ACAMS 2008 5th Annual Anti-Money: Laundering Conference:  Staying Compliant with Today's Strict AML Regulations in a Tight Economy - November 17-19, 2008, Corinthia Towers Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic

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“Very interesting with wide range of subjects to discuss, very interesting speakers and perfect opportunity for networking and discussing compliance issues with peers.”

Yeugeniya Balyasna
AML Product Management Officer
ABN Amro


“The most important and complete event I have participated [in], offering me a lot of information, useful for my job; very detailed and very good presented information.“

Anca Simona Popescu Bancpost
Romania

 

Breakout Sessions

These varied learning environments will give you the opportunity to tailor the conference to your personal learning preferences as well as your level of experience and special areas of interest.

For complete session descriptions, please download our conference brochure.

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Seminars

In smaller groups with fewer speakers than the general sessions, our seminars address specific hot-button challenges confronting those on the front lines of AML defence and regulatory compliance. Listen, learn, and gain insights from the experts as they take individual questions in a more focused environment.

For complete seminar descriptions, please download our conference brochure.

  • SEMINAR
    Exploiting the Web’s Free Resources to Conduct More Effective AML Investigations
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    Adopting Best Practices to Comply with Economic Sanctions Programs
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    Successfully Balancing AML Obligations with Data Protection and Client Confidentiality Legislation
  • SEMINAR
    When Suspicions Are Warranted: Going Beyond Suspicious Transaction Reports to Improve Your Reporting Program
  • SEMINAR
    Gauging the Effectiveness of Your Risk-Based Program to Minimise Your Exposure to Money Laundering


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Workshops

In a laboratory-style setting, international authorities lead participants in a review of real-life enforcement actions and on-the-job compliance exercises. Participants have the opportunity to work in groups with peers, sharing problem-solving skills to amass real-world knowledge that can immediately be put into action.

For complete workshop descriptions, please download our conference brochure.


  • WORKSHOP
    Mitigating the AML Risks Posed by Cross-Border Wire Transfers
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    Improving Your AML Investigations: Adopting Proven Investigative Techniques
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    Optimising Your AML Transaction Monitoring Processes to Get the Most Value out of Your Systems
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    Knowing Your Customer: Adopting Practical Solutions to Common Challenges
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    Designing an Effective Enterprise-Wide AML Training Program


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Roundtables

Anchored by an experienced moderator, join an intimate group of no more than 15 in a candid discourse on a specific topic of pressing AML concern. These focused discussions offer participants the opportunity to freely share thoughts, concerns, practical solutions and lessons learned on how to improve AML practices.

For complete roundtable descriptions, please download our conference brochure.


  • ROUNDTABLE
    Guarding Your Institution against the Extraterritorial Reach of Foreign Laws and Regulations
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    Clearing Doubts about Money Laundering Through Trade
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    Current Affairs: Examining the Realities of AML Regimes in Eastern Europe and Their Impact on Your Business
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    Analysing the Money Laundering Risks of Hedge Funds and Other Investment Vehicles
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    Gatekeepers: Developing Strategies for Successful AML Compliance
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    Understanding the Implications of Tax Evasion on Your AML Program


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