Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 ET
Type: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent before the event)
Topic: Fraud Prevention - White Collar Crime
Speaker: Mark Varacchi, Former Hedge Fund CEO/COO/CCO Keynote Speaker on Financial Fraud, Compliance and Ethics
Event Summary: Mark Varacchi pled Guilty to Securities and Wire Fraud in February of 2017 and was sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison.
As a seasoned Hedge Fund CCO/COO/CEO, Mark spent his career meticulously creating, evaluating, and identifying flaws in systems, processes, and software. His unique perspective comes from hands-on experience in circumventing numerous trading, risk, margin, operations, and compliance processes at Prime Brokers, Banks, Broker Dealers, AML/KYC processes, soft-dollars and Investor Reporting. This journey allowed him to master both the construction and exploitation of financial systems.
Here’s the reality: Despite the sophistication of modern financial systems, vulnerabilities remain. Shockingly, no "official authority" has ever delved into understanding how he kept his operations under the radar for so long, nor have they sought to learn how to prevent future occurrences.
Your Opportunity: Learn from someone who has been on both sides of the table. With over 20 years of in-depth experience and an unparalleled track record, Mark is uniquely positioned to share real-world insights and actionable strategies to help you safeguard your organization against fraud.
CPE : Professional Development Event - 1 Ethics CPE
Cost : FREE for ACFE Ottawa Chapter Members; $50 for non members
Note : Links to connect to the session(s) will be sent to you prior to the meeting.