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Washington Perspective
Every year brings a new round of priorities for community banks. Learn about Congress’ current priorities and get a preview of what new legislation and regulation to expect.

Patricia Milon
Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
America’s Community Bankers
Washington, DC

What’s on the Regulators’ “To Do” List?
Senior officials from the Federal Reserve, Office of Thrift Supervision and FDIC share thoughts on the most important developments this year and what the agencies have on their agendas for the rest of 2006 that will affect your institution.

Robert Mooney
Deputy Director
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC

Nina Nichols
Assistant Director, Special Examinations & Supervisory Enforcement Actions
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, DC

Montrice Godard Yakimov
Assistant Managing Director, Compliance and Consumer Affairs
Office of Thrift Supervision
Washington, DC

Data Breaches and FFIEC Requirements
Learn the Incident Response Requirements elements that banks must comply with under Appendix B to Part 364 and FIL 27-2005, including incident assessment, notification of regulators and customers, and incident containment. (Repeated at 1 p.m.)

Donald Saxinger
Acting Chief, Technology Supervision Branch, IT Sect.
FDIC Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection
Washington, DC

Decreasing Third-Party Vendor Risk
This session provides guidance for conducting due diligence with respect to vendors, highlights important contract clauses and reviews the regulatory requirements applicable to your relationships with third party providers, including protection of sensitive customer information.

Thomas C. (Chris) Daniel, Esq.
Partner
Alston & Bird LLP
Atlanta, GA

Gary Fillman
Compliance Manager
TierOne Bank
Lincoln, NE

Pass Your Exam
Experienced banking compliance experts will discuss the latest trends in examinations, from new mortgage products to CRA requirements. Learn about common compliance pitfalls and how to prepare for your next examination.

Danielle DeLucca
Director, CRA & Fair Lending Services
ICS Compliance
Moorestown, NJ

Nicholas J Ketcha, Jr.
Managing Director
FinPro, Inc.
Liberty Corner, NJ

Moderator…
Michael W. Briggs, Esq.
Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC
Baltimore, MD

Whistleblowers and Internal Investigations
A reflection on four years of implementing the comprehensive whistleblower protections imposed by Sarbanes-Oxley. Join us to discuss how to comply and conduct effective internal investigations.

Reginald J. Brown, Esq.
Partner
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Washington, DC

Data Breaches and FFIEC Requirements REPEAT
(see 10:05 a.m.)

Donald Saxinger
FDIC Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection

Lending Developments
Lending issues have topped the regulatory and Congressional agendas in 2005 and 2006. An expert panel discusses developments in alternative mortgage lending, HMDA and other key issues. (Repeated at 2:20 p.m.)

Steve Day
Compliance Specialist
Office of Thrift Supervision
Atlanta, GA

Kathleen Ryan, Esq.
Division of Consumer and Community Affairs
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, DC

Developing and Maintaining Compliant Marketing
Hear a panel discussion covering a broad range of compliance challenges relating to marketing; from promotional giveaways, signage, and product development to regulatory guidance on avoiding unfair and deceptive practices.

Timothy R. Burniston
Assistant Director , Division of Consumer and Community Affairs
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, DC

William D. Chapin
VP, Chief Compliance Officer
Security Savings Bank
Monmouth, IL

Legal Ethics I
From Sarbanes-Oxley to the Department of Justice: attorneys are coming under increased regulator scrutiny for their representation of corporate clients. What are the responsibilities of corporate counsel and what can trigger a regulatory action? Get practical tips for avoiding trouble spots.

Susan Hackett, Esq.
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Association of Corporate Counsel
Washington, DC

Deposit Update
In early 2006 Congress passed deposit insurance reform legislation. What are the new compliance challenges? What will the new deposit insurance premium structure look like? Learn how the new requirements will impact your clients.

Diane Ellis
Associate Director, Division of Insurance and Research
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC

Richard Osterman
Senior Counsel, Legal Division
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC

Lending Developments REPEAT
(See 1 p.m.)

