About Us
We are the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime, an alliance of public and private partners determined to help improve the fight against financial crime
Our history
Founded in 2018, the coalition brings together different parts of the anti-financial crime ecosystem, and with this collective expertise it blends best-in-class approaches to financial crime management, risk intelligence, law enforcement, public-private information sharing and thought leadership on fighting financial crime, including money laundering.
Our objectives
The main objectives of the Coalition are to:
Raise global awareness of financial crime as a critical challenge with grave financial and human consequences
Promote more effective information sharing between public and private entities
Propose mechanisms to identify emerging threats and best practice approaches to more robust controls against money laundering
Identify pressure points in the current anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist framework and propose solutions to these
Our mission
Mission Statement:
To mitigate the adverse effects of financial crime through comprehensive awareness, collaborative action, and the development of effective regulatory frameworks.
Vision:
A global financial system safeguarded by robust measures that prevent financial crime and promote sustainable economic growth.
Core Values:
Integrity, Transparency, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration
our focus
From day 1 of its existence, the Coalition recognised the need for it to operate as globally as possible. To this aim, it has established five regional chapters in Europe, the Americas, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa and APAC. The coalition will continue to expand to further regions in the coming years.The Coalition does not have a limited number of focus areas, recognising the breadth of the financial crime space. However, our eight working groups showcase our ability to bring together experts within a specific field to advocate for change.
Anti-Corruption
Data Privacy
Digital Assets
Effectiveness
Experts on Technology
Fraud and Scams
Human Trafficking
Wildlife Trafficking
Experts and leaders
Our efforts are powered by an exceptional advisory board and a dedicated network of volunteers—seasoned experts who generously contribute their time and expertise to advance our mission
our members
We are proud to present our members who are an integral part of the coalition. Find out more about our members
executive committee
A wider GCFFC leadership team of the ExCo plus the Chairs and Vice Chairs of all GCFFC Groups coordinates the work of the group.
Xolisile Khanyile
Chair
Xolisile Khanyile was appointed Chair of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC) in July 2025. She previously served as the head of the South African Financial Intelligence Centre and as Chair of the Egmont Group. Within the Coalition, she has been a key leader, successfully leading the Africa Chapter. Renowned for her expertise, integrity, and collaborative leadership style, Xolisile is widely respected across the global financial crime community. Her appointment marks a new chapter for the GCFFC’s global efforts to combat financial crime.
Che Sidanius
vice Chair
Che Sidanius is the Vice Chair of the Coalition, and is the Global Head of Financial Crime & Industry Affairs at LSEG. He is also the Co-Chair of the B20’s Integrity and Compliance Taskforce. Prior to joining LSEG, his work experiences include being a Senior Advisor to the Bank of England’s Financial Stability Directorate and previously a Senior Bank Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY. His most notable awards included receiving the Presidential Award for managing the 2007-09 Financial Crisis and a driving force behind LSEG’s Impact Company of the year award in 2019 and contributor to the same award in 2021.
Michal Gromek
executive team member
Michal Gromek serves as an expert on Virtual Assets for the OSCE and the UNODC. He conducts government training and legislative reviews, and has previously held the role of Chief Compliance Officer at a Nasdaq Trade Virtual Asset Service Provider. He is also a contributor to Forbes and has a background in fintech education and blockchain investigation.
Kurban Babayev
Secretary General
Kurban Babayev was appointed Secretary General of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC) in December 2025. He brings over 15 years of experience in driving global partnerships, advocacy, and institutional capacity-building. Prior to this role, Kurban held senior positions at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), where he led regional governance and anti-corruption initiatives across more than 20 countries. With a proven record of managing multi-donor programmes, Kurban is an expert in financial transparency, compliance, and public-private collaboration. His extensive background also includes diplomatic service and strategic leadership in the private sector. Recognized for his ability to deliver measurable policy impact, Kurban is dedicated to strengthening stakeholder trust and collective action to address global governance challenges.
Piotr Bobolowicz
Programme and Policy Advisor
Piotr Bobołowicz is a Program and Policy Advisor for the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime, where he also serves as Secretary for the Financial Crimes in Gaming Workstream. He concurrently holds the position of Lead Analyst with the G7 Research Group, focusing on high-level international security and policy analysis. His professional work is primarily dedicated to research and investigations in the area of novelty threats, specifically regarding the security implications of emerging technologies. Piotr leverages extensive experience in international cooperation and analytical research to provide strategic insights into complex risk in fast evolving environments.
Amélie Malmaison
ExCo Advisor
With over 17 years of experience, Amélie offers a unique dual perspective across Tier 1 Investment Banking (15 years) and the FinTech sector (2 years). She bridges a rigorous foundation in Compliance and Audit with hands-on expertise in Trading Operations and Digital Assets. Driven by a passion for technological innovation, her track record includes managing a major OFAC Sanction remediation program for a leading global bank, as well as designing and implementing end-to-end Financial Crime frameworks within the digital asset ecosystem.