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ACAMS 7th Annual Conference Updates:

- Listen to our free web seminar on Effectively Managing Your AML Audit Process

- Complete Brochure PDF now available for download!

- Latest Speakers:
Jeff Ross, Chief compliance officer, Green Dot Corporation
Philip Magathan, Regional supervisory compliance examiner, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS)
Jerry Livigni, Senior compliance officer, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Conference-at-a-Glance Back to Panel Descriptions

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

8:00AM - 6:00PM	Conference Registration Desk Open
9:00AM - 4:30PM	CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar (Separate registration required) (8:00AM - 9:00AM Breakfast and Check-in for Exam Prep Seminar attendees only)
6:00PM - 7:30PM	Speed Networking ACAMS Pre-Conference Speed Networking Event (for Conference Attendees only - RSVP required)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

7:00AM - 5:00PM	Conference Registration Desk Open
8:00AM - 8:45AM	Breakfast in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
8:45AM - 9:00AM	Opening Remarks
9:00AM - 10:15AM	General Session Bank Enforcement Actions: The Year in Review and the Year to Come Panelists: Lisa Arquette, Nina Nichols, Lester Joseph, Phil Magathan, Brigitte Lowe Moderator: John Byrne
10:15AM - 10:45AM	Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by EastNets™
10:45AM - 12:00PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	Workshop Money Services Business: The ABC’s of MSBs Panelists: Kiren Schulte, Juan Llanos Moderator: Jeff Sklar
	Seminar Scams and Schemes: What’s the Latest? Panelists: Garry Clement, Kevin Sullivan, Meryl Lutsky Moderator: Al Gillum
	Roundtables* Beginners’ Luck? Challenges for First-Time Compliance Employees Moderators: Megan Davis Hodge, Don Carbaugh Cooperating with Law Enforcement in Money Laundering Investigations Moderators: James Cox, David Chenkin Myth Busters: Caribbean Moderators: Nancy Saur, Saskia Rietbroek Preparing for a Regulatory Examination – Over $5B in Assets Moderators: Tom Nollner, Lisa Arquette Securities Broker-Dealers: Going Global - Building an Enterprise-Wide AML Program Moderators: Sarah Green *Roundtable topics are subject to change.
12:00PM - 1:30PM	Luncheon
1:30PM - 2:45PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	Workshop Beneficial Owners: Asking the Tough Questions Speakers: Rainer Hoerning, Moderator: David Chenkin
	Seminar Insurance: Examining Case Studies Speakers: Brian Mannion, Matt Vigh Moderator: Mike McDonald
	Roundtables* Foreign Exchange 101 Moderators: Dan Soto, Lester Joseph Hit the Jackpot with Successful Enterprise-Wide AML Training Programs Moderators: Barry Koch, David Clark Money Services Business: How Bank-MSB Relations Have Changed Moderators: Kiren Shulte, Jeff Sklar Myth Busters: Latin America Moderators: Juan Llanos To File or Not to File: When is a Transaction Truly Suspicious? Moderators: Lisa Grigg, Garry Clement *Roundtable topics are subject to change.
2:45PM - 3:15PM	Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by Metavante
3:15PM - 4:30PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	Workshop Securities Broker-Dealers: Working in Tandem - Risk Assessments and Transaction Monitoring Systems Speaker: Steve Beattie Moderator: Sean Watterson
	Seminar AML Program Audits: Independent Testing vs. Internal Audits Speakers: Megan Davis Hodge, Don Carbaugh, Tom Nollner Moderator: Debra Bonosconi
	Roundtables* Insurance: Your Policy Holder is an OFAC Hit – What Do You Do Now? Moderators: Christine Bordner, Jerry Livigni International PEP Talk: The Dangers Posed by Politically Exposed Persons Moderators: Rainer Hoerning, Rick Small Preparing for a Regulatory Examination – Under $5B in Assets Moderators: Nina Nichols, Phil Magathan Remote Deposit Capture: Understanding the Risks Moderators:Jeff Sklar, Mike McDonald Transaction Monitoring: How to Crack Down on False Positives Moderators: Tim White, Hank Grant *Roundtable topics are subject to change.
4:30PM - 4:45PM	Move to next session
4:45PM - 6:00PM	GENERAL SESSION Just Ask Jim: Excel® for AML Speaker: Jim Richards Moderator: Dan Soto
6:00PM - 7:30PM	Cocktail Reception in Exhibition Hall

