About The Award

Celebrating Global Excellence in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Fraud & Cybercrime Prevention

The GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards are a prestigious annual initiative established to honour outstanding individuals, institutions, and corporate entities that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the fields of governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and financial crime prevention.

Founded by Dr. Foluso Amusa, PhD, the initiative held its first edition in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2020, marking the beginning of a purposeful journey to raise global standards in regulatory integrity and risk governance. Since then, the Awards have expanded to Europe and beyond, with participants and honourees spanning diverse jurisdictions and sectors.

In 2025, a formal Advisory Council Board was appointed, composed of distinguished industry leaders and experts from across the globe. Their roles include providing strategic guidance, upholding transparency and integrity in the judging process, and ensuring global relevance. The Awards also feature an independent panel of judges from various countries, bringing regional perspectives and robust sector-specific expertise to the evaluation of nominees.

This initiative, championed by the Summit organisers, underscores the urgent need for strong institutional frameworks and effective safeguards across sectors to combat financial crime, enhance digital resilience, promote ethical leadership, and embed regulatory compliance at both national and global levels. These awards are not only celebratory but also strategic — aimed at shaping industry behaviour, recognising impact, and driving positive systemic change.

With a strong foundation across emerging markets and global business centres, the GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards recognise achievements across a diverse array of industries, sectors, and regulatory environments. The awards are intentionally designed to be inclusive, highlighting excellence across banking, technology, public service, healthcare, extractives, legal, insurance, fintech, cybersecurity, and more — reinforcing the idea that GRC, cybersecurity, and financial crime prevention are foundational to institutional integrity across all domains.

The initiative is underpinned by a global vision — to encourage organisations in both developed and developing regions to uphold international best practices in risk governance, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), ESG integration, and corporate accountability.

Mid-Year GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Summit (Virtual) – A digital gathering that convenes global experts, professionals, and stakeholders to share insights, explore trends, and discuss evolving regulatory and operational challenges in GRC and financial crime prevention.

End-of-Year Awards Gala & Summit (In-Person) – A high-profile physical event held annually to celebrate winners, showcase global excellence, and convene strategic decision-makers from various sectors for thought leadership and recognition.

This hybrid model ensures accessibility, global participation, and multi-sector engagement across time zones and geographies.

• Promote Regulatory Adherence – Support organisations in aligning with local and international GRC and financial crime prevention standards through credible recognition and industry benchmarking.
• Incentivise Ethical Innovation – Highlight cutting-edge approaches that address emerging risks such as digital fraud, cybercrime, and cross-border compliance challenges.
• Foster a Culture of Integrity and Compliance – Recognise institutions that institutionalise ethical conduct, digital resilience, transparency, and effective governance.
• Encourage Knowledge Sharing and Benchmarking – Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and strategic alignment through industry-led case studies and recognised best practices.
• Enhance Global Reputation and Public Trust – Provide an international platform to demonstrate commitment to compliance, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and corporate ethics.

The GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards and Summit welcome partnerships and collaborations with:

• Global and regional firms
• Regulatory and industry bodies
• Academic institutions
• Cybersecurity and RegTech companies
• Compliance and governance consultants

Together, we can foster knowledge exchange, capacity building, innovation, and sustainable impact across the global GRC and financial crime prevention landscape.

Event and Partnership Team:
GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards and Summit
events@grcfincrimeawards.com

Dedicated to celebrating businesses thriving in Governance, Risk Management & Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention

The GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Summit is a high-impact, multi-format global event convened to address the evolving challenges and innovations in Governance, Risk Management, Compliance (GRC), Fraud Prevention, Cybersecurity, and Financial Crime Prevention. The Summit brings together a diverse cross-section of senior leaders, regulators, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and technology innovators from across industries and jurisdictions.

Mid-Year Summit (Virtual): Held each June, this global online gathering is designed to provide inclusive, real-time dialogue on fast-evolving regulatory trends, digital compliance, risk intelligence, and emerging threats. The virtual format ensures participation from every region, fostering accessibility and wide-ranging insight exchange.

End-of-Year Awards & Summit (In-Person): Hosted in December, the flagship physical event takes place in a leading global city, celebrating award honourees, showcasing thought leadership, and convening strategic partners across private and public sectors. It features keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats, and the prestigious GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards Gala.

• The convergence of AI, ESG, and Digital Compliance
• Strengthening AML/CTF frameworks and cross-border collaboration
• Responding to cyber threats, regulatory shifts, and fraud risks
• Promoting a culture of compliance, ethics, and data accountability
• Exploring the role of RegTech, FinTech, SupTech, and blockchain in GRC transformation

What the Summit Offers

• Global thought leadership and expert panels
• Live keynote sessions from regulators, CEOs, and compliance leaders
• Interactive roundtables and breakout sessions
• Cross-sector case studies and innovation showcases
• Networking opportunities with decision-makers and peers
• Insight into global best practices and regulatory trends

Who Should Attend?

• Chief Compliance Officers & Risk Directors
• Financial Crime & AML Experts
• ESG & Ethics Leaders
• Technology and Cybersecurity Executives
• Legal & Regulatory Professionals
• Auditors, Investigators, and Governance Specialists
• Academia, Policymakers, and Industry Bodies