About the Program

Who Should Attend

This annual workshop provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of top industry concerns related to BSA/AML compliance responsibilities. You will hear directly from AuditOne, Oregon Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Oregon TITAN Fusion Center/Department of Justice. Key issues to be addressed include BSA risk assessments and model validation; elder abuse SARs and investigations; money laundering investigations; Oregon SAR filing trends all while gaining insight into writing effective Suspicious Activity Reports. We’ll wrap up with peer discussion on topics important to you. If you have questions for presenters, you may submit when registering or prior to the event to OBA’s Jennifer Schubert at [email protected]. No bank-identifying information will be shared. 

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Program

• Strengthening BSA Compliance: Risk Assessments and Model Validation
  Cherish Hui, CAMS, Senior Internal Auditor, AuditOne LLC
  
  A strong Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance program begins with a solid foundation – risk assessments and model validation are two critical pillars. In this session, we’ll examine best practices for conducting effective BSA/AML risk assessments that reflect your bank’s size, complexity, and risk profile. We’ll also explore the importance of validating your transaction monitoring system to ensure it performs as intended and aligns with regulatory expectations. Learn how to identify gaps, document your processes, and strengthen your institution’s overall compliance posture.
  
  
• Elder Abuse SARs and Investigations – Partnering to Make a Difference
  Special Agent Kelli Crosby, Criminal Justice Division, Oregon Department of Justice
   
  Banks play a vital role in protecting seniors from financial exploitation, and Suspicious Activity Reports are a critical tool in stopping abuse. In this session, you’ll learn how to spot red flags of abuse and how your reports support law enforcement and prosecutors in building cases. The discussion will highlight how banks can partner effectively with investigators and make a meaningful difference in protecting vulnerable customers.
  
  
• Turning SARs into Cases: How Investigators Build Money Laundering Prosecutions
  Rachel Royston, Investigator, U.S. Attorney’s Office
   
  Every Suspicious Activity Report has the potential to launch a criminal investigation. In this session, investigator from  the U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS (invited) will walk through how money laundering cases are detected, developed, and prosecuted. They’ll highlight which details from bank SARs are most useful, the red flags investigators prioritize, and practical ways banks can strengthen their role in supporting successful cases.
  
  
• Update on Oregon SAR Filings
  Todd Benson, Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Oregon TITAN Fusion Center, Analytical and Criminal Investigative Services Section, Oregon Department of Justice
  
  Get an inside look at Suspicious Activity Report trends in Oregon from the criminal intelligence analyst who reviews every SAR filed in the state. This session will provide a statewide perspective on filing patterns, highlight the most common red flags reported by financial institutions, and shed light on emerging schemes.
  
  
• Closing Roundtable: Takeaways & Peer Insights on BSA/AML & Financial Crimes
   
  Wrap up with an engaging, interactive discussion among peers. This session offers a collaborative space to share lessons learned, reflect on emerging trends, and explore strategies to strengthen your bank’s BSA/AML and financial crime program. 
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Thank You to Our Sponsor

OBA’s annual BSA/AML Workshop is ideal for BSA officers, compliance officers, risk advisors, internal auditors, operations managers, and any employee who assists with BSA monitoring, auditing or compliance.

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Registration

$430 OBA Members
$645 Non-Members

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Event Cancellation & Late Fee

The registration deadline is five days prior to a session and no refunds will be offered after the registration deadline; however, a substitute may attend. Registrations received after the deadline will be accommodated, if possible, but may incur a late fee up to 10% of the registration. Cancellation requests should be sent in writing to [email protected]. 

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Location

Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry (CCBI)
626 High Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

Lodging
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The Grand Hotel
Discounted lodging is available at The Grand Hotel in Salem. Reservations can be made by calling (503) 540-7800. Be sure to reference the Oregon Bankers Association for $20 off the Best Available Rate. Rooms fluctuate between $179-$199 plus tax for a well-appointed Deluxe King.

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Questions

Jennifer Schubert
(503) 576-4126
[email protected]