Chris Mathers' Videos
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LATEST BOOKS:
"Crime School: Money Laundering"
In this book Chris Mathers, appeals to true crime fans and those in the business/finance sector as Crime School takes us through the history of money laundering, from ancient times through the South Florida cocaine craze of the 1970s, to today's beyond sophisticated techniques employed by terrorists and organized crime - techniques that have achieved such success that the face of our world has changed dramatically. Brisk, hard hitting, entertaining and sometimes shocking and frightening, Chris Mathers takes readers on a journey that is always fascinating, and it is an underworld few have ever experienced. Truly amazing.
Chris Mathers
Crime, Risk & Cyber Security Expert
About Chris Mathers
Chris Mathers is a cyber security speaker and crime expert who helps audiences understand fraud, money laundering, AI and crime, and the real-world risks facing modern organizations.
He has spent most of his life working undercover for the RCMP, US Drug Enforcement Administration and US Customs Service.
investigation and prevention of organized crime and money laundering.
Mathers is a unique, humorous, and fascinating speaker who touches on issues from security, hiring decisions, and background checks to money laundering, corporate fraud, and the incredible impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on the prevention and spread of crime.
Mathers offers wise insights on human character and organizational culture that can help you spot and avoid the perils of white-collar crime.
Chris Mathers' Expertise
- 20-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Providing technical assistance, mentoring and training to the Nigerian government’s anti-corruption agencies on behalf of the UK government’s Justice For All Program.
- Independent testing of Anti-Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing (AML/TF) practices and creation of appropriate compliance programs at numerous Canadian and foreign financial institutions
- Designing and delivering training on AML/TF to domestic and foreign financial institutions
- Conducting an offshore asset tracing and money laundering investigation on behalf of the Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-For-Food Programme.
- Providing expert evidence on behalf of a Canadian financial institution at the Federal Competition Tribunal on money laundering/terrorist financing practices.
Chris Mathers' Bio
Chris Mathers is a popular media commentator and a Canadian conference speaker on organized crime, cyber crime and terrorism, appearing regularly in Canada and the US on all the major media outlets.
He has served as a consultant on several feature films and documentaries relating to organized crime, espionage and money laundering.
He has appeared on television and radio interviews on CNN, PBS, MSNBC, and all Canadian national news networks as well as media outlets in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean.
He is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book, CRIME SCHOOL: Money Laundering.
Mathers retired after a 20-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
He then joined the Forensic Division of the international accounting firm, KPMG in 1995. He was appointed to the position of President of KPMG Corporate Intelligence Inc. in 1999, where he was responsible for international due diligence, asset recovery operations, and the investigation and prevention of organized crime and money laundering.
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Chris Mathers' Presentation Topics
Chris Mathers travels from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He offers a wide variety of different presentation formats including keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
AI and Crime +
Artificial Intelligence is software that mimics human cognition in order to perform complex tasks and learn from them. Its positive potential is limitless but, like any technology, it can be abused.
Criminals are already using audio and video impersonation to defraud and extort us. Foreign governments are using AI to influence our political beliefs.
On the upside, AI can detect fraud, spam calls, and phishing attempts much better than people can. AI never sleeps or even gets tired and it won’t call in sick.
Join Chris Mathers as he shares the latest amazing advances in AI, describing how the bad guys are using this amazing technology against us and how the good guys are using it to catch them. --
Futureproofing Your Business: Privacy, Safety, and Security Post-COVID +
Although working from home has reduced some of the risk to employees and customers, it has drastically increased the risk to businesses, particularly as it relates to cyber crime and data theft.
COVID-19 also demonstrated how adept organized crime groups are at dealing with change. Within days of the outbreak, they had changed their business model, identified new opportunities, and found new ways to commit fraud and theft.
In order to safeguard information, business owners need to ask important questions of employees who will continue to work remotely:
- Are they willing to submit to increased cyber-security measures? Measures that may require use of their biometrics? Or location tracking?
- How much of their privacy are they willing to sacrifice? For convenience? For personal security?
Join Chris Mathers as he describes how recent changes in the world have created new opportunities for organized crime and state-sponsored criminals and the profound impact it will have, both on the way we do business and how we live our lives. --
Cyber Security: The Invisible War +
You may not know it, but we are at war. Not in Iraq. Not in Afghanistan. But in our own country. Every minute of every day, American and European companies and governments are under attack from an invisible enemy. An enemy who is not limited by rules of engagement or ethical boundaries. An enemy whose goal is to develop the capability to disrupt our commerce, our infrastructure and our military.
Here are some scary stats:
- The energy company, BP, reports 50,000 hacking attempts every day.
- The Pentagon reports 10 million hacking attempts every day.
However, it is not just companies who are combatants in this invisible war. It’s also you and me. Every day criminals, spies and vandals attack us online in an attempt to steal our identity and our money.
What can you do to reduce your chances of becoming a victim? Quite a lot actually.
