ECCTA and Fraud Risk: A Cross-Sector Roundtable
About this Event
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduced a new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence. For the first time, an organisation may be criminally liable where an employee, agent, subsidiary undertaking, or other ‘associated person’, commits a fraud intending to benefit the organisation and the organisation did not have reasonable fraud prevention procedures in place.
Join the Aston Fraud Research Group (FRG) for a free, engaging face-to-face event bringing together anti-fraud professionals and risk and compliance leaders from across sectors to discuss the implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), the growing challenge of fraud risk and to share best practice on how to combat fraud.
Speakers include:
- Dr Rasha Kassem (FRG Lead)
- Stuart Wills ( FRG Impact Partner & Head of Risk & Assurance, Aston University)
- Martin Polaine (FRG Impact Partner & Barrister, Amicus Legal Advisors)
This interactive session will provide an opportunity to share insights, discuss common challenges, and explore how organisations can strengthen their approaches to fraud prevention and compliance under ECCTA.
The event is free to attend, and a light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
What to Expect
Introduction to the Aston Fraud Research Group
Learn more about the Aston Fraud Research Group and the research we have been conducting on ECCTA, fraud risk, and organisational responses to economic crime.
Cross-Sector Roundtable Discussion
Take part in an open discussion exploring:
- The fraud risks organisations across sectors are most concerned about
- Areas that could expose organisations to liability under ECCTA
- Emerging fraud trends in your industry
Challenges and Support Needs
Discuss the practical challenges organisations face in preventing and addressing fraud and the type of support organisations require to address fraud effectively.
Building Collaboration
The session will conclude with a discussion on how academia and industry can work together to address fraud risk, and how the Aston Fraud Research Group may support organisations through research, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (UK time)
Location: Aston University, John Cadbury House Building – Enterprise Hub
Cost: Free
Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Joining instructions will be shared closer to the event date.
Places are strictly limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. If you cannot make the event, please let us know so we can release your place to another delegate.
Who Should Attend?
This event is aimed at:
- Risk leaders
- Compliance professionals
- Internal audit professionals
- Fraud and financial crime specialists
- Governance professionals
- Legal and regulatory professionals
- Senior leaders with responsibility for fraud risk and compliance
Professionals from all sectors are welcome.
About the Aston Fraud Research Group
The Fraud Research Group (FRG) brings together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to tackle fraud in all its forms across sectors and against both individuals and organisations. Our strength lies in combining diverse expertise with real-world insight to deliver practical, impactful solutions. We work closely with partners through consultancy and knowledge transfer collaborations, and co-design events with policymakers and practitioners to ensure our work remains relevant, applied, and responsive. By bridging research, policy, and practice, we aim not only to understand fraud but to prevent it.
We look forward to welcoming you to Aston University for an insightful and collaborative discussion.
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