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Previous BSA Coalition
Conferences and Webinars

April 27, 2023 Webinar: Defending Your Institution Against Consumer Loan Fraud

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Our panel of industry professionals help connect the dots between the current environment and the red flags your organization should look for.

Nov 17, 2022 Virtual Town Hall: How's and When's of Communicating with Law Enforcement

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Current hot topics on scams and resource links about how and when to communicate with law enforcement.

Nov 1, 2022: The Regulator Perspective: Observations from the Field.

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Seasoned examiners give you a peek at what they are observing from their field examinations.

Opening Lines of Communication with Law Enforcement, August 25, 2022

Learn how to commuicate effectively with Law Enforcement Agencies

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Attracting, Onboarding and Maintaining Top Talent May 17, 2022

Navigating future workforce environment needs: on-site vs. remote.

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AMLA Compliance, April 27, 2022 -10am-11:30am EST USA

Things to consider on your journey to AMLA 2020 compliance

Russian Sanctions Webinar - March 31, 2022 - 10am-11:30am EST USA

Which aspects of OFAC’s broad-sweeping sanctions program do domestic institutions need to focus on?

And how should you navigate FinCEN’s March 7, 2022 Alert advising financial institutions to increase vigilance for potential Russian sanctions evasion?

February 24, 2022 BSA/AML/OFAC Town Hall Auditing: Keeping it Real

How the emphasis on the risk-based Risk Assessment has impacted the typical BSA Audit

How auditors are staying current on emerging topics to produce relevant work product

Common findings and ways to validate corrective action

January 27, 2022 Webinar: A look back at 2021 and a look forward at 2022
December 7, 2021 Virtual Town Hall: Dealing with the Challenges of Digital Currency
November 4, 2021 Webinar: Regulatory Perspective
September 15, 2021: Strengthening the partnership between Law Enforcement and your AML Program
One of the strongest partnerships for an AML program is the relationship with Law Enforcement (LE). Join this session to understand how to strengthen that partnership, understand what LE wants banks to know, and tips to improve this working partnership. Our panelists will discuss real-time case studies and answer your questions, helping you walk-away with immediate take-aways.
Note: No recording is available for this webinar.
June 22, 2021: Evolving AML Programs in a Digital World
Customer behavior continues to gravitate towards digital banking, and dealings in crypto currencies are becoming more and more commonplace. What red flags are less relevant today than when originally conceived, which typologies should be top of mind, and how should Financial Institutions consider adjusting their programs to address the associated risks? We’ll hear from experts who can share trends they’re seeing and provide tips on where to focus AML energy in order to stay focused on the risks. 
 
  
April 29, 2021 BSA & Bots Webinar
Our panel of industry professionals focused on a tactical approach to evaluate your AML Program for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness with Robotic Process Automation.
Our panelists discussed
  • where to begin,
  • how to evaluate your processes,
  • how to launch,
  • how to test, and
  • most importantly, lessons learned.
This session was designed for institutions of all sizes regardless of where you are in your RPA and automation journey. 
December 3, 2020 Winter Webinar - Law Enforcement Priorities

Learn how you can align your institution with Law Enforcement priorities.

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September 24, 2020 Fall Webinar: Regulatory Focus and Priorities

Divine the mind of the regulator.  Learn their plans and priorities.

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June 25, 2020 Webinar: Convergence: AML, Cyber Crime and Fraud

Summer Webinar—June 25, 10:00-11:30 ET

Anti-money laundering, cybersecurity, and fraud programs often have synergies across monitoring, process, and technology. Identifying opportunities to converge, but also understanding where processes and functions should remain separate is a critical component of the discussion–and one size does not fit all. Hear open dialogue from our panel leveraging industry guidance, institutional experience, and tips for navigating the discussion at your institution.

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May 12, 2020 Webinar: Governance how to manage everything

Spring Webinar—May 12, 10:00-11:30 ET

Governance: The Art of Managing Everything

Without a doubt, managing an AML Program involves juggling a never-ending list of competing priorities, from monitoring CTRs and SARs to policy adherence to supporting new products and services and beyond–and the Covid-19 environment has introduced even more complexities and dynamic changes.  Now more than ever, the AML Officer needs strong governance to keep management and the Board fully apprised of any developments or issues.  So, how do you develop the right infrastructure to manage “everything”?  Join our experts as we discuss real challenges and practical solutions for strengthening your governance program.

