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1920 JANUARY 2014 CROWNE PLAZA BAHRAIN
Presented Under the Patronage of H.E. Rasheed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain

ACAMS 4TH ANNUAL

Balancing Global Demands & Local Obligations

Participate in executive level discussions Analyze real-life case studies on the latest nancial schemes Develop strategies to conduct effective risk assessments Gain proven techniques for money laundering investigations Expand your network of nancial crime prevention professionals Learn from regional and international AML leading experts
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19-20 JANUARY 2014

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Dear AML Professional, It is my honor to invite you to attend the ACAMS 4th Annual AML & Financial Crime Conference, 19 20 January in Manama, Bahrain. This annual conference is the regions most respected gathering of financial crime prevention professionals and your trusted source for the latest anti-money laundering best practices and strategies. As space is limited, I urge you to register now and secure your attendance at this critical forum. Under the expert guidance of the conference Task Force and the ACAMS Advisory Board, this years conference program will directly address the evolving AML regulatory landscape and give you proven techniques for combating financial crime. Here are some of the key sessions you do not want to miss:  Mitigating Terrorist Financing Risks within Your Institution Developing and Improving your AML Risk Assessment and Management System Adopting Strategies to Combat the Global Increase in Tax Evasion Keeping Up-to-Date with Critical Regulatory Changes Around the Region There is simply no substitute for the ACAMS AML & Financial Crime Conference. This years forum offers a global program of executive-level presentations, multiple breakout sessions for a deeper understanding of critical topics and real-life case studies, and a brand new speaker faculty from leading local and international institutions and government agencies. I encourage you to make plans to attend the conference, where you will have the opportunity to hear from worldclass AML experts, gain critical financial crime intelligence, and connect with other AML professionals from across the region. To reserve your space at the conference, please visit amlmena.org or call Jose Lewis, Head of Africa and the Middle East, on +1 786.871.3098. I look forward to welcoming you in Bahrain. Sincerely,

John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS Executive Vice President ACAMS

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The Financial Crime Prevention Education Leader Returns to MENA

Join ACAMS for an international financial crime prevention forum that unites compliance professionals from across the region for meaningful dialogue and information sharing.

Attendees by Industry
Bank
Auditor/Examiner/Analyst CEO/President

Attendees by Seniority

Government

Manager/Supervisor Other

Financial Services Technology Insurance Securities Other

Senior Manager/Director Vice President

10

15

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25

30

2014 Program Task Force

John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS Executive Vice President ACAMS United States Stephen Evans Head of Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority Qatar Brian Faria ICE Representative US Department of Homeland Security United Arab Emirates Riadh Fayech, CAMS Head of Compliance Advisory, Governance, Sanctions Qatar National Bank Qatar Duncan Gore, CAMS Deputy Head of Comliance Qatar First Investment Bank Qatar Abdul Haz Mansour (Task Force Co-Chair) Secretary Special Investigation Commission (FIU-Lebanon) Lebanon Mohamad Mansour, CAMS AGM Head of Compliance & AML/CFT Unit Commercial Bank of Qatar Qatar Michael Matossian, CAMS Executive Vice President andGlobal Head of Group Regulatory Compliance Arab Bank Jordan Anuradha Shaw, CAMS Business Development Manager/Lecturer Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance Bahrain Andy Walker Senior Regional AML/ CDD Advisor, Middle East & Pakistan Consumer Banking Legal & Compliance Standard Chartered Bank United Arab Emirates

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CONFERENCE DAY ONE Sunday, 19 January

08.00 18.10 08.00 09.00

Registration Desk and Exhibit Hall Open Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

PLENARY SESSIONS
09.00 09.10

Welcome Remarks
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS, Executive Vice President, ACAMS Jose V. Lewis, Head of Africa & Middle East, ACAMS

09.10 09.20 09.20 09.45 09.45 10.45

Special Presentation Keynote Address

H.E. Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain

Keeping Up-to-Date with Critical Regulatory Changes

Navigating AML law variances in the region Addressing local mandates, trends and expectations for AML staff training and policy development Assessing the practical impact of the recently updated FATF Recommendations and guidance Fortifying corporate governance practices to meet regulatory expectations

10.45 11.15

Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

CONCURRENT SESSIONS
11.15 12.15

(Case Study Analysis) Detecting and Preventing Cyber Crime

DAY ONE

 Spotting transaction patterns and account hackings linked to cyber attacks  Identifying and reporting the methods utilized in cyber crimes including account takeovers and identity theft  Establishing proper controls to protect customer data from sophisticated cyber crime schemes  Dissecting recent cyber crime cases in the Middle East and beyond 12.15 13.30 13.30 14.30

(Executive Summit) Mitigating Terrorist Financing Risks within Your Institution

 Identifying and addressing emerging trends in terrorist nancing  Analyzing data to help spot terrorist financing operations within your nancial system or region  Understanding the nexus between terrorist groups and transnational criminal organizations  Outlining region-specific red flags to assist in reporting, detection and prevention

