BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Coalition Against Financial Crime - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Coalition Against Financial Crime X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cafc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Coalition Against Financial Crime REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Cancun BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T053630Z CREATED:20260625T202219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T053630Z UID:10000064-1789027200-1789059600@cafc.org SUMMARY:Agentic AI in Financial Crime Conference - New York DESCRIPTION:The Agentic AI in Financial Crime Conference brings together senior leaders from financial institutions\, compliance and risk functions\, law enforcement\, and leading technology providers for a focused\, practical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial crime risk management. Criminals are already using AI to scale fraud\, automate attacks\, and develop increasingly sophisticated methods of evasion. Institutions that fail to modernize risk defending against tomorrow’s financial crime with yesterday’s detection methods. \n  \nThat reality is accelerating the need for financial institutions to adopt AI capabilities of their own. AI is no longer an emerging technology sitting on the sidelines of compliance; it is already being applied across AML\, fraud\, sanctions\, KYC\, investigations\, transaction monitoring\, and operational decision-making. At the same time\, agentic AI is introducing a new level of autonomy\, complexity\, and governance risk. The question is no longer whether organizations will adopt AI\, but how they can deploy it responsibly\, effectively\, and defensibly. \n  \nThrough four substantive panel discussions and multiple workshops\, the conference will tackle the questions financial crime leaders are being forced to answer now: \n\nWhere is AI delivering measurable value today\, and where is the hype outpacing reality?\nWhat should effective AI governance and model risk management look like as systems become more autonomous?\nHow can institutions evaluate\, select\, and implement AI vendors without creating new compliance\, operational\, or regulatory risks?\nWhat does it take to build AI-enabled financial crime programs that are explainable\, auditable\, defensible\, and capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny?\n\nThe conference is designed to move beyond high-level discussions about the future of AI. Attendees will hear directly from practitioners who are implementing\, governing\, testing\, and overseeing these technologies in real-world environments. Expect candid conversations around governance\, human oversight\, model risk\, explainability\, validation\, vendor due diligence\, implementation challenges\, regulatory expectations\, and the practical realities of moving AI initiatives from pitch to production. \n  \nThe Agentic AI in Financial Crime Conference is where financial crime\, risk\, compliance\, and technology leaders come together to separate what is possible from what is practical—and define what responsible AI deployment should look like as the industry enters its next phase. URL:https://cafc.org/event/agentic-ai-in-financial-crime-conference-new-york/ LOCATION:New York City\, St. John's University\, Manhattan Campus\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NY-Banner-Final-Nawab.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T053554Z CREATED:20260622T231904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T053554Z UID:10000063-1788854400-1788886800@cafc.org SUMMARY:Agentic AI in Financial Crime Conference - Chicago DESCRIPTION:The Agentic AI in Financial Crime Conference brings together senior leaders from financial institutions\, compliance and risk functions\, law enforcement\, and leading technology providers for a focused\, practical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial crime risk management. Criminals are already using AI to scale fraud\, automate attacks\, and develop increasingly sophisticated methods of evasion. Institutions that fail to modernize risk defending against tomorrow’s financial crime with yesterday’s detection methods. \n  \nThat reality is accelerating the need for financial institutions to adopt AI capabilities of their own. AI is no longer an emerging technology sitting on the sidelines of compliance; it is already being applied across AML\, fraud\, sanctions\, KYC\, investigations\, transaction monitoring\, and operational decision-making. At the same time\, agentic AI is introducing a new level of autonomy\, complexity\, and governance risk. The question is no longer whether organizations will adopt AI\, but how they can deploy it responsibly\, effectively\, and defensibly. \n  \nThrough four substantive panel discussions and multiple workshops\, the conference will tackle the questions financial crime leaders are being forced to answer now: \n\nWhere is AI delivering measurable value today\, and where is the hype outpacing reality?\nWhat should effective AI governance and model risk management look like as systems become more autonomous?\nHow can institutions evaluate\, select\, and implement AI vendors without creating new compliance\, operational\, or regulatory risks?\nWhat does it take to build AI-enabled financial crime programs that are explainable\, auditable\, defensible\, and capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny?\n\nThe conference is designed to move beyond high-level discussions about the future of AI. Attendees will hear directly from practitioners who are implementing\, governing\, testing\, and overseeing these technologies in real-world environments. Expect candid conversations around governance\, human oversight\, model risk\, explainability\, validation\, vendor due diligence\, implementation challenges\, regulatory expectations\, and the practical realities of moving AI initiatives from pitch to production. \n  \nThe Agentic AI in Financial Crime Conference is where financial crime\, risk\, compliance\, and technology leaders come together to separate what is possible from what is practical—and define what responsible AI deployment should look like as the industry enters its next phase. URL:https://cafc.org/event/agentic-ai-in-financial-crime-conference-chicago/ LOCATION:Chicago\, BMO Tower\, The Platform Conference Center\, 320 S. Canal Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chicago-Banner-Final-Nawab.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T122815Z CREATED:20260928T122815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T122815Z UID:10000067-1773304200-1773334800@cafc.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Women in AFC Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Women in AFC Conference in New York City brings together women leaders from across AML\, sanctions\, fraud\, fintech\, crypto\, and financial crime compliance for a powerful day of discussion\, insight\, and connection in celebration of Women’s History Month. At a time when financial crime risks are growing more complex—driven by digital assets\, real-time payments\, geopolitical tension\, and rapid advances in technology—this conference creates a dedicated space to spotlight the women shaping policy\, operations\, and innovation across the AFC ecosystem. Through candid panel discussions and practitioner-led dialogue\, attendees will explore how women leaders are navigating regulatory pressure\, operational strain\, and career growth while driving meaningful impact within their organizations. \n25 Speakers | 150 Attendees | 5 Expert Panels | 1 Unifying Mission\n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n📍 Venue: Jay Conference Center Chelsea – Babe Ruth Floor \n📍 Address: 159 W 25th St\, New York\, NY 10001 \n🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: FIVE \n🎟️ ALL genders are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. \n💰Interested in sponsoring? Contact us at info@cafc.org. \nPlatinum Sponsor: Temenos \nGold Sponsor: Fincom | Sardine \nSilver Sponsor: Association For Women in Crypto \nhttps://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/women-in-afc-2026-promo.mp4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWho Should Attend?\nThe Women in AFC Conference is designed for professionals across the financial crime lifecycle\, including those working in: AML | Sanctions | Fraud | KYC/CDD/EDD | Transaction Monitoring | Financial Crime Investigations | Compliance Operations | Fintech & Crypto Compliance | Risk Management | Audit & Advisory | Regulators | Law Enforcement \nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nPractical insights from women leading AFC programs across banks\, fintechs\, and crypto firms\nPerspectives on managing regulatory expectations amid evolving risk landscapes\nLessons learned from real operational challenges—not sales pitches\nCareer guidance and leadership insights from women at different stages of their AFC journey\nMeaningful connections with peers across the financial crime community\n\nEvent Format & Experience\n\nOne-day\, in-person conference\nAll-women speaker lineup across five panels\nInteractive panel discussions with time for audience Q&A\nCurated networking with senior-level practitioners\nDesigned to encourage open dialogue and community building\n\nHosted By: Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC)\nA global professional organization dedicated to advancing collaboration\, education\, and leadership across the anti-financial-crime community. Join us in making history as we honor and empower the women leading the charge in the AFC space. 