22nd Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime -WEB

Canada’s Leading Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Forum

Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime

22nd Annual Canadian Forum on June 7 – 8, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown, Toronto, ON

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Sarah Paquet Director and Chief Executive Officer

FINTRAC

Donna Achimov

Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy Director

FINTRAC

Erin Hunt Director General, Financial Crimes and Security Division

Department of Finance Canada

EXCLUSIVE LINEUP OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS:

Paul M. Bourassa

Barrister & Solicitor, Former Federal Crown Prosecutor Government of Alberta

John Corelli Chief Counsel Ontario Serious Fraud Office

Kevin deBruyckere, MBA, CAMS Director, AML & Investigations

British Columbia Lottery Corporation

Christine Do Souto, CAMS

Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer iGaming Ontario

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Derek Ramm Director, Anti-Money Laundering

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Jeff Simser Barrister & Solicitor, Former Legal Director

Ministry of the Attorney General

Jeff Thomson

Senior RCMP Intelligence Analyst Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)

Featuring Speakers from the Big Five Banks of Canada: RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, and CIBC

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Andres Betancourt, CFCS, CAMS, CCI, FIS

Senior Manager, AML/ATF International Banking Internal Controls, Scotiabank

Christine Ring

Vice President, AML Advisory, Canada and the Caribbean, RBC Former Managing Director, AML and Compliance Division, OSFI

John F. Tobon, CAMS

Special Agent in Charge U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Senior Advisor, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network U.S. Department of the Treasury

Rob Vingerhoets

Proceeds of Crime Section, Financial Crimes Unit – Detective Constable York Regional Police

Robert Whalen

Field Intelligence Officer Toronto Community Housing

Associate Sponsors Exhibitor

The Canadian Institute welcomes you to the in-person and virtual 22nd Annual Flagship Canadian Forum on AML and Financial Crime. This flagship event brings together Canada’s prominent regulators with industry thought leaders from the financial institutions sector to explore ongoing concerns faced by Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime professionals during a time of increased fraud, advanced technologies, and strengthened regulations. Join interactive discussions, hear insightful case studies, and network with colleagues during a time of renewed attention on Canada’s AML regime and on AML regimes internationally.

We look forward to seeing you in-person in Toronto, or virtually, this June!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anti-Money Laundering, Risk Management and Compliance Professionals in:

• Credit Unions

• Trust & Loan Companies

Featured Speakers:

Stephen Alsace Global Head of Economic Sanctions

RBC

Rosalind Laruccia

AVP Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk & Corp. Functions Laurentian Bank of Canada

Deborah Connor Partner, Litigation Department

Morrison Foerster Former Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section U.S. Department of Justice

Adam Garetson General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer

WonderFi

Joseph Iuso, CAMS, CFCS Chief AML Officer BitBuy

Andrew Jensen Managing Director and Global Head, Sanctions and Screening Scotiabank

Former Assistant Director of Global Affairs, Middle East/ North Africa

U.S. Department of Treasury

Meet Thought Leaders and Industry Speakers From:

• BitBuy

• Bitfinex

• BMO

• CIBC

• Coinsquare

• KPMG Canada

• Laurentian Bank of Canada

• Liberty Mutual Insurance

• RBC

• SBI Bank Canada

• Scotiabank

Eric Richmond Chief Operating Officer Coinsquare

Rita Trichur Senior Business Writer and Columnist The Globe and Mail

John Weigelt National Technology Officer Microsoft Canada

• Insurance and Re-Insurance

• Asset-Management

• Securities Firms

• Mortgage Companies

• Securities & Fund Brokers & Dealers

• Investment and Financial Managers & Advisors

• Foreign Exchange Dealers

• Subsidiaries of International Financial Institutions

• Other Financial and Money Services Businesses

As well as Senior Professionals working in the areas of:

• Payment Processing

• Virtual Currency

• Precious Metals, Gems and Jewelry

• Versabank

• Western Union

• WonderFi

• Real Estate Development & Brokerage

• Accounting

• Legal Services

• Microsoft Canada

• Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

• Sun Life

• Transparency International Canada

• Gaming & Casino Operations

• Financial Policy & Regulation

Media Partners

Forum, each attendee will receive an official Certificate of Attendance.

