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Law School Lunchtime Research Seminar - Wednesday 5 February 2025
Guest Speaker: Dr Maryna Utkina, Warwick Law School
Title: (Work-In-Progress) 'Redefining Accountability: Is Financial Monitoring the Ultimate Weapon Against Corruption?'
Chair: George Meszaros, Warwick Law School
Abstract: Corruption remains one of the most complex and persistent challenges to governance, undermining the integrity of public institutions and private organisations. Traditional anti-corruption measures, such as policy reforms and stringent legal frameworks, often struggle to address financial misconduct's sophisticated and concealed nature. In response, this paper 'Redefining Accountability: Is Financial Monitoring the Ultimate Weapon Against Corruption?' presents an in-depth exploration of financial monitoring as an innovative solution to strengthen accountability and combat corruption on a systemic level.
The research investigates the role of advanced financial monitoring tools, including real-time transaction tracking, digital auditing systems, and blockchain technology, in enhancing transparency and detecting irregularities. It critically examines case studies from various sectors and geographies, revealing how these tools can proactively identify suspicious activities and close loopholes exploited by corrupt actors. It also highlights the evolving nature of corruption and the need to adapt monitoring strategies to stay ahead of emerging risks continuously.
Key findings indicate that while financial monitoring can significantly improve oversight and compliance, its success is highly dependent on factors such as integrating technology with existing governance structures, the development of a skilled workforce capable of interpreting complex financial data, and the support of robust legal and regulatory frameworks. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of stakeholder collaboration, including partnerships between government agencies, private organisations, and civil society, to ensure that financial monitoring is not an isolated tool but a part of a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy.
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