Scottish Financial Enterprise, in partnership with Albany Beck, will bring together senior leaders from across financial services, cyber security and technology for an interactive panel discussion exploring the opportunities and risks created by AI.
As financial institutions accelerate their adoption of AI, the technology is creating significant opportunities across cyber defense, fraud prevention, operational efficiency and customer experience. At the same time, AI is creating new and increasingly sophisticated forms of cyber, fraud and operational risk, raising important questions around governance, resilience and regulatory oversight
The Panel Will Explore
Is AI creating competitive advantage faster than it is creating new forms of risk?
Are existing cyber, fraud and operational control frameworks fit for an AI-enabled world?
Where are financial institutions achieving measurable returns from AI today?
How should firms balance innovation, governance and regulatory scrutiny?
How is AI changing the nature of cyber and fraud threats facing financial institutions?
What practical steps should leaders take now to prepare for the next wave of AI-driven change?
The discussion should give attendees a combination of practical AI use cases, insight into emerging cyber and fraud risks, perspectives on evolving governance and regulatory expectations, and actionable steps they can take back into their organisations.
Following the panel, we’ll also be hosting networking drinks, giving attendees an opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with peers from across the industry.
Confirmed Speakers
Jude McCorry – CEO, Cyber and Fraud Centre
Jude McCorry is the CEO of the Cyber and Fraud Centre. Jude has over 20 years of experience in the technology sector and started her career with Dell Computers in Ireland.
She joined the Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland in April 2020 from The Data Lab, where she was Director of Business Development, working with industry and academia to maximise the value of data for Scotland.
Jude is one of the founders of the UNICEF Data Hub for Children and also sits on the board of the Edinburgh Data Driven Innovation Hub at the University of Edinburgh. She is passionate about using data for good and inspiring the next generation into the cyber and technology sectors, particularly increasing female participation.
Julian Castle – Senior Cyber Security & GRC Consultant
Julian Castle is a Senior Cyber Security and GRC Consultant with more than 25 years' experience across digital risk, governance and technology security.
His experience spans risk management, zero trust security architecture and cloud governance, and he advises organisations on strengthening their security posture, mitigating insider threats and maintaining compliance with frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001 and COBIT.
Julian is particularly focused on bringing clarity and a practical, human-centered approach to complex technical challenges, helping organisations build genuine cyber resilience while remaining agile and adaptable.
Charles Scott – Head of IT, Hampden Bank
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Moderator
Michael Robertson – Managing Partner & Head of Consulting, Albany Beck
Michael Robertson is Managing Partner and Head of Consulting at Albany Beck, bringing over 17 years' experience delivering transformation across the financial services industry.
He works with leading financial institutions to navigate complex change driven by regulatory requirements, emerging technologies and evolving customer expectations.
Michael has led large-scale programmes spanning operational resilience, risk and compliance, data, technology modernisation and AI-enabled transformation, helping firms unlock innovation while maintaining effective governance, security and operational control.