Terrorist Financing: Terrorist Networks, Geopolitical Frontlines & Risk Analysis
The online seminar “Terrorist Financing: Terrorist Networks, Geopolitical Frontlines & Risk Analysis” by TURN Advisory on 11 November 2026 examines current developments in terrorist financing against the backdrop of global political unrest. The seminar focuses on changing financing structures, geopolitical developments, the links between organised crime and terrorist organisations, and the key vulnerabilities facing the international fight against terrorist financing.
Terrorist financing remains one of the most complex and resilient forms of organised crime. Terrorist organisations use a wide range of funding sources, including state support, illegal markets, smuggling, fraud, donations and digital financial structures. Funds can enter the global economy through both formal and informal financial systems, including financial institutions, Hawala networks, cryptocurrencies and sham foundations. The increasing use of NGOs, NPOs, voluntary organisations and crowdfunding also creates additional risks for regulated entities.
We are pleased to announce the online seminar taking place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00. The programme begins with an overview of current developments in terrorist financing, including Hezbollah’s global financing mechanisms and the impact of geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Latin America. It also examines geopolitical shifts, the centralisation and decentralisation of financing structures and Europe’s changing role in the international drug trade.
A further focus lies on effective preventive measures and robust risk analysis. Participants will explore which prevention measures are particularly effective and how current developments should be reflected in institutional risk assessments. The seminar also addresses changes to transaction monitoring, including restrictions concerning NGOs and NPOs, relevant listings, BaFin’s “Risks in Focus 2026” and the implications of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation.
The programme also provides practical guidance on identifying red flags and incorporating new risks into group-wide risk analyses and AML strategies. Particular attention is given to the practical implementation of regulatory expectations in KYC, screening, transaction monitoring, internal safeguards and suspicious activity reporting.
The speakers are Tommas Kaplan, LL.M., Managing Partner and Founder of TURN Advisory GmbH, and Dr Dominik Hamm, terrorism and security analyst at USEK Jounieh in Lebanon. Tommas Kaplan previously served as CCO and Money Laundering Reporting Officer and was a member of the Executive Board at von Poll Immobilien GmbH. Dr Dominik Hamm is an analyst and expert on terrorist financing, sanctions and global security risks and Head of the Institute of Political Science at USEK Jounieh.
The seminar is aimed at specialists and managers from financial institutions, payment service providers and FinTechs, as well as professionals working in AML and Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, supervisory authorities and law enforcement. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance detailing the seminar content and serving as proof of completion of the qualification and training programme.
Take the opportunity to deepen your understanding of current terrorist-financing typologies, geopolitical risk factors and emerging regulatory expectations, while gaining practical tools for risk analysis, screening, monitoring and red-flag detection. The participation fee is EUR 795 plus 19% VAT and includes a training certificate.