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Annual InternationalAML & Financial CrimeConference - Caribbean

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Miami, Florida

December 9-10, 2019

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

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Fosteringa CaribbeanComplianceCulture

Caribbean �nancial centres are caught in the rapid changes

transforming the compliance profession. Expertise in

innovations like arti�cial intelligence is fast becoming a

required skill, just as �nancial criminals are exploiting

advanced technologies to develop new methods of trafficking

drugs, laundering money or evading sanctions. It is essential

to keep abreast of AML innovations to better identify

applications that will meet speci�c institutional needs as well

as develop processes to ensure solutions match those

institutional requirements.

The ACAMS’ Caribbean Compliance Conference, Dec. 9–10

in Miami, offers two days of authoritative content—and

practical advice—that targets the unique AML challenges of

this vital region at a time of critical and complex changes.

What to Expect

25+Expert

Speakers

7+Networking

Hours

11+TrainingHours

Bene�tsof Attending

Real-Life Examples & Case Studies:

Examine what went wrong, and learn how to

develop strategies to safeguard your institution

against the same sorts of systemic compliance

failures.

Networking: An abundance of networking

opportunities will bring together Caribbean

professionals for contact creation, casual

conversation, and informal exchanging of ideas

and interests.

Relevant Content: Global issues such as

sanctions, risk models, correspondent banking

and drug trafficking are presented based on

what’s most pertinent to the Caribbean AFC

community.

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

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Who Attends

Top Sessions

Caribbean Focus:

Managing Sanctions Risks

with Comprehensive

Policies and Effective

Procedures

Hot Topics: Analyzing

the Latest Developments

and Trends Affecting

Caribbean Institutions

Obtaining and Maintaining

Correspondent Banking

Relationships

Fostering Cross-Jurisdictional

Collaboration to Prevent and

Investigate Financial Crime

Professionals responsible for:

• Reporting and SAR/STR Filing

• AML Risk Management

• Customer Due Diligence

• Transaction Monitoring and System Tuning

• AML Audits

• AML Training

• Sanctions Management

• New Product Compliance

• Managing Third-Party Payment

• Processors

• Law Enforcement

• Regulatory Oversight

Sectors/Industries:

• Accounting Firms

• Banks

• Casinos

• Consulting Firms

• Credit Unions

• Financial Services Providers

• Insurance Companies

• Law Enforcement Agencies

• Law Firms

• Money Services Businesses

• Regulatory Agencies

• Securities/Investment

• Software/Technology Providers

• Universities

• Virtual Currency

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Monday, December 9, 2019 Main Conference Day One

7:30 AM – 4:45 PM

7:30 AM – 5:45 PM

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

8:30 AM – 8:40 AM

8:40 AM – 9:20 AM

9:20 AM – 10:20 AM

10:20 AM – 10:50 AM

10:50 AM – 11:50 AM

11:50 AM – 1:10 PM

1:10 PM – 2:10 PM

2:10 PM – 2:40 PM

2:40 PM – 3:40 PM

3:40 PM – 4:40 PM

4:40 PM – 4:45 PM

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Registration Desk Open

Exhibit Area Open

Networking Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area

Welcome Remarks

Keynote Address and Q&A

PEPs Spotlight: Practical Protocols for Strengthening Anti-Bribery and -Corruption Oversight

Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area

Building Next-Generation Risk Models for Caribbean-Based Institutions

Networking Luncheon

Fostering Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration to Prevent or Investigate Financial Crime


Moving Forward: Compliance Tech Strategies for Caribbean Anti-Financial Crime Managers

Tailoring Anti-TBML Protocols for Unique Caribbean Regional Risks

Closing Remarks

Networking Reception in Exhibit Area

AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE


7:30 AM – 4:45 PM

7:30 AM – 3:40 PM

7:30 AM –8:30 AM

8:30 AM – 8:40 AM

8:40 AM – 9:20 AM

9:20 AM – 10:20 AM

10:20 AM – 10:50 AM

10:50 AM – 11:50 AM

11:50 AM – 1:10 PM

1:10 PM – 2:10 PM

2:10 PM – 2:40 PM

2:40 PM – 3:40 PM

3:40 PM – 4:40 PM

4:40 PM – 4:45 PM

Registration Open Exhibit Area Open

Networking Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area

Opening Remarks

ACAMS Special Presentation Beyond AFC Compliance: Disrupting the Finances of, and Leading the Fight Against, Human Trafficking

Combating the Scourge of Human Trafficking: Perspectives on Unique Caribbean Risks


