the fifth annual conference of
The Midlands Fraud Forum

Thursday 16th February 2012
Tally Ho Conference Centre, Birmingham



The Midlands Fraud Forum aims to promote awareness of fraud issues and educate everyone on effective fraud prevention measures. Fraud occurs in both private and public sectors and will continue to escalate until we join forces and combat it together. During our first three years in existence we have run masterclasses for our memberships on some key and topical issues, such as anti-money laundering, mortgage fraud, employee fraud, investigation and prosecution, fraud in the public sector and insolvency. We are planning more events for 2012 – so come along to our the conference to find out more about our plans, and let us know your suggestions!

We are delighted to be bringing together a panel of such high-level and high-profile speakers for our 2012 conference. We feel sure that you will want to hear their insights, learn from their experience and discuss with them the key issues currently facing you as an anti-fraud practitioner.

John Randall QC of St Philips Chambers will speak about civil litigators and criminal prosecutors working together to combat fraud and recover its proceeds

Steve Strickland of the City of London Police will give an overview of current and future crime trends, and look at law enforcement measures being taken to counter fraud

Bruce Helman of the FBI will present a session on internet fraud trends – present and future

And the programme will also include our ever-popular interactive breakout sessions. This year delegates can choose between sessions on police interviewing techniques, corporate and personal identity theft, fraud in advanced technology and identifying and recovering from fraud.

Plus …

The Midlands Fraud Forum has commissioned a research project by the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies at the University of Portsmouth, kindly sponsored by Eversheds and PKF. This important piece of work includes the thinking of senior authorities in the war on fraud and will have a far-reaching impact on future thinking on fraud in the UK. The findings of this study will be announced at the conference.

So register NOW to ensure your place at this invaluable event. Come and share your own experiences, challenge the speakers, learn more about a complex area, and network with a unique gathering of local experts.

To book your place at the conference simply complete the online booking form here. The delegate fee of £120 + VAT includes a year’s membership of the Midlands Fraud Forum.

We very much hope that you will want to join your fellow anti-fraud practitioners from the Midlands region and beyond, to ensure that we continue to combine all our efforts in strengthening the fight against fraud. We look forward to seeing you at the conference, and during the course of the coming year.

Regards



Mark Surguy
Chairman
Midlands Fraud Forum