💪✨ \nEvent Schedule\n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Check-in/Registration \n9:00 AM – 9:10 AM – Opening Remarks \n9:10 AM – 10:00 AM – Women in AML & Sanctions Panel \nThis panel brings together senior women leaders navigating the rapidly evolving AML and sanctions landscape amid heightened regulatory scrutiny\, geopolitical risk\, and operational pressure. Panelists will discuss how financial institutions are adapting sanctions screening\, customer risk management\, and investigative workflows in 2026\, while managing examiner expectations\, staffing constraints\, and technology change. Attendees will gain practical insight into real-world challenges\, regulatory trends\, and strategies for sustaining effective AML and sanctions programs without burning out teams. \n\nModerator: Kirsten Lemke\, Executive Vice President of Sales North America at Fincom\nPanelist 1: Juliana Koloska-Bogatinoska\, Vice President\, BSA Officer at OceanFirst Bank\nPanelist 2: Laura Grapstul\, Vice President\, BSA and OFAC Officer at Columbia Bank\nPanelist 3: Danielle Delgado\, OFAC Sanctions Subject Matter Expert at Customers Bank\nPanelist 4: Denise Wright\, Founder at DMW Advisory LLC\, Arbitrator at FINRA\n\n10:00 AM – 10:50 AM – Women in Fintech Panel \nAs fintechs continue to reshape financial services\, compliance and legal leaders are facing unique challenges at the intersection of innovation\, regulation\, and scale. This panel explores how women leaders in fintech are building compliant\, resilient products while supporting rapid growth\, new business models\, and evolving regulatory expectations. Topics include partnering with banks\, managing regulatory risk\, designing scalable controls\, and balancing speed with sound governance in a competitive fintech environment. \n\nModerator: Namrata Packirisamy\, AML and Sanctions Risk Assessment Manager at Customers Bank\nPanelist 1: Marie-Noel Nsana\, Chief Compliance Officer at Grit Financial\nPanelist 2: Kayce Seifert\, Deputy General Counsel at Mercury\nPanelist 3: Audra McKay\, Head of Global Transaction Monitoring & Investigations Oversight at Block\nPanelist 4: Angel Nguyen Swift\, Former Chief Compliance Officer\, LendingClub\n\n10:50 AM – 11:10 AM – Networking & Coffee Break \n11:10 AM – 12:00 PM – Career Growth in AFC Panel \nCareer paths in anti-financial crime are rarely linear. This panel offers candid discussion from women at different stages of their AFC careers on navigating advancement\, role transitions\, leadership development\, and professional visibility. Panelists will share lessons learned about moving into management\, pivoting between institutions or roles\, advocating for growth\, and building long-term careers in a demanding and constantly changing field. \n\nModerator: Silvija Krupena\, Advisory Board Member at Coalition Against Financial Crime\nPanelist 1: Ketty Larco-Ward\, Inspector in Charge at U.S. Postal Inspection Service New York Division\nPanelist 2: Malissa Lewis\, Director\, Americas Head of Sanctions Advisory at Societe Generale\nPanelist 3: Daniela Tepedjiyska\, Managing Consultant\, Compliance Recruiter at Michael Page\nPanelist 4: Tresha Cowell\, Assistant Vice President\, Compliance Quality Assurance at Israel Discount Bank (IDB)\n\n12:00 PM – 1:10 PM – Catered Lunch \n1:10 PM – 2:00 PM – Women in Fraud Prevention Panel \nFraud risks continue to evolve alongside digital payments\, cyber threats\, and increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics. This panel highlights women leading fraud prevention\, cybersecurity\, analytics\, and victim advocacy efforts. Panelists will discuss emerging fraud typologies\, cross-functional collaboration\, the role of data and technology\, and how organizations can better protect both customers and institutions while responding to fraud in real time. \n\nModerator: Kimberly Lytle\, Sales Team Lead at Sardine\nPanelist 1: Xiaoyang (Yvonne) Clarke\, Cybersecurity and Financial Crimes Risk Professional at Large Bank Experience\nPanelist 2: Pranjal Dubey\, Data Scientist\, Financial Crimes at Flagstar Bank\nPanelist 3: Dora Gomez\, Chairwoman at ACFE NYC Chapter and Justice for Fraud Victims Project\nPanelist 4: Theresa Ramos\, AML Investigative Analyst at U.S. Postal Inspection Service TRACE Task Force\n\n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM –  Women in Crypto Panel \nCrypto and digital assets present both transformative opportunities and significant financial crime risks. This panel features women leaders working at the forefront of crypto compliance\, investigations\, and risk management. Discussion will focus on regulatory uncertainty\, sanctions exposure\, fraud typologies\, blockchain analytics\, and building compliant crypto products in a rapidly evolving global environment. Attendees will gain practical insight into how compliance leaders are navigating complexity while supporting innovation in digital assets. \n\nModerator: Michael Morais\, Senior Sales Executive at Temenos\nPanelist 1: Caitlin Barnett\, Director of Regulation & Compliance at Chainalysis\nPanelist 2: Tara La Morte\, Deputy General Counsel at BitGo\nPanelist 3: Nora DeSimone\, Regulatory Compliance Manager at B2C2 | Member at Association For Women in Cryptocurrency\nPanelist 4: Alexandra Valencia\, Former Sr. Intelligence Analyst at Drug Enforcement Administration\n\n2:50 PM – 3:00 PM – Closing Remarks \n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Networking Session \n5:00 PM – Event Concludes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDISCLAIMERS\nChatham House Rule\nThis event is conducted under the Chatham House Rule. Participants are free to use the information received; however\, speakers and attendees may not be quoted\, recorded\, or attributed by name or affiliation without prior express permission. \nMedia Policy\nThis event is closed to the media. Members of the press are not permitted to attend\, record\, or report on conference proceedings. \nAccessibility & ADA Accommodations\nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 14 days prior to the event. \nPlease direct accommodation requests to info@cafc.org. URL:https://cafc.org/event/2nd-annual-women-in-afc-conference/ LOCATION:Jay Conference Chelsea – Babe Ruth Floor\, 159 W 25th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/6071b9_bf44267484494cf49f58fff074699319mv2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131424Z CREATED:20260928T131424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131424Z UID:10000069-1772128800-1772139600@cafc.org SUMMARY:San Francisco - AFC Executive Roundtable feat. Jim Richards DESCRIPTION:CAFC is bringing our next executive roundtable to San Francisco\, and joining us as our Guest of Honor is the man\, the myth\, the Bay Area legend himself\, Jim Richards. If you’re a local BSA Officer\, CCO\, Head of AML\, Financial Crime\, Risk\, or Compliance working in banking\, fintech\, or crypto — this roundtable is for you. 🚀 \nOn Thursday\, February 26\, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm\, CAFC will host this executive roundtable alongside dinner at one of San Francisco’s premier luxury steakhouses. The evening will feature a fine dining experience with dinner and drinks provided to attendees at no cost\, creating the perfect setting for elevated conversation and executive networking. \nEmerging technologies are reshaping how we detect\, assess\, and manage risk. AI-driven monitoring\, advanced analytics\, automation\, blockchain intelligence — the tools are changing fast. With so many technologies and bold promises in the market\, we’ll be digging into what’s truly working\, what isn’t\, and what’s simply fluff. \nJoin us in the SF Bay Area for a focused\, closed-door discussion on: \n✅ How emerging technologies are transforming risk management \n✅ Practical applications of AI in AML and financial crime compliance \n✅ Governance\, model risk\, and regulatory expectations in the age of automation \n✅ Lessons learned from implementation across banking\, fintech\, and crypto \nThis is a peer-level conversation — candid\, strategic\, and forward-looking. If you’re leading or shaping AFC strategy in today’s AI-driven environment\, we’d value your voice at the table. \nProudly sponsored by Flagright — the AI operating system for financial crime compliance. Special thanks to Johnnie Adkins for helping us convene Bay Area practitioners for an evening of insight and meaningful dialogue. \nSee you in San Francisco. 🚀 URL:https://cafc.org/event/san-francisco-afc-executive-roundtable-feat-jim-richards/ CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/san-francisco-afc-executive-roundtable-feat-jim-richards-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T220000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131425Z CREATED:20260928T131425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131425Z UID:10000070-1765476000-1765490400@cafc.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual NYC Holiday Social DESCRIPTION:🎉 The Holiday Social NYC Deserves—Now in a Penthouse!