Head of International, Keith Oliver, joined industry leaders at Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami, for a panel discussion exploring the benefits and risks associated with whistleblower reward programmes.
“Whistleblower Reward Programs: The Benefits and Risks Associated with Incentivizing Whistleblowers” examined the growing adoption of reward-based whistleblower frameworks internationally and considered their impact on fraud detection, corporate reporting culture, regulatory investigations, and potential ethical concerns.
Joined by Holly P. Carr of BDO USA, Mary Inman of Whistleblower Partners LLP and Jordan A. Thomas of DiCello Levitt LLP the discussion reflected the increasing focus on whistleblowers as a tool in the fight against complex financial crime, alongside broader conference themes including cross-border asset recovery, digital asset fraud, high-net-worth disputes, and the use of AI in investigations.
As governments and regulators continue to strengthen mechanisms for reporting misconduct, the session provided valuable insight into how organisations, legal advisers and enforcement authorities can balance encouraging disclosures while managing the associated legal and practical risks.