Topics
* Understanding Your Environment
* Understanding & Managing the Chaos
* FFIEC Exam Manual: The Role of Governance

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April 30, 2020 Webinar: BSA/AML Implications of Covid-19

Topics

  • Employee challenges and maintaining employee engagement
    CIP/KYC/CDD impacts & responses
    Regulatory agency impacts & maintaining strong regulatory relations
  • Cash, CTRs
  • Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
    Customer activity & transaction monitoring
  • Emerging fraud/AML risks, SARs and FinCEN guidance
  • OFAC impacts
  • AML Program & Governance

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2019 Fall Webinar-Wrapping up 2019

Topics

  • May 219 FinCEN Advisory on Illicit Activity Involving Convertible Virtual Currency
  • July 2019 FinCEN Updated Advisory on Email Compromise Schemes
  • Aug 2019 FinCEN Advisory on Trafficking of Fentanyl & Other Synthetic Opioids
  • OFAC: Sanctions Changes and Framework for Compliance Commitments
  • DOJ Criminal Division’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
  • Regulatory support for innovation
  • Guidance is guidance
  • Customer Due Diligence—how are we doing?
  • Regulatory Reform—hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow

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2019 BSA Coalition Conference

Conference Agenda:

9:00am – 9:15am         Welcome Greetings & Emcee Remarks
9:15am – 9:45am         Fireside Chat with Rick Small
9:45am – 11:00am       Regulatory Panel
11:00am – 11:15am     Break
11:15am – 12:15pm     Industry Panel: Marijuana Adjacencies and Best Practices to Mitigate Risk to your FI

1:15pm – 2:15pm        Law Enforcement Panel
2:15pm – 2:40pm        Afternoon Keynote:
2:40pm – 2:55pm        Break
2:55pm – 3:55pm       Maintaining a Strong BSA Program while facing Corrective Action Plans
3:55pm – 4:05pm       Closing Remarks

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2017 BSA Coalition Conference

Fintec and Your Bank
Here’s what you will learn: (1) Understand the term “FinTec” and how it is applied, (2) Know the difference between a traditional MSB and a FinTec firm and (3) Understand the AML risks of banking FinTec.

CCD Beneficial Ownership
Here’s what you will learn: (1) Understand what is required to implement the new CDD/Beneficial Ownership Rule, (2) Know Who and What to include in your implementation plan, (3) Take away some best practices for training bank employees and (4) Understand what to do post implementation

Cyber Enabled Crimes
Here’s what you will learn: (1) Types of cyber incidents, (2) Importance of communication between BSA/AML (3) IT SAR best practices for cyber incidents and (4) Links to valuable reference materials

Regulatory Panel Perspectives
Minutes of the important take-always will be provided soon after the conference. Watch this space.

Law Enforcement Perspective

2016 BSA Coalition Conference

2016 Conference Agenda (1.2mb pdf)

Keynote: AML Mid-Year Review (536k pdf)
John J. Byrne

BSA/AML, Fraud and Loans: What Should You Be Doing to Make the Connection? (133k pdf)
Moderator: Chris Noack

BSA and OFAC Enforcement: How Law Enforcement Is Integrating Its Approach to Meet Current Threats (55k pdf)
Moderator: Laura Columbell Marshall

How to Survive a Merger: The AML Perspective (341k pdf)
Moderator: Rebecca Schauer Robertson

Regulatory Town Hall (136k pdf)
Moderator: Elaine Yancey

2015 BSA Coalition Conference
2014 BSA Coalition Conference
BSA Coalition Conference 2014
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
8:00 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15

Welcome Greeting and Emcee Remarks

Richard Gilbert, Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, FRB Richmond

John Blum, Managing Examiner, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, FRB Richmond 9:

9:15 – 9:30

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Dan Soto, Chief Compliance Officer, Ally Financial Inc.

9:30 – 10:15

Keynote Address

Jamal El-Hindi, Associate Director for Regulatory Policy and Programs, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30

Multi-Disciplinary Perspective: Partnerships for Positive Change

Moderator: Dan Soto, Chief Compliance Officer, Ally Financial
Steve Gurdak, Group Supervisor, Washington Baltimore HIDTA
Dennis Lormel, Founder and President, DML Associates
Carla Mabry, BSA Officer, Hampton Roads Bankshares Inc.
John Meyer, Chief Product Officer, Banker’s Toolbox

11:30 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:05

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

John Blum, Senior Examiner, Supervision, Regulation and Credit Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

