ACAMS 10th Annual International Anti-Money Laundering Conference
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Pre-Conference Program - Sunday, September 18


8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration for CAMS Preparation Seminar and Workshop A

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar

Led by CAMS-certified instructors, the CAMS axamination Preparation Seminar reviews critical information and study tips in an easy-to-follow format that gets you ready to sit for the axam. Benefit from this intensive study session as AML experts walk you through core content areas and sample axam questions. Separate registration required.

Instructors:
Nancy J. Saur, CAMS, FICA, Compliance Manager, Millennium bcp Bank & Trust

Jeffrey Sklar, CAMS, Managing Director, SHC Consulting Group

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Workshop A

Incident Management for Compliance: Defining Operational Roles and Responsibilities

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

The traditional roles of operational compliance departments are no longer sufficient to manage the complex threats now being faced by financial and non-depository institutions. These roles are now evolving to include enterprise-wide crisis management functions and effective incident response action plans. During this three hour workshop, learn the tools needed to manage your resources and assets during a crisis—such as data intrusion, reputational damages due to fines, enemies from within the organization, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, health emergencies and other events. Learn how your compliance tools can be used as “action assets” to help resolve an extreme incident, and understand how fraud and compliance red flags may be used as indicators of a potential risk incident. Expert instructors provide guidance on creating executable strategies to enhance communication, coordination and cooperation within your department in response to an incident; orientation to executive level command structure response; as well as thorough familiarization of the law enforcement and public safety response models. Separate registration required.

Instructors:
Robert A. Goldfinger, CAMS, President, Lormel Goldfinger Global Group LLC

Dennis M. Lormel, Founder and President, DML Associates

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

Level: All

As an experienced AML/CTF professional, your understanding and execution of BSA and USA PATRIOT Act requirements must be thorough if you are to avoid potential inadequacies in your compliance program. However, as recent headlines have indicated, organizations are still failing to comply with the basic requirements of these regulations, resulting in jeopardized reputations and vulnerability to criminal activity. Attend this crucial workshop to review your obligations under the Bank Secrecy and USA PATRIOT Acts, re-examine their strict requirements, and ensure your program adheres to the expectations laid out by them. This session also delves into recent enforcement actions and teaches you how prepare your AML program to pass increased regulatory scrutiny. Separate registration required.

Instructors:
Kevin Anderson, CAMS, Director, Bank of America

Peter G. Djinis, Esq., Principal, AML Compliance

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


Pre-Conference Training

Get a head start on this year’s conference with two intensive hands-on workshops. Spend the morning delving into the evolving role of AML/CTF professionals, as new areas such as crisis management and incident response are added to your list of responsibilities. Rounding out this full day of training is an in-depth update on new interpretations and key requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act, empowering you to conduct a meticulous evaluation of the strengths—and weaknesses—of your current AML program. Please note: Attendance is limited to a small group setting to maintain interactivity. Register early to reserve your place!