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Leveraging sanctions expertise and positive engagement as the most well-connected industry body, recognised in promoting global sanctions compliance and providing a collective voice for industry-government dialogue.
Neil Whiley, Director, Sanctions and Export Controls, UK Finance
Neil oversees the UK Finance sanctions programme and has worked in financial services for over 20 years, specialising in sanctions compliance since 2009. Prior to joining UK Finance, Neil had worked within sanctions remediation at a number of banks. Working closely with industry, government, regulators and educators Neil aims to make sanctions requirements clear and easier to understand. Neil regularly promotes CPD and diversity & inclusion.
Anila Haleem, Principal Sanctions & Export Controls, UK Finance
Anila is a qualified Barrister at Law, responsible for advancing work in respect to the breadth of sanctions regimes and implementation at UK Finance, the collective voice for the banking and finance industry. Winner of the 2023 ICA Awards, Anila is recognised and celebrated as the Founder of the Women in Sanctions Forum and Co-host of the UK Finance Sanctions School podcast series, regularly bridging the gap as a generational leader promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Ed Pίška, Analyst, Sanctions and Export Controls, UK Finance
Ed brings a deep understanding of government institutions, the Parliamentary process, and public policy to the Sanctions and Export Controls team. At UK Finance he previously worked with Public Affairs to advocate on behalf of the sector with senior political stakeholders during the passage of bills such as the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Prior to joining UK Finance, Ed achieved a BSc in Politics at the London School of Economics (LSE) and was a policy researcher to Chris Philp MP, developing Philp's Ministerial policy portfolio for the Home Office and Department of Justice, as well as during his time as the Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy.
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Representing over 300 financial institutions, our members are referred to as organisations as a whole and not individuals.
Representing over 200 cross-industry sectors, our associate members are referred to as organisations as a whole and not individuals.
The UK Finance sanctions team are strong believers that a combination of education and experience leads to true expertise. We develop in house materials as well as partnering with other institutions to deliver a comprehensive education stream. This is to help everyone develop the resources and talent we need for an effective sanctions compliance workforce.
UK Finance is delighted to welcome and collaborate with women working in sanctions internationally under this great initiative which is growing from strength to strength with now over 500 women registered from a wide range of cross-industry sectors including, banking and finance, oil and gas, maritime, pharmaceuticals, government, and advisory.
Join our upcoming Spring Sanctions Conference on 2 May, where we look ahead to 2024. The conference will review important policy decisions and discuss upcoming challenges facing businesses.
UK Finance has partnered with The International Compliance Association (ICA) - the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime compliance community. Learn more about our partnership here.
The Economic Crime Congress is a brilliant opportunity to hear from industry experts and build your knowledge. We’re thrilled to return this year after the success of 2023, which featured more than 550 delegates and 75 speakers from organisations including the Home Office, National Crime Agency and City of London Police.
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