Event Information
- Event Type: Webinar
- Delivery Channel: Virtual
- Date: 23/07/2025 - 23/07/2025
- Duration: 1Hours
Event Description
Free Webinar - CPD Accredited - Wednesday, July 23 at 9:00-10:00 AM (UTC+1)
In an increasingly regulated global financial environment, non-compliance can mean more than just penalties; it can sever vital international banking relationships.
Join the Global Compliance Institute for a high-impact webinar as we explore the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the serious implications of losing your Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN).
Recently, several financial institutions across Africa, including 26 in Nigeria, 10 in Kenya,7 in Uganda and 6 in Zambia, have had their FATCA registrations revoked due to non-compliance. This trend poses significant risks to cross-border operations and correspondent banking access.
Why attend?
- Understand key FATCA compliance obligations.
- Learn the common causes of GIIN revocation.
- Discover strategies to maintain compliance and avoid penalties.
- Get insights into how to strengthen your institution’s global financial relationships.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving world of FATCA Compliance.
Join our free CPD-accredited webinar and gain critical insights from global experts on the latest developments in FATCA.
Attendees will get the following:
- Earn a verifiable e-certificate of attendance.
- Claim CPD credits to support your professional development.
- Unlock exclusive benefits revealed only during the session.
Whether you're a compliance professional, FATCA Specialist, risk manager, or part of a financial institution, this session is designed to equip you with actionable knowledge to strengthen your FATCA knowledge.
Expert Trainer
Pattison Boleigha
Managing Director of Pattison Consulting Limited and President of the Compliance Institute, Nigeria
Pattison Boleigha is the Managing Director of Pattison Consulting Limited and President of the Compliance Institute, Nigeria, with over 31 years of banking experience, including 18 years in AML/CFT/CPF, compliance, risk, and internal controls. He is the former Group Chief Conduct and Compliance Officer of Access Bank Plc and has held key roles such as President of the COFGMS and Chairman of ACCOBIN. A certified anti-money laundering specialist and anti-corruption trainer, Pattison has represented Access Bank in international forums including IBSA, the UN Global Compact, and the IIF AML/CFT Working Group.
Samuel Kiragu
Accountant and Regulatory Compliance Professional
Samuel Kiragu is an accountant and regulatory compliance expert with experience in leading accounting firms and banks across Kenya, the Cayman Islands, and Canada. Based in Canada, he consults on FATCA and CRS for African financial institutions, teaches at a Canadian business school, and serves as a visiting professor at the University College of the Cayman Islands. He holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool and is a certified FATCA/CRS Specialist (GCI), CAMS, and CGSS, as well as a corporate trainer for financial institutions and law enforcement in Canada and Eastern Africa.
Diana Muthoni Ng'ang'a
Head of Compliance at Commercial International Bank Kenya Ltd.
Diana Muthoni Ng'ang'a is the Acting Head of Compliance at Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya Limited, with over a decade of experience in AML, KYC, regulatory compliance, and risk management. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has held key roles at leading financial institutions, driving initiatives in internal controls, corporate governance, and FATCA/CRS compliance. Diana's work is focused on advancing financial transparency and strengthening regulatory adherence across Africa’s financial sector.