The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on AML/BSA and OFAC Compliance: Practical Guidance for Banks and Financial Institutions

New York, NY, February 13, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: AML/BSA and OFAC Compliance: Practical Guidance for Banks and Financial Institutions. This two-hour event is scheduled on February 14, 2014 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (ET).

Event Synopsis:

Given the current economic environment, virtually every business transaction could pose significant & systemic risks for banks and other financial institutions. Adding to the challenge is stepped up enforcement by regulators. To help financial executives navigate through the myriad of challenges facing them, The Knowledge Group is producing “AML/BSA and OFAC Compliance: Practical Guidance for Banks and Financial Institutions Live Webcast.”

This two-hour live webcast is aimed at offering step-by-step practical guide in developing and/or improving your AML/BSA and OFAC model by addressing the following key topics:

• AML/BSA and OFAC System Reviews
• Identify and Understand Risk Appetite
• Compliance Program for a Financial Institution
• Remodeling an Effective OFAC Policy
• BSA Examiner's Checklist
• Setting up Risk Policy Guidelines and Internal Controls
• Regulatory Issues and Best Practices

Speakers/Faculty Panel

Alston & Bird LLP
Thomas E. Crocker
Partner

Ernst & Young LLP
Jonathan H. Burke
Manager, Financial Services Risk Management

Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP
Carol Spawn Desmond
Counsel

Alvarez & Marsal
Donna DeMartino
Senior Director

Alvarez & Marsal
Peter Kwan
Director

For an updated list of the faculty panel, please feel free to visit:

http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_OFAC_Compliance.html

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.

Visit www.knowledgecongress.org for further information and inquiry.