\nLast year\, we brought together 125+ of New York’s finest financial crime fighters for an unforgettable evening. This year? We’re taking it to the next level. \nJoin us for the 2nd Annual CAFC NYC Holiday Social—an exclusive\, invite-only gathering for the anti-financial crime community. We’re renting out an entire penthouse suite in Midtown Manhattan\, and it’s going to be one for the books. \n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST \n📍 Location: Penthouse Suite\, Midtown East\, Manhattan \nThis free event is exclusively reserved for practitioners actively working to combat financial crime\, including: \n✔️ Chief Compliance Officers \n✔️ BSA/AML/Fraud Officers \n✔️ Sanctions & Risk Professionals \n✔️ Investigators & Special Agents \n✔️ Compliance Analysts & Advisors \nExpect skyline views\, elevated conversations\, and a chance to connect with peers\, regulators\, law enforcement\, and industry leaders in a setting that’s as bold and dynamic as the work we do. \n💼 Vendors (consultants\, recruiters\, tech providers\, etc.): Interested in attending? Email info@cafc.org to learn more about how you can help support this event. \nProudly Sponsored By: ✨ ComplyAdvantage\, CAT Investigators\, ClearPath Compliance\, Gemean\, Temenos \nProudly Organized By: John C. Calderon\, Afia Sengupta URL:https://cafc.org/event/2nd-annual-nyc-holiday-social/ CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2nd-annual-nyc-holiday-social-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131425Z CREATED:20260928T131425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131425Z UID:10000071-1763020800-1763053200@cafc.org SUMMARY:LA Global AML and Sanctions Symposium DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to bring the Global AML & Sanctions Symposium to Los Angeles! This premier event is hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) and proudly sponsored by Thomson Reuters\, RedCompass Labs\, Yanez Compliance\, and SRA Consulting! 💸 \n📅 Date: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025 \n🕘 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT \n📍 Venue: Brickroom LA (formerly The Conga Room) \n📍 Address: 5364 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036\, USA \n🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: Five \nInterested in sponsoring? Contact info@cafc.org \n🌍 Global AML and Sanctions Symposium: Exploring the Evolution of Financial Crime in the Era of Strategic Competition \nAs global tensions rise and strategic competition intensifies across economic\, military\, technological\, and supply chain domains\, the financial crime landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift. Authoritarian regimes in China\, Russia\, Iran\, and North Korea are increasingly central to sophisticated illicit finance networks that challenge traditional AML frameworks. \nSince the enactment of the Bank Secrecy Act and RICO statute in 1970—cornerstones of President Nixon’s War on Drugs—U.S. financial crime policy has focused primarily on non-state actors. That focus persisted through the post-9/11 era with the USA PATRIOT Act. But the threat landscape has evolved. Today\, transnational cartels\, terrorist groups\, and criminal syndicates are embedding themselves within financial ecosystems backed—tacitly or explicitly—by hostile nation-states. These hybrid threat networks leverage front companies\, crypto obfuscation\, export control violations\, and sanctions evasion to undermine global financial stability. \nThis symposium convenes leaders from government\, law enforcement\, and the private sector to examine this paradigm shift. Together\, we’ll explore national enforcement priorities\, emerging risks\, and the tools necessary to safeguard financial integrity in a world defined by geopolitical contest. Expect expert-led discussions\, real-world case studies\, and unparalleled networking opportunities with the brightest minds in AML and financial crime prevention. \nSpeaker Lineup:\nKeynote 1: Jim Lee\, former Chief of IRS-Criminal Investigation and current Global Head of Capacity Building at Chainalysis \nAs part of a powerhouse lineup of keynote speakers and expert panelists\, Jim will share his insights on the most sophisticated\, fast-evolving\, and dangerous financial threats we face today—from ransomware and sanctioned actors to romance scams and violent extortion in crypto. \n💸 Money Laundering & Stolen Funds on the Blockchain \n\nScam and laundering techniques involving DeFi\, Layer 2s\, and mixers\nDPRK-linked operations\, including IT worker & MOI case examples\n\n🧠 AI & Investigative Innovation \n\nWhat Chainalysis is doing to stay ahead of scammers and dark web operations\nThe role of AI in tracing illicit funds and automating detection\n\n🚢 Trade-Based Money Laundering Meets Crypto \n\nThe growing convergence between TBML and digital assets\nPractical insights for identifying red flags in cross-border activity\n\n🔪 Wrench Attacks & Real-World Violence \n\nThe rising physical threat to crypto holders and employees\nFrom extortion to kidnapping: what happens when digital theft turns violent\n\nKeynote 2:  Jim Richards\, former BSA Officer at Wells Fargo\, AML LinkedIn Legend \nThe gloves are off. Jim isn’t here to sugarcoat anything. His keynote will cut straight to the dysfunctions\, double standards\, and disjointed policies affecting financial institutions and what leaders can actually do about it. \n\n💥 BSA/AML Exams Are Broken — And You’re Paying the Price\n💽 FinCEN’s Data Desert: Billions of SARs\, Zero Feedback\n🪙 Stablecoins\, CBDCs\, and the GENIUS Act: Should You Even Care?\n🚫 Reputation Risk Is Dead — But the Fear Lives On\n🏦 Banking-as-a-Service: Great Opportunity or Regulatory Trap?\n🔧 AML Modernization: Great in Theory\, Vague in Practice\n\nKeynote 3:  Margarito ‘Jay’ Flores\, former Sinaloa Cartel Operative\, Surviving El Chapo \nMargarito walked attendees through the full financial lifecycle of cartel operations — from street sale to shell company — explaining the step-by-step tactics used to clean illicit money: \n💸 Bulk Cash Smuggling \n\nHow millions in physical cash are broken down into manageable loads\nThe “dead drop” network of stash houses and complicit businesses\n\n🏦 Money Laundering Tactics \n\nUse of cash-intensive businesses\nLayering through shell companies across multiple jurisdictions\nExploiting weaknesses in financial institutions\nTrade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) and the manipulation of invoices\, false imports/exports\, and over/under-invoicing\n\nKeynote 4: Silvija Krupena\, Director of FIU at RedCompass Labs\, Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate \nSilvija brings a cutting‑edge perspective to one of the darkest abuses in modern society. In this presentation\, she lays out the evolving typologies of human trafficking\, unpacking how criminals adapt\, hide in plain sight\, and exploit legal\, financial\, and digital loopholes. \n🏷️ What attendees will learn: \n\nThe most prevalent and emerging typologies of human trafficking globally — from forced labor to sexual exploitation\, from migration fraud to exploitation via online platforms.\nHow traffickers structure their networks financially and logistically: recruitment\, transport\, coercion\, concealment\, exploitation\, and profit flows.\nThe growing role of artificial intelligence\, machine learning\, and data‑analytics tools in identifying traffickers’ patterns — signals in financial transactions\, online grooming behavior\, recruitment ad indicators\, movement data\, and suspicious digital footprints.\nReal‑world case studies where AI has helped detect trafficking behavior before it becomes entrenched\, and where it still struggles — ethical issues\, false positives\, privacy\, and biases.\n\nPanel Discussion: Global Sanctions Strategy & Innovation Panel\nIn a rapidly evolving geopolitical and financial landscape\, sanctions remain one of the most powerful—and complex—tools in the global security and compliance arsenal. This panel brings together a distinguished group of experts spanning the private sector\, academia\, and investigative services to explore how enforcement strategy and innovation intersect in shaping the future of global sanctions. \nModerator: Mark Sullivan Thomson Reuters Risk and Fraud Solutions \nPanelist 1: Jose Caldera\, Founder and CEO\, Yanez Compliance \nPanelist 2: Mike Jones\, Partner and CCO\, SRA Consulting\, LLC \nPanelist 3: Moyara Ruehsen\, Professor\, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey \nPanelist 4: Afia Sengupta\, Managing Director\, CAT Investigators URL:https://cafc.org/event/la-global-aml-and-sanctions-symposium/ LOCATION:Brickroom LA (formerly JLo’s Conga Room)\, 5364 Wilshire Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036-4212\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/la-global-aml-and-sanctions-symposium-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131425Z CREATED:20260928T131425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131425Z UID:10000072-1756886400-1756918800@cafc.org SUMMARY:Financial Integrity and National Security Conference DESCRIPTION:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/financial-integrity-and-national-security-conference-01.mp4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFinancial Integrity & National Security Conference: Safeguarding the Financial System Against Threats at Home and Abroad \nIllicit finance doesn’t just fuel crime—it undermines national security. From sanctions evasion and terror financing to cyber-enabled fraud and foreign corruption\, financial institutions sit at the frontlines of defending against global threats. \nThe Financial Integrity & National Security Conference brings together professionals from across the public and private sectors—law enforcement\, intelligence\, regulatory agencies\, and financial institutions—for a high-level\, solutions-driven day focused on how illicit finance intersects with national security priorities. \nKey Themes Include:\n\nCountering sanctions evasion and trade-based money laundering\nThe role of financial institutions in protecting critical infrastructure\nDetecting and disrupting foreign influence through financial channels\nStrengthening public-private partnerships to identify and mitigate national security risks\nDeep dives into typologies tied to organized crime\, terrorism\, and geopolitical adversaries\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nGovernment professionals working in AML\, national security\, intelligence\, and law enforcement\nBSA/AML Officers and financial crime teams at banks\, credit unions\, fintechs\, and crypto firms\nCompliance\, legal\, and risk professionals engaged in sanctions\, fraud\, and threat detection\nAnalysts and investigators on the front lines of financial intelligence and enforcement\n\nSchedule:\n8:00AM – 8:45AM: Check-in/Registration \n8:45AM – 9:00AM: Opening Remarks \n9:00AM – 9:15AM: Executive Perspective 1: \nDebra Geister\, CEO at Section 2 \n9:15AM – 10:15AM: Sanctions and Export Controls in the New Administration Panel \nModerator: Debra Geister\, CEO at Section 2 \nPanelist 1: Howard Spieler\, Business Sanctions Risk Officer at Citi \nPanelist 2: Dr. Donna Broussard\, Colonel (Ret.)