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Each day is eligible for 6 non-ACAMS credits. All attendees will receive a certificate to submit to ACAMS upon completion of the school.
Jade Lohr, FRAML Department Assistant Manager Washington Trust BankMyself as well as several of my team members attended the BSA Virtual School. We found the curriculum to be very beneficial. We were impressed with the wide range of topics covered and found the degree in which the content was covered provided the attendees with a broad understanding of BSA. We appreciated the use of real life examples as well as the engaging atmosphere. We had great dialogue as a group and found value in having a platform to interact and ask questions. I really appreciated hearing feedback from my team members that the school provided them with an understanding of the BSA processes they perform and empowered them to perform those processes more efficiently. As a seasoned BSA professional, I found the school to be a great refresher and was excited to see some content based on current trends and legislation. I highly recommend this school for BSA professionals at all skill levels.
Annilyn Goode, Compliance Manager Loyal Trust BankI highly recommend this course to anyone who is new to B.S.A. and to those who desire a stronger grasp of proper B.S.A. processes and procedures. This course provides each participant with a solid understanding of what is necessary for their organization to have a successful B.S.A. Program. Nancy is an awesome instructor! She is extremely knowledgeable and communicates course material effectively. She challenges your knowledge and understanding of the course material.
Tue, Apr 15, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
Foundations of Money Laundering & Compliance
Join us for an insightful and in-depth webinar on the fundamentals of money laundering and compliance. On Day 1, we will lay the groundwork by exploring the key concepts, regulations, and best practices every financial professional needs to know.
What’s Covered on Day 1:
- Introduction to Money Laundering: Understand the scope of money laundering, its impact on the global financial system, and why combating it is crucial for maintaining integrity in financial institutions.
- A Brief History of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA): Learn about the origins and evolution of the BSA, a cornerstone in anti-money laundering (AML) regulation, and its importance in today’s compliance landscape.
- Key AML Terminology: Get familiar with essential terms such as KYC (Know Your Customer), PEP (Politically Exposed Person), and other common jargon that are critical to understanding money laundering and compliance protocols.
- Customer Identification Program (CIP): Dive into the importance of verifying the identity of your clients to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Explore the steps and processes necessary to understand your clients' financial activities, ensuring they comply with AML laws.
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Learn how to conduct thorough investigations for higher-risk customers, including politically exposed persons and those with complex financial histories.
- Beneficial Owners: Gain insights into identifying and verifying the true owners of an account or business entity to prevent fraudulent activities.
- Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs): Understand the significance of SARs and the process of reporting suspicious activities to the authorities to maintain compliance and prevent illicit transactions.
In addition to these core topics, Day 1 will cover additional key areas that shape a strong anti-money laundering strategy, ensuring you are equipped to tackle the challenges of the evolving financial crime landscape.
Whether you're new to AML or looking to refresh your knowledge, this webinar offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential building blocks of compliance. Sign up today and gain a deeper understanding of how to protect your institution and stay ahead in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Wed, Apr 16, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
Advanced Concepts in Money Laundering & Risk Management
On Day 2 of the Virtual FinCrime School, we dive deeper into critical topics that will enhance your understanding of money laundering, compliance, and risk management. With a focus on practical applications, advanced concepts, and real-world lessons, Day 2 equips you with the tools to navigate the complexities of financial crime and compliance.
What’s Covered on Day 2:
- Criminology 101: Explore the foundational principles of criminology to understand the behavior behind financial crimes like money laundering. This session will give you a psychological and sociological perspective on criminal activities in the financial sector.
- Critical and Analytical Thinking: Learn to sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills to identify suspicious patterns, assess risks, and develop more effective strategies for detecting and preventing money laundering activities.
- Lessons Learned from Consent Orders: Gain valuable insights from past consent orders and enforcement actions. We’ll review real-world cases where institutions were penalized for non-compliance, highlighting key lessons on what to avoid and how to improve your internal controls.
