Platform:

Powered by NEM Leadership Consultants

Focus Region:

Caribbean

Date:

March 28, 2023

We go LIVE in

“AML…One World – We are all Connected”

The Tenth Edition of Tech AML series will once again be a leading and the largest Caribbean Anti Money Laundering Hybrid Conference and will be held on Tuesday 28th of March 2023. The 2023 Event will be our Tenth Anniversary of the Tech AML Series (Technical Anti-Money Laundering).

The theme to celebrate our tenth Tech AML anniversary “AML…One World - We are all connected”. This theme embodies the connectivity of our environment whereby countries and territories are now morphed into subscribing to global standards in an interdependent space.

quote All over the word, jurisdictions are under increased monitoring, through their local authorities or FATF (Financial Action Task Force) to address strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Many of our regional jurisdictions are expected to undergo Mutual Evaluation assessment within the next year. Asset Recovery, tracing, confiscation and cybercrime continue to be major challenges within our regional space.

In addition, with 165 members, the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the leading international body working on the implementation of global transparency standards around the world. Many Caribbean territories have already put in place the international legal framework mechanisms and have already begun to implement the reporting standards.

With the proliferation of information communication technologies, blockchain, FinTech, digital cash, crypto currencies, virtual assets, electronic money/ wallet, our world has become a digitised connected space. While these electronic money flows may have a cheaper transaction cost and provide convenience to the end-users, they present challenges to Regulators, financial institutions, and other reporting entities.

Financial institutions must protect themselves through the application of appropriate risk mitigants.

The BIG issue is what would be the role of the Governments, financial institutions, non-financial institutions, and individuals within these regulatory arms to protect our environment from financial and illicit activities?

About

Major Topics and Synopsis

There is no doubt that most or all jurisdictions are now connected into one space.

Participants from around the Globe will benefit from discourse on measures and standards that must be adhered in order to be sustainable in an interconnected environment, both from a jurisdictional and organisational standpoint.

Tech AML 2023 will showcase major disciplines to assist jurisdictions and organisation to navigate the adherence of global standards.

1. De-risking/Correspondent Banking
2. Asset recovery, Tracing and confiscation – The Role of Prosecutors
3. FinTech Environment – What are the infrastructure needs to safeguard your organisation?
4. Common Reporting Standards/Global Forum – Are we there yet!!
5. Is the Caribbean a Safe Haven for Money Launderers? – How easy or difficult it is to stash your cash!!
6. Cybersecurity and Anti-Money Laundering
7. Account/Transaction monitoring – Technology and AI
8. Compliance Professionals/Officers – Their new role operating in a digitised environment
9. Mutual Evaluation in the Caribbean – Why now more than ever the Caribbean needs to strengthen its Capacity to comply with Global AML/CFT/PF standards
10. Supervisory Authorities / Regulators Round Table – Efficacy of their role in our current environment.
11. Guyana – the new money “Tiger” in the Caribbean – Message from the Guyanese FIU Director

Frequently asked questions

What about Certificate of Participation?

Each participant will receive an electronic Certificate of Participation. The certificate of participation is conditional on attending the Hybrid Conference, In-Person or Virtually.
What about CPD Credits / Units?

Most institutions award 1 unit per hour of attendance at conferences. Attendees can use their Certification of Participation towards gaining CPD units to maintain their professional designation. An individualised letter detailing relevant information on the Conference can be provided to assist with verifiable CPD Units.
How do I register

All registration is on an individual basis and is done Online. Once you click on the link, you will be taken to the Registration Portal where you must enter your details. Approval of your registration will be granted once payment is confirmed. Participants must indicate their choice of attendance – either In-Person or Virtual.
Access to Conference?

Access will only be granted upon registration and payment of fee.  For virtual attendees, the Conference Platform will be launched through proprietary licensed portal using CICSO Webex. Access will be granted individually using your registered email and unique Registration I.D.  For In-Person attendees, the location will be at the Hotel venue in Trinidad.
Can someone else use my Registration I.D.(For Virtual Participants ONLY)?

No. This is not allowed. Each person must register as an individual whereby a unique Registration ID will be assigned. We urge registrants to keep their login credentials very private. Multiple logins using same Registration ID is NOT accepted.
How do I join the Conference?

 Virtual Attendees - Once registered and fees paid, you will be supplied with login credentials via the email that was used during registration process.  In-Person Attendees - Once registered and fees paid, you will have to be at the Hotel venue in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
Can more than one person view the sessions?

No. This is not allowed. It is illegal and against the condition of your registration. Registration is on an individual basis. We expect compliance with respect to contract engagement.
How long has NEM Leadership Consultants been hosting seminars / conferences?

This is our 10th Anniversary of the Tech AML series (Technical Anti Money Laundering) Event.
Can someone else attend the Free Webinars in place of the Registrant?

We prefer the Tech AML 2023 attendee to participate in the free webinars. However, special arrangements can be accommodated upon request.
How can I become AML Certified?

NEMLC markets and promotes the Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) and the Certified Professional in Anti-Money Laundering (CPAML) offered by FIBA (Financial & International Business Association) in conjunction with Florida International University. To qualify for Discounts for the international programs, send us an email at fibadiscount@nemlctt.com.
Can I cancel my registration after payment is made?

Cancellation before February 28th, 2022 will incur a cancellation fee of 25% of the cost of registration. No refund for cancellation after February 28th, 2022. Please feel free to let us know how best we can assist you to ensure that you may attend our Annual Conference.
Cancellation Policy

Cancellation before February 28th, 2023 will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of registration. No refund for cancellation after February 28th, 2023. Kindly advise how best we can assist you to ensure that you may attend our TECH AML 2023.
Venue and Accommodation

Target Groups

Persons in the following positions, sectors and responsibilities are expected to attend Tech AML 2023 – AML…One World – We are all Connected

Held Positions:	Persons in Sectors:	Persons Responsible for:
Managers Secretary/ Treasurer Supervisors Directors/CEOs/Presidents Executives/Vice Presidents Compliance Officers(Alternates) Risk Officers Administrative Personnel Accountants Law Enforcement Attorneys at Law IT Personnel Auditors /Analyst Committee Member Human Resource Personnel Regulators	Credit Unions Banking Insurance Brokers Development Banks Trust & Mortgage Companies Motor Companies Securities National Lotteries Attorney at Law Real Estate Accountants National Security Regulators	Policy Making Risk Management Business Development / Sustainability Regulatory Compliance AML Training Reporting and SAR filing Law Enforcement AML Risk Management Customer Due Diligence Transaction Monitoring AML Audits Regulatory Oversight Beneficial Ownership

Speakers / Presenters

At Tech AML 2023, participants will hear from international industry experts on major disciplines to assist jurisdictions and organisation to navigate the adherence of global standards.