\, Former Inspector General at U.S. Army \nPanelist 3: Martijn Rasser\, Senior Director for Economy at Special Competitive Studies Project \nPanelist 4: Donna Shawhan\, VP of Partnerships & Channel Sales at authID \n10:15AM – 10:30AM: Executive Perspective 2 \nBuck Elton\, Major General (Ret.) at U.S. Air Force\, Former Commanding General at NATO Special Operations \n10:30AM – 10:40AM: Break \n10:40AM – 11:55AM: Keynote: Counter Threat Finance in the Era of Strategic Competition \nJoshua Fruth\, Senior Intelligence Officer at U.S. Army\, Former Head of Counter Threat Finance at NATO Special Operations \n11:55AM – 12:45PM: Lunch \n12:45PM – 2:00PM:  The Unmasking of Hybrid Threat Finance Panel \nModerator: John Calderon\, Founder and Chair at Coalition Against Financial Crime \nPanelist 1: Buck Elton\, Major General (Ret.) at U.S. Air Force\, Former Commanding General at NATO Special Operations \nPanelist 2: Joshua Fruth\, Senior Intelligence Officer at U.S. Army\, Former Head of Counter Threat Finance at NATO Special Operations \nPanelist 3: Jonathan Sullivan\, Senior Special Agent (Ret.) at Drug Enforcement Administration \nPanelist 4: Manuel Cordova\, Former Military Intelligence Officer at U.S. Army \n2:00PM – 3:00PM: Executive Perspective 3 \nMargarito Jay Flores\, American Narco\, Surviving El Chapo \n3:00PM – 3:10PM: Break \n3:10PM – 4:10PM: US Enforcement Priorities Panel \nModerator: Ingo Steinhaeuser\, Senior Risk & Fraud Specialist at Thomson Reuters \nPanelist 1: Kevin Hartzell\, Vice President & Chief Counsel – Enforcement Legal\, FINRA \nPanelist 2: David Meisenheimer\, Director\, IRS Narcotics and National Security Section\, IRS CI \nPanelist 3: Louis De Titto\, Illicit Finance Strategy Consultant\, Chenega Defense and Aerospace Solutions \nPanelist 4: Andrew Schlossberg\, Counsel at Akin\, U.S. Economic Sanctions\, Export Controls and Customs \n4:10PM – 4:15PM: Closing Remarks \n4:15PM – 5:00PM: Networking \n5:00PM: Event Concludes URL:https://cafc.org/event/financial-integrity-and-national-security-conference/ LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans Place\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/financial-integrity-and-national-security-conference-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131426Z CREATED:20260928T131426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131426Z UID:10000073-1749110400-1749142800@cafc.org SUMMARY:NYC - Global AML & Sanctions Symposium DESCRIPTION:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nyc-global-aml-sanctions-symposium-01.mp4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWe’re thrilled to bring the Global AML & Sanctions Symposium to New York City! This premier event is hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) and proudly sponsored by Thomson Reuters\, Kroll\, Refine Intelligence\, Castellum.AI\, and ComplyAdvantage. 💸 \n📅 Date: Thursday\, June 5\, 2025 \n🕘 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET \n📍 Venue: Thomson Reuters Building \n📍 Address: 3 Times Square\, New York\, NY\, 10036 \n🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: Five \nInterested in speaking or sponsoring? Contact info@cafc.org \n🌍 Global AML and Sanctions Symposium: Exploring the Evolution of Financial Crime in the Era of Strategic Competition \nAs global tensions rise and strategic competition intensifies across economic\, military\, technological\, and supply chain domains\, the financial crime landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift. Authoritarian regimes in China\, Russia\, Iran\, and North Korea are increasingly central to sophisticated illicit finance networks that challenge traditional AML frameworks. \nSince the enactment of the Bank Secrecy Act and RICO statute in 1970—cornerstones of President Nixon’s War on Drugs—U.S. financial crime policy has focused primarily on non-state actors. That focus persisted through the post-9/11 era with the USA PATRIOT Act. But the threat landscape has evolved. \nToday\, transnational cartels\, terrorist groups\, and criminal syndicates are embedding themselves within financial ecosystems backed—tacitly or explicitly—by hostile nation-states. These hybrid threat networks leverage front companies\, crypto obfuscation\, export control violations\, and sanctions evasion to undermine global financial stability. \nThis symposium convenes leaders from government\, law enforcement\, and the private sector to examine this paradigm shift. Together\, we’ll explore national enforcement priorities\, emerging risks\, and the tools necessary to safeguard financial integrity in a world defined by geopolitical contest. \nExpect expert-led discussions\, real-world case studies\, and unparalleled networking opportunities with the brightest minds in AML and financial crime prevention. \nEvent Schedule: \n8:00AM – 8:50AM: Check-in / Registration \n8:50AM – 9:00AM: Opening Remarks \n9:00AM – 10:30AM: Keynote Presentation: Framing AML Risk Exposure During Rising Global Tensions and Under New National Priorities \n\nJoshua Fruth\, US Army Intelligence Officer\, Former Head of Counter Threat Finance at NATO Special Operations\n\n10:30AM – 11:20AM: The New Face of AML & Sanctions \n\nModerator: Mike Bowman\, Managing Director\, Financial Crime Advisory\, Kroll\nPanelist 1: Howard Spieler\, Business Sanctions Risk Officer\, Citi\nPanelist 2: Salvatore Scotto\, SVP\, Head of Sanctions\, Bank of China\nPanelist 3: DJ Wolff\, Partner\, Sanctions Attorney\, Crowell & Moring LLP\nPanelist 4: Robert Bacon\, Adjunct Instructor\, National White Collar Crime Center\n\n11:20AM – 11:35AM: Break \n11:35AM – 12:25PM: U.S. Enforcement Priorities Panel \n\nModerator: Ingo Steinhaeuser\, Senior Risk and Fraud Specialist\, Thomson Reuters\nPanelist 1: Joshua Fruth\, US Army Intelligence Officer\, Former Head of Counter Threat Finance at NATO Special Operations\nPanelist 2: Leo McCormick\, Bank Examiner\, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency\nPanelist 3: Dr. Donna Broussard\, Colonel (Ret.)\, Former Inspector General\, U.S. Army\nPanelist 4: Jonathan Sullivan\, Senior Special Agent (Ret.)\, Drug Enforcement Administration\n\n12:25PM – 1:25PM: Lunch \n1:25PM – 2:15PM: Transforming AML with AI and Data Panel \n\nModerator: Morgan Loewith\, Head of Product\, Castellum.AI\nPanelist 1: Rio Miner\, Head of New Technologies\, Refine Intelligence\nPanelist 2: Chandrakant Maheshwari\, FVP\, Lead Model Validator\, Flagstar Bank\nPanelist 3: Pranjal Dubey\, Data Scientist\, Flagstar Bank\nPanelist 4: George Georgiades\, Compliance and Forensics Expert\, Gemean\n\n2:15PM – 3:05PM: The Future of Crypto Compliance Panel \n\nModerator: John Calderon\, Founder and Chair\, CAFC\nPanelist 1: CJ Rinaldi\, Chief Compliance Officer\, Kraken\nPanelist 2: Jane Palummo\, Director of Sanctions and Screening Programs\,  Binance.US\nPanelist 3: Shakthi Ganesan\, AML Compliance Officer\, Robinhood Crypto\nPanelist 4: Brian Walsh\, Sanctions Officer & Deputy AML Officer\, BitGo\n\n3:05PM – 3:15PM: Closing Remarks \n3:15PM – 5:00PM: Networking/Happy Hour \n5:00PM: Event Concludes URL:https://cafc.org/event/nyc-global-aml-sanctions-symposium/ LOCATION:Thomson Reuters Building\, 3 Times Square\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nyc-global-aml-sanctions-symposium-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131426Z CREATED:20260928T131426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131426Z UID:10000074-1746432000-1746464400@cafc.org SUMMARY:Dallas Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference DESCRIPTION:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dallas-fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference-01.mp4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Coalition Against Financial Crime is thrilled to announce the Dallas Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management (FIRM) Conference on Monday\, May 5\, 2025\, at the Plano Event Center! \nThank You To Our Sponsors: \nThomson Reuters Risk and Fraud Solutions – Platinum Sponsor \nRefine Intelligence – Gold Sponsor \nComplyAdvantage – Gold Sponsor \nOscilar – Gold Sponsor \nJoin us for a full day of engaging panels\, expert discussions\, and actionable insights into the latest fraud trends\, including check fraud\, synthetic identity fraud\, and emerging financial crime schemes impacting financial institutions across the nation. \nThis event will bring together financial services professionals\, law enforcement\, regulators\, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and share innovative strategies for combating fraud. \n📅 Date: Monday\, May 5\, 2025 \n🕘 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT \n📍 Venue: Plano Event Center\, Collinwood II and III \n📍 Address: 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano\, TX 75074 \n🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: Five \nParking: The Plano Event Center offers over 900 free parking