Hot Topics: Analyzing the Latest Compliance Trends Affecting Caribbean Institutions

Networking Luncheon

Caribbean Focus: Managing Sanctions Risks with Comprehensive Policies and Effective Procedures


Obtaining and Maintaining Correspondent Banking Relationships

Retooling Anti-Financial Crime to Fight New Drug Trafficking Typologies

Closing Remarks

Tuesday, December 10, 2019Main Conference Day Two

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AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE


MAIN CONFERENCE DAY ONE

December 9, 2019 | 9:20 AM – 10:20 AMPEPs Spotlight: Practical Protocols for Strengthening Anti-Bribery and -Corruption Oversight

• Understanding relevant regulatory standards and guidance such as the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to create comprehensive oversight models that meet global expectations• Utilizing tools such as bene�cial ownership veri�cation, negative news searches and EDD to strengthen oversight of high-risk PEP clients and govern account exiting or retention decisions• Developing formal alert response processes to ensure red �ags are thoroughly investigated, rigorously analyzed and appropriate actions such as STR �lings are taken

December 9, 2019 | 10:50 AM – 11:50 AMBuilding Next-Generation Risk Models for Caribbean-Based Institutions

• Compiling comprehensive information such as entity pro�les, relevant regulatory requirements and jurisdictional risks to construct data-driven risk management models• Integrating tech tools such as data analytics and AI into risk management systems to strengthen screening, monitoring and case resolution efficiencies• Utilizing three lines of AML defense protocols to ensure business operations, independent risk control units and internal audit perform required compliance functions

December 9, 2019 | 1:10 PM – 2:10 PMFostering Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration to Prevent or Investigate Financial Crime

• Identifying specializations and responsibilities of various cross-border law enforcement agencies to develop a multi-ju-risdictional strategy for collaboration• Developing internal protocols for information sharing to ensure uniform responses to �nancial crime such as tax evasion that meet data privacy and protection requirements• Cultivating communication channels with relevant compli-ance and criminal investigative authorities to ensure ongoing awareness of �nancial crime trends and typologies

December 9, 2019 | 2:40 PM – 4:40 PMMoving Forward: Compliance Tech Strategies for Caribbean Anti-Financial Crime Managers

• Differentiating IT innovations including arti�cial intelligence, data analytics and robotic process automation to identify applications that will meet speci�c institutional needs• Developing a vendor vetting process to ensure IT partners’ solutions match institutional tech needs and can successfully merge automated processes with legacy systems• Performing a post-installation technology audit to determine systemic efficacy, cost/ bene�t ratio and identify and rectify any remaining oversight gaps

December 9, 2019 | 3:40 PM – 4:40 PMTailoring Anti-TBML Protocols for Unique Caribbean Regional Risks

• Analyzing unique Caribbean TBML red �ags to mitigate risks linked to activities such as free zone abuses and unnecessar-ily complex transshipment and/or transactions• Reviewing TBML typologies such as buyer/seller collusion, rogue internal employees and shell corporations to create anti-TBML models that address speci�c institutional risks • Augmenting rules-based risk assessment and management with text and web analytics to strengthen anti-TBML controls and mitigate manual review errors

CONFERENCE PROGRAM


MAIN CONFERENCE DAY TWO

December 10, 2019 | 9:20 AM – 10:20 AMCombating the Scourge of Human Trafficking: Perspectives on Unique Caribbean Risks

• Differentiating forms of human trafficking such as migrant smuggling, sex slavery and forced labor to create oversight models that address unique regional and jurisdictional risks across the Caribbean • Detailing �nancial typologies involving human trafficking such as transactions indicating funnel account activity and transfers with at-risk jurisdictions to ensure red �ags are spotted and resolved• Honing anti-trafficking efficacy with prompt reporting of suspicious activity and partnering with law enforcement and NGOs to spur information sharing, leverage investigative resources and keep risk models current

December 10, 2019 | 10:50 AM – 11:50 AMHot Topics: Analyzing the Latest Compliance Trends Affecting Caribbean Institutions

Get ready to participate in this interactive session driven by input from the audience. Two weeks before the conference, attendees will be asked to submit questions to be addressed by a panel of experts. Whether the topic is recent anti-�nancial crime (AFC) trends or the growing role of arti�cial intelligence, ongoing issues with bene�cial ownership veri�cation or obtaining resources from senior management, the session will take on the latest, hottest topics and provide insights and practical advice for upping your compliance game.

