OFAC's 50% Rule - the Achilles Heel of Sanctions Programs - Presented by Bureau van Dijk

Apr 3, 2017 3:50pm ‐ Apr 3, 2017 4:50pm

Identification: S&E5

  • Learn different ways to identify 50% owned subsidiaries of sanctioned individuals and entities via direct, indirect or aggregation ownership
  • Find out how globalization and the 50% rule have created unknown sanction exposure in traditional sanctions programs
  • Examine a case study around unknown SDN/SSI-exposure due to the 50% rule and operational ways to limit the risk
  • Discover the sanctions challenges from more than 60 million companies changing ownership in 2016 and how to deal with the challenges of change

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ACAMS Awards Ceremony

Apr 4, 2017 7:30am ‐ Apr 4, 2017 7:45am

Identification: PS4

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Keynote Address and Q&A

Apr 4, 2017 7:45am ‐ Apr 4, 2017 8:40am

Identification: PS5

Former US Intelligence Officer and Counter-Terrorism Analyst for NBC News. Author of several books including, Defeating Isis and the recently released The Plot To Hack America.

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Choreographies of Corruption: Lessons from the Panama Papers, the Bahama Papers and FIFA

Apr 4, 2017 8:40am ‐ Apr 4, 2017 9:45am

Identification: PS6

  • Reviewing cases to create best corrupt proceeds screening practices
  • Tracing how corrupt proceeds are moved globally to identify cross-border transfer risks
  • Charting corruption typologies to spots and investigate transactional red flags

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Shhh! A Special ACAMS Presentation - To Keep You Guessing

Apr 4, 2017 10:15am ‐ Apr 4, 2017 11:15am

Identification: PS7

Sometimes the fun is in the suspense, and ACAMS is keeping this session’s content under wraps until revealing it in Hollywood. But while the subject is (for now) a secret, we’re happy to share a few hints. One, it will be extremely relevant to compliance professionals. Two, it will offer cutting-edge insights and practical takeaways. Three, you’ll be glad you attended. See you there.

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Securing and Maintaining Correspondent Banking Relationships

Apr 4, 2017 12:30pm ‐ Apr 4, 2017 1:45pm

Identification: GC4

  • Analyzing institutions to identify those most likely to offer correspondent accounts to increase likelihood of obtaining banking services
  • Tailoring business models and AML policies to meet correspondent bank risk tolerance standards
  • Creating oversight team to promptly address red flags and make account exiting decisions

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Taking Ownership of Determining Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

Apr 4, 2017 12:30pm ‐ Apr 4, 2017 1:45pm

Identification: CS4

  • Accessing publicly available databases to verify new-account UBOs and assign risk ratings
  • Conducting enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients to attain UBO clarity, determine account monitoring needs and meet FinCEN’s final CDD rule
  • Performing periodic reviews to determine changes in UBO or entity structure, verify and update data files, and ensure oversight incorporate applicable regulatory changes

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Banking MSBs at Smaller Institutions

Apr 4, 2017 12:30pm ‐ Apr 4, 2017 1:45pm

Identification: SI1

  • Auditing MSBs to ensure business models and AML policies meet risk tolerance standards
  • Training relationship managers on unique client monitoring demands of MSBs
  • Creating formal account exiting policies to attain uniform de-risking decisions that serve institutional interests

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The New Risks in Town: Adapting AML for Crowdfunding and Other Online Lending Risks

Apr 4, 2017 12:30pm ‐ Apr 4, 2017 1:45pm

Identification: ET4

  • Analyzing research on online marketplace lending including US Treasury white paper to detail unique risks involving transparency, source of funds and entity verification
  • Reviewing FDIC proposed guidance on third-party lenders to determine evolving regulatory trends
  • Crafting CDD, CIP and KYC models to combat unique marketplace lending risks such as lack of client transparency

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Ongoing Refinement of an AML Transaction Monitoring Control Framework: A Practical Approach - Presented by Oracle

Apr 4, 2017 12:30pm ‐ Apr 4, 2017 1:45pm

Identification: S&E8

  • Establish an effective communication strategy with the different risk functions
  • Discover best practices in identifying gaps in existing coverage and determining what new coverage may be required
  • Understand what “effective coverage” means and pitfalls to avoid when establishing controls for the risks identified

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