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3:00pm - 5:00pm, 24 September 2025
(Europe/London)
(Europe/London)
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Event Details
Finance Sector
Wednesday 24th September
Registrations and refreshments 2:30pm-3:00pm
Meeting: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Trowers & Hamlins, 3 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8YZ
Networking drinks from 5:00pm
Key Takeaways
- An understanding of the changing skillsets that will be needed in the financial service sector in light of increasing investment in AI and cyber-security
- A greater understanding of the risks recruitment companies face when processing candidate data in light of increasingly malicious threats posed by cyber fraudsters
Meeting Agenda
Join our next finance sector meeting focused on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), fraud and cyber-security, specifically tailored for recruiters in the financial services sector.
The rapid adoption of AI across all industries, including recruitment, brings unprecedented efficiency and innovation. However, it also introduces sophisticated cyber-security risks that demand vigilant attention. In financial services, where data sensitivity is at its highest, the risks of data breaches, advanced phishing attacks and insider threats are amplified by the very technologies designed to streamline operations.
At the same time, this opens up new opportunities for recruiters to operate in fintech and other related areas they might otherwise not consider.
Welcome & introduction
Mark Dainty, Director, HFG Insurance Recruitment
APSCo update
Stuart Feest, Global Enterprise Director, APSCo
Panel discussion - the risks and opportunities of AI & cyber-fraud in the finance sector
Pete Watson, CEO, Atlas Cloud
Rob Brand, Head Of Business Services Sector, HSBC UK
Su Haddrell, Account Executive, Marsh Commercial
Douglas Dick, Partner - Financial Services Risk Consulting, KPMG
Q&A and close
Speakers
Peter Watson
Atlas Cloud, CEO
Pete Watson is the CEO of Atlas Cloud, specialising in managed IT and cybersecurity services for the recruitment industry. He holds an MBA from Durham University.
A former recruiter, Pete established Atlas Cloud to improve the IT end-user experience for fast-paced recruiters – a mission he remains committed to today. Over the past fifteen years, Pete’s leadership has guided Atlas Cloud through its start-up phase, scale-up and M&A, establishing it as a trusted provider for thousands of end users.
Pete’s insights have been featured in industry publications like Recruiter and Global Recruiter, as well as mainstream media such as The Times, The Guardian and City AM.
Rob Brand
HSBC, Head of Business Services
Rob is the HSBC UK national Sector Head of Business Services, providing insights and coverage for the Recruitment sector, providing funding for acquisition financing, capital projects, international expansion, IPOs as well as general banking solutions. Rob has worked in banking for over 21 years.
Su Haddrell
Marsh Commercial, Account Executive
Su Haddrell is a Recruitment Insurance specialist at Marsh Commercial. Su provides expert advice to recruiters and umbrella companies or all sizes – from start-ups to multinationals. With a strong focus on risk management, Su takes pride in offering valuable guidance to recruiters and educating them on potential cyber risks that can impact their business. She has a deep understanding of the complexities of the insurance industry and enjoys providing advice and expertise on insurance programmes for APSCo members.
Douglas Dick
Partner - Financial Services Risk Consulting
Douglas is a partner at KPMG with extensive expertise in financial services risk consulting, specializing in Risk Management, Resilience, IT, Third Party Risk, and AI. A proven leader with a career spanning over 25 years across financial institutions, he has a track record of defining and implementing risk strategies, leading teams, and building robust frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.