- Third-Party Risk Management: In today’s interconnected financial world, third-party relationships pose significant risks. This session will focus on best practices for assessing and managing the risks associated with third-party vendors, partners, and other external entities to protect your organization from potential vulnerabilities.
In addition to these critical topics, Day 2 will cover additional advanced compliance concepts to help you stay ahead of regulatory changes and strengthen your institution’s anti-money laundering framework.
Whether you’re looking to build on your existing knowledge or tackle specific compliance challenges, Day 2 offers a deep dive into advanced AML and risk management strategies. Don’t miss out—register today and enhance your ability to prevent, detect, and respond to financial crimes effectively.
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
Expert Insights & Real-World Applications in Compliance
On Day 3 of this dynamic webinar, we bring you a series of engaging, interactive discussion panels with leading experts in the field of money laundering and compliance. These panels will provide valuable insights into the current challenges, emerging trends, and practical strategies that can help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving compliance landscape.
Day 3 Discussion Panel Topics:
- Exam Prep: Join this panel where experts will share tips, strategies, and resources to help you successfully prepare for certification exams and assessments in the anti-money laundering and compliance space. Gain confidence with expert advice on study methods, exam formats, and key areas to focus on.
- Enforcement Actions: In this discussion, we’ll dive into recent enforcement actions and regulatory developments. Our panel will discuss the lessons learned from high-profile cases and provide insights into how institutions can avoid penalties by staying compliant with the latest regulations.
- FinTech and AML: As the FinTech sector continues to grow, so does the need for robust anti-money laundering measures. This panel will explore the intersection of FinTech and AML, discussing the challenges and opportunities that come with implementing compliance protocols in innovative financial technologies.
- Fraud Prevention: Fraud is a significant risk in financial transactions. This session will explore the latest techniques, trends, and technologies in fraud detection and prevention, offering actionable insights into how financial institutions can strengthen their defenses against fraudulent activities.
- Compliance as a Growth Center: Compliance isn’t just about risk mitigation; it can also drive business growth. Join this panel as we discuss how effective compliance programs can enhance an organization’s reputation, foster trust with clients, and even open new opportunities for growth and innovation.
- The Future of AML: What does the future hold for anti-money laundering efforts? This forward-looking panel will examine emerging trends, the role of artificial intelligence and blockchain, and what financial institutions can expect as regulations evolve and technology continues to shape the compliance landscape.
Day 3 will equip you with valuable strategies and insights, giving you the knowledge to navigate the complexities of money laundering, fraud, FinTech, and the future of compliance. Don't miss these expert-led discussions that will provide you with practical solutions to take back to your organization. Register now for a comprehensive, forward-thinking approach to AML and compliance.
Three Day Special
Two Day Special
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April 2025 Virtual FinCrime School Two Day Special – Day 1 & Day 2
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April 2025 Virtual FinCrime School Two Day Special – Day 1 & Day 3
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April 2025 Virtual FinCrime School Two Day Special – Day 2 & Day 3
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Single Day Events
Tue, September 19, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
This session is designed for the new BSA personnel or those wanting a refresher on the basics. We will cover an overview of the BSA, what drives your program and what to include in your program. The morning will cover 314(a), 314(b), Customer Identification Program (CIP) basics, CTRs Step-by-Step and Monetary Instrument/Funds Transfers requirements.
In the afternoon session, we will cover the basics of monitoring, software/data overview and conducting customer reviews. We will also cover SARs Step-by-Step and conclude the day with an overview of the OFAC requirements.
Attendees will be given tools to assist in setting up a solid BSA program.
All attendees will receive 6 CAMS Credits for attending.
