April 2025 Virtual FinCrime School Three Day Special – Days 1, 2, and 3

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Day 1: BSA Basics – 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.

Day 2: Advanced FinCrime Topics – 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.

Day 3: Compliance Expert Panels – 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.