ACAMS 10th Annual International Anti-Money Laundering Conference

Program At-a-Glance

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Sunday, September 18, 2011 – PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration for CAMS Examination Seminar and Workshop A
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar - Separate Registration Required
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WORKSHOP A: Incident Management for Compliance: Defining Operational Roles and Responsibilities - Separate Registration Required
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Registration for Workshop B
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM WORKSHOP B: BSA Refresher for the Experienced AML/CTF Professional - Separate Registration Required
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Main Conference Pre-Registration Open
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM ACAMS Member Update
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM First Time Attendee Orientation
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ACAMS Speed Networking courtesy of Detica NetReveal
 
Monday, September 19, 2011 – MAIN CONFERENCE DAY ONE
7:45 AM - 7:00 PM Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
Registration courtesy of Safe Banking Systems
Name Badge courtesy of TAMLO
Lanyard courtesy of Wolters Kluwer
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Plenary Session: 10th Anniversary of the ACAMS Annual Conference: What Have We Learned and Where are We Headed?
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM Plenary Session: Key 2011 Regulatory and Legislative Developments: Impact on the US and Abroad
12:10 PM - 1:25 PM Networking Luncheon
1:25 PM - 2:40 PM Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop NEW TRACK
Financial Institution Case Study Analysis
Government Focus Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group NEW TRACK
AML Knowledge Networking
AML Risks and Controls in Alternative Currencies and Payment Systems Establishing Best Practices for Investigative Procedures within Your AML Department Tackling New Trends in Trade Finance: Going Beyond Common Typologies Forging Beneficial Regulator/Law Enforcement Partnerships Meeting Regulatory Demands While Maintaining Operational Efficiency Changing Perspectives: Creating Partnerships Between Casinos and Financial Institutions Focus on Insurance: Best Practices for AML Transaction Monitoring Programs Combating Consistent Anti-Money Laundering Challenges: Topical Discussions with Subject Matter Experts
2:40 PM - 3:20 PM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall courtesy of Associated Risk Group, LLC
3:20 PM - 4:35 PM Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Case Study Analysis Government Focus Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Regional Focus Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group AML Knowledge Networking
Developing Innovative Practices to Further Public and Private Sector Relationships Leveraging Your Existing AML Program to Comply with FCPA and UK Anti-Bribery Act Requirements Automating Processes and Monitoring for Small and Medium Sized Institutions Public Sector Focus: Identifying and Deciphering Bank Records During Investigations Forging a Compliance-Minded Culture within Credit Unions and Community Banks Fortifying Global Compliance Practices in the Caribbean Focus on Securities: Creating Optimal Customer Surveillance Programs An Alternative to Money Laundering Prosecution: Unexplained Wealth Orders
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM Move to next session
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Case Study Analysis Regional Focus Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group AML Knowledge Networking
Effectively Managing Your Organization’s Global Sanctions Program Implementing Proven Techniques for Uncovering Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Emerging Payment Channels and New Products: Possible Money Laundering Risks? Banking by the Border: How Mexico’s New Regulatory Changes are Affecting Your Organization Impending Government Budget Cuts: Analyzing the Consequences for Financial Institutions Back to Basics: Evaluating your AML Program from the Ground Up Focus on MSBs: Effectively Risk-Rating Your Products and Customers Leverage the Power of a Unified Approach to Financial Crime and Compliance Management
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall courtesy of Accuity
 
Tuesday, September 20, 2011– MAIN CONFERENCE DAY TWO
7:45 AM - 5:30 PM Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
Registration courtesy of Safe Banking Systems
Name Badge courtesy of TAMLO
Lanyard courtesy of Wolters Kluwer
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM AML Knowledge Breakfast courtesy of Safe Banking Systems
Please RSVP to Carol Stabile at carol.stabile@safe-banking.com.
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM Plenary Session: Practical Techniques to Detect Human Trafficking Financing within Your Institution
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM ACAMS and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance Joint Survey: A Snapshot in Time
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Case Study Analysis Regional Focus Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Regional Focus Discussion Group
Adopting Global Best Practices to Optimize Your SAR/STR Filing Process Connecting the Dots: Utilizing Data Mining to Identify and Investigate Criminal Activity Mortgage and Loan Modification Fraud: Remaining Lessons for Financial Institutions to Learn Addressing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in the Middle East Meeting Regulatory Demands While Maintaining Operational Efficiency Changing Perspectives: Creating Partnerships Between Casinos and Financial Institutions Focus on Insurance: Best Practices for AML Transaction Monitoring Programs Exposing the Challenges and Risks of Banking in China and the Asia Pacific Region
12:10 PM - 1:25 PM Networking Luncheon
1:25 PM - 2:40 PM Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Case Study Analysis NEW TRACK
Focus on Audit
Financial Institution Discussion Group Regional Focus Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group
Standardizing Compliance Programs Across Multiple Jurisdictions Maximizing Your Current Metrics to Optimize Data Usage and Reports Leveraging Your AML Controls to Mitigate the Risks of Tax Evasion Strengthening Your Audit Program to Effectively Test AML Departments Forging a Compliance-Minded Culture within Credit Unions and Community Banks Fortifying Global Compliance Practices in the Caribbean Focus on Securities: Creating Optimal Customer Surveillance Programs Focus on Insurance: Analysis of Regulatory Expectations for AML Program Optimization
2:40 PM - 3:20 PM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall l courtesy of LexisNexis
3:20 PM - 4:35 PM Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Case Study Analysis Focus on Audit Financial Institution Discussion Group Financial Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group
Leveraging the Latest Trends and Typologies in the Fight Against Terrorist Financing Inclusion of Domestic and International PEPs in Your Overall Risk Assessment Hold for Hot Topic! Best Practices and Procedures for Independent Testing Impending Government Budget Cuts: Analyzing the Consequences for Financial Institutions Back to Basics: Evaluating your AML Program from the Ground Up Focus on MSBs: Effectively Risk-Rating Your Products and Customers Focus on Securities: Understanding the New CFTC Regulations and their Impact on Your Organization
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM Move to next session
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Plenary Session: Going Behind the Headlines of Recent Enforcement Actions: What Really Went Wrong?
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM ACAMS Awards Ceremony
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM 10th Anniversary Gala Networking Reception
 
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 – MAIN CONFERENCE DAY THREE
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Registration Open
Registration courtesy of Safe Banking Systems
Name Badge courtesy of TAMLO
Lanyard courtesy of Wolters Kluwer
8:00 AM - 10:55 AM Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM - 10:15AM Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Regional Focus Discussion Group Focus on Audit Financial Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group
Cyber Fraud and Online Banking: Emerging Trends and Patterns AML System Validation and Surveillance: What are the Regulators Looking for? Examining Organized Crime and Emerging Money Laundering Schemes in Latin America Creating and Optimizing Quality Assurance and Self-Testing Functions in an AML Program Understanding Your Obligations under the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Focus on MSBs: Tackling Consumer Fraud and Money Laundering Risks Focus on Securities: Understanding the New CFTC Regulations and their Impact on Your Organization Focus on Insurance: Analysis of Regulatory Expectations for AML Program Optimization
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:55 AM - 12:10 PM Plenary Session: Ponzi Schemes and Corporate Fraud: Can Your Organization Survive These New Threats?
12:10 PM - 12:20 PM Closing Remarks