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WORKSHOP A 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Tuesday | June 6, 2023

Roadmap to AML Risk Assessment: How to Effectively Integrate Risk Assessment into Your Core AML Compliance Program

12:30 pm Networking Luncheon

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1

Wednesday | June 7, 2023 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

8:00 am Networking Breakfast and Registration

9:00 am Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs

9:05 am Special Keynote with FINTRAC Leadership: Modernizing and Strengthening Canada’s AML Regime – with FINTRAC Director Sarah Paquet and Deputy Director Donna Achimov

9:45 am Incoming AML Policy Changes: A Review of the Beneficial Ownership Registry in Canada, the PCMLTFA, KYC Compliance, and Other Important AML Measures in the Pipeline

10:45 am Networking Break

11:00 am Forecast for Crypto Regulation in Canada: The Path to Regulatory Clarity for Cryptocurrencies and Other Digital Assets on the Heels of the Collapse of FTX

12:00 pm Networking Luncheon

1:00 pm Understanding the Confluence of the PCMLTFA and the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA): What MSBs, PSPs, and the Financial Institutions that Bank them Need to Know

1:50 pm Advanced Technologies in AML and Sanctions: Implementing Robust AI and Machine Learning Tools to Modernize Your Risk-Based Approach to AML

2:50 pm Networking Break

3:05 pm International Perspectives: Breaking Down International AML/CFT Legislative Developments in the EU, US, and UK

4:00 pm Navigating the Complex Maze of Russia Sanctions: Strategies to Manage New, Complex, and Conflicting Sanctions

5:00 pm Day 1 Adjourns to Networking Cocktail Reception

WORKSHOP B 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

FINTRAC Preparedness: How to Design and Deliver an AML Compliance Program that Measures Up to FINTRAC Requirements

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2

Thursday | June 8, 2023 | 8:00 am – 4:45 pm

8:00 am Networking Breakfast & Registration

9:00 am Opening Remarks from the Co-chairs

9:05 am Keynote Presentation: Erin Hunt, Director General, Financial Crimes and Security Division, Department of Finance Canada

9:35 am Modern-Day Money Laundering Schemes, Scams and Cons: Fighting Money Mules, Bitcoin Fraud, and More in 2023

10:25 am Networking Break

10:40 am Achieving AML Compliance Goals: Implementing Process Optimization to Maximize AML Compliance Outcomes

11:30 am Case Study: Project Gemini – Identifying and Combatting the Risks Associated with Counterfeit Goods and Intellectual Property Infringement

12:15 pm Networking Luncheon

1:15 pm A Guide to the Legislative Landscape of Illicit Enrichment and Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to Combat Money Laundering

2:00 pm The Scope and Impact of Cyberattacks on Canada’s Financial Institutions: Best Practices for Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Posture

3:00 pm Networking Break

3:15 pm State of Play – AML in Gaming: Navigating Financial Crime and Money Laundering Risks Associated with Online Gambling and Sports Betting in a Complex Regulatory Environment

4:05 pm Key AML Compliance Missteps that Land Companies in Hot Water and Strategies to Reduce Potential AML Violations

4:45 pm Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns

2023 Speaking Faculty

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Sarah Paquet Director and Chief Executive Officer

FINTRAC

Donna Achimov

Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy Director

FINTRAC

Erin Hunt

Director General, Financial Crimes and Security Division

Department of Finance Canada

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Andres Betancourt, CFCS, CAMS, CCI, FIS