spots. Parking is available on both the east and west sides of the building. It is recommended attendees review the building’s floor plan to determine the best parking lot for their event. \nEvent Schedule:\n8:00AM – 9:00AM: Check-in/Registration \n9:00AM – 9:10AM: Opening Remarks \n9:10AM – 10:00AM: Keynote Presentation \nJohn Humphrey\, Former FBI Financial Crimes Intelligence Leader \n10:00AM – 10:50AM: The Rising Tide of Check Fraud Panel \nCheck fraud remains a persistent threat despite the shift to digital payments. This panel will explore the latest fraud trends\, including mobile deposit fraud\, counterfeit checks\, and check-kiting schemes. Experts will discuss prevention techniques\, regulatory concerns\, and how financial institutions can leverage technology to fight back. \nModerator: Scott Bakelman\, Compliance Senior Manager\, Covered \nPanelist 1: Kylah Bell\, Postal Inspector\, US Postal Inspection Service \nPanelist 2: Emil Mikkelsen\, Assistant District Attorney\, Smith County District Attorney’s Office \nPanelist 3: Afia Sengupta\, Managing Director\, CAT Investigators \nPanelist 4: Zac Sheldon\, Global Director of Financial Services\, Thomson Reuters \n10:50AM – 11:10AM: Break \n11:10AM – 12:00PM: The New Face of Digital Fraud Panel \nFinancial institutions are facing an increasing wave of fraud involving Business Email Compromise (BEC)\, Account Takeover (ATO)\, and Identity Theft. These schemes exploit human and technological vulnerabilities\, leading to massive financial losses. This panel will explore how cybercriminals orchestrate these attacks\, the latest fraud trends\, and the best defense strategies for businesses and banks. \nModerator: John Wingate\, Founder & CEO\, BankSocial \nPanelist 1: Carmi Moser\, Director\, Cyber & Analytics\, FINRA \nPanelist 2: Devon J. Euring\, Head of Operational Risk\, iHeart Media \nPanelist 3: Saurabh Bajaj\, Chief Product Officer\, Oscilar \nPanelist 4: Gurvais Grigg\, Chief Technology Officer\, Chainalysis \n12:00PM – 1:10PM: Lunch \n1:10PM – 2:00PM: The Exploitation of Trust Panel \nCriminals are preying on vulnerable populations through sophisticated schemes that exploit trust—targeting seniors\, lonely individuals\, and those seeking investment opportunities. This panel will examine the intersection of elder financial abuse\, romance scams\, and fraudulent investment schemes\, highlighting real-world cases and discussing collaborative solutions for financial institutions\, law enforcement\, and regulators. \nModerator: Haley O’Connor\, Account Executive\, ComplyAdvantage \nPanelist 1: Jo Davenport\, SVP\, Fraud Director\, Third Coast Bank \nPanelist 2: Scott DeFord\, VP\, Fraud Ops Manager\, American National Bank of Texas \nPanelist 3: John Humphrey\, Assistant Manager\, BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Advisory\, Navy Federal Credit Union \nPanelist 4: Rosie McWhorter\, Compliance Director\, Binance.US \n2:00PM – 2:50PM: The Suspicious Activity Reporting Panel \nSuspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are a critical tool in the fight against financial crime\, yet financial institutions often struggle with balancing compliance requirements\, operational efficiency\, and the effectiveness of their fraud detection programs. This panel will examine best practices for fraud monitoring\, SAR reporting\, and collaboration between financial institutions and law enforcement. Experts will discuss regulatory expectations\, common pitfalls\, and how advanced analytics and AI are shaping the future of SAR reporting. \nModerator: John Calderon\, Founder and Chair\, CAFC \nPanelist 1: Cassie Skenandore\, Manager of AML Investigations\, Robinhood \nPanelist 2: Ryan Broussard\, Principal Investigator\, FINRA \nPanelist 3: Kristi Diehl\, Special Advisor\, United Texas Bank \nPanelist 4: Erin O’Loughlin\, Senior Director of Training\, ACFCS \n2:50PM – 3:00PM: Closing Remarks \n3:00PM – 5:00PM: Happy Hour \n5:00PM: Event Concludes URL:https://cafc.org/event/dallas-fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference/ LOCATION:Plano Event Center-Collinwood II and III\, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75074\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dallas-fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T150000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131426Z CREATED:20260928T131426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131426Z UID:10000075-1744880400-1744902000@cafc.org SUMMARY:Twin Cities Global AML & Sanctions Symposium DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to kick off the inaugural Global AML & Sanctions Symposium in the Twin Cities\, MN area\, hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) and proudly sponsored by Thomson Reuters! 🌍💸This event will bring together financial crime experts from several sectors to tackle the most pressing AML and sanctions challenges of our time. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, April 17\, 2025 \n🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT \n📍 Venue: Thomson Reuters HQ \n📍 Address: 2900 Ames Crossing Rd\, Eagan\, MN 55121 \n🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: Four \nInterested in speaking or sponsoring? Contact info@cafc.org \nAs financial criminals continuously exploit weaknesses in compliance programs\, staying ahead of evolving threats demands cutting-edge technology\, actionable intelligence\, and robust investigative tools. 🔎 \nThis full-day event will bring together leading experts from financial institutions\, regulatory agencies\, and law enforcement to explore critical topics\, including: \nCheck-in/Registration: 9:00AM – 10:00AM \nKeynote Presentation: 10:00AM – 11:00AM \n\nBrad Lynch\, Retired Special Agent\, FBI\n\nEnhanced Due Diligence Panel: 11:00AM – 12:00PM \n\nModerator: Amanda Dupont\, Public Records Expert\, Thomson Reuters\nJende Huang\, Senior Manager Global Economic Sanctions\, Royal Bank of Canada\nRobert M. Reed\, Chief Operating Officer\, International Bank of Chicago\nKelly Halvorson\, Director\, Financial Crimes Governance Compliance\, KeyBank\nVictoria Breshears\, Anti-Fraud and Financial Crimes Professional\n\nLunch Break: 12:00PM – 1:00PM \nSuspicious Activity Reporting Panel: 1:00PM – 2:00PM \n\nModerator: John C. Calderon\, Vice President\, BSA Officer\, International Bank of Chicago\nBrad Lynch\, Fraud Intelligence Manager\, Wings Financial Credit Union\nMark Twombly\, Senior Vice President\, Financial Crimes Governance Compliance\, KeyBank\nTaylor Tarras\, Fraud Manager\, Royal Credit Union\nTaylor Etzell\, Senior Principal Investigator\, FINRA\n\nTransforming AML With AI and Data Panel: 2:00PM – 3:00PM \n\nModerator: Ravi de Silva\, CEO\, de Risk Partners\nKevin Appold\, Vice President\, Product Management\, US Public Records at Thomson Reuters\nDavid Caruso\, VP\, Financial Crimes Compliance\, WorkFusion\nOmar Hafeez\, Director of Technology\, CAFC\nTom Jaeb\, Principal\, J2 Risk Advisors\n\nEvent Concludes: 3:00PM \nOffsite Networking Hour: 3:30PM – 5:30PM \nExpect expert-led discussions\, real-world case studies\, and unparalleled networking opportunities with the brightest minds in AML and financial crime prevention. \nSpecial Thank You To Matthew J. Thomas\, CFCS\, Anthony (Tony) Giudice\, Steve Kraus\, and James Mills Brockman for making this event possible! URL:https://cafc.org/event/twin-cities-global-aml-sanctions-symposium/ LOCATION:Thomson Reuters HQ\, 2900 Ames Crossing Road\, Eagan\, MN\, 55121-2498\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/twin-cities-global-aml-sanctions-symposium-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131427Z CREATED:20260928T131427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131427Z UID:10000076-1741852800-1741885200@cafc.org SUMMARY:Women in AFC Conference DESCRIPTION:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/women-in-afc-conference-01.mp4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n🌟 The Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) is thrilled to unveil the first-of-its-kind Women In AFC Conference\, a groundbreaking event that celebrates the incredible contributions of women in the fight against financial crime! 🕵‍♀️👮‍♀️👩‍💼 \n🎙️ An All-Women Lineup: In honor of Women’s History Month\, this historic event will feature an extraordinary lineup of female speakers across several panels\, diving deep into today’s most pressing issues in anti-financial crime. From fraud prevention and sanctions compliance to emerging risks in the digital age\, these trailblazers will lead the charge in shaping the future of AFC. \n🍴 Women-Owned Excellence: Every aspect of this event will champion women-owned businesses\, from catering and bartending to decorations and entertainment. It’s more than a conference—it’s a celebration of empowerment\, excellence\, and community. \n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM \n📍 Venue: The Platform Conference Center\, BMO Tower \n📍 Address: 320 S Canal St\, Chicago\, IL 60606 \n🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: FIVE \n🎟️ ALL genders are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. \nJoin us in making history as we honor and empower the women leading the charge in the AFC space. 