EDUCATION

 

6th ANNUAL BSA/AML SCHOOL
Critical Compliance for Critical Times
October 13-15, 2010: Downtown Sheraton Hotel - Orlando
Speakers: Phillips G. "Phil" Gay, Jr., Profit Protection, LLC
Ken Golliher, Principal, Pegasus Educational Services, LLC

A brochure with a registration form will be available approximately 60 days before the event.

Over the past year, there has been a lot said about “change,” the very essence of banking and risk-based regulatory management. The world of bank secrecy and money laundering is no less focused on assessing and managing risks associated with change. How does one recognize and evaluate the possible impact and critical “flash-points” of getting the job done in a tough economic environment? How does your bank keep up with changes? How do you manage your program for success?

The answers to all these questions and more are to be found at the 6th Annual Bank Secrecy Act & Anti-Money Laundering School, the program that meets the needs and consistently exceeds the expectations of BSA/ AML professionals. Change is the very essence of the program that has grown along with the rising expectations and demands of this evolving discipline.

There are countless workshops, seminars, and conferences dealing with current money laundering related events, from politics to program deficiencies to “PEPs.” There are telephone and web-based programs that discuss the nuances of new regulations. There are symposiums to deliberate the impact of world events affecting BSA enforcement. But this is the first and only SCHOOL designed, developed, and presented by Florida bankers with subjects for Florida bankers. And it’s the first such event offered in an academic setting to Florida bankers.

What’s New in 2010?
The 2010 BSA/AML School curriculum incorporates changes based on comments from 2009. This program reflects more relevant, topical issues and is focused on more hands-on, problem-solving discussions. The agenda contains more “advanced” topics for seasoned BSA officials as well as building on the “foundations” for others. The school curriculum is designed for those with various levels of experience – from those with new BSA/AML/OFAC assignments to supervisors to experienced veterans, and for both first-timers or those needing a little refresher or “exam-prep.”

What Sets Apart the Need for a School?

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Today's BSA/AML challenges demand real-time, instensive focus and in-depth knowledge.

 

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Today’s BSA/AML function must be able to optimize the allocation of resources to meet those challenges.

 

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Today’s “qualified” Bank Secrecy & Anti-Money Laundering Executive” must meet the test of exam scrutiny.

 

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Today’s BSA/AML official must possess management and operations skills beyond mere knowledge of laws and regulations.

 

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Today’s BSA examination still asks much more of Florida banks and financial institutions, and has expected much more from the BSA program than ever before.

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Today’s risk-based interagency exam uses expects banks to consider their appetite for and exposure to BSA/AML risk and to implement practices to mitigate those risks.

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Today’s community banking is vastly different from regional, super-regional, and multinational banking.

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Today’s practices aimed at knowing the customer and knowing the regulations are no longer enough.

Unlike Other Types of Programs, This School Provides

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More opportunity for in-depth thinking and deliberation.

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A learning environment focused on how to think, reason, process, and analyze relevant information.

 

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A proactive and positive approach to interactive problem-solving.

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Exercises and group discussion focused on shared knowledge and experience.

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More hands-on value than traditional question-and-answer sessions.

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A way to “validate” what you know and how you use it – knowledge and the application of knowledge.

 

Who Should Attend?

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BSA and AML specialists - from experienced veterans to new recruits.

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Compliance, legal, audit managers and support staff

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Operations specialists

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Trainers and supervisors

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Internal control specialists

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Bank security and risk managers

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Business unit and frontline supervisors, including trust, private banking, and corporate risk

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Bank security and fraud specialists/investigators

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Members of audit, BSA and compliance committees

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Serious professionals with banking background looking for “in-depth” knowledge and articulation of the issues

What Should Students Expect?

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Experienced faculty discussing issues in an engaging and thoughtful environment.

 

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Discussion, regulatory requirements and step-by-step guidance on new and emerging BSA and AML matters.

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Practical tips on developing and refining management skills to deal with AML challenges.

 

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“Credentials” from an academic approach – knowledge and “take-aways.”

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The perspective, skill-set, tools, and understanding to help deal with BSA issues.

 

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Real-life solutions and "best practices" for meaningful program management

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Valuable networking opportunities

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An unique opportunity for peer-exchange and interactive discussion.

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Value-added benefits, including learning how to:

 

- Build, maintain, and refine an effective BSA/AML Program.

 

- Recognize and respond to red flag indicators.

 

- Research and find answers from fundamental to technical questions

 

- Analyze and resolve issues relating to your bank’s program.

 

- Apply an analytical approach to determine the best course of action.

