Core Insights - Centralized finance (DeFi) is continuously disrupting the traditional financial system, bringing both breakthrough innovations and unprecedented risks, including fraud schemes, smart contract vulnerabilities, and regulatory uncertainties [1] - The discussion aims to explore how the industry can effectively combat fraud while maintaining innovation vitality [1] Discussion Topics - The evolution of DeFi fraud methods and how smarter data and analytics can effectively counteract them [6] - The true essence of "trust" in decentralized systems and cross-border payments [6] - How compliance teams can remain agile without hindering the innovation process [6] - The intersection of traditional finance and DeFi, focusing on the new wave of institutional-level applications [6] - Insights from real cases on effective and ineffective strategies in combating digital fraud [6] Event Information - The event will take place at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Hong Kong office on November 19, 2025, from 15:30 to 19:30 [4][7] - The event will feature a guest list including industry leaders and experts in financial technology and risk intelligence [8]

Group 1: Event Background - Financial fraud is rapidly escalating, with new threat patterns emerging in global and Asia-Pacific markets. Financial institutions and companies must rethink how to identify, respond to, and prevent fraud [1] - The online seminar will explore major trends affecting the threat landscape, including complex fraud techniques related to financial crime and the defensive strategies being adopted by industry peers [1] - Attendees will gain insights on identifying various financial frauds and related crimes through real case studies, which will provoke critical thinking [1] Group 2: Event Information - The online seminar is scheduled for August 7, 2025, at 4 PM Beijing time, and will be conducted in English [3] - The seminar will be hosted by Rose Marie Sixta, Southeast Asia Market Customer Success Manager, and Gokce Arslan Kumar, Senior Manager of Research Knowledge Management at LSEG Risk Intelligence [3] Group 3: Company Product Overview - LSEG World-Check has been providing accurate and structured information for over 20 years, assisting companies in fulfilling KYC and third-party due diligence screening obligations [6][10] - The database helps financial institutions and regulated non-bank sectors comply with mandatory regulations related to KYC, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption [8][10] - World-Check integrates global intelligence, human expertise, and cutting-edge technology to help organizations identify hidden financial system risks [8] Group 4: Data and Features - World-Check offers access to over 4 million highly structured records, including information from reputable public domain sources to assist in due diligence obligations and identify potential financial crime activities [15][19] - The database includes specific datasets for monitoring politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions lists, and negative media, among others [19]