Networking Luncheon (Case Study Analysis) Evaluating the Financial Crime Risks of New Mobile Banking Products (Executive Summit) Developing and Implementing an AML Risk Assessment and Management System
 Establishing parameters for a robust AML risk assessment model  Testing and validating your risk models inputs and reports  Preparing for regulatory review of your risk assessment program  Utilizing lessons learned from recent enforcement actions to better leverage your risk-rating controls

 Updating your controls and policies to manage the substantial increase of mobile banking users in the region  Understanding the value of managing and mining a large quantity of data from mobile banking users  Optimizing surveillance methodologies to identify sanctions violations and illicit activities  Understanding how new mobile technologies can be used to harm the nancial system 14.30 15.00 15.00 16.00

Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall (Case Study Analysis) Examining the Latest Financial Crime Trends (Executive Summit) Preparing Your Institution for Regulatory and Independent Audits

 Spotting fraudulent documentation and other fraud schemes to help prevent trade-based money laundering (TBML)  Identifying emerging money laundering trends utilizing virtual currencies  Updating know your customer (KYC) practices to effectively identify potential money laundering  Providing law enforcement with accurate and timely information to aid in combating and prosecuting criminals

 Executing robust internal audits and independent reviews that regulators can rely on  Establishing a comprehensive plan for validating and documenting ndings  Understanding lines of business and developing an effective method to test products and delivery channels  Reacting to the current regulatory environment regarding exam oversight and expectations

PLENARY SESSION
16.00 16.10 16.10 17.10

Move to the Next Session Staying Compliant with Evolving Sanctions Mandates and Expectations
Updating your sanctions controls to meet regulatory expectations and keep current with changing obligations Successfully meeting the direct and indirect sanctions mandates of regional and international bodies Analyzing recent sanctions-related enforcement a ctions to pinpoint key lessons learned Identifying common monitoring gaps and the latest schemes to circumvent sanctions controls

17.10 18.10

Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall

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CONFERENCE DAY TWO

Monday, 20 January

08.00 15.30 08.00 13.15 08.00 09.00

Registration Desk Open Exhibit Hall Open Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

PLENARY SESSIONS
09.00 09.05 09.05 09.20 09.20 09.45 09.45 10.45

Day Two Opening Remarks

John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS, Executive Vice President, ACAMS

Special Presentation Keynote Interview Establishing an Effective Compliance Governance Program

Uncovering common compliance breakdowns that have resulted in large penalties and reputational damage Enforcing the critical governance practices that comprise a successful compliance regime Measuring the effectiveness of your compliance policies and practices Taking remedial action to address gaps in governance within your institution

DAY TWO

10.45 11.15 11.15 12.15

Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Adopting Strategies to Combat the Global Increase in Tax Evasion
 Understanding extraterritorial laws such as the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and their impact on your organization Determining whether to employ a risk-based approach for your transaction monitoring processes Managing the risks of banking individuals with accounts in multiple jurisdictions Assessing the impact of performing thorough reviews of existing clients and streamlining the on-boarding process

12.15 13.15 13.15 15.15

Networking Luncheon (Interactive Workshop) Mastering Financial Crime Investigations

Conducting successful investigations across multiple jurisdictions Leveraging the latest AML techniques to enhance your investigative critical thinking skills Effectively coordinating investigations across the enterprise Working in tandem with law enforcement to ensure a consistent investigative approach

15.15 15.30

Closing Remarks
John J. Byrne, Esq., CAMS, Executive Vice President, ACAMS

Mostafa Keshk, HSBC Bank, Egypt

Great industry insights and networking.

Its one of the most professional [nancial crime] conferences in the world.
Sameh Abdalaleem Abozina, National Bank of Egypt, Egypt

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S P E A K E R FA C U LT Y

Special Presentation
H.E. Al Maraj has been Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), previously the Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA), since January 2005. As Governor, H.E. Al Maraj carries ministerial ranking and is the chief executive of the CBB, which is responsible for ensuring monetary and nancial stability in Bahrain. The CBB is also the single regulator of Bahrains nancial services industry. H.E. Al Maraj has a wealth of experience in nance, engineering and management and has served with the Government and the private sector.

H.E. RASHEED MOHAMMED AL MARAJ

Governor Central Bank of Bahrain

His career highlights include senior positions with government, having served as assistant undersecretary at the then Finance and National Economy Ministry and under-secretary at the Ministry of Transportation. Prior to his appointment as CBB Governor, H.E. Al Maraj was general manager and chief executive ofcer of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp), which is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Currently, H.E. Al Maraj is on the boards of the Economic Development Board (EDB), National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) and member of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, UK.