December 10, 2019 | 1:10 PM – 2:10 PMCaribbean Focus: Managing Sanctions Risks with Comprehensive Policies and Effective Procedures

• Conducting risk-based ratings of entities posing greater threats of sanctions violations such as proscribed Cuban tourism to adjust oversight or relationship status as warranted • Creating robust sanctions oversight systems to ensure systems remain current in areas such as FATF recommendations and OFAC’s SDN List and mitigate regulatory risks • Training staff on sanctions evasion practices such as “dark” ships and dual-use goods sales to detect and resolve red �ags indicating concealment of prohibited transactions

December 10, 2019 | 2:40 PM – 3:40 PMObtaining and Maintaining Correspondent Banking Relationships

• Conducting an institutional risk assessment to document AFC/AML rigors and rectify systemic de�ciencies to facilitate acquisition of correspondent banking services• Mastering data analytics and AI to strengthen AML functions such as transaction monitoring to satisfy risk tolerance standards of correspondent account providers• Communicating regularly with correspondent banks to address changes in risk environments, address concerns and develop mutually bene�cial corrective actions

December 10, 2019 | 3:40 PM – 4:40 PMRetooling Anti-Financial Crime to Fight New Drug Trafficking Typologies

• Understanding the rise of direct-to-consumer narco distribution via Dark Web sales to adjust protocols for spotting new forms of drug trafficking organizations• Monitoring for suspicious activities including aberrant cryptocurrency usage to detect activities indicating potential narcotics transactional activities• Reviewing recent narcotics cases to outline Caribbean risk exposures, including narco funds routed through multiple jurisdictions to evade detection

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM


Conference Speaker

Kieran Beer, CAMS

Chief Analyst and Director

of Editorial Content

ACAMS

Ulrich De La Paz, CAMS

Manager Compliance FIU/EDDU

Maduro & Curiel’s Bank

Dwayne Baker, CAMS

Director, Financial Intelligence Unit

Turks and Caicos Islands

Toussant Boyce

Head, Office of Integrity,

Compliance and Accountability

Caribbean Development Bank

Candice Huggins

Chief Compliance Officer

CIBC First Caribbean

Gregg Fields, CAMS

Senior Copywriter

ACAMS

Juan Antonio Gonzalez, CAMS

First Assistant United States

Attorney

U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern

District of Florida

Melissa Leeds, CAMS

Data Mitigation Support Specialist

Far Ridgeline Engagements LLC

Barbara A. Martinez

Chief, Special Prosecutions Human

Trafficking & Project Safe Childhood

Coordinator, SDFL

Miami U.S. Attorney’s Office

Marilú Jiménez, Esq., CAMS

Founder

Financial Intelligence Network

& Compliance Advisors

John J. Machin

Financial Intelligence Unit,

Head of Law Enforcement

Outreach Investigations

and Security,

Latin America and Caribbean

Region

Western Union

Rick McDonell

Former Executive Secretary

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Executive Director

ACAMS

Tanya C. McCartney, CAMS

Chief Executive Officer

and Executive Director

The Bahamas Financial

Services Board

Angela Mele, CAMS

Founder

RiskPass AML

+ Compliance Ltd.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS


Jason Chorlins

CPA, Principal & Banking

Practice Leader,

Risk Advisory Services,

Kaufman Rossin & Co.

Roselle de Weever-Garcia, CAMS

Deputy Director Sector Policy,

International Affairs

& Financial Integrity

Centrale Bank van Curacao

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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS


Conference Speaker

Glenna Smith

Managing Director

Smith Compliance Consulting Inc

David West

Director

Police Complaints

Authority, Trinidad & Tobago

Gina Parlovecchio

Chief of International Narcotics

and Money Laundering

U.S. Attorney’s Office,

Eastern District of New York

John F. Tobon

Acting Special Agent in Charge

Homeland Security Investigations

Dr. John S. Zdanowicz

Professor Emeritus, College of Business

Florida International University

President

International Trade Alert, Inc

Cherise Wiltshire

Vice President, Compliance

& Ethics

Bitt

Ryan Pinder

Partner,

Graham Thompson

Roberto Valdez

Director,

Cybersecurity Automation,

Risk Advisory Services

Kaufman Rossin

John Roth

Chief Compliance

and Ethics Officer

Bittrex

Dawne Spicer

Executive Director

CFATF

Carmen Pagan

Director,

Corporate Compliance,

FirstBank Puerto Rico

Annual InternationalAML & Financial CrimeConference - Caribbean

A block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Miami has been

reserved at a special rate for this event. The last day

to reserve rooms at the group rate is November 15,

2019, or until the room block is sold out. Due to the high

demand for rooms, we recommend that you book your

room reservation as early as possible.

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