About
Explore the latest trends, challenges, and solutions shaping compliance in the Middle East. Gain insights from global and regional experts on:

  • Emerging global trends and regulatory changes impacting the UAE, including the removal from the FATF grey list.
  • How digital transformation enhances compliance and enables competitive agility in complex regulatory landscapes.
  • Best practices for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) strategies and innovative solutions for global markets.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including ADGM, Norbloc, and other top experts.
Presenters
1732643326-66effcb18c377a45
Emmanuel Givanakis
Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Global Market
Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), where he oversees the financial services regulatory framework that governs the activities of ADGM and its registered entities.

Emmanuel joined ADGM in October 2014 as the Head of Policy & Legal, overseeing the establishment of ADGM’s legislative framework, which was a pivotal step in the creation of ADGM as an international financial center.

His legal and financial services regulatory expertise as well as his management experience span over 28 years. Prior to joining ADGM, Emmanuel held a number of senior legal roles and leadership and management positions in both Australia and the UAE, including senior positions at the Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

His extensive knowledge and skills include legal, policy, regulatory risk and compliance (prudential and conduct of business) as well as corporate governance, which place him in a strong position to ensure the timely identification of risks and their mitigation.
1732643140-87fd1531cc00ce75
Astyanax Kanakakis
Chief Executive Officer, Norbloc
Astyanax Kanakakis, Co-founder and CEO of Norbloc, has a strong background in Finance and Consulting that he brings to the world of regulatory technology. He has spent over 12 years working in Boston Consulting Group, Lehman Brothers and most recently in McKinsey & Co as Associate Partner, specializing in banking and corporate finance. He was previously Chief Commercial Officer in KnCGroup, the bitcoin blockchain pioneer, and Chairman of the Board in XBT Provider, the global leader in cryptocurrency ETNs. He holds degrees in Computing (UCL, Imperial College, LSE) and Financial Markets (Wharton School).
1733313361-653fb3584158c6c7
Indrek Heinloo
Indrek Heinloo is a seasoned business leader with broad experience across finance, technology, and operations in financial services. Most recently, he led a $100M digital transformation program at Luminor Bank in the Baltics as Chief Transformation Officer, where regulatory compliance and operational modernization were some of the key components. Until earlier this year, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Veriff, a global leader in B2B SaaS-based KYC solutions. Previously, Indrek was a consultant with McKinsey & Company in Stockholm, London, and Lagos, focusing on operational improvements for leading banks in Europe and Africa. Originally from Estonia - a country renowned for its digital-first approach - he holds an MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics.
1734003764-313ef61e74d81cc4
Vincent Gaudel
Financial Crime Compliance Expert, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
Vincent Gaudel works as a financial crime compliance expert for LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. His responsibilities include maintaining a deep understanding of worldwide regulatory trends to help guide the company’s product development and functionality growth while supporting client expansions. With more than 10 years of experience in compliance functions, Gaudel provides exceptional expertise in sanctions compliance, anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations. His comprehensive regulatory analysis have successfully enabled the sales engineering process and sanctions data teams.

Gaudel is the author of the LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Sanctions Pulse, a recurring in-depth evaluation of the global sanctions landscape. He is certified by ACAMS as a Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) and holds master’s degrees in international and European relations from Linköping University, Sweden and international business from INSEEC, France.
Register To Watch Recording
First Name*
Last Name*
Email Address*
Work Phone*
Company*
Job Title*
Country*
Industry*
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc. and its entities may contact you regarding our products and services as well as the latest industry insights. You can opt-out of our communications at any time via our Preference center .

We respect your privacy.