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SUMMARY:Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management (FIRM) Conference came to Chicago on Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, at the Platform Conference Center in BMO Tower. The conference addressed the most pressing fraud threats facing traditional banks\, with a strong emphasis on check fraud and synthetic identity fraud. \n  \nBank AML and fraud investigators\, risk management and compliance professionals\, law enforcement officials and financial services providers heard from leaders at the forefront of fraud prevention and enforcement through a keynote from Homeland Security Investigations and three expert panels. \n  \nThe conference covered: \n\nLocal and national fraud trends\nThe evolution of check fraud tactics\nThe growing threat of synthetic identity fraud\nCybersecurity safety\nInnovative approaches to detecting and preventing fraud and other financial crime\n\nThe Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference – Chicago was hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime and offered four continuing education credits.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference-chicago/
LOCATION:BMO Tower – Platform Conference Center\, 320 South Canal Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606-5707\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAFC Events
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SUMMARY:BUT\, HOW!? Series - Bridging The Three Lines of Defense
DESCRIPTION:Tired of hearing what you should do\, but not how to actually do it? \nThe Coalition Against Financial Crime is introducing a new webinar series that is focused on our core values: collaboration\, growth\, education\, and transformation. This isn’t just another “what-to-do” series. This is all about showing you how to do things step by step. \nWhether you’re looking to sharpen your skills\, learn something new\, or finally put advice into practice\, these sessions will give you the tools to make it happen. \nThe inaugural ‘BUT\, HOW?!’ series webinar\, ‘Bridging the Three Lines of Defense’\, is hosted by CAFC Board Member Meaghan Wood.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/but-how-series-bridging-the-three-lines-of-defense/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:CAFC Webinars
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SUMMARY:CAFC Roundtable - Bogota\, Colombia
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Financial Crime came to Bogotá\, Colombia\, on November 6\, 2024\, with an exclusive\, intimate roundtable accompanied by dinner and drinks. \n  \nJoined by CAFC board members Tom Eisner and Ravi de Silva\, the evening connected fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) professionals in Bogotá and continued building bridges across the region in the fight against financial crime. \n  \nThe roundtable was an opportunity to: \n\nDiscuss emerging frauds affecting the region\nExplore the challenges facing banks and payment companies in LATAM\nGenerate ideas for industry collaboration to combat financial crime together\n\nThe CAFC Roundtable in Bogotá\, Colombia set out to spark enriching conversations and new partnerships to build a safer financial future.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/cafc-roundtable-bogota-colombia/
LOCATION:Bogotá\, Bogotá\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CAFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T183000
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SUMMARY:Romance and Investment Scam Education (R.I.S.E.)
DESCRIPTION:Romance and Investment Scam Education (R.I.S.E.) is an initiative of the Coalition Against Financial Crime dedicated to protecting seniors and other vulnerable populations from the devastating impacts of romance and investment fraud. Its launch session was held at the Elmhurst Public Library in Elmhurst\, Illinois. \n  \nAccording to the Federal Trade Commission\, over 64\,000 people reported romance scams in 2023\, with losses of $1.1 billion\, and the FBI received 17\,823 romance scam complaints with nearly $653 million in losses. Investment scams\, including pig butchering schemes that lure victims into false crypto investments\, were the costliest internet crime of 2023\, with $4.6 billion in losses. \n  \nThrough R.I.S.E.\, CAFC helped communities understand: \n\nHow romance scams work and why most targets are over 55\, many recently widowed or divorced\nPig butchering and false crypto investment schemes\nHow to spot these scams before falling victim\nThe emotional and financial toll on victims\, from loss of savings to loss of trust and isolation\nHow to protect themselves and their loved ones\n\nRomance and Investment Scam Education (R.I.S.E.) is part of CAFC’s long-term mission to combat financial crime\, with more classes planned.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/romance-and-investment-scam-education-r-i-s-e/
LOCATION:Elmhurst Public Library – Meeting Room A\, 125 South Prospect Avenue\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126-3298\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAFC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org
