Stopping Scams Under Australia's New Prevention Framework

Roundtable Overview

Australia's Scams Prevention Framework takes effect on 1 July 2026, forcing banks to upgrade how they detect, interrupt and recover fraudulent payments. The regulation introduces mandatory obligations backed by fines of up to AUD $50 million for non-compliance. As banks move into implementation, the hardest problems are proving technological as much as procedural: confirmation of payee rollout creating customer friction, payment recall obligations demanding speeds existing processes cannot match, and dispute teams preparing for a surge in scam reports ahead of AFCA's EDR jurisdiction commencing in January 2027. This roundtable brings together heads of fraud and financial crime to examine where implementation is stalling, which technology and process decisions are proving decisive, and how banks are managing liability exposure in the months that follow.

Closed-Door Discussion

Chatham House Rule

Peer-Driven

Pitch-Free

Discussion Points

How are banks operationalising SPF disruption obligations — payment recalls, account freezes — at the speed the framework requires?

Where confirmation of payee is generating false positive rates that create customer friction and operational overhead?

How are banks structuring internal dispute resolution before AFCA's external jurisdiction opens in January 2027?

Agenda

1815 - 1900

Arrival and Networking
Guests arrive and are welcomed into an informal reception ahead of the evening's discussion. An opportunity to meet fellow attendees and build connections before the roundtable gets underway.

1900 - 2000

Roundtable Discussion and Drinks
The group moves to a seated, moderated discussion guided by a structured agenda. An open, candid conversation among peers on the evening's core themes, with room for debate and different perspectives.

2000 - 2115

Three-Course Dinner
A private dinner in an elegant setting, where conversation continues in a more relaxed environment. An opportunity to deepen connections and continue the themes of the evening over fine cuisine.

2115 - 2200

Wrap Up, Q&A and Closing DrinksThe moderator draws out key takeaways and opens the floor for final questions and reflections. The evening closes with informal drinks, allowing attendees to continue conversations and explore next steps.

Who Will Attend

Head of Fraud · Head of Financial Crime · Head of Risk · Head of Compliance · Head of Payments · Head of Operations

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