Note: As significant changes to regulatory requirements are issued or other news items of importance are published, we will update the agenda topics accordingly. The schedule will remain the same.
| 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Introduction to BSA |
| 9:30 am – 9:45 am | 314(a) and 314(b) |
| 9:45 am – 10:30 am | CIP (Customer Identification Program) Basics |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 11:45 am | CTRs Step-by-Step |
| 11:45 am– 12:00 pm | Monetary Instruments/Funds Transfers |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Monitoring Basics & Software/Data Overview |
| 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Conducting Customer Reviews |
| 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | SARs Step-by-Step |
| 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm | Overview of OFAC |
Wed, May 18, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
We will begin the day with a reminder of the key foundations of your BSA program and how that drives your policy and procedures when onboarding customers. We will delve into non-U.S. citizens, synthetic ID Theft, and various types of risks to consider when determining your onboarding policies and procedures. We will also cover all the key updates from FinCEN on the Exam Manual, NPRM on Beneficial Ownership, and the ANPRM on Real Estate and why that is important in light of the Pandora Papers.
The afternoon will cover an overview of OFAC including an overview of “A Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments” that OFAC references in every consent order since 2019. We will also share key Cyber information as well as some recent BSA news articles. We will conclude with SAR narrative writing and FinCEN guidance issued during COVID.
Attendees will be given a variety of resources to enhance their BSA program.
All attendees will receive 6 CAMS Credits for attending.
Note: As significant changes to regulatory requirements are issued or other news items of importance are published, we will update the agenda topics accordingly. The schedule will remain the same.
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Introduction |
| 9:15 am – 10:30 am | Customer Onboarding (CIP/Synthetic ID Theft/Risk Considerations – Customers, Products, Services, Geographies CDD/EDD) |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 11:15 am | Exam Manual Updates |
| 11:15 am– 11:45 pm | Beneficial Ownership Including Shell/Shelf Companies/Pandora Papers/FinCEN’s NPRM on Beneficial Ownership Reporting |
| 11:45 am– 12:00 pm | FinCEN’s ANPRM on Real Estate |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm | Money Laundering |
| 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Lessons Learned from Recent BSA/OFAC Consent Orders |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | Break |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | OFAC |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Cyber News & Other BSA Recent News |
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Writing Effective SARs and Partnering with Law Enforcement |
Thu, May 19, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
We will begin the morning discussing Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing as these are two of FinCEN’s priorities as they implement the AML Act regulations. Then we will delve into the ever-evolving world of payments and fintechs. We will also cover FinCEN’s guidance on Environmental Crimes, and briefly discuss the FDIC’s Proposed Guidance on Third-Party Risk Management and the OCC’s Guidance on Model Risk Management.
The afternoon will cover Elder Abuse and Human Trafficking providing insights into the scope of the problem, red flags for identification, and a number of helpful resources for financial investigators. We will also discuss Virtual Currency and Central Bank Digital Currencies (what they are, how they work and some red flags to assist you in transaction monitoring.) We will conclude the day with discussing some guidelines for your Cannabis program and providing resources to assist you in building a strong program.
Attendees will be given a variety of resources to enhance their BSA program.
All attendees will receive 6 CAMS Credits for attending.
Note: As significant changes to regulatory requirements are issued or other news items of importance are published, we will update the agenda topics accordingly. The schedule will remain the same.
| 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 11:00 am | FinCEN’s AML/CFT Priorities |
| 11:00 am – 11:15 am | Payments/Fintechs (Where Fintechs/Payments are headed and how it will affect the banking industry) |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | FinCEN’s Guidance on Environmental Crimes, the FDIC’s Proposed Guidance on Third-Party Risk Management, and the OCC’s Guidance on Model Risk Management |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Elder Abuse /Human Trafficking |
| 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Virtual Currency and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) monitoring |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Cannabis Program Considerations |
Tue, Sep. 13, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
This session is designed for the new BSA personnel or those wanting a refresher on the basics. We will cover an overview of the BSA, what drives your program and what to include in your program. The morning will cover 314(a), 314(b), Customer Identification Program (CIP) basics, CTRs Step-by-Step and Monetary Instrument/Funds Transfers requirements.
In the afternoon session, we will cover the basics of monitoring, software/data overview and conducting customer reviews. We will also cover SARs Step-by-Step and conclude the day with an overview of the OFAC requirements.
