{"id":31,"date":"2026-02-22T06:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/pressroom\/?p=31"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:05:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:05:57","slug":"shaping-the-future-of-governance-risk-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grcfincrimetoday.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/shaping-the-future-of-governance-risk-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaping the Future of Governance, Risk, Compliance .."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl font-bold text-white mb-6 leading-tight\">Shaping the Future of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention: Women Leading the Change<\/h2>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa4 <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23the&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>The<\/a> big day is just a day closer<\/p>\n<p>We are a few moments away from a historic gathering of minds at the <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/women-in-grc-financial-crime-fraud-prevention\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Women In GRC &amp; Financial Crime Prevention &#8211; WGRCFP<\/a> inaugural summit 2026.<\/p>\n<p>As we prepare to ring-fence the technological frontiers and redefine leadership in GRC, the question is: Will you be in the room?<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just another conference; it\u2019s a strategic movement to empower the women leading the charge against financial crime and navigating the complexities of modern governance.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23theme&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Theme<\/a>: Shaping the Future of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention: Women Leading the Change<\/p>\n<p>This inaugural summit brings together keynote voices, industry practitioners, and leadership thinkers for a focused, high-impact virtual experience.<\/p>\n<p>Featured Speakers include:<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember36\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/loretta-joseph-853a5b142\/\">Loretta Joseph<\/a> McDonell-Nadeau ,Principal Consultant, Senior Policy Advisor , Advisory Board Chair<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember37\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/elenapykhova\/\">Elena Pykhova<\/a> \u2013 CEO \/ Founder THE OP Risk Company<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember38\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/natalieturner1\/\">Natalie Turner<\/a> &#8211; Inventor, CEO The 6&#8217;I&#8217; , Women Who Lead , Advisory Board Executive<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember39\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/folusoaa\/\">Dr. F.<\/a> \u2013 Founder &amp; Host, WGRCFP<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember40\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mar%C3%ADlia-aires\/\">Mar\u00edlia Aires<\/a> \u2013 Senior Legal Counsel, Advisory Board Executive<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember41\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sinead-halhed-moran-walsh-02724033\/\">Sinead Halhed-Moran Walsh<\/a> \u2013 Founder, Financial InnovateHER , Advisory Board Executive<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember42\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/natalie-schoon-0b2715\/\">Natalie Schoon<\/a> \u2013 Principal Consultant, Formabb<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember43\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/beauty-mtonga-b773638a\/\">Beauty Mtonga<\/a> &#8211; Group head risk capital, ABSA Group<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember44\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yelena-ladyguina-11baa51\/\">Yelena Ladyguina<\/a> &#8211; Ex-Chief Risk Officer, Advisory Boards Executive<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember45\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/femi-jaiyeola-025a142\/\">Femi Jaiyeola<\/a> &#8211; Chief Risk Officer Access Bank Plc<br \/>\n\u2022 <a id=\"ember46\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/writambhara\/\">Writam Chakraborty<\/a> &#8211; IRB Advisor , Advisory Board Executive<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23why&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Why<\/a> you can\u2019t miss this:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 High-level insights from industry titans.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Networking with the architects of risk management.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Concrete strategies for the 2026 regulatory landscape.<\/p>\n<p>A truly diverse and insightful faculty bringing perspectives from leadership, regulation, financial crime prevention, risk, culture, and decision-making in complex environments.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23save&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Save<\/a> the Date &#8211; 17th March 2026<br \/>\n<a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23time&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Time<\/a>: 12:00 \u2013 13:30 (UK time)<br \/>\n<a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23venue&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Venue<\/a>: Virtual | MS Teams \/ LinkedIn Live<\/p>\n<p>Registration is now open, and we encourage professionals, organisations, and allies across the GRC and financial crime ecosystem to secure their place early.<\/p>\n<p>This is more than a summit. It\u2019s the launch of a global community committed to leadership, integrity, and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Join the conversation, don&#8217;t leave your seat to chance. Let\u2019s shape the future of compliance together.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23registration&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Registration<\/a> link: <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/wgrcfp.org\/events\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">https:\/\/wgrcfp.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/united-nations\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">United Nations<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/un-women\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">UN Women<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/financial-times\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Financial Times<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/harvard-business-school\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Harvard Business School<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/financial-conduct-authority\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Financial Conduct Authority<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/european-commission\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">European Commission<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-new-york-times\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">The New York Times<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/daily-mail\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Daily Mail<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/prudentialuk\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Prudential UK<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/africanews\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Africanews<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/new-african-magazine\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">New African Magazine<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/businessinsiderssa\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Business Insider Africa<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ngnewsagency\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">News Agency of Nigeria<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bbc-news\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">BBC News<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bbc-news-international-commercial\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">BBC News (international commercial)<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-guardian-uk\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">The Guardian UK<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/agence-prrp-relations-presse-france\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">AGENCE PRRP &#8211; RELATIONS PRESSE FRANCE<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/reuters\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Reuters<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/deutsche-welle\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Deutsche Welle<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/channelnewsasia\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">CNA<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-straits-times\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">The Straits Times<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-new-york-times\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">The New York Times<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-wall-street-journal\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23wgrcfp&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>WGRCFP<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23summit&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Summit<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23financialcrimeprevention&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>FinancialCrimePrevention<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23risk&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Risk<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23compliance&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Compliance<\/a> <a class=\"aAIDarVlJjjXEMUykBwFgJhXtzETCscLwRim \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/search\/results\/all\/?keywords=%23leadership&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">hashtag<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">#<\/span>Leaders<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maecenas mauris elementum, est morbi interdum cursus at elite imperdiet libero. 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