Pre-Conference Training
Sunday, September 19
Workshop A
Emerging Technologies: Protecting your
Organization from Criminal Schemes
With the help of the latest technology to enhance criminal activity, and the constant increase and development of electronic products to move currency around the world, it is imperative to have controls in place to protect your organization. Is your AML department up-to-date with the latest information? Do you have the tools to stay ahead of the emerging financial crimes? Let expert presenters walk you through the best practices, teach you how to create optimized money laundering prevention programs and pinpoint the risks posed by emerging trends such as peer-to-peer lending, thirdparty payment processing, remote deposit, store valued cards and mobile banking. Separate registration required. Jani Gode, CAMS, Vice President, BSA/AML Compliance Officer, Meta Payment Systems |
Workshop B
An A to Z Guide to Conducting AML Investigations
Successful money laundering operations rely on layers of complexity to avoid detection. Your investigative approach must be just as aggressive and robust in order to get to the origin and purpose of the transactions. This session’s A to Z approach teaches you the critical skills needed to perform comprehensive AML investigations. Expert presenters provide a detailed road map, starting with the initial discovery of suspicious transactions, leading you through multiple investigative techniques and culminating with a practical guide to accurate reporting. Special emphasis will be placed on interviewing techniques, effective data gathering and analytical procedures. Regardless of the size of your organization, you will leave the session with the confidence and skills needed to lead highly successful investigations. Separate registration required. James Candelmo, Senior Director of Global AML Investigations, Ally Financial Robert Goldfinger, CAMS William Ward, CAMS, Senior Vice President and Director Enterprise Business Security & Intelligence, Union Bank |
CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar
9:00AM – 4:30PM Led by CAMS-certified instructors, the CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar reviews critical information and study tips in an easyto- follow format that gets you ready to sit for the exam. Benefit from this intensive study session as AML experts walk you through core content areas and sample exam questions. Separate registration required. Nancy J. Saur, CAMS, Regional Head of Compliance and Risk Management (Caribbean), ATC Group N.V. Jeffrey Sklar, CAMS, Managing Director, SHC Consulting Group |
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