Senior Manager, AML/ATF International, Banking Internal Controls

Scotiabank

Christine Ring

Vice President, AML Advisory, Canada and the Caribbean, RBC

Former Managing Director, AML, and Compliance Division, OSFI

GOVERNMENT SPEAKERS

Paul M. Bourassa

Barrister & Solicitor, Bourassa Law

Former Federal Crown Prosecutor Government of Alberta

John Corelli

Chief Counsel

Ontario Serious Fraud Office (SFO)

Kevin deBruyckere, MBA, CAMS

Director, AML & Investigations

British Columbia Lottery Corporation

Christine Do Souto, CAMS

Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer iGaming Ontario

Derek Ramm

Director, Anti-Money Laundering

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Jeff Simser

Barrister & Solicitor

Former Legal Director

The Ministry of the Attorney General

Jeff Thomson

Senior RCMP Intelligence Analyst

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)

John F. Tobon, CAMS

Special Agent in Charge

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Senior Advisor

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Rob Vingerhoets

Proceeds of Crime Section, Financial Crimes Unit –Detective Constable

York Regional Police

Robert Whalen Field Intelligence Officer

Toronto Community Housing

INDUSTRY SPEAKERS AND THOUGHT LEADERS

Stephen Alsace

Global Head of Economic Sanctions

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

Garry Clement Chief AML Officer Versabank

James Cohen Executive Director

Transparency International Canada

Rosa Copetti

AMLRO & Director, Canadian Personal & Business Banking

BMO Financial Group

Stuart Davis

Executive Vice President, Global Head, Financial Crimes Risk Management Scotiabank

Ross S. Delston

Attorney + Expert Witness

Former Assistant General Counsel Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC)

Fnan Desta, CAMS

Senior Manager, AML Financial Intelligence Unit

BMO Financial Group

Jill DeWitt

Senior Director – Industry Practice Lead, Financial Crime Compliance

Moody’s Analytics

Samantha Elefant Counsel, Global Compliance & Ethics

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Cameron Field Vice President

Vidocq Group

Drew Galow, MSc, CAMS

Managing Director, AML Model Management, Analytics and Machine Learning

BMO Financial Group

Adam Garetson

General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer WonderFi

Rebecca Ip, CPA, CA, CFF, CAMS – Audit Partner, Forensic & Financial Crimes Services KPMG LLP

Joseph Iuso, CAMS, CFCS Chief AML Officer BitBuy

Andrew Jensen

Managing Director and Global Head, Sanctions and Screening, Scotiabank

Former Assistant Director of Global Affairs, Middle East/North Africa, U.S. Department of Treasury

Rosalind Laruccia Global Chief Compliance Officer Avision Young

Chris LeBlanc

Director of Compliance, Digital Gaming Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

Marie-Andrée Malo-Mongeau, CPA,CA, CAMS

Senior Director, Commerce Solutions Product & Client Experience CIBC

Alesia Nahirny, JD, MA, CAMS President Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association

Erika Postel, LLB (Arg.), CAMS Director, AML Program Delivery –Consumer and Small Business Scotiabank

Asad Rauf VP and Chief Compliance Officer SBI Canada Bank

Eric Richmond Chief Operating Officer Coinsquare

Nick Oscar Ruggiero, CAMS Manager, Financial Intelligence Unit Western Union

Khaled Shoeb, MFAcc, CFE AVP – AML & Financial Crime Risk IT&V – Canada & Latin America Wells Fargo

Sandy Stephens Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Alterna Credit and Alterna Bank

Rita Trichur

Senior Business Writer and Columnist The Globe and Mail

Gail Towne

Managing Director, Global Head Financial Crime Risk Management Models & Analytics Scotiabank

Jay Turnbull Director, Fraud Intelligence and Strategy Mastercard

John Weigelt National Technology Officer Microsoft Canada

LAW FIRM SPEAKERS

Suhuyini Abudulai, CAMS Partner Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Imran Ahmad

Senior Partner, Canadian Head of Technology, Co-Head of Information Governance, Privacy and Cybersecurity Norton Rose Fulbright Canada

Marcus Asner

Partner & Co-chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Arnold & Porter

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney; and Former Chief, Major Crimes and Computer Hacking/Intellectual Property Southern District of New York

Peter Aziz

Senior Counsel and Member, Financial Institutions Practice and the Payments and Cards Practice Torys LLP

Lincoln Caylor Partner Bennett Jones

Deborah Connor

Partner, Litigation Department, Morrison Foerster

Former Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Norman Groot, LL.B., CFE, CFI Founder and Managing Lawyer Investigation Counsel PC Fraud Recovery Lawyers

Lorne Lipkus

Founding Partner Lipkus Law LLP

Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday, June 6, 2023

WORKSH OP A 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

ROADMAP TO AML RISK-ASSESSMENT: How to Effectively Integrate Risk Assessment into Your Core AML Compliance Program

Cameron Field Vice President Vidocq Group

Rosalind Laruccia Global Chief Compliance Officer Avision Young

To help assuage the impact of corrupt money movements, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTA) has established anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in Canada that require financial institutions to develop robust, reliable AML compliance programs.

A critical piece of these programs includes risk assessment, which involves evaluating current processes for common risk indicators that might require corrective action. During this deep-dive workshop, we’ll break down the basics of AML risk assessment, examine critical components and common risk indicators, and offer insights into effectively integrating risk assessment into your more extensive AML compliance program.

Join this workshop to explore:

• Implementing the key tenets of a risk-based approach (RBA) to decision-making in AML

• How to execute AML Risk Assessment techniques to help finetune your RBA to AML

• The latest current risks landscape and industry guidelines in 2023 and moving into 2024

• Filling in your knowledge gaps through technology and third-party services

• How to identify risk profiles, categories, and sources that may influence your total risk

• Identifying the Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and ensuring they are consistent

• Best practices for deploying risk assessments through comprehensive reporting

• Implementing end-to-end integration that ensures holistic data from risk assessments is available

Includes a 30-minute networking luncheon (12:30 – 1:30 pm ET)

WORKSHOP B 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

FINTRAC PREPAREDNESS: How to Design and Deliver an Effective AML Compliance Program that Measures Up to FINTRAC Requirements

Rebecca Ip, CPA, CFF, CAMS-Audit

Partner

KPMG Canada

Asad Rauf VP and Chief Compliance Officer

SBI Canada Bank

While FINTRAC has been assessing up-to-date compliance programs to ensure that they reflect amended regulations, they only recently launched ‘true’ examinations, whereby any noncompliance found will be cited as a deficiency under the PCMLTFA and be subject to follow-up or enforcement actions.

This deep-dive workshop will provide guidance and practical advice on how to establish a defensible compliance program that makes the grade to avoid the risk of penalty.

During this workshop, we will explore:

• Aligning your compliance controls and processes with the current regulatory regime

• Adjusting your compliance program for design, application, and delivery requirements

• Improving reporting standards to better justify risk-based decisions

• Managing the importance of documentation to demonstrate due diligence

• How to effectively respond to facts, context, and indicators

• Next steps and what to do if you have received a request from FINTRAC

• Preparing for FINTRAC examinations and responding to information requests

Includes a 30-minute networking luncheon (12:30 – 1:30 pm ET)

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Main Conference Day 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2023

8:00 am Networking Breakfast and Registration

9:00 am

Opening Remarks From the Co-Chairs

microphone-alt Andres Betancourt, CFCS, CAMS, CCI, FIS, Senior Manager, AML/ATF International, Banking Internal Controls, Scotiabank

Christine Ring, Vice President, AML Advisory, Canada and the Caribbean, RBC Former Managing Director, AML, and Compliance Division, OSFI

9:05 am SPECIAL FINTRAC KEYNOTE

Modernizing and Strengthening Canada’s AML Regime

Sarah Paquet Director and Chief Executive Officer FINTRAC

M ODERATOR:

Donna Achimov Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy Director FINTRAC

Stuart Davis, Executive Vice President, Global Head, Financial Crimes Risk Management, Scotiabank

During this highly anticipated session, hear from FINTRAC leadership on its strengthened commitment to best practices within Canada’s AML/ATF Regime and learn about collaboration between counterpart financial intelligence and regulatory agencies. We will hear from FINTRAC leadership on initiatives aimed at combatting money laundering across Canada, including:

• Advancing innovative public-private partnerships through the newly established Public-Private Collaboration Steering Committee by FINTRAC

• Enhancing emphasis on innovation and modernization to navigate the ever-changing and increasingly challenging AML/ATF environment

• Strengthening Canada’s legislative framework to better protect Canadians and the financial system from money laundering and terrorist financing

• FINTRAC’s strategic priorities and compliance expectations moving into 2024

9:45 am INCOMING AML POLICY CHANGES

A Review of the Beneficial Ownership Registry in Canada, the PCMLTFA, KYC Compliance, and Other Important AML Measures in the Pipeline

microphone-alt Suhuyini Abudulai, CAMS, Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Rosa Copetti, AMLRO & Director, Canadian Personal & Business Banking, BMO Financial Group

James Cohen, Executive Director, Transparency International Canada

Jeff Simser, Barrister & Solicitor, Former Legal Director, Ministry of the Attorney General

Rita Trichur, Senior Business Writer and Columnist, The Globe and Mail

The Canadian federal government is strengthening Canada’s AML regime by planning a beneficial ownership registry that would require corporations to register and verify the identity of companies’ beneficial owners, making it more difficult to use shell companies to conceal criminal activity. In 2022, the federal budget underscored Canada’s commitment to amend the Business Corporations Act to implement a public and searchable beneficial ownership registry, aiming to make it accessible before the end of 2023.

During this critical discussion, we will explore:

• An overview of the current corporate transparency landscape in Canada

• Understanding Canada’s Beneficial Owner Registry in a global context

• Updates on Bill 78 and publicly accessible beneficial ownership information

• How federal, provincial, and territorial governments are working on Beneficial Ownership transparency (BOT) and updates to key milestones of collaboration

10:45 am Networking Break

11:00 am FORECAST FOR CRYPTO REGULATION IN CANADA

The Path to Regulatory Clarity for Cryptocurrencies and Other Digital Assets on the Heels of the Collapse of FTX

microphone-alt Adam Garetson, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer, WonderFi

Joseph Iuso, CAMS, CFCS, Chief AML Officer, BitBuy

Eric Richmond, Chief Operating Officer, Coinsquare

Following recent events in the crypto market, the Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) is strengthening its approach to the oversight of crypto trading platforms. During this panel, we will explore the expansion of existing requirements for crypto platforms operating in Canada, with discussion points including:

• Understanding the cryptocurrency landscape across major economies

• The role of regulations in the transition to a crypto world

• An update to crypto trading platforms operating in Canada

• The role of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in creating the first global crypto platform, Crypto.com

12:00 pm Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by:

1:00 pm PCMLTFA AND RPAA

Understanding the Confluence of the PCMLTFA and the Retail Payment Activities Act: What MSBs, PSPs, and the Financial Institutions that Bank them Need to Know

microphone-alt Peter Aziz, Senior Counsel and Member, Financial Institutions Practice and the Payments and Cards Practice, Torys LLP

Marie-Andrée Malo-Mongeau, CPA,CA, CAMS, Senior Director, Commerce Solutions Product & Client Experience, CIBC

Sandy Stephens, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Alterna Credit and Alterna Bank

1:50 pm ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN AML AND SANCTIONS

Implementing Robust AI and Machine Learning Tools to Modernize Your Risk-Based Approach to AML

microphone-alt Stephen Alsace, Global Head of Economic Sanctions, RBC

Drew Galow, Managing Director, AML Model Management, Analytics and Machine Learning, BMO Financial Group

Gail Towne, Managing Director, Global Head Financial Crime Risk Management Models & Analytics, Scotiabank

John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

Learn about the myriad ways that AI is innovating AML and gain key strategies for adapting AI into compliance across the organization. During this AI-focused session, take a deep dive into digital transformation of AML through AI as we discuss:

• Using AI to remediate false positives

• Identifying the value and use of AI in transactions monitoring

• Innovative uses of modern technology to combat money laundering

• Understanding FATF recommendations on AI in AML

2:50 pm Networking Break

3:05 pm

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES

Breaking Down International AML/CFT Legislative Developments in the EU, US, and UK

microphone-alt Marcus Asner, Partner & Co-chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Group, Arnold & Porter

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney; and Former Chief, Major Crimes and Computer Hacking/ Intellectual Property, Southern District of New York

Deborah Connor, Partner, Litigation Department, Morrison Foerster

Former Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, U.S. Department of Justice

John Corelli, Chief Counsel, Serious Fraud Office, Crown Law Office, Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General

Join this intriguing discussion on international AML laws and frameworks with insights on recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the independent intergovernmental body that develops and promotes policies to protect the global financial system against money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

• PIPEDA, Privacy, and what’s next for the global AML landscape

• International investigations and plea agreements

• A look at the AML patterns and restrictions in the EU, US, and UK

4:00 pm UNEXPLAINED WEALTH ORDER LEGISLATION

A Guide to the Legislative Landscape of Illicit Enrichment and Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to Combat Money Laundering

microphone-alt Paul M. Bourassa, Barrister & Solicitor, Bourassa Law

Former Federal Crown Prosecutor, Government of Alberta

Norman Groot, LL.B., CFE, CFI, Founder and Managing Lawyer, Investigation Counsel

PC Fraud Recovery Lawyers

Alesia Nahirny, JD, MA, CAMS, President, Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association

5:00 pm

Good conference, well organized, good content, especially the presentation of AML compliance across various sectors.

– Manager, Anti-Money Laundering, FirstOntario Credit Union

The duration, content and speakers. Great learning for me. I am taking a number of deliverables.

– CCO, CAMLO, CPO and VP, Habib Canadian Bank

Great people, speakers, topics.

– Senior Audit Manager, PNC Bank

8:00 am Networking Breakfast and Registration

9:00 am

Opening Remarks From the Co-Chairs

microphone-alt Andres Betancourt, CFCS, CAMS, CCI, FIS, Senior Manager, AML/ATF International, Banking Internal Controls, Scotiabank

Christine Ring, Vice President, AML Advisory, Canada and the Caribbean, RBC Former Managing Director, AML, and Compliance Division, OSFI

9:05 am

Keynote Presentation

Erin Hunt Director General, Financial Crimes and Security Division Department of Finance Canada

M ODERATOR:

Christine Ring, Vice President, AML Advisory, Canada and the Caribbean, RBC

9:35 am MODERN-DAY MONEY LAUNDERING SCHEMES, SCAMS AND CONS

Fighting Money Mules, Bitcoin Fraud, and More in 2023

microphone-alt Fnan Desta, CAMS, Senior Manager, AML Financial Intelligence Unit, BMO Financial Group

Jeff Thomson, Senior RCMP Intelligence Analyst, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

John F. Tobon, CAMS, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Senior Advisor, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Rob Vingerhoets, Proceeds of Crime Section, Financial Crimes Unit – Detective Constable, York Regional Police

Frauds and losses reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) have recently experienced a shocking increase in recent years. Considering the sharp increase in reported frauds and a proliferation of schemes, scams, and cons like money mules and bitcoin fraud, Financial Institutions should be ready to pro-actively protect their organizations from the various frauds happening in 2023. During this session, we will explore:

• How agencies are working together to combat a proliferation of modern-day money laundering schemes, including the partnership between CAFC and the Ontario Provincial Police

• Proactively protecting your organization from the most-reported scams and fraud in 2023 –including extortion, phishing, merchandise scams, service scams and vendor fraud

• Best practices for providing internal and external awareness to prevent victimization

10:25 am Networking Break

ACHIEV ING AML COMPLIANCE GOALS Implementing Process Optimization to Maximize AML Compliance Outcomes

10:40 am

microphone-alt Jill DeWitt, Senior Director – Industry Practice Lead, Financial Crime Compliance, Moody’s Analytics

Erika Postel, LLB, CAMS, Director, AML Program Delivery – Consumer and Small Business, Scotiabank

With the power of automation to streamline arduous AML processes, financial crime leaders are positioned to make smart, data-driven decisions to help pinpoint authentic suspicious activity while at the same time, saving resources and time. During this session, we will explore:

• How to optimize your financial crime analytics and automation

• Understanding the key differences between analytics and automation

• How to gain deeper insights to identify bottlenecks that impede optimization

• The role of bots in performing process automation and optimization

• Using optimization to gather, filter, and format data

11:30 am CASE STUDY

Project Gemini: Identifying and Combatting the Risks Associated with Counterfeit Goods and Intellectual Property Infringement

microphone-alt Nick Oscar Ruggiero, CAMS, Manager, Financial Intelligence Unit, Western Union

Robert Whalen, Field Intelligence Officer, Toronto Community Housing, Former Detective, Toronto Police Service

Lorne Lipkus, Founding Partner, Lipkus Law LLP

12:15 pm Networking Luncheon

1:15 pm NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX MAZE OF RUSSIA SANCTIONS

Strategies to Manage New, Complex, and Conflicting Sanctions

microphone-alt Lincoln Caylor, Partner, Bennett Jones

Andrew Jensen, Managing Director and Global Head, Sanctions and Screening, Scotiabank Former Assistant Director of Global Affairs, Middle East/North Africa, U.S. Department of Treasury

Samantha Elefant, Counsel, Global Compliance & Ethics, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Join a panel focused on the latest in navigating the ever-changing Russia sanctions web in 2023 and moving into 2024. We will take a look at the interaction of coordinated sanctions measures including Canada, the US, and the EU and the challenges in interacting with sanctions enforcement authorities. Join this discussion for insights into:

• An overview of updates to the latest in Russia sanctions

• Sanctions evasion and other key issues from an AML perspective

• Best practices for communicating with sanctions enforcement authorities

2:15 pm C YBER SECURITY IN 2023

The Scope and Impact of Cybercrimes on Canadian Financial Institutions and Best Practices for Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Posture

microphone-alt Imran Ahmad, Senior Partner, Canadian Head of Technology, Co-Head of Information Governance, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada

Khaled Shoeb, MFAcc, CFE, AVP – AML & Financial Crime Risk IT&V – Canada & Latin America, Wells Fargo

Jay Turnbull, CFE, CAMS, CTPRP, CFCI, Director, Fraud Intelligence and Strategy, Product Development, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions, Mastercard

The Canadian government has named the country’s cyber security a top priority and, as a result, proposed the allocation of CDN $875.2 million ($643.3 million) to bolster its resources to deter, defend, and prevent cyberattacks. During this session, we will explore:

• Addressing the most current predominant cyber threats to Canadian national security

• Identifying the most common cyber threats to Canadian financial institutions

• Understanding the latest, most-sophisticated techniques used by cybercriminals, including ransomware, spyware, and phishing, to siphon billions out of victims each year

3:00 pm Networking Break

3:15 pm STATE OF PLAY: AML IN GAMING

Navigating Financial Crime and Money Laundering Risks Associated with Online Gambling and Sports Betting in

a Complex Regulatory Environment

microphone-alt Kevin deBruyckere, MBA, CAMS, Director, AML & Investigations, British Columbia Lottery Corporation

Christine Do Souto, Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, iGaming Ontario

Chris LeBlanc, Director of Compliance, Digital Gaming, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

Derek Ramm, Director, Anti-Money Laundering, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

• An understanding of the regulatory environment, including amendments to the Criminal Code

• For banking, MSB, and payment service providers – what is authorized and what is illegal to help support SAR/STR filing decisions

• Law enforcement – providing information about the applicable provisions of the criminal code and provincial regulations

4:05 pm

Key AML Compliance Missteps that Land Companies in Hot Water and Top Strategies to Reduce Potential AML Violations

microphone-alt Garry Clement, Chief AML Officer, Versabank

Ross S. Delston, Attorney and Expert Witness, Former Counsel and Assistant General Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC)

Ever-evolving AML compliance obligations that are growing increasingly technical and complex have heightened the risk of compliance missteps resulting in burdensome investigations, onerous penalties, and irreparable damage to reputation. During this session, explore proven techniques on how to shore up continuous improvement areas to help you achieve effective compliance controls.

• Top strategies to reduce potential AML violations

• Practical assessment techniques to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in your compliance program

4:45 pm

Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns

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EARN CPD CREDITS

This program can be applied towards 9.4 substantive hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Members will also receive 3.0 additional substantive credit hours for attendance at each of the workshops.

Members of the Law Society of Saskatchewan seeking accreditation for an out of province activity are requested to submit the CPD Activity Application Form and agenda directly to the LSS for approval. The form is available on the LSS Website.

The same number of hours may be applied toward your continuing legal education requirements in British Columbia

The Barreau du Quebec automatically recognizes the same number of hours for this training activity, the latter having been accredited by another Law Society subject to MCLE. Attendance at this program by members of the Law Society of Alberta may be submitted to the Law Society for Continuing Professional Development credits.

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Immerse yourself in live presentations, panel discussions, specialized breakout sessions and networking opportunities.

Engage in meaningful dialogue with attendees and speakers in an interactive format.

Meet 1-on-1 with attendees you select and exchange contact information for lasting connections and true engagement.

Expand your network to a global audience. Visit solution providers and learn about the latest technologies, services and products.

3 Ways to Register

Venue Information

The Canadian Institute is pleased to offer our delegates a limited number of hotel rooms at a negotiated rate. To take advantage of these rates, please contact the hotel directly and quote “ACF”

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown

Address: 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1R3

Reservations: 1-416-977-5000

Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is May 22, 2023. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.

Book with confidence!

Register and pay to lock in your early rate and be eligible for a full refund until May 24, 2023

If you are unable to attend for any reason, you will have the following options:

y A full credit note for you, or a colleague to attend another event.

y A full refund.

All cancellations and changes must be submitted to CustomerService@CanadianInstitute.com by May 24, 2023.

 ONLINE: CanadianInstitute.com/AML  EMAIL: CustomerService@CanadianInstitute.com

PHONE: 1-877-927-7936 or 416-927-7936

LIVESTREAM:

Only

In-Person Only)

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PANDEMIC-RELATED PROTOCOLS: CI conferences and events will be organized in accordance with the latest health and safety regulations, guidelines, and recommendations, directed by the CDC and local government authorities. Attendees are advised to consider their personal health needs.

Attendees are asked to self-screen in the days leading up to, before and after attending an CI event and/or conference.

We will continue to monitor the health situation and relevant authorities. Changes to health and safety measures may be made by CI at any time as required.

*Team/group registrations must be from the same organization/firm and register together in one transaction.

All program participants will receive an online link to access the conference materials as part of their registration fee. Additional copies of the Conference Materials available for $199 per copy.

To update your contact information and preferences, please visit https:// www.CanadianInstitute.com/preference-center/. Terms & conditions and refund/cancellation policies can be found at www. CanadianInstitute.com/company/faq/