The moneylaundering.com 14th Annual International Anti-Money Laundering Conference:  Gain practical knowledge and hands-on training designed to help you perform everyday AML tasks better, faster and more cost-efficiently - March 16-18, 2009, The Westin Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida USA

 

“Well-organized AML conference with invaluable content, top quality speakers, interactive audience participation. Format was very constructive and beneficial.”


Joel Abraham, CAMS
Bank Al-Jazira
Saudi Arabia

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6 Reasons to Attend:

1. Learn strategies to minimize costs while maintaining the quality of your AML program.
2. Take away tips to maximize the productivity of your current AML resources.
3. Save money on standardized group training by participating in more sessions and workshops under one roof at one low rate.
4. Tailor the content to meet your needs by selecting from a range of specialized tracks.
5. Make career-building global connections via daily networking opportunities.
6. Meet certification and AML training requirements by earning up to 18 continuing education credits.

 

Conference At-A-Glance

Sunday, March 15, 2009
* Pre-Conference Workshops (Separate registration required)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Workshops A & B Check-In
WORKSHOP A
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Essential U.S. Laws and Regulations That AML Specialists Must Know
WORKSHOP B
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Understanding and Managing Information Requests from Law Enforcement
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Workshop C Check-In
WORKSHOP C
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Effective Techniques to Detect and Investigate Fraud Schemes
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM AML Executive Roundtable*
*Closed-door session for C-level executives or equivalent. Limited seating.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Conference Early Registration
Monday, March 16, 2009
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall sponsored by Safe Banking Systems
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

WELCOME REMARKS

8:40 AM - 9:25 AM

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

  • Mia Levine, Assistant Chief for Litigation of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section of the Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice
  • Adam Kaufmann, Chief Investigations Division Central, New York County District Attorney's Office
9:25 AM - 10:35 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: Optimizing Your Organization’s AML Compliance in a Reduced-Cost Environment
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
11:05 AM - 12:15 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: Examining the AML—Fraud Connection and Its Impact on the Compliance Landscape
12:15AM - 1:30 PM Luncheon
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
TRACK A:
AML PROGRAM OPTIMIZATION
TRACK B:
GLOBAL CHALLENGES
TRACK C:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: INSURANCE
TRACK D:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SECURITIES
TRACK E:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: MSB
Streamlining Compliance with a Holistic Approach to Financial Crime Management Effectively Coping and Complying with Conflicting Regulations Across Jurisdictions Preparing to Manage Insurance AML Regulatory Examinations Achieving Top-Level AML Compliance that Satisfies Regulatory Expectations Adopting Best Practices to Enhance Your Risk Assessment Processes
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
TRACK A:
AML PROGRAM OPTIMIZATION
TRACK B:
GLOBAL CHALLENGES
TRACK C:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: INSURANCE
TRACK D:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SECURITIES
TRACK E:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: MSB
Fine-Tuning Your Transaction Monitoring System to Achieve More Meaningful Alerts Best Practices for Monitoring Cross-Border Wire Transfers Understanding Global Sanctions and Their Implications for Insurance Companies Effectively Meeting Anti-Money Laundering Obligations in the Introducing-Clearing Context Establishing Effective Monitoring and Investigation Processes to Detect Suspicious Activity
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall - sponsored by Cellent Financial Solutions AG
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Leveraging Data Analytics Tools to Enhance Your Transaction Monitoring Capabilities Analyzing the Risks and Benefits of Offshoring Your Compliance Functions Identifying Money Laundering Through International Trade Conducting AML Audits That Spotlight Weaknesses and Yield Real Solutions Maximizing Resources: Structuring Your AML Function for Optimum Efficiency
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM AML Knowledge Breakfast sponsored by IPSA International, Inc.
Limited Seating Available. Please contact Julie Terry by phone at +1.602.889.1626 or email at jterry@ipsaintl.com to reserve your seat.
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM AML Knowledge Breakfast sponsored by SAS.
Limited Seating Available. Please contact Kathy Marx by phone at + (512) 258-5171 ext.55210 or email kathy.marx@sas.com to reserve your seat.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CASE STUDY: Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist Financing Cases
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM POINT-COUNTERPOINT: The Fight Against Terrorist Financing: Necessary Bulwark or Unnecessary Burden?
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: Leveraging Trends in AML Examination Findings to Mitigate Regulatory Risk
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Luncheon
1.30 PM - 2:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
TRACK A:
AML PROGRAM OPTIMIZATION
TRACK B:
GLOBAL CHALLENGES
TRACK C:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: INSURANCE
TRACK D:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SECURITIES
TRACK E:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: MSB
Enhancing Your Organization’s Suspicious Transaction Reporting and Detection Program Managing the Regulatory Risks Imposed by Export Controls Automating Your AML Processes Extracting Red Flags from Public Information to Improve Suspicious Activity Detection Successfully Managing MSB Agents and Foreign Correspondents
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
TRACK A:
AML PROGRAM OPTIMIZATION
TRACK B:
GLOBAL CHALLENGES
TRACK C:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: INSURANCE
TRACK D:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SECURITIES
TRACK E:
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: MSB
Designing a Successful and Cost-Effective AML Training Program Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Border Information Sharing What Works and What Doesn’t in Insurance Agent Integration and Training Adopting Best Practices to Achieve Effective Customer Due Diligence Processes Understanding Regulatory Expectations and Risk Areas in Key States
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Theory vs. Practice: Designing a Successful Risk-Assessment Model Mergers and Acquisitions: How Industry Consolidation Affects Your AML Department Mitigating the Risks Posed by Payment Processors Effectively Managing and Monitoring ACH Payments Adopting Effective Enhanced Due Diligence Strategies
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM Waterfront Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Registration and Exhibit Hall Hours
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM AML Knowledge Breakfast sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers
Limited Seating Available. Please contact Jennifer Bieber by phone at +1.646. 471.7723 or email at jennifer.bieber@us.pwc.com to reserve your seat.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM AML Knowledge Breakfast sponsored by Crowe Horwath
Limited Seating Available. Please contact Alissa Robinson by phone at +1.616.233.5595 or email at alissa.robinson@crowehorwath.com to reserve your seat.
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: Adopting Strategies to Manage the Effects of Increased Global Use of Sanctions
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: Minimizing Money Laundering Risks of Emerging Technologies: m-Payments, e-Cash and Stored Value
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Closing Remarks
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM AML Knowledge Lunch sponsored by Fiserv
Featured Speaker: Saskia Rietbroek, Financial Crime Advisor to Fiserv
Limited Seating Available. Please contact Joan Skimmonsby phone at +1.800.872.7882 or email at general_info@fiserv.com to reserve your seat.