ACAMS 9th Annual International Anti-Money Laundering Conference
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Earn Continuing Education Credits
Conference attendees can earn up to fifteen (15) CAMS credits. You may also qualify for CLE, CPE, CRCM and CFSSP credits. For more information, please contact ACAMS at info@acams.org.

 

"Wide range of industry topics of current relevance. The amount of time allotted made for good depth of discussion. Level of information very appropriate to take back to my shop. Allowed for good sharing of information and questions."

Patricia Baker
Compliance Officer
Bank of the West


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Registration pricing options for conference only

ACAMS Members
$1,445

Non-Members
$1,645

Government ACAMS Members
$995

Government Non-Members
$1,130

To ensure your organization makes the most of multiple concurrent sessions and valuable networking opportunities, ACAMS is pleased to offer discounts for groups of 3 or more. Please call +1.305.373.0020 for details.

Cenference At-a-Glance

Pre-Conference Program - Sunday, September 19
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Registration for CAMS Preparation Seminar and Workshop A
9:00AM – 4:30PM
CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar
Separate registration required
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Pre-Conference Workshop A: Protecting Your Organization From Criminal Schemes
Separate registration required
12:45PM – 1:45PM
Registration for Workshop B
1:45PM – 4:54PM
Pre-Conference Workshop B: An A to Z Guide to Conducting AML Investigations
Separate registration required
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Conference Pre-Registration Open
5:00PM - 5:30PM
ACAMS Member Update
5:30PM - 6:00PM
ACAMS First Time Attendee Orientation
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Speed Networking courtesy of Norkom Technologies
Conference Program - Monday, September 20
For complete information on Monday’s sessions, please go here.
7:45AM – 7:00PM
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
7:45AM - 8:45AM
Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:45AM – 9:00AM
Welcome Remarks
9:00AM – 10:15AM
Plenary Session: Critical Update on International Regulatory Developments
10:15AM - 10:55AM
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:55AM – 12:10PM
Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Discussion Group I Financial Institution Discussion Group II Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Government Focus Discussion Group
Preparing for The Impact of Bribery and Corruption Regulations on your Organization Tracking Global Trends to Combat Trade-Based Money Laundering The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: Understanding its Requirements for your Compliance Program Tackling Internet Transactions: A Growing Threat to Financial Institutions Focus on Insurance:
AML/CTF Program Risk Assessment Best Practices and Techniques		 Regulator Forum:
Discussion of Examination Best Practices (Regulator-Only Session)
12:10PM – 1:25PM
Networking Luncheon
1:25PM – 2:40PM
Concurrent Sessions
Avoiding the Latest Scams & Schemes Risk Management: Integrating New Products and Services into your AML Program Privacy and Information Sharing: Regulatory Interpretations and Updates Taking AML Audits from Findings to Action Focus on Securities:
Lessons Learned from the Latest Enforcement Actions		 Law Enforcement Forum:
Debrief on AML/CTF Trends and Typologies (Law Enforcement -Only Session)
2:40PM – 3:20PM
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
3:20PM – 4:35PM
Concurrent Sessions
Navigating the Risks of Global Correspondent Banking STR Filing: Detecting Suspicious Activity and Conducing Investigations Credit Unions and Community Banks: Optimizing Your AML Department to Meet Emerging Challenges Leveraging Customer Due Diligence to Determine Beneficial Ownership Focus on MSBs:
Updates on Critical Legislation and Recent Case Studies 		Developing Effective Partnerships: Financial Institutions and Law Enforcement
4:35PM - 4:45PM
Move to next session
4:45PM – 6:00PM
Plenary Session: Developing an AML Training Program for Every Level of your Organization
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
Conference Program - Tuesday, September 21
For complete information on Tuesday’s sessions, please go here.
8:00AM – 5:30PM
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00AM – 9:00AM
AML Knowledge Breakfast courtesy of Safe Banking Systems
Please RSVP to Carol Stabile at carol.stabile@safe-banking.com.
9:00AM – 10:15PM
Plenary Session: Identifying Terrorist Financing Red Flags and Emerging Trends
10:15PM – 10:55PM
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:55AM – 12:10PM
Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Discussion Group I Financial Institution Discussion Group II Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Regional Focus Discussion Group
FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual: Revisions for 2010 and Takeaways for the International Community Fraud Intensive: Identifying Red Flags and Suspicious Activities Creating a Multi-Use Data Sharing Process between AML and Fraud Departments The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act: Evaluating the Impact on Financial Institutions Focus on Securities:
Optimizing Know Your Customer and Enhanced Due Diligence Controls		 Practical Solutions to Asia Pacific AML Challenges
12:10PM – 1:25PM
Networking Luncheon
1:25AM – 2:40PM
Concurrent Sessions
Developing a Robust and Compliant AML Program for Small and Mid-Size Financial Institutions A Practical AML Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions Maintaining an Efficient AML Department with Limited Resources What is your organization funding? Analyzing Case Studies of Organized Crime Focus on Insurance:
Managing Regulatory Expectations to Achieve AML Program Optimization 		Practical Solutions to Latin American AML Challenges
2:40PM – 3:20PM
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
3:20AM – 4:35PM
Concurrent Sessions
Understanding the Impact of Government Lists on Your Sanctions Monitoring Program Creating Meaningful STRs for Law Enforcement Mortgage Fraud and Schemes: Analyzing Emerging Threats to Protect Your Organization Adopting Proactive Measures to Avoid Reputational Damages to your Organization Focus on MSBs:
Creating an AML Program that Fits Your Business Model 		Practical Solutions to European AML Challengess
4:35PM - 4:45PM
Move to next session
4:45PM – 6:00PM
Plenary Session: Developing an Enterprise-Wide Anti-Money Laundering and
Anti-Fraud Culture
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Gala Networking Reception
Conference Program - Wednesday, September 22
For complete information on Wednesday’s sessions, please go here.
8:00AM – 12:30PM
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
9:00AM – 10:15AM
Concurrent Sessions
Seminar Workshop Financial Institution Discussion Group I Financial Institution Discussion Group II Non-Depository Institution Discussion Group Regional Focus Discussion Group
A Practical Guide to Achieving Successful Regulatory Examinations Analyzing Lessons Learned from Global PEP Management Success Stories Minimizing the Ongoing Risks of International ACH Transactions Mitigating Risks: Optimizing Automated Transaction Monitoring Systems Focus on MSBs:
Defining Expectations and Best Practices for Bank and MSB Relationships 		Practical Solutions to Caribbean AML Challenges
10:15PM - 10:55PM
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:55PM – 12:10PM
Plenary Session: Cyber Security and Financial Crime: Is your Organization Protected?
12:10PM - 12:20PM
Closing Remarks

The ACAMS 9th Annual conference is packed with practical information including newly revamped and highly interactive sessions led by experts from leading global organizations.