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SUMMARY:Beneath The Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership - Panel and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beneath The Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership was an exclusive afternoon at Moody’s downtown Chicago office\, limited to 30 attendees\, focused on the complexities of beneficial ownership and its impact on lending and KYC practices. \n  \nKYC and lending share responsibility for risk management but often operate in silos\, with KYC focused on regulatory compliance and lending on credit risk and business development. The panel\, Beyond the Loan: KYC’s Critical Role in Protecting Your Bank\, discussed how the two functions can integrate and automate their workflows. In the workshop that followed\, Moody’s experts walked attendees through a real-world beneficial ownership exercise. \n  \nKey discussion points included: \n\nReal-time communication between KYC and lending teams\nEffective responses to adverse news and sanctions risks\nThe impact of regulatory changes on the relationship between compliance and lending\nStrategies for seamless collaboration to safeguard a bank’s financial and reputational integrity\nNavigating complex ownership structures to determine who really owns a company and whether it is eligible for a loan\n\nBeneath The Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership was hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime and sponsored by Moody’s Analytics.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/beneath-the-surface-unmasking-beneficial-ownership-panel-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Moody’s Chicago Office\, 120 North La Salle Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAFC Events
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SUMMARY:The Gambaryan Affair - CAFC Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition Against Financial Crime for an exclusive webinar that delves into the complexities surrounding the unlawful detention of Tigran Gambaryan\, a pivotal figure in the world of cryptocurrency and anti-money laundering (AML). Moderated by Sanjeev Menon\, Managing Partner at Madison Davis\, this panel features industry leaders Richard Weber\, Partner at Winston & Strawn; Stephen Sargeant\, Founder of Airdropd; and Kevin Wadiak\, Senior Manager of BSA/AML Governance and Oversight at GreenDot. \nThe panelists will provide expert insights into the implications of Gambaryan’s detention on the global crypto landscape and the broader consequences for AML officers. They will explore the challenges posed by the intersection of digital currencies and regulatory frameworks\, and discuss how you can get involved to help bring Tigran home. \nThis webinar is essential for anyone involved in financial crime compliance\, cryptocurrency regulation\, or interested in the evolving dynamics of AML enforcement.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/the-gambaryan-affair-cafc-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:CAFC Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T150000
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SUMMARY:Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference - Quad Cities\, Iowa–Illinois
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Financial Crime launched its Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management (FIRM) Conference\, a national event dedicated to the evolving landscape of fraud and financial crime\, in the Quad Cities on Thursday\, September 12\, 2024. \n  \nHeld at Edison’s Gastropub in Bettendorf\, Iowa\, the conference addressed the most pressing fraud threats facing traditional banks\, with a strong emphasis on check fraud and synthetic identity fraud. Speakers from Homeland Security Investigations\, the U.S. Department of Justice\, local police and sheriff’s departments and regional banks shared their frontline experience. \n  \nThe conference covered: \n\nLocal fraud trends\nThe evolution of check fraud tactics\nThe growing threat of synthetic identity fraud\nCybersecurity safety\nInnovative approaches to detecting and preventing fraud and other financial crime\n\nThe Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference – Quad Cities was hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime and sponsored by Thomson Reuters and Quad City Bank & Trust.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference-quad-cities-iowa-illinois/
LOCATION:Edison’s Gastropub\, Moline\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T120000
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SUMMARY:AFC Job Market Trends - Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC)\, focusing on the evolving Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) job market. This session will be conducted by Sanjeev Menon and Zach Plotkin of Madison-Davis\, two of the leading AFC recruiters in the industry. \nThis webinar is a must-attend for AFC professionals at all stages of their careers\, offering a unique opportunity to stay informed and ahead in the dynamic field of financial crime prevention.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/afc-job-market-trends-virtual-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T090000
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SUMMARY:Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum - Shore Club Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum came to Chicago for the first time on Thursday\, July 25\, 2024\, at the Shore Club Chicago on North Avenue Beach\, facing Lake Michigan. \n  \nFour panels brought together experts from fintechs\, sponsor banks\, regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies to discuss the most urgent financial crime issues in fintech. Lunch and a happy hour gave attendees a relaxed setting to build connections\, share experiences and discuss collaboration. \n  \nThe panels covered: \n\nImplementing effective compliance programs within fintech companies\nThe role of sponsor banks in maintaining regulatory compliance for fintech partnerships\nThe evolving regulatory landscape and the future of fintech regulation\nCollaboration between law enforcement and the fintech industry\, with case studies and success stories\n\nThe Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum – Shore Club Chicago was hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/fintech-financial-crime-prevention-forum-shore-club-chicago/
LOCATION:Shore Club Chicago\, 1603 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAFC Events
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