💪✨ \n💰Interested in speaking or sponsoring? Contact us at info@cafc.org. \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Check-in/Registration \n9:00 AM – 9:10 AM – Opening Remarks \n9:10 AM – 10:00 AM – Uniting 3LOD for Stronger Risk Management \n\nModerator: Nancy Frankel – AVP\, AML/CFT Manager at International Bank of Chicago\nPanelist 1: Dana Messmer – Senior Director\, AML and Sanctions Strategy at Discover Financial Services\nPanelist 2: Stacey Chieng – Chief AML Officer at Interactive Brokers\nPanelist 3: Jennifer Gill – VP\, Senior Fraud Quality Assurance Manager at WinTrust Financial\nPanelist 4: Brooke Neuman – Director of Business Strategy and Operations\, Financial Crimes Risk Management at Charles Schwab\n\n10:00 AM – 10:50 AM – Navigating 314(b): Risks & Opportunities \n\nModerator: Susan Poppy-Shaffer – VP\, BSA Officer at Quad City Bank & Trust\nPanelist 1: Caryn Langolf – VP\, BSA & Compliance Officer at BankFirst\nPanelist 2: Karolina Darascz – BSA Compliance Officer at Byline Bank\nPanelist 3: Natalie Merucci-Judy – Special Agent at HSI Chicago\nPanelist 4:  Stephanie Glad – Postal Inspector at USPIS Chicago\n\n10:50 AM – 11:10 AM – Networking & Coffee Break \n11:10 AM – 12:00 PM – Third Party Risk Management \n\nModerator: Amanda DuPont – Public Records Expert at Thomson Reuters\nPanelist 1: Darcy Friesen – Chief Compliance Officer\, BSA Officer at Lincoln Savings Bank\nPanelist 2: Rachel Trujillo – Vice President\, Risk & Compliance at Mozaic\nPanelist 3: Kayce Seifert – Associate General Counsel at Mercury\nPanelist 4: Amanda LoCicero – Global Sanctions Regulatory Program Manager\, Block\n\n12:00 PM – 1:10 PM – Catered Lunch \n1:10 PM – 2:00 PM – AI & Data Risk Management \n\nModerator: Silvija Krupena – Advisory Board Member at Coalition Against Financial Crime\nPanelist 1: Marci DiGaetano – Director of Operations at Coalition Against Financial Crime\nPanelist 2: Kathleen Bell – Director\, AI/ML and AML Model Development at BMO Financial Group\nPanelist 3: Ivana Donevska – Director\, US Data Analytics and AI Risk Management at BMO Financial Group\nPanelist 4: Michelle Koper – Director\, North American Transaction Monitoring at BMO Financial Group\n\n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM – Career Growth in AFC \n\nModerator: Meaghan Wood – Subject Matter Expert at Refine Intelligence\nPanelist 1: Delena D. Spann – U.S. Secret Service\nPanelist 2: Jennifer Gardner – 1st VP\, BSA/AML/OFAC Officer at Marquette Bank\nPanelist 3: Taylor Etzell\, Senior Principal Investigator\, FINRA\nPanelist 4: Kristin Ferguson – Senior Director\, Enterprise Investigations at TIAA\n\n2:50 PM – 3:00 PM – Closing Remarks \n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Networking Session \n5:00 PM – Event Concludes \n#WomenInAFC #FinancialCrime #Empowerment #WomensHistoryMonth #CAFC URL:https://cafc.org/event/women-in-afc-conference/ LOCATION:BMO Tower – Platform Conference Center\, 320 South Canal Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606-5707\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/women-in-afc-conference-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Cancun:20250116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Cancun:20250116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131427Z CREATED:20260928T131427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131427Z UID:10000077-1737018000-1737046800@cafc.org SUMMARY:Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum - Miami\, FL DESCRIPTION:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fintech-financial-crime-prevention-forum-miami-fl-01.mp4\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n🚨 Save the Date! We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Miami Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum\, taking place on Thursday\, January 16\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST at the University of Miami – Lakeside Expo Center (Room 1078\, 1280 Stanford Dr.\, Coral Gables\, FL 33146\, USA). \nPlatinum Event Sponsors: Thomson Reuters and Kaufman Rossin\nSpeaker Gift Sponsor: Markaaz\nLunch Sponsor: ThetaRay\nHappy Hour Sponsor: Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\nEntertainment Sponsor: Ocean Systems\nMedia Sponsor: Miami Fintech Club\nThis premier event will bring together experts and innovators in Fintech to explore cutting-edge solutions and foster collaboration in the fight against financial crime. Featured Panels Include: \n8:00AM – 9:00AM – REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN \n9:00AM – 9:10AM – OPENING REMARKS \n9:10AM – 10:00AM – 🤖 RegTech and AI Panel: Transformative technologies shaping the future of compliance. \n\nModerator: Jason Chorlins – Principal\, Kaufman Rossin\nPanelist 1: John Wingate – CEO\, BankSocial\nPanelist 2: Ingo Steinhauser – Senior Risk and Fraud Specialist\, Thomson Reuters\nPanelist 3: Mirella Perlin – Compliance Products Manager Ocean Systems\nPanelist 4: Daniel Weinerman\, Head of NA Enterprise Relationships\, ThetaRay\n\n10:00AM – 10:50AM – 🌎 LATAM Panel: Regional trends and challenges in financial crime prevention in Latin America. \n\nModerator: Ray Ruga – Head of Fintech Americas\nPanelist 1: Robert Pargac – General Counsel\, InterMex\nPanelist 2: Wilmer Guerrero – SVP\, Head of BSA and Consumer Compliance\, Banesco USA\nPanelist 3: Eduardo Souza – Head of Visa Direct NA Channel Partners\nPanelist 4: Marina Olman-Pal – Shareholder\, Co-Chair\, Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\n\n10:50AM – 11:10AM – BREAK \n11:10AM – 12:00PM – 🕵 Public Sector Panel: Featuring law enforcement and local regulators\, this panel will explore how we can strengthen public-private partnerships to effectively combat financial crime. \n\nModerator: Bryant Moravek – Principal\, Kaufman Rossin\nPanelist 1: Craig Hirsch – Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)\nPanelist 2: Daniel Haggerty – BSA/AML Examiner\, Federal Reserve Bank\nPanelist 3: Alan Vega – Supervisory Special Agent\, Homeland Security Investigations Miami (HSI)\nPanelist 4: Stacy Cleveland – Assistant State Attorney\, Economic Crimes Unit\, Office of the State Attorney\n\n12:00PM – 1:10PM – LUNCH \n1:10PM – 2:00PM – 🏦 Fintech Banking Partnerships: Delving into how sponsor banks and fintechs can forge successful and fruitful partnerships while mitigating compliance risks. \n\nModerator: Ian Moloney – Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs\, American Fintech Council\nPanelist 1: Sumeet Abichandani – BSA/AML & Sanctions Compliance Officer\, Mercury\nPanelist 2:  Adam Ingles – Chief BSA Officer\, Choice Financial\nPanelist 3: Benjamin Alexander – Chief Compliance Officer\, Column\nPanelist 4: Martin Jaundoo – SVP\, BSA/AML Program Head\, Axiom Bank\n\n2:00PM – 2:50PM – 🚩 Global Sanctions Panel: Navigating the complexities of international compliance. \n\nModerator: Victor Cardona\, BSA Officer\, Golden State Bank\nPanelist 1: Vita Boomstein – Global Sanctions Officer\, Popular Bank of North America & Banco Popular de PR\nPanelist 2: Alexander Fortich – Chief Risk Officer\, Stern International Bank\nPanelist 3: Jennifer Correa Riera – Financial Crimes Program Lead\, Robinhood\nPanelist 4: Gabriel Caballero – Adjunct Professor\, FIU – College of Law\n\n2:50PM – 3:00PM – CLOSING REMARKS \n3:00PM – 5:00PM – HAPPY HOUR \n5:00PM – EVENT CONCLUDES \nA special thank you to our Platinum Sponsors Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions and Kaufman Rossin for their invaluable support in making the Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum possible. Your dedication to advancing financial crime prevention is truly appreciated\, and we’re grateful to have you as part of this journey. 🚀 \n💰Interested in sponsoring? Contact us at info@cafc.org. URL:https://cafc.org/event/fintech-financial-crime-prevention-forum-miami-fl/ LOCATION:Lakeside Expo Center – University of MIA\, 1280 Stanford Drive\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33146\, United States CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fintech-financial-crime-prevention-forum-miami-fl-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131427Z CREATED:20260928T131427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131427Z UID:10000078-1731488400-1731513600@cafc.org SUMMARY:Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference - Chicago DESCRIPTION:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference-chicago-16.mp4 \nJoin us at the Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management (FIRM) Conference\, an essential gathering for professionals in the financial sector dedicated to combating fraud. This conference is designed to address the most pressing fraud threats facing traditional banks today\, with a strong emphasis on check fraud and synthetic identity fraud—two of the most pervasive and damaging schemes affecting financial institutions across the country. \nPlease direct all inquiries to: info@cafc.org \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\nTime: 9:00am – 4:00pm Central Time\nVenue: BMO Tower: The Platform Conference Center\nAddress: 320 S Canal St\, Chicago\, IL 60606\, USA (across from Union Station)\n\nThank You To Our Sponsors!\nThomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions/Thomson Reuters Special Services \nResecurity \nKaufman Rossin \nRefine Intelligence \nRedCompass Labs \nComplyAdvantage \nCastellum.AI \nSchedule:\n\nCheck-in and Registration: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM\n\n\nOpening Remarks: 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM\n\n\nPrivate Sector Panel: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMConor Gleeson\, Enterprise Director\, Castellum.AI Ray Olsen\, SVP Director Enterprise Fraud Management\, WinTrust Financial Michael Fasanello\, Director\, Fraxional Shawn Loveland\, Chief Operating Officer\, ResecurityTom Eisner\, Enterprise Account Executive\, ComplyAdvantage\nKeynote Presentation: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Dan Silk\, Supervisory Special Agent\, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)Ryan Weemer\, Intelligence Supervisor\, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)\n\n\nCatered Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n\nPublic Sector Panel: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMUrriolagoitia Miner\, Head of Intelligence\, Refine Intelligence Joseph Osborne\, U.S. Postal Inspector\, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)Tyler Hoke\, National Bank Examiner\, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)Paul Kiefer\, Prosecutor\, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO)Taylor Etzell\, Senior Principal Investigator\, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)\nWomen in AFC Panel: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n\n\nSilvija Krupena\, Director of FIU\, RedCompass Labs \nKarolina Pawlak-Daracz\, BSA/AML & Fraud Director\, Byline Bank\nMeaghan Wood\, Fraud Expert\, Refine Intelligence \nYanelis Perez\, Director Risk Advisory Services\, Kaufman Rossin\nAmanda DuPont\, Product Expert\, Thomson Reuters\n\n\nHappy Hour: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\n\nEvent Concludes: 4:00PM\n\nTogether\, we will be diving deep into local and national fraud trends\, check fraud\, synthetic identity fraud\, and cybersecurity safety\, sharing invaluable insights from several perspectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to gain firsthand knowledge from leaders at the forefront of fraud prevention and enforcement. \nKey Highlights:\n\nExpert Speakers: Hear from industry leaders\, including representatives from financial institutions and law enforcement agencies\, and gain insights from their frontline experiences in fighting financial crime.\nIn-Depth Sessions: Engage in comprehensive discussions on the latest trends\, challenges\, and solutions in fraud prevention. Our sessions are tailored to provide actionable intelligence that you can apply directly to your organization.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with peers\, industry experts\, and vendors who are leading the charge in fraud prevention. This is your chance to build valuable relationships that can enhance your fraud risk management strategies.\nFocus Areas: The conference will cover a range of topics\, including the evolution of check fraud tactics\, the growing threat of synthetic identity fraud\, and innovative approaches to detecting and preventing these and other forms of financial crime.\nCatered Lunch: A catered lunch will be provided to all attendees.\nContinuing Education Credits: Stay up-to-date with your industry certifications by earning FOUR continuing education credits.\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nBank AML/Fraud investigators\nRisk management professionals\nCompliance officers\nLaw enforcement officials\nFinancial services providers\nTechnology vendors specializing in fraud detection\n\nDress Code: Business Casual \nDon’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in fraud prevention. The FIRM Conference promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your institution from the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime. 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference-chicago-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T220000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131428Z CREATED:20260928T131428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131428Z UID:10000079-1730919600-1730930400@cafc.org SUMMARY:CAFC Roundtable - Bogota\, Colombia DESCRIPTION:🚨 ¡La Coalición Contra el Crimen Financiero (Coalition Against Financial Crime) llega a Bogotá\, Colombia el 6 de Noviembre! \nMis compañeros de junta\, Tom Eisner y Ravi de Silva\, y yo estamos entusiasmados de conectar con profesionales de la región y seguir construyendo puentes en la lucha contra el crimen financiero. \nPara iniciar con fuerza\, organizaremos una mesa redonda exclusiva e íntima\, acompañada de cena y bebidas. Esta será una oportunidad única para: \n✅ Discutir fraudes emergentes que afectan a la región \n✅ Explorar los retos que enfrentan los bancos y empresas de pagos en LATAM \n✅ Generar ideas sobre colaboración entre la industria para combatir el crimen financiero de manera conjunta \nNos encantaría reunirnos con profesionales de prevención de fraude y anti-lavado de dinero (AML) que estén en Bogotá. Si estás interesado en acompañarnos\, envíame un mensaje para más detalles y reservar tu lugar. \n¡Esperamos tener conversaciones enriquecedoras y formar nuevas alianzas para construir un futuro financiero más seguro! URL:https://cafc.org/event/cafc-roundtable-bogota-colombia/ LOCATION:Bogotá\, Bogotá\, Colombia CATEGORIES:CAFC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cafc-roundtable-bogota-colombia-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T183000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131428Z CREATED:20260928T131428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131428Z UID:10000080-1730826000-1730831400@cafc.org SUMMARY:Romance and Investment Scam Education (R.I.S.E.) DESCRIPTION:🚨 We are excited to launch R.I.S.E. (Romance and Investment Scam Education)\, an initiative dedicated to protecting seniors and other vulnerable populations from the devastating impacts of romance and investment fraud. \n🗓️ Tuesday\, November 5\, 2024 \n📍 Elmhurst Public Library\, 125 S Prospect Ave\, Elmhurst\, IL 60126 \n⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Central \n🎟️ FREE \nRomance and investment scams are on the rise\, with devastating emotional and financial consequences for victims. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)\, over 64\,000 people reported romance scams in 2023\, with losses totaling a staggering $1.1 billion. Additionally\, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received 17\,823 complaints related to romance scams last year\, resulting in nearly $653 million in losses. \nHowever\, these figures do not fully capture the recent and alarming trend of pig butchering\, where scammers lure victims into false crypto investments for even larger financial payouts. In fact\, investment scams were the costliest internet crime in 2023\, with $4.6 billion in losses—far exceeding any other form of cybercrime. \n🌟 The Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) is committed to addressing this crisis. Through the R.I.S.E. program\, we are determined to educate seniors and other vulnerable groups on how to spot these scams before they fall victim. The majority of romance scam targets are over the age of 55 (74%) and male (56%)\, many of whom are recently widowed or divorced\, making them particularly vulnerable. Victims often suffer emotional devastation\, loss of trust\, and isolation. \nFor the CAFC\, the R.I.S.E. initiative is about more than just preventing fraud—it’s about empowering our communities to protect themselves and their loved ones. This is just the beginning—many more R.I.S.E. classes are planned as part of our long-term mission to combat financial crime. \nLet’s continue bridging communities for a safer financial world. 🌎 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/romance-and-investment-scam-education-r-i-s-e-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T153000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131429Z CREATED:20260928T131429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131429Z UID:10000081-1727868600-1727883000@cafc.org SUMMARY:Beneath The Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership - Panel and Workshop DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to our ultra-exclusive event\, sponsored by Moody’s Analytics\, focused on uncovering the complexities of beneficial ownership and its impact on lending and KYC practices. Join us at Moody’s downtown Chicago office for an afternoon of insightful discussions and hands-on exercises! With room for only 30 attendees\, spots will go fast! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique experience. Sign up ASAP to secure your spot! \nEvent Details:\n📍 120 N LaSalle St\, 11th floor\, Chicago\, IL 60602 \n🗓  Wednesday\, October 2\, 2024 \n🕒 11:30AM – 3:30PM CT \n👥 Limited to 30 attendees \nAgenda:\n\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Check-in\n12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch & Networking\n1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Opening Remarks\n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Panel Discussion – Beyond the Loan: KYC’s Critical Role in Protecting Your Bank.\n2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Workshop – Beneath the Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership Exercise.\n3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Q&A Session\n3:30 PM: Event concludes\n\nSpeakers:\n\nRichard Graham: Director of KYC/Financial Crime at Moody’s\nChristopher Stanley: Senior Director\, Americas Banking Industry Practice Lead\, at Moody’s\nRobert Reed: Chief Operations Officer at International Bank of Chicago\nNancy Frankel: AML/CFT Manager at International Bank of Chicago\nJohn Calderon: BSA Officer at International Bank of Chicago\n\nBeyond The Loan: KYC’s Critical Role in Protecting Your Bank: KYC and lending are two of the most critical areas within a bank that often have overlapping responsibilities\, especially when it comes to risk management. However\, they tend to operate in silos\, with KYC focused on regulatory compliance and lending focused on credit risk and business development. The panel will discuss how these two functions need to integrate and automate their workflows to ensure both regulatory compliance and sound lending practices. \nKey Discussion Points: \n\nThe critical need for real-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.\nKey strategies for fostering seamless collaboration to safeguard the bank’s financial and reputational integrity.