 

- Identify and weigh the risks relating to money laundering.

 

- Survive the intensified exam environment.

What are Others Saying About this School?

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I am new to the “back room” operations of BSA and this is the perfect place to get your start. I feel I am ready to go back and tackle BSA with all my new-found knowledge.

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This is my 4th year attending and every year it gets better and better! This format is by far the best training I get on an annual basis.

 

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I attend or participate in a number of classes annually related to AML/BSA/CIP/OFAC, but I feel the FBA BSA & AML School offers, by far, the most bang-for-the-buck. The material is comprehensive, pertinent and timely. The presenters are knowledgeable and offer the material thoroughly and humor is used, when appropriate, to lighten up and put in perspective this important information. I have not missed a year yet and look forward to next year’s school.

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Thank you for another excellent BSA School. Last year I asked for new topics and perspectives and you certainly delivered. This was the best BSA/AML School yet, and I’ve attended all five. I look forward to seeing how you’ll out-do yourselves in 2010.

Meet Your Primary Faculty
Phillips G. Gay, Jr., CRCM, CRP, CAMS, Profit Protection, LLC
Phil represents Profit Protection LLC and the National Association for Bank Security in Bank Secrecy Act seminars throughout the U.S.. He has been an experienced banker and has served as compliance officer for many years for institutions including Commercial Bank of Florida (Miami), First Union Corporation (now Wachovia) in Charlotte, NC, and Bank of North America (Fort Lauderdale). As such, he has managed the regulatory compliance function – including compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Programs. Phil has served as program director of the annual FBA Consumer Compliance Seminar, and has also helped develop compliance educational programs for state, regional, and national organizations, including the ABA, ACB, BAI, and numerous state and local banking associations. He has developed and presented AML programs sponsored by the Central Bank and banking authorities of Russia, the Bahamas and Cayman Islands, and banking associations of Mexico and Columbia. Phil has authored many books, publications, and articles on bank compliance, and is an advisor and contributor to several compliance-related newsletters, including Compliance Action, Money Laundering Alert, and Profit Protection’s The Advisor. Phil attended the University of Alabama and Florida State University, and is a high honors graduate of the School for Bank Administration at the University of Wisconsin and the National Graduate School of Compliance at the University of Oklahoma and subsequently served on their faculties. He holds the designations of Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Risk Professional, and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

Ken Golliher, Principal, Pegasus Educational Services, LLC
Ken is a principal with Pegasus Educational Services, LLC, a training firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. He is an experienced banker with a unique ability to reduce complex legal concepts to plain English. He has explained the “why” and “how” of regulations to thousands of financial institution personnel and examiners. Ken’s banking career began in 1972 and includes serving as a teller, commercial operations manager and as trust department legal counsel in a state and a national bank. For ten years he headed the education division of a regional consulting firm for financial institutions. He has served on the faculty of the LSU Graduate School of Banking, the OTS’ Level I Compliance School and the FDIC’s Advanced Consumer Protection school for examiners. He has presented seminars in more than 25 states and has served as an instructor at compliance schools sponsored by the Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Texas bankers associations. He is a member of the Society for Applied Learning Technology.

Continuing Educational Credits
This school has applied for 17.75 CRCM & 12.75 CFSSP continuing education credits from the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB). All students will receive a certificate of completion for their files, and a comprehensive course-book, including teaching as well as reference materials. The text will cover each subject and include useful tools, examples, sample program materials and references.

Attire
Dress for all sessions is business casual. The meeting rooms tend to be cool at times and we advise you to dress accordingly.

Hotel Information
We ask that each participant make their own reservations at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel, 400 West Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801. The rate is $129.00 (plus applicable state and local taxes currently at 12.5%) for a single/double room. Please be advised of the $14 per night parking fee.

Please call the hotel at (407) 843-6664 to reserve your room. Tell reservations you are attending the FBA 2010 BSA/AML School. The cutoff date for room reservations is Sunday, September 12, 2010. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis. This event has historically sold out the room block before the cutoff date, so please make your hotel reservations early!

Hotel Reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card, or advance deposit received 30 days prior to arrival. Reservations will automactically be billed for one night unless cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival. Individual reservations must be cancelled by 24 hours prior to arrival for deposit to be refunded.

2010 Registration Fees Per Person:

Before
9/29/10

After
9/29/10

FBA Member

$550.00

$600.00

Additional FBA Member

$500.00

$550.00

FBA Non-Member

$1,100.00

$1,200.00

Additional FBA Non-Member

$1,000.00

$1,100.00

A brochure with a registration form will be available approximately 60 days before the event.