation, and market developments. Nadine is a Member of the Advisory Council of AGRC. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) based in Beirut who’s been a Speaker in various Global Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention Conferences, and has more than 30 years of Banking Experience with a focus on Compliance, Treasury, Capital Markets and Private Banking, in addition to 20 years of concentration in the Cards and Payments Industry. Nadine serves as a Professional Consultant in Anti-Money Laundering, Governance Risk & Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Protection, Virtual Assets Regulation, and Cards Industry Rules and Regulations. She delivers sessions with the Executive Education Programs at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) of the American University of Beirut (AUB). She is also certified as a Trainer by the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF), an EU GDPR Foundation and Practitioner by The Knowledge Academy UK, and also certified in Financial Derivatives, Securities, and FSA Regulations by the UK’s Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI). Nadine was also holding, from May 2019 to December 2024, the position of Director of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs at areeba, a Leading Regional Financial Technology company specialized in the payment cards and electronic services. Prior to areeba, Nadine worked for 14 years with CSCBank sal, a regional leader in the card and electronic payment processing industry, of which the last three years have been also as Head of Compliance. Nadine holds a Master’s Degree in Money and Banking from The American University of Beirut, and is fluent in English, French and Arabic.