Event Sessions

This session will cover emerging trends within the cryptocurrency space that include the rapidly expanding token ecosystem, the development and launching of blockchains with new capabilities, and the role that Bitcoin still plays in criminal activities. The talk will conclude with a discussion of the implications of these new trends for law enforcement agencies and the private sector, and the potential impacts of these new trends.

The FinCrime industry has been waiting for regulatory reform for some time. Now that it's been over a year since the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2020 became law, FinCEN and the regulatory agencies are taking action to implement desperately needed change. Beneficial ownership is getting the attention and direction it deserves. Regulations are being written to support the FinCEN Priorities and give the industry much needed guidance. Are you ready? This session will discuss the up-to-date legislative and regulatory climate and give tips on knowing what your financial institution should do now to prepare.

Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal activities in the world, exploiting over 45 million people and generating an estimated $150 billion in profits each year. The real cost of human trafficking is the lives that this horrific crime changes forever. When we combine legal solutions and advocacy with ongoing support, survivors can begin to regain their dignity. This session will discuss what financial institutions can do to help identify and prevent human trafficking, what assistance is available to survivors, and how partnering with organizations like Texas Advocacy Project can provide the best possible chance for survivors to break free.

The crime-terror nexus persists and thrives in the current pandemic conditions. Consumer behavior has changed along with our work environment and criminal activities. How have you adapted?

In this session, we will discuss financial crime programs such as emerging markets, fintech dashboards, open-source intelligence, and the advent of bitcoin/altcoin, cryptonomics, and blockchain, as well as domestic terrorism and criminal syndicates.

Additionally, we will outline the impending breaches through quantum computing attacks on our existing cyber-security systems (Happy Hunger Games!) and active cyber-countermeasures.  

This session will enable you to walk away with a clearer understanding of practical actions you can take and some new tools that save time, money, and manpower.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased fraud across the country, and our elder population has been hit especially hard due to their vulnerability. This session will focus on the ongoing battle with elder financial abuse, how the pandemic escalated the issue, and what you (and your financial institution) can do to help our most vulnerable population by detecting and reporting this horrific crime.  

Fraudsters and cybercriminals have been ramping up their attacks against financial institutions. In this presentation, we will venture into the Dark Web (back by popular demand!) and profile the latest trends in financial fraud and cybercrime. Additionally, we will highlight a few case studies of fraud schemes that resulted in significant losses. Most importantly, we will discuss what financial institutions can do to disrupt these threats.

With AML staffing concerns industry-wide, efficiencies in your suspicious activity monitoring program are more important than ever. Understanding the best practices of investigations, reporting functions, and SAR filings are just a few of the AML responsibilities that make a difference in the success of your program. In this session, learn to utilize shortcuts and functionality within BAM+ that you may not be aware of and wow your board and regulators with enhanced capabilities. Come hear from the super users all there is to know for your success. 

Whether you are an investigator for a traditional financial institution or for a licensed crypto exchange, some tactics remain constant throughout both industries; one of those things is the use of open-source intelligence. During this session, Erin will provide audience members with tips and tricks of when to use open source, how to maximize results, and when to know when you have discovered enough information to wrap up your investigation.

FinCrime alert and case investigation and documentation are critical parts of your suspicious activity monitoring program. Under extensive regulatory scrutiny, investigation processes may seem to always need more in the eyes of examiners. Alert triage and case investigation processes differ, but each has unique nuances that are musts in your procedures and practices. In this session, learn how to satisfy regulators and assist law enforcement with best practices for accurate, thorough alert and case investigations.