ACFCS · ADVISORY GROUPS

Advisory Groups

Connecting financial crime professionals to share expertise, shape training, and drive positive change in their region and beyond.

ACFCS Advisory Groups bring together financial crime professionals within a country or region to advance training, share thought leadership, and build the connections that strengthen fincrime prevention in their communities. Through cross-sector collaboration, professional development, and local events, our Advisory Groups help practitioners grow their skills and improve results against financial crime in all its forms.

Each Advisory Group is volunteer-led and organized into Committees that focus on specific goals, such as engaging with industry associations and regulators, shaping training and professional development, and hosting regional and virtual events. A Steering Committee made up of Committee leaders sets the group's strategic direction, while ACFCS staff provide guidance, promotional support, and access to the association's platforms and resources.

Advisory Group members serve as subject matter experts, contributing to whitepapers, webinars, training content, and live events that address the most pressing risks and regulatory priorities in their region. In return, members receive complimentary ACFCS membership, speaking and authorship opportunities, and a growing network of peers dedicated to advancing the fight against financial crime.

Participation is open to ACFCS members in each Advisory Group's region, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canada Advisory Group

The Canada Advisory Group brings together financial crime professionals from across the country to advance training, share thought leadership, and build the connections that strengthen fincrime prevention in Canada. As financial crime and national security threats grow more complex and regulatory expectations continue to rise, the group creates space for practitioners to collaborate across sectors and help shape the future of the profession.

The group is volunteer-led and organized into three Committees. The Cross-Sector Engagement Committee builds relationships with industry associations and regulators and develops thought leadership on emerging risks. The Training and Professional Development Committee advises on Canada-focused training and supports university partnerships. The Event Committee plans live events in Toronto and virtual programming for professionals nationwide. The Co-Chairs of each Committee form a Steering Committee that guides the group's strategic direction, with support from ACFCS staff.

Together, the Committees produce whitepapers, webinars, training content, and events that address Canada's most pressing risks and regulatory priorities. Members commit at least 12 hours per quarter and contribute to at least two initiatives each year. In return, they receive complimentary ACFCS membership, speaking and authorship opportunities, and a national network of peers.

Participation is open to all ACFCS members in Canada, and applications are reviewed quarterly.

Members

IA
MEMBER

Ibeth Tatiana Arce

Financial Crime Specialist

Corpay

  • Training · Member
Bio
AB
CO-CHAIR

Andres Betancourt

Vice President, AML Sanctions Canada & International Advisory

PNC Bank

  • Cross-Sector · Co-Chair
Bio
JB
MEMBER

John Burns

Consultant

Consultant

  • Events · Member
Bio
MC
MEMBER

Marc Cocorocchio

Director - Legal, Compliance & Risk

Mastercard

  • Training · Member
Bio
FD
MEMBER

Fnan Desta

Associate Vice President, Canadian Financial Intelligence Unit

TD Bank

  • Training · Member
Bio
GD
CO-CHAIR

Gene DiMira

Chief Compliance Officer

Fintracker

  • Cross-Sector · Member
  • Events · Co-Chair
Bio
ND
MEMBER

Nadia Djait

Chief AML Officer and Head of Compliance

Bank of China

  • Training · Member
Bio
BK
CO-CHAIR

Bob Kapur

Deputy Chief AML Officer

Manulife Bank of Canada

  • Training · Co-Chair
  • Events · Vice Chair
Bio
RK
MEMBER

Ruzaan Karwa

Group Manager - Financial Crime Risk Investigations

TD Bank

  • Training · Member
Bio
TN
CO-CHAIR

Tania Narciso

Chief Compliance Officer (Canada)

Kraken

  • Cross-Sector · Co-Chair
  • Training · Vice Chair
  • Events · Member
Bio
AO
MEMBER

Ayo Olufunso

Compliance Manager

EazzyTranzact Limited

  • Cross-Sector · Member
Bio
NR
MEMBER

Nick Ruggiero

Law Enforcement Liaison

Western Union

  • Cross-Sector · Member
Bio
RS
MEMBER

Roxana Sereshteh

Manager, Financial Crime Risk Oversight

TD Bank

  • Cross-Sector · Member
Bio
TS
MEMBER

Tetiana Sino

Investigator, FIU

EQ Bank

  • Cross-Sector · Member
Bio

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