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Participate in executive level discussions Analyze real-life case studies on the latest nancial schemes Develop strategies to conduct effective risk assessments Gain proven techniques for money laundering investigations Expand your network of nancial crime prevention professionals Learn from regional and international AML leading experts
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Dear AML Professional, It is my honor to invite you to attend the ACAMS 4th Annual AML & Financial Crime Conference, 19 20 January in Manama, Bahrain. This annual conference is the regions most respected gathering of financial crime prevention professionals and your trusted source for the latest anti-money laundering best practices and strategies. As space is limited, I urge you to register now and secure your attendance at this critical forum. Under the expert guidance of the conference Task Force and the ACAMS Advisory Board, this years conference program will directly address the evolving AML regulatory landscape and give you proven techniques for combating financial crime. Here are some of the key sessions you do not want to miss: Mitigating Terrorist Financing Risks within Your Institution Developing and Improving your AML Risk Assessment and Management System Adopting Strategies to Combat the Global Increase in Tax Evasion Keeping Up-to-Date with Critical Regulatory Changes Around the Region There is simply no substitute for the ACAMS AML & Financial Crime Conference. This years forum offers a global program of executive-level presentations, multiple breakout sessions for a deeper understanding of critical topics and real-life case studies, and a brand new speaker faculty from leading local and international institutions and government agencies. I encourage you to make plans to attend the conference, where you will have the opportunity to hear from worldclass AML experts, gain critical financial crime intelligence, and connect with other AML professionals from across the region. To reserve your space at the conference, please visit amlmena.org or call Jose Lewis, Head of Africa and the Middle East, on +1 786.871.3098. I look forward to welcoming you in Bahrain. Sincerely,
Attendees by Industry
Bank
Auditor/Examiner/Analyst CEO/President
Attendees by Seniority
Government
Manager/Supervisor Other
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Registration Desk and Exhibit Hall Open Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
PLENARY SESSIONS
09.00 09.10
Welcome Remarks
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS, Executive Vice President, ACAMS Jose V. Lewis, Head of Africa & Middle East, ACAMS
10.45 11.15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
11.15 12.15
DAY ONE
Spotting transaction patterns and account hackings linked to cyber attacks Identifying and reporting the methods utilized in cyber crimes including account takeovers and identity theft Establishing proper controls to protect customer data from sophisticated cyber crime schemes Dissecting recent cyber crime cases in the Middle East and beyond 12.15 13.30 13.30 14.30
Networking Luncheon (Case Study Analysis) Evaluating the Financial Crime Risks of New Mobile Banking Products (Executive Summit) Developing and Implementing an AML Risk Assessment and Management System
Establishing parameters for a robust AML risk assessment model Testing and validating your risk models inputs and reports Preparing for regulatory review of your risk assessment program Utilizing lessons learned from recent enforcement actions to better leverage your risk-rating controls
Updating your controls and policies to manage the substantial increase of mobile banking users in the region Understanding the value of managing and mining a large quantity of data from mobile banking users Optimizing surveillance methodologies to identify sanctions violations and illicit activities Understanding how new mobile technologies can be used to harm the nancial system 14.30 15.00 15.00 16.00
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall (Case Study Analysis) Examining the Latest Financial Crime Trends (Executive Summit) Preparing Your Institution for Regulatory and Independent Audits
Spotting fraudulent documentation and other fraud schemes to help prevent trade-based money laundering (TBML) Identifying emerging money laundering trends utilizing virtual currencies Updating know your customer (KYC) practices to effectively identify potential money laundering Providing law enforcement with accurate and timely information to aid in combating and prosecuting criminals
Executing robust internal audits and independent reviews that regulators can rely on Establishing a comprehensive plan for validating and documenting ndings Understanding lines of business and developing an effective method to test products and delivery channels Reacting to the current regulatory environment regarding exam oversight and expectations
PLENARY SESSION
16.00 16.10 16.10 17.10
Move to the Next Session Staying Compliant with Evolving Sanctions Mandates and Expectations
Updating your sanctions controls to meet regulatory expectations and keep current with changing obligations Successfully meeting the direct and indirect sanctions mandates of regional and international bodies Analyzing recent sanctions-related enforcement a ctions to pinpoint key lessons learned Identifying common monitoring gaps and the latest schemes to circumvent sanctions controls
17.10 18.10
Monday, 20 January
Registration Desk Open Exhibit Hall Open Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
PLENARY SESSIONS
09.00 09.05 09.05 09.20 09.20 09.45 09.45 10.45
DAY TWO
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Adopting Strategies to Combat the Global Increase in Tax Evasion
Understanding extraterritorial laws such as the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and their impact on your organization Determining whether to employ a risk-based approach for your transaction monitoring processes Managing the risks of banking individuals with accounts in multiple jurisdictions Assessing the impact of performing thorough reviews of existing clients and streamlining the on-boarding process
15.15 15.30
Closing Remarks
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS, Executive Vice President, ACAMS
Mostafa Keshk, HSBC Bank, Egypt
Its one of the most professional [nancial crime] conferences in the world.
