Balancing Global Demands & Local Obligations ► Participate in executive level discussions ► Analyze real-life case studies on the latest financial schemes ► Develop strategies to conduct effective risk assessments ► Gain proven techniques for money laundering investigations ► Expand your network of financial crime prevention professionals ► Learn from regional and international AML leading experts ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL AML & FINANCIAL CRIME CONFERENCE MENA 19–20 JANUARY 2014 CROWNE PLAZA • BAHRAIN SAVE $200 When You Register and Pay by 20 November OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PARTNER Register Today! • amlmena.org • +1 786.871.3098 Presented Under the Patronage of H.E. Rasheed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain
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Balancing Global Demands & Local Obligations► Participate in executive level discussions
► Analyze real-life case studies on the latest financial schemes
► Develop strategies to conduct effective risk assessments
► Gain proven techniques for money laundering investigations
► Expand your network of financial crime prevention professionals
► Learn from regional and international AML leading experts
ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL
AML & FINANCIAL CRIME CONFERENCE MENA19–20 JANUARY 2014 CROWNE PLAZA • BAHRAIN
SAVE $200 When You Register and Pay
by 20 November
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PARTNER
Register Today! • amlmena.org • +1 786.871.3098
Presented Under the Patronage of H.E. Rasheed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain
ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL AML & FINANCIAL CRIME CONFERENCE — MENA
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 region’s 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 year’s 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 year’s 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 world-class 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,
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS Executive Vice President ACAMS
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ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL AML & FINANCIAL CRIME CONFERENCE — MENA
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMSExecutive Vice PresidentACAMSUnited States
Stephen EvansHead of Anti-Money Laundering & Financial CrimeQatar Financial Centre Regulatory AuthorityQatar
Brian FariaICE RepresentativeUS Department of Homeland SecurityUnited Arab Emirates
Riadh Fayech, CAMSHead of Compliance Advisory, Governance, SanctionsQatar National BankQatar
Duncan Gore, CAMSDeputy Head of ComlianceQatar First Investment BankQatar
Abdul Hafiz Mansour (Task Force Co-Chair)SecretarySpecial Investigation Commission (FIU-Lebanon)Lebanon
Mohamad Mansour, CAMSAGM Head of Compliance & AML/CFT UnitCommercial Bank of QatarQatar
Michael Matossian, CAMSExecutive Vice President and Global Head of Group Regulatory ComplianceArab Bank Jordan
Anuradha Shaw, CAMSBusiness Development Manager/LecturerBahrain Institute of Banking & FinanceBahrain
Andy WalkerSenior Regional AML/CDD Advisor, Middle East & Pakistan Consumer Banking Legal & ComplianceStandard Chartered Bank United Arab Emirates
The Financial Crime Prevention Education Leader Returns to MENAJoin ACAMS for an international financial crime prevention forum that unites compliance professionals from across the region for meaningful dialogue and information sharing.
2014 Program Task Force
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DAY
ONE
ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL AML & FINANCIAL CRIME CONFERENCE — MENA
CONFERENCE DAY ONESunday, 19 January
08.00 – 18.10 Registration Desk and Exhibit Hall Open
08.00 – 09.00 Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
PLENARY SESSIONS09.00 – 09.10 Welcome Remarks
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS, Executive Vice President, ACAMSJose V. Lewis, Head of Africa & Middle East, ACAMS
09.10 – 09.20 Special PresentationH.E. Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain
09.20 – 09.45 Keynote Address
09.45 – 10.45 Keeping Up-to-Date with Critical Regulatory Changes • Navigating AML law variances in the region • Addressing local mandates, trends and expectations for AML staff training and policy development • Assessing the practical impact of the recently updated FATF Recommendations and guidance • Fortifying corporate governance practices to meet regulatory expectations
10.45 – 11.15 Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
CONCURRENT SESSIONS 11.15 – 12.15 (Case Study Analysis) Detecting and Preventing
Cyber Crime • 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
(Executive Summit) Mitigating Terrorist Financing Risks within Your Institution • Identifying and addressing emerging trends in terrorist
financing • Analyzing data to help spot terrorist financing operations
within your financial system or region • Understanding the nexus between terrorist groups and
transnational criminal organizations • Outlining region-specific red flags to assist in reporting,
detection and prevention
12.15 – 13.30 Networking Luncheon
13.30 – 14.30 (Case Study Analysis) Evaluating the Financial Crime Risks of New Mobile Banking Products • 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 financial system
(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 model’s 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
14.30 – 15.00 Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
15.00 – 16.00 (Case Study Analysis) Examining the Latest Financial Crime Trends • Spotting fraudulent documentation and other
fraud schemes to help prevent trade-based money laundering (TBML)
• 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
(Executive Summit) Preparing Your Institution for Regulatory and Independent Audits • Executing robust internal audits and independent reviews that
regulators can rely on • Establishing a comprehensive plan for validating and
documenting findings • 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 SESSION16.00– 16.10 Move to the Next Session
16.10 – 17.10 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 Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
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ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL AML & FINANCIAL CRIME CONFERENCE — MENA
CONFERENCE DAY TWOMonday, 20 January
08.00 – 15.30 Registration Desk Open
08.00 – 13.15 Exhibit Hall Open
08.00 – 09.00 Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
PLENARY SESSIONS09.00 – 09.05 Day Two Opening Remarks
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS, Executive Vice President, ACAMS
09.05 – 09.20 Special Presentation
09.20 – 09.45 Keynote Interview
09.45 – 10.45 Establishing an Effective Compliance Governance Program • Uncovering common compliance breakdowns that have resulted in large penalties and reputational damage • Enforcing the critical governance practices that comprise a successful compliance regime • Measuring the effectiveness of your compliance policies and practices • Taking remedial action to address gaps in governance within your institution
10.45 – 11.15 Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
11.15 – 12.15 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
12.15 – 13.15 Networking Luncheon
13.15 – 15.15 (Interactive Workshop) Mastering Financial Crime Investigations • Conducting successful investigations across multiple jurisdictions • Leveraging the latest AML techniques to enhance your investigative critical thinking skills • Effectively coordinating investigations across the enterprise • Working in tandem with law enforcement to ensure a consistent investigative approach
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Special Presentation
H.E. RASHEED MOHAMMED AL MARAJ GovernorCentral Bank of Bahrain
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 financial stability in Bahrain. The CBB is also the single regulator of Bahrain’s financial services industry. H.E. Al Maraj has a wealth of experience in finance, 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 under-secretary 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 officer 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 financial crime prevention experts have agreed to share their real-world experience and international best practices at this year’s conference. Benefit from direct interaction as well as one-on-one “face time” with these compliance authorities.