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

7:00AM - 4:30PM	Conference Registration Desk Open
8:00AM - 9:00AM	Breakfast in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by IT Solutions
8:00AM - 9:00AM	AML Knowledge Breakfast in Champagne Ballroom 1 & 2 – sponsored by IPSA International Inc. - Limited Seating Available Topic: AML Case Studies: Would You Take the Business? Presenter: Aaron K. Fox, Senior Advisor To RSVP for the IPSA International Inc. AML Knowledge Breakfast please contact: Julie Terry at 602-889-1626 or at jterry@ipsaintl.com
9:00AM - 10:15AM	General Session The View from the Top: What AML Directors See Speakers: Barry Koch, Dan Soto, Lisa Grigg, Rick Small Moderator: John Byrne ACAMS Achievement Awards presentation
10:15AM - 10:45AM	Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by Actimize Inc.
10:45AM - 12:00PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	Workshop Insurance: Preparing for a Regulatory Examination Speaker:Christine Bordner, Laura Perlotto Moderator: Brian Mannion
	Seminar Stored Value Cards: Know When to Hold ‘Em and When to Fold ‘Em Speakers: Michael Kelsey, Rick Small, Jeffrey Ross Moderator: Barry Koch
	Roundtables* Beginners’ Luck? Challenges for First-Time Compliance Employees Moderators: Don Carbaugh Cooperating with Law Enforcement in Money Laundering Investigations Moderators: David Chenkin, Meryl Lutsky Myth Busters: Caribbean Moderators:Nancy Saur, Saskia Rietbroek Preparing for a Regulatory Examination – Over $5B in Assets Moderator: Nina Nichols Securities Broker-Dealers: Going Global - Building an Enterprise-Wide AML Program Moderators: Steve Beattie, Sean Watterson *Roundtable topics are subject to change.
12:00PM - 1:30PM	Luncheon
1:30PM - 2:45PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	WORKSHOP How to Win Big with an Effective Risk-Based Program Speakers: Hank Grant, Timothy White Moderator: Al Gillum
	Seminar Securities Broker-Dealers: Headline-Making Cases Speakers: Sarah Green, Sean Watterson Moderator: Steve Beattie
	Roundtables* Foreign Exchange 101 Moderators: Dan Soto, Lester Joseph Hit the Jackpot with Successful Enterprise-Wide AML Training Programs Moderators: Barry Koch, David Clark Money Services Business: How Bank-MSB Relations Have Changed Moderators: Kevin Favreau; Kiren Schulte Myth Busters: Latin America Moderators: Juan Llanos To File or Not to File: When is a Transaction Truly Suspicious? Moderators: Lisa Grigg, Michael Kelsey *Roundtable topics are subject to change.
2:45PM - 3:15PM	Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by BDO Consulting
3:15PM - 4:30PM	BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	Workshop Dancing with the STRs: Step-by-Step Advice Speakers: Kevin Sullivan, James Cox, Megan Davis Hodge Moderator: Al Gillum
	Seminar Money Services Business: Recent Enforcement Actions Speakers: Kevin Favreau, Lester Joseph Moderator: Mike McDonald
	Roundtables* Insurance: Your Policy Holder is an OFAC Hit – What Do You Do Now? Moderator: Jerry Livigni International PEP Talk: The Dangers Posed by Politically Exposed Persons Moderators: Don Carbaugh, Debra Bonosconi Preparing for a Regulatory Examination – Under $5B in Assets Moderators: Phil Magathan, Tom Nollner Remote Deposit Capture: Understanding the Risks Moderators: Jeff Sklar, Dan Soto Transaction Monitoring: How to Crack Down on False Positives Moderators: Tim White, Steve Beattie *Roundtable topics are subject to change.
4:30PM - 4:45PM	Move to next session
4:45PM - 6:00PM	GENERAL SESSION Just Ask Jim: Internet Investigative Techniques Speaker: Jim Richards Moderator: John Byrne
6:30PM - 8:00PM	Cocktail Reception

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

8:00AM - 12:30PM	Conference Registration Desk Open
8:00AM - 9:00AM	Breakfast in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by Informatica Corporation
9:00AM - 10:15AM	Breakout Sessions
	Workshop What’s the Gamble with Cover Payments? Speakers: Rick Small, Nina Nichols Moderator: Al Gillum
	Seminar International Standards and Differences with U.S. Regulations Speakers:Nancy Saur, Jerry Livigni
	Roundtables* Preparing for a Regulatory Examination - Over $5B in assets Moderators: Tom Nollner, John Byrne Preparing for a Regulatory Examination - Under $5B in assets Moderator: Phil Magathan To File or Not to File: When is a Transaction Truly Suspicious? Moderators: Garry Clement, Meryl Lutsky International PEP Talk: The Dangers Posed by Politically Exposed Persons Moderators: Debra Bonosconi, David Chenkin Transaction Monitoring: How to Crack Down on False Positives Moderators: Hank Grant, Michael Kelsey *Roundtable topics are subject to change.
10:15AM - 10:45AM	Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall – sponsored by World-Check
10:45AM - 12:00PM	General Session New Threats from Cyberspace: Internet Banking and Virtual Money Speakers: Jeff Ross, Camille Busette Moderator: Barry Koch
12:00PM - 12:15PM	Closing Remarks
12:30PM - 1:30PM	AML Knowledge Lunch in Champagne Ballroom 1 & 2 – sponsored by PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Limited Seating Available. To RSVP for the PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AML Knowledge LUNCH please contact: Jennifer Bieber at jennifer.bieber@us.pwc.com or Melissa Fiorina at melissa.a.fiorina@us.pwc.com