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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
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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.
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