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How Governance, risk managementet and compliance are shaping future leaders

October 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Free

Join us for an after-work event focused on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), hosted in collaboration with Harvest AdvokatbyrĂ„. Together, we’ll explore how GRC can be both engaging and impactful.

Fredric Lundén will kick off the event with a brief overview of the concept of GRC and its evolution, offering his insights on the key factors that define effective governance. He will also highlight the growing importance of good governance, not only in the financial sector but across various industries and organizations.

The panel will then discuss the challenges of implementing GRC strategies in today’s business environment, with a particular focus on balancing innovation and governance. The panelists will explore whether GRC principles hinder innovation and how organizations can effectively align the two. Another key topic will be how companies can use GRC strategies to navigate new sustainability regulations and avoid greenwashing, ensuring governance supports both sustainability and social responsibility. The role of technology in enabling successful GRC initiatives will also be addressed.

Programme

17:00 – Registration and mingle
17:30 – GRC with expert Fredric LundĂ©n
17:50 – GRC Panel and Q&A
18:15 – Mingle, drinks and food
19:30 – End

Your Expert

Fredric Lundén

Fredric has over 30 years of experience in regulatory affairs and internal governance and control. Since September 2024, he has been working at Harvest, a specialist consulting firm, after previously serving as Vice President for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Betsson Group for seven years. At Betsson, he was a member of the executive management team, reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors. He successfully implemented a three lines of defense model for risk management and established a dedicated GRC function as the second line of defense, while also overseeing and developing the Group’s internal governance and control environment.

Prior to his role at Betsson, Fredric held a senior compliance position at the Swedish banking group SEB, where he played a key role in establishing an independent compliance function and contributed to several regulatory compliance projects. His responsibilities included compliance risk management, regulatory reporting, and liaising with regulators.

Fredric has also served as a legal counsel at the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), co-authored a book on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism regulations in Sweden, and initiated the Swedish Anti-Money Laundering Institute (SIMPT). He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Stockholm and was appointed Associate Judge at the Svea Court of Appeal in 2003.

The Panel

Besides Fredric Lundén, the panel will also include:

Caroline Rifall

With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Caroline Rifall, Head of Legal and Financial Crime Prevention at SEB Asset Management, has built and developed in-house legal, compliance, regulatory, and financial crime prevention functions at some of Europe’s largest financial institutions. She brings a solution-oriented and business-focused approach, making her a valuable member of management teams. Her expertise spans complex financing transactions, private equity, asset management, and regulatory compliance, and she is highly valued for her leadership and dedication to maintaining financial integrity.

Julia Haglind

Julia Haglind is the founder and CEO of RegTech company North House, bringing over 25 years of expertise from financial markets, where she has held prominent leadership roles, including CTO, COO, and most recently CEO of Nasdaq Clearing. Her career has been shaped by a deep understanding of the complexities of highly regulated and systemically important businesses. Julia is passionate about simplifying regulatory processes to make it easier for employees to navigate compliance while fostering a strong culture of accountability and transparency within organizations. She also serves on the board of Avanza Bank, where she contributes to strategic leadership.

Moderator

Anna Cumzelius

Lawyer and partner at Harvest, specializes in banking, finance, asset management, securities, payment services, AML, and data protection. Active since 2010, she regularly represents financial institutions supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and serves as a compliance officer for several companies. Anna has contributed to implementing key regulations like MiFID 2, AIFMD, PSD 2, and AMLD 4, and also advises on corporate and contract law. She has experience in M&A and frequently provides guidance on GDPR. In 2024, Anna won the Lexology Client Choice Award for Banking in Sweden, praised for her deep knowledge of financial markets.

Malin Björklund

Malin Björklund, a Senior Associate at Harvest, specializes in financial regulation, with a focus on insurance, banking, asset management, securities, payment services, credits, and AML. Since 2018, she has regularly represented financial institutions, including insurance companies, banks, and securities firms, regulated by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Maria advises on licensing applications, regulatory compliance, and corporate and contract law matters. She also has three years of experience managing legal and regulatory issues in the insurance sector at a Swedish life insurance company.

Details

Date:
October 24
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Harvest AdvokatbyrÄ
Engelbrektsplan 1, 4tr
Stockholm, 103 89
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