SAMAR BAASIRI, CAMSHead of AML DepartmentBankMedLebanon
JOHN J. BYRNE, ESQ., CAMSExecutive Vice PresidentACAMSUnited States
DEEPA CHANDRASEKHAR, CAMSSenior Vice President and Chief Compliance OfficerUnited Gulf BankBahrain
CHRISOL CORREIADirector of Market Planning, AML – InternationalLexisNexis Risk SolutionsUnited Kingdom
MOHAMMAD DABBOUR, CAMSSenior Vice President and Director of Group Regulatory ComplianceArab Bank GroupJordan
STEPHEN EVANS Head of Anti-Money Laundering & Financial CrimeQatar Financial Centre Regulatory AuthorityQatar
RIADH FAYECH, CAMSHead of Compliance Advisory, Governance, SanctionsQatar National BankQatar
PATRICK GEARON,Partner, Head of Bahrain Office and Head of Intellectual Property, Charles RussellBahrain
AYMAN GHANNOUMVice President, Head of Information Security and Business ContinuityArab BankJordan
DUNCAN GORE, CAMSDeputy Head of ComplianceQatar First Investment BankQatar
JOSE V. LEWISHead of Africa & Middle EastACAMSUnited States
ABDUL HAFIZ MANSOUR SecretarySpecial Investigation Commission (FIU-Lebanon)Lebanon
MOHAMAD MANSOUR, CAMS
Commercial Bank of QatarQatar
MICHAEL MATOSSIAN, CAMSExecutive Vice President and Global Head of Group Regulatory ComplianceArab Bank Jordan
CHRIS MCAULEYDirector of Fraud and Financial Crime, Advanced Analytics Business Unit (AABU)SAS United Kingdom
SALEH A. NOFALGroup Compliance OfficerQatar National Bank Qatar
ANDY WALKERSenior Regional AML/CDD Advisor, Middle East & Pakistan,Consumer Banking Legal & ComplianceStandard Chartered Bank United Arab Emirates
GRAHAME WHITE Head of Europe ACAMSUnited Kingdom
AGM Head of Compliance & AML/CFT Unit
REBECCA SEWERYNDeputy ChiefPolitical and Economic SectionUnited States EmbassyBahrain
SHAIKHA MAI MOHAMME AL KHALIFADirectorFinancial Intelligence DirectorateBahrain
Keynote Address Special Presentation
ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL AML & FINANCIAL CRIME CONFERENCE — MENA
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C O N F E R E N C E I N F O R M A T I O N
19–20 JANUARY 2014 CROWNE PLAZA • BAHRAIN
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 [email protected] for details.
Discounted Price until 20 November 2013
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Conference Venue Crowne Plaza BahrainP.O. Box 5831 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Telephone: 971 4.399.8888 website: cp-bahrain.com
Hotel AccommodationsA 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.
Payment and Cancellation Policy Conference registration includes admission to all learning sessions, networking receptions, breakfasts and lunches.
Payment is due within 30 days of registering. If registering within 30 days of the conference, payment is due immediately. If payment has not been received prior to the event, a credit card guarantee will be required to attend the conference. Attendee registrations must be paid in full to be eligible for discounted pricing. Discounts cannot be combined.
After you have registered, if you are unable to attend the conference for any reason, you must inform us in writing, by fax or email. Cancellations received by 20 December, will receive a full refund minus a USD $250 administration fee. Cancellations received after 20 December, will not receive a refund.
For more information regarding substitutions, refunds or program cancellation policies, please contact us on +1 305.373.0020, [email protected] or by fax at +1 305.373.7788.
Visa Letter Information or Letter of InvitationIf you require a visa to attend this conference, ACAMS can provide an invitation letter to present at the embassy after you have paid your registration fee. However, we cannot take responsibility for arranging your visa, nor can we be held responsible if the embassy refuses your application. Contact the ACAMS Service Team on +1 305.373.0020, [email protected] or by fax at +1 305.373.7788 for assistance.
Special NeedsIf you have special needs that may affect your participation, please contact the ACAMS Service Team on +1 305.373.0020, [email protected] or fax +1 305.373.7788.
Conference MaterialsPaid 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 ParticipationCertificates will be emailed to participants two weeks after the conference closes (in PDF).
Continuing Education CreditsACAMS members will automatically receive 10 CAMS credits for attending all sessions at this event. Additional continuing education credits may also be available from outside organizations. Please contact your accrediting body directly for instructions on submitting an application. ACAMS is not responsible for securing non-CAMS credits on behalf of conference attendees.
