Pre-Conference Program - Sunday, September 19
Registration for CAMS Preparation Seminar and Workshop A
CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar
Led by CAMS-certified instructors, the CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar reviews critical information and study tips in an easy-to-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
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, third-party payment processing, remote deposit, store valued cards and mobile banking. Separate registration is required.
Jani Gode, CAMS, Vice President, BSA/AML Compliance Officer, Meta Payment Systems
Timothy White, CAMS, National Risk Specialist, BSA-OFAC, Bankers Toolbox
Registration for Workshop B
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 a suspicious transaction, 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 is required.
James Candelmo, Senior Compliance Director, Ally Financial
Robert Goldfinger, CAMS, Director of Client Solutions, SightSpan Group
William Ward, CAMS, Senior Vice President and Director Enterprise Business Security & Intelligence, Union Bank
Conference Pre-Registration Open
ACAMS Member Update
ACAMS First Time Attendee Orientation
ACAMS Speed Networking
The ACAMS 9th Annual conference is packed with practical information including newly revamped and highly interactive sessions led by experts from leading global organizations.