1:00 – 2:00

Law Enforcement Panel: SARs to Behind Bars – The Outcome of Successful Collaboration

Moderator: James Candelmo, Executive Compliance Director and BSA/AML Officer, Ally Financial Services
Stefan D. Cassella, Chief of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, U. S. Attorney’s Office, District of MD
Steve Gurdak, Group Supervisor, Washington Baltimore HIDTA
Dennis Lormel, Founder and President, DML Associates

2:00 – 2:45

Panel: Emerging Topics in Virtual Currency

Moderator: Cullen Speckhart, Attorney, Wolcott Rivers Gates
Lee Davis, Supervisory Financial Analyst, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Robert E. Lindberg, Chairman, BCause LLC

2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 4:05

Panel: The Regulatory Horizon

Moderator: Elaine R. Yancey, Managing Examiner, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, FRB Richmond
Jamal El-Hindi, Associate Director for Policy, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Judy Graham, Program Officer, National Credit Union Administration
Debra L. Novak, Chief, Anti-Money Laundering Section, FDIC
James F. Vivenzio, Senior Counsel for BSA/AML, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Jennifer White, Supervisory Financial Analyst, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

4:00 – 4:05

Closing Remarks

Jeffrey Deibel, Assistant Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, FRB Richmond

2013 BSA Coalition Conference
2012 BSA Coalition Conference
BSA Coalition Conference 2012
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
8:00 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome Greeting and Emcee Remarks

Gene Johnson, Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

John Blum, Senior Examiner, Supervision, Regulation and Credit Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

9:10 – 9:15 Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Dan Soto, Chief Compliance Officer, Ally Financial Inc.

9:15 – 9:45 Keynote: “The Economy, Then and Now”

Barbara Yastine, Chief Administrative Officer, Ally Financial Inc.

9:45 – 10:45 Panel: “Back to Basics”
Moderator: Donna Kitchen, Director of Special Assets, Hampton Roads Bankshares Inc.Panelist: John Harwell, Associate Vice President, Risk Management, Apple Federal Credit UnionPanelist: Erin Morrow, Advisory Principal, Grant ThorntonPanelist: Donald Temple, Director of Forensics, KPMG
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 -11:45 Panel: Law Enforcement: “SAR Wars and More”

Panelist: Steve Gurdak, Group Supervisor, Northern Virginia’s Financial Initiative, Washington Baltimore HIDTA

Panelist: Laura Marshall, Assistant United States Attorney, Monetary Penalties Unit, Department of Justice

11:45 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:05 Introduction of Keynote Speaker

John Blum, Senior Examiner, Supervision, Regulation and Credit Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

1:05 – 1:40 Keynote: “New Threats on the Horizon”

Dan Soto, Chief Compliance Officer, Ally Financial Inc.

1:40 – 2:50 Panel: Account Takeovers and Cyber Threats: “Cyber Fraud Investigations”

Panelist: Andrew Hodges, Vice President, Bank Fraud Strategy and Operations, Cyber Fraud/Account Takeover Risk, Capital One

Panelist: Joe Wilson, Executive Vice President and Corporate Risk Manager, United Bankshares Inc.

Panelist: Melissa Horvath, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI – Cyber Division

2:50 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 3:50 Panel: Regulatory Review: “The Three Rs: Regulation, Risks and Reporting”

Moderator: Elaine Yancey, Supervisory Examiner, Supervision, Regulation and Credit Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelist: Koko Ives, Senior Financial Analyst, BSA/AML Risk Section, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Panelist: Gary Porter, National Bank Examiner, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Panelist: Debra L. Novak, Chief, Anti-Money Laundering Section, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC)

3:50 – 4:00 Closing Remarks

Ed Norfleet, Assistant Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

2011 BSA Coalition Conference
BSA Coalition Conference 2011
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
7:45 – 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:35 Welcome Greeting

Joan Garton, Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

8:35 – 8:45 Message from our Sponsor

Donna Kitchen, Director of Special Assets, Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc.

8:45 – 10:00 Case Studies in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Dennis Lormel, President and CEO, DML Associates, LLC.

10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:30 From SARs to Bars and More …

Moderator: Elizabeth Snyder, Senior Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management, Illinois Bankers Association

Panelist: Laura Marshall, Assistant United States Attorney, Monetary Penalties Unit

SAR Writing Tips and Practical Guidance

Panelist: Steve Gurdak, Group Supervisor, Northern Virginia SAR Review Team

SARs to Bars The DNA of BSA

Panelist: Scott Rebein, Deputy Special Inspector General (DSIG) of the Investigations Division of SIGTARP

Bank Investigations and SARs

11:30-12:45 Lunch
12:45-12:55 Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Elaine Yancey, Supervisory Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

12:55-1:45 The Director’s Perspective, The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

James Freis, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-2:45 Industry Update

Presenter: Dan Soto, Chief Compliance Officer, Ally Financial, Inc.

