In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, hosts Dr. Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine bring together Patricia Marinho and Maria Luisa Signorini to discuss the future of financial crime prevention. The conversation delves into their extensive backgrounds in financial compliance, the role of technology and AI in anti-money laundering (AML) controls, and the challenges and advancements in the field. They also reflect on the importance of human oversight in AI-driven systems and share their visions for the future of AML technology.

Highlights include:

• A tour of the guest’s deep experience in financial regulation and risk management
• Key challenges in financial crime detection and prevention
• The role of innovation and emerging technology in compliance
• Trust and the expectation of regulators when it comes to AI in financial services
• Advice for compliance professionals leveraging community and mentorship

Biographies

Patricia Marinho is a highly accomplished Executive Global Head of Compliance, legal professional, and senior compliance strategist with over 25 years of experience in regulatory affairs, risk management, and corporate governance across the United States, Latin America, and global markets. She specializes in developing and leading high-impact compliance programs, aligning financial institutions with international regulatory frameworks, and advising executive leadership on governance and risk oversight.

As Executive Global Head of Compliance at Hamilton Reserve Bank (HRB), Patricia is responsible for shaping and implementing the bank’s global compliance strategy to support global growth and ensure adherence to international financial regulations. She is pivotal in positioning HRB for long-term regulatory success and global expansion, working closely with executive leadership to strengthen governance, mitigate risks, and enhance operational resilience.

Maria Luisa Signorini is the Vice President of Global Financial Crimes for Bank of America in Brazil. She has over 30 years of experience as a Legal professional in Litigation, Banking, Asset Management, and Financial Services, having worked for leading players in Brazil’s law firms, banking, and the financial services industry. She started her career as a civil litigator in major Law Firms in São Paulo – Brazil, and afterward transitioned to Compliance, Anti Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), fraud, corruption, and bribery Areas. She has extensive knowledge of Brazil’s legal, compliance, and regulatory matters through senior positions in major global financial institutions located in Brazil, such as HSBC, UBS, Western Union, and now Bank of America.

Maria Luisa’s extensive expertise includes supporting the business by defining strategic compliance and reputational risks, having a deep understanding of Brazil’s regulatory environment, having experience working with local regulators, and having strong project coordination and management skills.

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