Attendees will be given tools to assist in setting up a solid BSA program.
This session is eligible for 6 non-ACAMS credits. All attendees will receive a certificate to submit to ACAMS.
Note: As significant changes to regulatory requirements are issued or other news items of importance are published, we will update the agenda topics accordingly. The schedule will remain the same.
| 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Introduction to BSA |
| 9:30 am – 9:45 am | 314(a) and 314(b) |
| 9:45 am – 10:30 am | CIP (Customer Identification Program) Basics |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 11:45 am | CTRs Step-by-Step |
| 11:45 am– 12:00 pm | Monetary Instruments/Funds Transfers |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Monitoring Basics & Software/Data Overview |
| 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Conducting Customer Reviews |
| 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | SARs Step-by-Step |
| 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm | Overview of OFAC |
Wed, Sep. 14, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
We will begin the day with a reminder of the key foundations of your BSA program and how that drives your policy and procedures when onboarding customers. We will delve into non-U.S. citizens, synthetic ID Theft, and various types of risks to consider when determining your onboarding policies and procedures. We will also cover entity concerns and beneficial ownership recent guidance and the AML provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act. We will conclude the morning with COVID Related Fraud/Cyber Security cases and red flags.
The afternoon will cover an overview of OFAC including the new list issued in December 2020. We will cover a host of BSA news articles and conclude with SAR narrative writing and FinCEN guidance issued during COVID.
Attendees will be given a variety of resources to enhance their BSA program including a SAR guidance filing summary sheet.
This session is eligible for 6 non-ACAMS credits. All attendees will receive a certificate to submit to ACAMS.
Note: As significant changes to regulatory requirements are issued or other news items of importance are published, we will update the agenda topics accordingly. The schedule will remain the same.
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Introduction |
| 9:15 am – 10:30 am | Customer Onboarding (CIP/Synthetic ID Theft/Risk Considerations – Customers, Products, Services, Geographies CDD/EDD) |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 11:00 am | Beneficial Ownership Recent Guidance/Shell/Shelf Companies |
| 11:00 am– 11:40 pm | The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) AML Provisions |
| 11:40 am– 12:00 pm | COVID – Fraud & Cyber Crime |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Lessons Learned from Recent BSA/OFAC Consent Orders |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | Break |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | OFAC |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | BSA Recent News |
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | SARs (Narrative Discussion & Guidance Issued During COVID with a Guide Sheet Provided) |
Thu, Sep. 15, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
We will begin the morning discussing Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing as these are two of FinCEN’s priorities as they implement the AML Act regulations. Then we will delve into the ever-evolving world of payments and fintechs. We will cover news of importance as it affects your institution and what to consider for due diligence when banking fintechs.
The afternoon will cover three key topics: Human Trafficking, Virtual Currency and Cannabis. We will give definitions for each, recent regulatory updates, red flags, and program suggestions to assist you in managing the risks of all three of these areas.
Attendees will be given a variety of tools to enhance their BSA program.
This session is eligible for 6 non-ACAMS credits. All attendees will receive a certificate to submit to ACAMS.
Note: As significant changes to regulatory requirements are issued or other news items of importance are published, we will update the agenda topics accordingly. The schedule will remain the same.
| 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 12:00 am | Payments/Fintechs (Definitions/Evolution/Banking Concerns) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Human Trafficking (Defined/Victim Stories/Case Study/Red Flags for Branch Personnel/Back Office/BSA Monitoring |
| 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Break |
| 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | Virtual Currency and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) |
| 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm | All About Cannabis (Including Marijuana/Hemp/CBD) |
Single Day Recordings
Per ACAMS requirements, recordings are not eligible to obtain Non-ACAMS credits.
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2024 Virtual FinCrime School – Day 1: BSA Basics – Recorded
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2024 Virtual FinCrime School- Day 2: Advanced BSA (Part 1) – Recorded
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2024 Virtual FinCrime School- Day 3: Advanced BSA (Part 2) – Recorded
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