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We are in a relentless battle against criminals who use banks to launder the proceeds of crime. To protect society, we must disrupt this using the power of technology, analytics and smart operations

Nick Davison

EY Oceania FinCrime Leader

Passionate about the fight against financial crime and the impact on society effective prevention delivers. Trusted advisor based on lasting relationships. Loves seeing personal growth in individuals

Nick is based in Sydney and leads EY’s FinCrime practice across Oceania. He works with clients on complex financial crime compliance and transformation challenges. At EY we do this with diverse teams that bring qualitative, quantitative, regulatory and technology skills, to deliver innovative, technology enabled solutions.

Nick’s experience includes setting up and leading both onshore and offshore teams focused on financial crime consulting and operations. He is passionate about how the fight against financial crime can benefit society and reduce the devastating impact of financial crime on businesses and communities around the world.

Nick is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with experience in consulting, deals and assurance. Throughout his career he has predominantly worked with global financial institutions, on some of their most important compliance and transformation projects. He started his career in London and since 2000 has been based in Asia Pacific.

How Nick is building a better working world

"Nick strongly believes that society’s expectations of the financial crime profession already significantly exceed what is required by regulation. Banks are seen as having a low ESG impact given their direct carbon footprint but a wholistic assessment should include the damage to society caused by enabling financial crime. As awareness of the impact of financial crime grows and definitions of crime broaden, banks will increasingly be judged on their contribution to the sustainable development goals and their ability to prevent criminals from stripping communities of financial resources, through the laundering of the proceeds of crime.

By working closely with Banks, ESG professionals and NGOs, Nick is committed to continuing to drive greater effectiveness in the fight against financial crime and make a lasting contribution to society."

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