An impressive group of top nancial crime prevention experts have agreed to share their real-world experience and international best practices at this years conference. Benet from direct interaction as well as one-on-one face time with these compliance authorities.

Keynote Address
SHAIKHA MAI MOHAMME AL KHALIFA
Director Bahrain

Special Presentation
REBECCA SEWERYN
Deputy Chief Political and Economic Section

Financial Intelligence Directorate

United States Embassy

Bahrain

SAMAR BAASIRI, CAMS

Head of AML Department

RIADH FAYECH, CAMS Qatar National Bank

Qatar

BankMed
Lebanon

Head of Compliance Advisory, Governance, Sanctions

AGM Head of Compliance & AML/CFT Unit

MOHAMAD MANSOUR, CAMS Commercial Bank of Qatar

Qatar

JOHN J. BYRNE, ESQ., CAMS

Executive Vice President

PATRICK GEARON, Charles Russell

Bahrain

ACAMS

United States

Partner, Head of Bahrain Ofce and Head of Intellectual Property,

MICHAEL MATOSSIAN, CAMS Arab Bank

Jordan

Executive Vice President and Global Head of Group Regulatory Compliance

DEEPA CHANDRASEKHAR, CAMS

Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Ofcer

AYMAN GHANNOUM Arab Bank

Jordan

CHRIS MCAULEY

United Gulf Bank

Bahrain

Vice President, Head of Information Security and Business Continuity

Director of Fraud and Financial Crime, Advanced Analytics Business Unit (AABU)

SAS

United Kingdom

CHRISOL CORREIA

Director of Market Planning, AML International United Kingdom

DUNCAN GORE, CAMS

Qatar

Deputy Head of Compliance

SALEH A. NOFAL
Qatar

LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Qatar First Investment Bank

Group Compliance Ofcer

Qatar National Bank

MOHAMMAD DABBOUR, CAMS Arab Bank Group

Jordan

Senior Vice President and Director of Group Regulatory Compliance

JOSE V. LEWIS ACAMS

United States

Head of Africa & Middle East

ANDY WALKER

Senior Regional AML/CDD Advisor, Middle East & Pakistan, Consumer Banking Legal & Compliance

STEPHEN EVANS

Head of Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime

ABDUL HAFIZ MANSOUR

Secretary Lebanon

Standard Chartered Bank

United Arab Emirates

Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority

Qatar

Special Investigation Commission (FIU-Lebanon)

GRAHAME WHITE
Head of Europe

ACAMS

United Kingdom

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Conference Information
Conference Venue
Crowne Plaza Bahrain P.O. Box 5831 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Telephone: 971 4.399.8888 website: cp-bahrain.com

Visa Letter Information or Letter of Invitation

If you require a visa to attend this conference, ACAMS can provide an invitation letter to present at the embassy after you have paid your registration fee. However, we cannot take responsibility for arranging your visa, nor can we be held responsible if the embassy refuses your application. Contact the ACAMS Service Team on +1 305.373.0020, info@ACAMS.org or by fax at +1 305.373.7788 for assistance.

Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain has been reserved at a specially discounted group rate for conference attendees. The last day to reserve rooms at the discounted group rate is 28 December and after that date rooms and rates are subject to hotel availability. Due to high demand for rooms, we recommend that you book your room reservation as early as possible. To book a room please visit the event website and download the hotel reservation form and submit it directly to the hotel.

Special Needs
If you have special needs that may affect your participation, please contact the ACAMS Service Team on +1 305.373.0020, info@ACAMS.org or fax +1 305.373.7788.

Conference Materials
Paid attendees will receive a link to the online conference materials approximately one week before the event. Please note that materials will be available online only. If you would like hard copies to reference during the sessions, we suggest that you download and print the presentations prior to the conference. Updated conference materials will also be available online after the conference.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

Conference registration includes admission to all learning sessions, networking receptions, breakfasts and lunches. Payment is due within 30 days of registering. If registering within 30 days of the conference, payment is due immediately. If payment has not been received prior to the event, a credit card guarantee will be required to attend the conference. Attendee registrations must be paid in full to be eligible for discounted pricing. Discounts cannot be combined. After you have registered, if you are unable to attend the conference for any reason, you must inform us in writing, by fax or email. Cancellations received by 20 December, will receive a full refund minus a USD $250 administration fee. Cancellations received after 20 December, will not receive a refund. For more information regarding substitutions, refunds or program cancellation policies, please contact us on +1 305.373.0020, info@ACAMS.org or by fax at +1 305.373.7788.

Certificates of Participation
Certificates will be emailed to participants two weeks after the conference closes (in PDF).

Continuing Education Credits

ACAMS members will automatically receive 10 CAMS credits for attending all sessions at this event. Additional continuing education credits may also be available from outside organizations. Please contact your accrediting body directly for instructions on submitting an application. ACAMS is not responsible for securing non-CAMS credits on behalf of conference attendees.

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