\n\nBeneath The Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership:\nWe won’t just tell you what you need to be doing for KYC and beneficial ownership—we’ll actually walk you through how to do it! In this interactive session\, Moody’s experts will guide you through a real-world ownership exercise\, helping you navigate the complexities of ownership structures. You’ll get hands-on experience in making critical decisions about who really owns the companies you deal with\, determining loan eligibility\, and ensuring compliance. \nThis is a must-attend session for professionals involved in lending\, KYC\, and compliance. Don’t miss out on this practical\, real-world learning experience and the chance to network with industry leaders! 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/beneath-the-surface-unmasking-beneficial-ownership-panel-and-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131429Z CREATED:20260928T131429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131429Z UID:10000082-1726128000-1726153200@cafc.org SUMMARY:Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference - Quad Cities\, Iowa–Illinois DESCRIPTION:Proudly Sponsored by: Thomson Reuters and Quad City Bank & Trust\nJoin us at the Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management (FIRM) Conference\, an essential gathering for professionals in the financial sector dedicated to combating fraud. This conference is designed to address the most pressing fraud threats facing traditional banks today\, with a strong emphasis on check fraud and synthetic identity fraud—two of the most pervasive and damaging schemes affecting financial institutions across the country. \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, September 12\, 2024\nTime: 8:00am – 3:00pm Central Time\nVenue: Edison Gastropub – The Future Speakeasy\nAddress: 3579 Tanglefoot Lane. Bettendorf\, IA. 52722\n\nSpeakers:\n\nDaniel Silk\, Supervisory Special Agent\, Complex Financial Crimes\, Homeland Security Investigations\nRyan Weemer\, Intelligence Group Supervisor\, Homeland Security Investigations\nKeith Kimball\, Chief of Police\, Bettendorf Police Department\nAdam Kerndt\, Assistant U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Department of Justice\, Southern District of Iowa\nMatthew Thomas\, Program Manager\, Thomson Reuters Special Services\nNathan Sanchez\, Deputy Sherrif\, Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office\, Criminal Investigations Division\nAndrew Raya\, Deputy Chief\, Moline Police Department\nSusan Shaffer\, VP\, BSA & Security Officer\, Quad City Bank & Trust\nBarb Hecker\, VP\, Fraud Prevention\, Triumph Financial\nNancy Frankel\, AML/CFT Manager\, International Bank of Chicago\nKaren O’kwu\, Anti-Fraud Expert\, Traditional Bank\nJohn Calderon\, VP\, BSA Officer\, International Bank of Chicago\n\nTogether\, they will be diving deep into local fraud trends\, check fraud\, synthetic identity fraud\, and cybersecurity safety\, sharing invaluable insights from several perspectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to gain firsthand knowledge from leaders at the forefront of fraud prevention and enforcement. \nKey Highlights:\n\nExpert Speakers: Hear from industry leaders\, including representatives from financial institutions and law enforcement agencies\, and gain insights from their frontline experiences in fighting financial crime.\nIn-Depth Sessions: Engage in comprehensive discussions on the latest trends\, challenges\, and solutions in fraud prevention. Our sessions are tailored to provide actionable intelligence that you can apply directly to your organization.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with peers\, industry experts\, and vendors who are leading the charge in fraud prevention. This is your chance to build valuable relationships that can enhance your fraud risk management strategies.\nFocus Areas: The conference will cover a range of topics\, including the evolution of check fraud tactics\, the growing threat of synthetic identity fraud\, and innovative approaches to detecting and preventing these and other forms of financial crime.\nCatered Lunch: A catered lunch will be provided to all attendees.\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nBank AML/Fraud investigators\nRisk management professionals\nCompliance officers\nLaw enforcement officials\nFinancial services providers\nTechnology vendors specializing in fraud detection\n\nDress Code: Business Casual \nDon’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in fraud prevention. The FIRM Conference promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your institution from the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime. 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fraud-intelligence-and-risk-management-conference-quad-citie-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T131429Z CREATED:20260928T131429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T131429Z UID:10000083-1721898000-1721926800@cafc.org SUMMARY:Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum - Shore Club Chicago DESCRIPTION:The Coalition Against Financial Crime Presents: The Fintech Financial Crime Prevention Forum \nJoin us for the most anticipated fintech event of the year\, coming to Chicago for the first time! \nWhy Chicago?\nKnown for its stunning skyline\, vibrant arts scene\, and world-class dining\, Chicago is not just a city\, it’s an experience. Home to groundbreaking innovation and a rich financial history\, it’s the perfect backdrop for our forum. \nThe Venue\nAn unparalleled gathering of industry stakeholders will take place on Thursday\, July 25th\, at the Shore Club Chicago\, right on North Ave. Beach facing beautiful Lake Michigan. The Shore Club Chicago is renowned for its luxurious ambiance\, offering an upscale\, beachside experience unlike any other. With its stylish decor\, premium amenities\, and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan\, the Shore Club will invigorate your spirit and enhance your experience at the forum. \nThe Panels\nThe forum will consist of four separate panels\, each offering a unique perspective on financial crime prevention within the fintech industry: \n\n🤖Fintech Panel: Participants will discuss the challenges and strategies in implementing effective compliance programs within fintech companies\, emphasizing innovative solutions to combat financial crimes.\n🏦 Sponsor Bank Panel: This panel will explore the critical role of sponsor banks in maintaining regulatory compliance for fintech partnerships\, focusing on best practices and lessons learned.\n👩‍💼 Regulators Panel: Discussions will focus on the evolving regulatory landscape\, the impact of regulations on fintech operations\, and the future of fintech regulation.\n👮‍♂️ Law Enforcement Panel: This panel will offer insights into the collaboration between law enforcement and the fintech industry to address financial crimes\, highlighting case studies and success stories.\n\nThe Goal\nThe forum is designed not only to provide valuable insights and discussions but also to offer ample opportunities for networking among attendees. Lunch and happy hour are included in the event’s schedule\, aiming to give attendees a relaxed and informal setting to foster connections\, share experiences\, and discuss collaboration opportunities. And\, at the end of the day\, get this world a little bit closer to ending financial crime. \nThe Agenda (See Schedule below for full details) \n\nVenue:  Shore Club Chicago 1603 N Lakeshore Drive Chicago\, IL 60610\nCheck-in Start: 9:00am\nOpening Remarks: 9:45am – 10:00am\nFintech Panel: 10:00am – 11:00am\nSponsor Bank Panel: 11:00am – 12:00pm\nLunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm\nRegulators Panel: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\nLaw Enforcement Panel: 2:00pm – 3:00pm\nClosing Remarks: 3:00pm-3:15pm\nHappy Hour/Post-Event: 3:15pm – 5:00pm\nEvent Ends: 5:00pm\n\nWhere to Park\n\nChicago Park District – North Avenue Beach Surface Lot – (4-5 minute walk): Right in the vicinity of Shore Club Chicago\, the Chicago Park District’s North Avenue Beach surface lot is a short walk away. Navigate using the same address as Shore Club Chicago (1603 N Lakeshore Drive); follow the signs for parking. The rate is $25 for more than 4 hours.\nLincoln Park Zoo – (8-10 minute walk): The parking lot entrance is located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 N. Cannon Drive). The parking lot opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. Parking is free for the first half hour. After that\, rates range from $30–40 per day and include applicable parking taxes.\nCheck SpotHero or ParkWhiz apps for other garages\, lots\, and rates in the area.\n\nWhere to Stay\nWe are thrilled to recommend the Kinzie Hotel (20 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654)\, located in the vibrant River North district of Chicago\, as the preferred accommodation for out-of-state guests attending. \nThe Kinzie Hotel offers exceptional comfort\, modern amenities\, and a prime location that allows you to experience the best of Chicago while being close to our event venue. Whether you’re exploring the city’s iconic landmarks or networking with fellow professionals\, you’ll find the Kinzie Hotel to be the perfect home base. \nThank You To Our Sponsors\nPlatinum Sponsors: Thomson Reuters\, Kaufman Rossin\, Unit21\, and Sardine. \nGold Sponsors: ComplyAdvantage\, and RedCompass Labs. 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fintech-financial-crime-prevention-forum-shore-club-chicago-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition Against Financial Crime":MAILTO:info@cafc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR