MAIN CONFERENCE Day

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

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 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

10:40 am ACHIEVING AML COMPLIANCE GOALS

Implementing Process Optimization to Maximize AML Compliance Outcomes

microphone-alt 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

12:15 pm Networking Luncheon

1:15 pm

Regulators Roundtable

Collaboration and Innovation in the AML / CFT Regulatory Landscape Across Canada – with FINTRAC, Finance Canada, and the RCMP

Join our regulators roundtable for key insights into the collaborative interagency efforts to combat money laundering across Canada. Gain insights from leaders with FINTRAC, Department of Finance Canada, and the RCMP for a compelling discussion about collaboration and innovation on the path to strengthening the AML regime in Canada. During this session, we will discuss:

• An overview of the increased collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening the AML regime in Canada, and the keys to collaboration when multiple agencies are involved

• New collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening AML – FINTRAC, Finance Canada, and the RCMP and what’s in the pipeline

• Overcoming key internal and external challenges to interagency collaboration efforts

• A look at the future of AML in Canada – what does the future hold and how do we evolve through collaboration and innovation?

CCO, CAMLO, CPO and VP, Habib Canadian Bank

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

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 Michael Bowman, Global Chief AML Officer, TD Bank

Garry Clement, Chief AML Officer, Versabank

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

M ODERATOR:

Bob Kapur, Director, Financial Crime Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Sun Life

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

Upcoming Events

April 18 – 19, 2023 • New York, NY

November 2023 • Toronto

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 hands-helping

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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