Presenter: Megan Hodge, Chief Compliance Officer, RBC Bank, Raleigh, N.C.

Customer Due Diligence – Risk-Based Approach

2:45-2:50 Training Video
2:50-3:45 Regulatory Roundup

Moderator: Elaine Yancey, Supervisory Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelist: Carl Twigg, Senior Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelist: Cara Homan, Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

3:45-4:00 Closing Remarks

Gene Johnson, Vice President, Supervision, Regulation and Credit, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

2010 BSA Coalition Conference
Conference Agenda – 2010
8:00 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome
Jennifer Burns, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
9:15 – 9:30 Message from our Sponsor
Donna Kitchen, Executive Vice President and Director of Operations, Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc.
9:30 – 10:45
The Holy Land Foundation Case
Barry Jonas, Trial Attorney, Department of Justice, Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:15 Industry Perspective: AML Programs – Business as usual, or not?

Moderator: Jacqueline Dreyer, Supervisory Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelist: Elizabeth Snyder, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Leaders Bank

Panelist: Dan Soto, Executive Compliance Director and BSA Officer, Ally Financial Services, Inc.

12:15 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 1:40 Board Training – How easy is it?
1:40 – 2:45 BSA/AML Town Hall – What you need to be thinking about NOW
Moderator: Elaine Yancey, Supervisory Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondPanelist: Suzanne Williams, Manager, BSA/AML Risk, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemPanelist: Neil Kwatinetz, Regional Compliance Examiner, Oce of Thrift SupervisionPanelist: Indira Crum, Compliance Specialist, BSA/AML Compliance Policy Division, Oce of the Comptroller of the CurrencyPanelist: Tom Ajax, Special Activities Case Manager, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 3:45 Question and Answer Session
3:45 – 4:00 Closing Remarks
Edward Norfleet, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
2009 BSA Coalition Conference
Conference Agenda – 2009
8:00 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:15 Introduction and Welcome
Malcolm C. Alfriend, Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Risk Officer, Banking Supervision and Regulation, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
9:15 – 9:45 Economic Conditions
Jeffrey M. Lacker
, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
9:45 – 10:15
Message from our Sponsor Donna Kitchen, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, Gateway Bank & Trust Company
10:15 – 10:45 Virginia Banking Conditions
E. Joseph Face, Jr., Commissioner, Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions
10:45 – 11:45 Industry Perspective: Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Moderator: Douglas R. Taylor, Director of Risk Management, First Market BankPanelist: Michael Kelsey, Managing Vice President, AML Compliance, Capital One Bank, Best Practices in Mergers & AcquisitionsPanelist: Elizabeth Snyder, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Leaders Bank,Examining the AML – Fraud Connection Panelist: Dan Soto, Compliance Managing Director, AML and BSA, Wachovia Corporation, BSA/AML in the current environment
11:45-1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 AML and Fraud – A Perspective from Law Enforcement

Moderator: Dennis McDonald, Vice President, Law Enforcement, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelist: Jacqueline Dreyer, Bank Examiner, Mortgage Fraud Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelist:  Steve Gurdak, Detective, HIDTA NVSI Task Force

Panelist:  Mary Ann Veloso, Special Agent, IRS Criminal Investigation

2:15 – 2:45 FinCEN 101 and Other Topics Julie Hadley, Compliance Project Officer, FinCEN
2:35-2:45 Break
2:45 – 3:55 BSA/AML  Town Hall – What you need to be thinking about NOW

Moderator: Elaine R. Yancey, Supervisory Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelist: Tom R. Ajax, Special Activities Case Manager, BSA/AML and Fraud, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Panelist:  Russell Cronan, Sr., National Bank Examiner and BSA/AML Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Panelist: Julie Hadley, Compliance Project Officer, FinCEN

Panelist: Rick Marlin, Regional Compliance Examiner, Office of Thrift Supervision

Panelist: Suzanne Williams, Manager, BSA/AML Risk, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

3:55 – 4:00 Closing Remarks
Eugene W.  Johnson, Jr.
,
Vice President, Banking Supervision and Regulation, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond