April 8
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM:    Welcome Reception - Garden Retreat

April 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM:    Breakfast - Cole & George Room

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM:     Welcome & Introductions - Cole & George Room

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM:  BSA and Third-Party Risk

Stephen R. King, JD, Principal Wolf & Company, P.C.

Third-party oversight and due diligence are critical components of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs, and regulators expect banks to have effective oversight of their third parties. This can be very challenging with organizations involved in Payments, Fintech & Crypto.

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9:45 – 10:45:  Combatting Financial Exploitation and Cyberfraud

Robin Guthridge, CAMS, CRCM, Director, Compliance, Wipfli

Account fraud and email compromise fraud are pressing concerns for your bank and customer base. This presentation explores account fraud typologies including elder financial exploitation, identity theft, or targeted scams, and reveals fraudsters' tactics like phishing, fake profiles, and deceptive investments.  We will discuss real live cases and detail how cybercriminals exploit email accounts or social media to steal information or trick victims into transferring funds. We will also provide effective strategies to protect against these critical threats.

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10:45 – 11:00 AM: Break

11:00 – 12:00 PM:  Combating Criminal Organizations’ Laundering Networks

The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber-attacks and intrusions. They collect and share intelligence and engage with victims while working to unmask those committing malicious cyber activities, wherever they are. To do this, they use their unique mix of authorities, capabilities, and partnerships to impose consequences against cyber adversaries.

12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch -  Garden Retreat

1:00 – 2:00 PM:  Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Case Study

HSI’s investigations are diverse and wide-ranging, including playing a crucial role in investigating crimes of exploitation. This includes combating child exploitation, human trafficking, financial fraud and scams and other crimes against vulnerable populations. HSI builds complex cases against the most sophisticated criminal networks that operate globally and pose the greatest threat to our security.

2:00 – 3:00 PM:  Fraud: Money Laundering and Managing the Nuances

Elissa Brewer, CAMS, Senior Risk Management Consultant, Abrigo Advisory Services

Edward “Eddie” Gerovian, Senior Vice President, BSA Investigations Unit Manager, Bank of Hope

In the world of financial crimes, two terms stand out prominently – fraud and money laundering. Understanding the nuances between fraud and money laundering is crucial in combatting these threats effectively. We will delve into the fundamental differences between these two financial crimes and explore the distinct approaches to their respective solutions.

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3:00 – 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 – 4:15 PM:  Regulator Panel – FDIC/FRB/DFPI

Greg Mullane, Special Activities Case Manager, FDIC

Zach Mayaki, Senior Risk Specialist, FRB

Klara Kirchen, Senior Financial Institutions Examiner, DFPI

Hear from the Regulators as they share their recent BSA exam results, discuss FinCEN Advisories and Guidance and Risk Based approach as outlined in the FFIEC BSA Examinations Manual. Use this opportunity to get all your questions answered and be better prepared for your next exam!

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4:15 – 4:30 PM: Final Thoughts/Questions/CLOSE

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