Chris Mathers will explain who exactly the bad guys are, what they’re trying to do, and how you can protect yourself and your organization from becoming the next headline. --
Chris Mathers: Undercover +
Chris Mathers is an in-demand keynote speaker. Whether the audiences are front-line staff, sales managers, corporate executives, teachers, entrepreneurs, trades people, or parents, there are many lessons to be learned from his life of crime.
Touching on issues from security, hiring decisions and background checks to money laundering schemes, corporate fraud, bribery, blackmail, extortion and more, Chris Mathers offers wise insights on human character and organizational culture that can help you to spot and avoid the perils of white collar crime. --
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Mathers
What topics does Chris Mathers speak about? +
Chris Mathers speaks about cyber crime, AI and crime, fraud, money laundering, risk management and how organizations can reduce exposure to white-collar crime. --
Why book Chris Mathers as a cyber security speaker? +
Chris Mathers brings undercover law enforcement and corporate intelligence experience, giving conference audiences a practical and credible view of crime, fraud and risk.
Chris Mathers is also widely considered a subject matter expert (SME) on the topics he speaks on. With many years of professional experience and in addressing a wide range of industries, and, as a Canadian keynote speaker for conferences, conventions, corporate events, corporate retreats and AGMs, his talks help foster the expected outcomes and the organizational goals.
Clients choose corporate keynote speakers in Canada based on reputation, experience, oratorical skills, credibility, content, relevance, and practical application as well as budget. This process allows for informed booking decisions. --
Is Chris Mathers a good speaker for financial services and compliance events? +
Yes. Chris Mathers is well suited for financial services, compliance, legal, government (including municipal and civic government associations, townships,) security, I.T. associations and companies, and executive audiences focused on fraud prevention, emerging scams, malware traps, and risk management. Fit is also clarified via web site information, email correspondence as well as a pre-event call arranged by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows.
Chris Mathers is also evaluated based on budget, audience alignment, event objectives, and subject matter relevance. Event planners booking keynote speakers in Canada for corporate conferences review experience, delivery style, and industry context. Canadian business speakers for annual general meetings must align with program goals and audience expectations. Fit is also clarified via web site information, email correspondence as well as a pre-event call arranged by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows. --
Can Chris Mathers speak about AI and cyber risk at corporate events? +
Yes. Chris Mathers can address how AI is changing cyber crime, fraud prevention and organizational risk for conferences and corporate meetings. --
How do I contact Chris Mathers to check his date availability and begin the booking process for events in Canada and the USA? +
Chris Mathers is contacted through K&M Productions Speakers & Shows to confirm his speaking schedule, availabilities, fees and event details. Event planners and meeting planners typically schedule a pre-event call to clarify format, objectives, and expectations. The tranparent booking process starts once the event requirements are sorted and confirmed via written confirmation. The contract-agreement is then issued on behalf of the speaker. --.
How much does it cost to book Chris Mathers as a keynote speaker in Canada? +
Chris Mathers' keynote speaker fees depend on event type, audience size, format, and location. The cost to book a keynote speaker in Canada varies depending on research and preparation, as well as topic customization and personalzation for the target audience. There is a fee range link on most speaker pages on our website. Corporate keynote speakers in Canada represented by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows confirm fees through our agency by written agreement. Final pricing reflects agreed-upon detals and execution of the contract terms. --
Is Chris Mathers represented by a speaker's bureau in Canada and how is the contract handled? ? +
Chris Mathers is represented by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows Canada who coordinate bookings and handle the contract-agreement with the client. Keynote speakers in Canada often work through a bureau to take care of their contracts and payments while they look after the creative and content aspects of their topics and presentations. Bureau representation ensures consistent communication between the client and the speaker as well as an "insurance policy" for your conference in the unlikely occurrance of speaker illness or cancellation. --
What Clients are Saying About Chris Mathers
Chris was right on the $$!! Loved it and so did everyone else. Witty, dynamic and terrifying. He was a huge hit! Thanks for recommending him.
–MISA Ontario - 2025 Conference (Municipal Information Systems Association)(Booked by K&M Productions)
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Chris was right on the $$!! Loved it and so did everyone else. Witty, dynamic and terrifying. He was a huge hit! Thanks for recommending him.
–MISA Ontario - 2025 Conference (Municipal Information Systems Association)(Booked by K&M Productions)
Dead smart and tough. He's one of the most dangerous men I know. Thank God he's on the side of the good guys.
–Reid Morden, Director, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (1991-1994)
I've known Chris for years. From the first time I met him in Panama (see the chapter on Noriega, where Chris talks about the hotel we stayed in having been purchased with drug money!), I've come to respect and admire him as not only the best connected guy in this business, but one of the most entertaining and knowledgeable writers and speakers on international criminal organizations and money laundering techniques.
–James R. Richards, Director, Global Anti-Money Laundering, Bank of America
A human chameleon.
–Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, (1987-94), President of Interpol (1991-1994)