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Very informative; lots of useful information from experienced practitioners and regulators.

Hwi Leng Ong

Money Laundering & Risk Executive

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Singapore

Thank you to all those who attended the 3rd Annual ACAMS Asia Pacific AML/CTF Conference!

2011 Conference Summary

Over 200 delegates gathered at the 3rd Annual Asia Pacific AML/CTF Conference		Delegates networking in the Exhibit Hall

ACAMS welcomed a record number of international delegates to its 3rd Annual Asia Pacific Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Conference in Beijing. More than 200 attendees and acclaimed speakers representing 100 top financial institutions and government agencies assembled to discuss the latest financial crime schemes, important regulatory developments and recent enforcement actions.

Morning workshop conducted by Mr. WEI Wu Chun		Afternoon workshop conducted by Mr. Gavin Coles, Global Head of AML & Sanctions Compliance, National Australia Bank in Melbourne

"Our goal this year was to offer attendees the best mix of training possible. Working under the guidance of the Asia Pacific Task Force, we updated the program and format so delegates could benefit from a more comprehensive learning experience," said Hue Dang, CAMS, ACAMS Head of Asia. "We expanded coverage of regional enforcement actions and international best practices, included three sessions with real-life case studies and kicked off the conference with a day of interactive workshops on AML investigations, STR reporting and risk-based KYC/Due Diligence programs."

Mr. GENG Wei, Bank of China (on left)		Mr. SHI Yongyan, People’s Bank of China (on left)

The summit opened with a keynote address delivered by GENG Wei, Chief Compliance Officer for Bank of China and continued with a session on regional regulatory and policy updates. The panel, including Kamal Hossain, CAMS, Deputy Director for Bangladesh FIU, offered up practical advice on emerging issues in the region including bribery and corruption, and tax evasion as a predicate offense to money laundering.

3rd Annual Conference speaker faculty and guests		Mr. William (Aub) Chapman delivering closing remarks at the “Maintaining an Effective Global Sanctions Compliance Program” session

"Over the last year, as we have progressively seen an increase in regulatory pressure and controls across the globe we have also noticed a great demand for training and information," said Dang. "ACAMS is pleased to help fill that gap with regional events in an effort to help financial institutions and financial services organizations bolster their internal controls, comply with regional laws and international standards, and implement proven solutions to overcoming everyday compliance challenges."