Keynote Speaker Video: Thuli Madonsela

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Keynote Speaker Video: Thuli Madonsela

“You need a culture of encouraging people to do the right thing, and also encourage people to admit mistakes when they’ve made mistakes and give them an opportunity to rehabilitate themselves,” said former public protector of South Africa and professor for Stellenbosch University Thuli Madonsela in her Monday morning keynote address at the 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. “As fraud examiners, I think our work should include helping people to fix the system.”

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South Africa’s Connector of Light, Thuli Madonsela, Opens Virtual Conference

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South Africa’s Connector of Light, Thuli Madonsela, Opens Virtual Conference

She was called “South Africa’s Corruption Crusader” by BBC News, was named as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2014 and received a French knighthood. Professor Thulisile “Thuli” Madonsela can now add one more award to her long list of achievements. At the virtual ACFE Global Fraud Conference today, she accepted the ACFE’s highest honor, the Cressey Award, and spoke about the top three things she has learned over her career.

“I’m grateful for this award because it affirms that my team and I did our work to the best of its ability,” Madonsela said. “It takes a village to do the things in life that are attributed to one person. It took a village to do the work we did in combatting fraud, corruption and all kinds of improprieties in the governance of public affairs.”

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Seen on the Screen: Break Through

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Seen on the Screen: Break Through

“As a risk and compliance professional in the banking industry, it is essential for me to stay informed and keep up to date on the latest developments in this space. This is the first time I am attending the annual Fraud Conference, and I look forward to a lot of learning and networking. See you there!” — Deepa Ramsunder, CFE, Director, Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance Assurance, Standard Chartered Bank

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5 Ways to Break Through the Virtual Crowd and Network Like a Pro

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5 Ways to Break Through the Virtual Crowd and Network Like a Pro

Next week, starting on Monday, June 21, thousands of fraud fighters all around the world will log in to the 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, where dozens of speakers will appear on computer screens to share their knowledge and expertise. While the learning opportunity is tremendous, another valuable part of any conference you attend is the networking.

For some people, just hearing the word “networking” makes them cringe. And even though we’ve all been attending virtual events for more than a year, we know that virtual networking can still feel a bit, well…awkward.

But instead of thinking of it as something icky that you have to do, consider it your chance to meet others in your field who are doing similar work. Below, we’ve put together some tips to help you navigate these strange, but rewarding, digital waters.

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Contributing to the Future of Fraud Fighting: Spotlight on ACFE Chapters

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Contributing to the Future of Fraud Fighting: Spotlight on ACFE Chapters

As fraudsters and their schemes continue to evolve, it is imperative for anti-fraud professionals to invest in the future. Fraud examiners must draw from the work of those innovating and testing new tools, methods and ideas. It is also necessary to support the next generation of fraud fighters.

The ACFE Foundation was established to increase the body of anti-fraud knowledge and support future anti-fraud professionals worldwide through the funding of scholarships, endowments, research and other educational projects. The ACFE Foundation works to encourage students to pursue careers in fraud examination and provide resources for research on the detection and deterrence of fraud.

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“White-Collar Crime” to Be Theme Song of ACFE Global Fraud Conference

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“White-Collar Crime” to Be Theme Song of ACFE Global Fraud Conference

This year, while conference attendees wait for the keynote sessions to begin, they’ll hear something a little different. An electric guitar and gritty country melody will greet their ears as “White-Collar Crime,” performed by Lee Roy Parnell plays. “White-Collar Crime” is the official theme song of the 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, and there’s a special history to the tune.

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