Sameh Abdalaleem Abozina, National Bank of Egypt, Egypt
S P E A K E R FA C U LT Y
Special Presentation
H.E. Al Maraj has been Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), previously the Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA), since January 2005. As Governor, H.E. Al Maraj carries ministerial ranking and is the chief executive of the CBB, which is responsible for ensuring monetary and nancial stability in Bahrain. The CBB is also the single regulator of Bahrains nancial services industry. H.E. Al Maraj has a wealth of experience in nance, engineering and management and has served with the Government and the private sector.
His career highlights include senior positions with government, having served as assistant undersecretary at the then Finance and National Economy Ministry and under-secretary at the Ministry of Transportation. Prior to his appointment as CBB Governor, H.E. Al Maraj was general manager and chief executive ofcer of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp), which is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Currently, H.E. Al Maraj is on the boards of the Economic Development Board (EDB), National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) and member of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, UK.
An impressive group of top nancial crime prevention experts have agreed to share their real-world experience and international best practices at this years conference. Benet from direct interaction as well as one-on-one face time with these compliance authorities.
Keynote Address
SHAIKHA MAI MOHAMME AL KHALIFA
Director Bahrain
Special Presentation
REBECCA SEWERYN
Deputy Chief Political and Economic Section
BankMed
Lebanon
ACAMS
United States
CHRIS MCAULEY
Director of Fraud and Financial Crime, Advanced Analytics Business Unit (AABU)
SAS
United Kingdom
CHRISOL CORREIA
SALEH A. NOFAL
Qatar
ANDY WALKER
Senior Regional AML/CDD Advisor, Middle East & Pakistan, Consumer Banking Legal & Compliance
STEPHEN EVANS
GRAHAME WHITE
Head of Europe
ACAMS
United Kingdom
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EXHIBITORS
Reach decision-makers and gain valuable exposure to top compliance executives. The 4th Annual AML & Financial Crime Conference, MENA, presents an unrivaled opportunity to interact with hundreds of pre-qualified leads, make valuable new contacts and solidify relationships with your exisiting clients. Contact Andrea Winter on +1 305.373.0020 ext. 3030 or awinter@acams.org today to create a customized sponsorship or exhibition package that meets the specific needs of your organization.
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Group discounts: To ensure your organization makes the most of the sessions and valuable networking opportunities, ACAMS offers discounts for groups of 3 or more. Please call +1 786.871.3098 or email jlewis@acams.org for details.
Conference Information
Conference Venue
Crowne Plaza Bahrain P.O. Box 5831 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Telephone: 971 4.399.8888 website: cp-bahrain.com
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain has been reserved at a specially discounted group rate for conference attendees. The last day to reserve rooms at the discounted group rate is 28 December and after that date rooms and rates are subject to hotel availability. Due to high demand for rooms, we recommend that you book your room reservation as early as possible. To book a room please visit the event website and download the hotel reservation form and submit it directly to the hotel.
Special Needs
If you have special needs that may affect your participation, please contact the ACAMS Service Team on +1 305.373.0020, info@ACAMS.org or fax +1 305.373.7788.
Conference Materials
Paid attendees will receive a link to the online conference materials approximately one week before the event. Please note that materials will be available online only. If you would like hard copies to reference during the sessions, we suggest that you download and print the presentations prior to the conference. Updated conference materials will also be available online after the conference.
Certificates of Participation
Certificates will be emailed to participants two weeks after the conference closes (in PDF).