AFC in Practice: Delving into Securities Fraud Schemes

Securities fraud is evolving in complexity and velocity, driven by algorithmic trading, crypto-linked products, and global retail participation. This session unpacks the typologies and red flags behind today’s most sophisticated market manipulation, insider-trading, and pump-and-dump schemes. Participants will examine how illicit actors exploit opaque offshore vehicles, coordinated social-media narratives, and cross-market arbitrage to distort price signals and launder proceeds. The discussion will highlight recent enforcement actions, evolving detection methodologies, and practical approaches to integrating trade surveillance with AML and sanctions monitoring frameworks. Investigators and compliance professionals will walk away with actionable insights into the intersection of market abuse, financial crime, and emerging technologies.