Steve Day
Office of Thrift Supervision

Kathleen Ryan, Esq.
Federal Reserve Board

Consumer Disclosure Discourse
The requirements for consumer disclosure in banking law and regulations are numerous and complex. Learn the what, where and how of giving correct notices and hear what regulators and bankers are doing to address the significant disclosure challenge. (Repeated at 3:40 p.m.)

Melanie Brody, Esq.
Kirkpatrick, Lockhart, Nicholson, Graham LLP
Washington, DC

Marjorie A. Corwin, Esq.
Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander LLC
Baltimore, MD

Top Five H.R. Compliance Issues
Compliance in the HR Department presents a unique set of issues and risks. Join s and hear the top HR compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Michael R. Hatcher, Esq.
Partner
Davis, Wright, Tremaine LLP
Washington, DC

Keys to an Effective Internal Audit Program
Whether located in-house or outsourced, an internal audit program should be designed to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluation and improvement to an institution’s operations. Learn best practices and find out what examiners look for in a good internal audit program.

Sandra E. Laughlin, CPA, CRP
Executive, Financial Services, Risk Management Services
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
Livingston, NJ

Protecting Your Bank from Mortgage Fraud
Mortgage fraud is an increasing problem for financial institutions and loss severity is on the rise. What policies and procedures can you put in place to help arm yourself against fraud?

Debra Brown
Manager, Anti-Fraud Industry Liaison
Fannie Mae
Atlanta, GA

Andrew L. Sandler, Esq.
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Washington, DC

Moderator…
Theresa Phalon
Senior Vice President & CLO
The North Country Savings Bank
Potsdam, NY

Consumer Disclosure Discourse REPEAT
(See 2:20 p.m.)

Melanie Brody, Esq.
Kirkpatrick, Lockhart, Nicholson, Graham LLP

Marjorie A. Corwin, Esq.
Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander LLC

Legal Ethics II
A continuation of Legal Ethics I (See 1 p.m.)

Susan Hackett, Esq.
Association of Corporate Counsel

Elements of a Successful Compliance Program
Whether your institution is starting from scratch or reevaluating its compliance program, this session covers vital information for a successful program. Panelists discuss ethics, training, and reporting aspects of compliance, and how you can create a compliance culture.

Deborah M. House, Esq.
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
for Legal Resources and Strategic Initiatives
Association of Corporate Counsel
Washington, DC

Patricia Sulzbach, Esq.
Hunton & Williams LLP
Richmond, VA

The Role of the Compliance Officer in Enterprise Risk Management
Are you the Chief Compliance Officer or the Chief Risk Officer or both? What is your relationship to Internal Audit and legal counsel? What is your relationship to the Audit Committee and the Board? Understanding the roles and responsibilities of various personnel in your institution is key to succeeding at risk management. Hear practical advice for structuring your team to avoid duplication and maximize effectiveness.

Deborah M. House, Esq.
Association of Corporate Counsel

Jason Heggs
Professional Services/Business Development Manager
PCi Corporation
Boston, MA

Nanette Hutchison, CRCM
Vice President/Compliance Officer
Affinity Bank
Ventura, CA

FFIEC Multi-Factor Authentication Banking Requirements
In October of 2005, the FFIEC issued guidance to banks regarding the strength of their customer authentication procedures for on-line banking. What is the status of your bank’s security review and upgrade? Will it meet examiner standards? Find out in this session.

Nathan Z. Johns
Senior Manager
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
Livingston, NJ

Corporate Governance:  Strengthening the Audit Committee
Sarbanes-Oxley places your Audit committee under increased scrutiny. Experts discuss what you can do to strengthen your audit committee and communications between the company and the audit committee.

Kevin Young
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Conversation with FinCEN and the FBI
Join FinCEN and FBI representatives for an informal presentation and Q and A session. (Repeated at 1:45 p.m.)

Khaled Bitar
Intelligence Research Specialist
Regulatory Policy and Programs Division
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Vienna, VA

Anthony Harris
Compliance Project Officer
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Vienna, VA

SSA Laura Williams
FBI Liaison to FinCEN
Washington, DC

Compliance with Ethics and Gift Rules
This issue is on the front-burner in Congress following widely publicized scandals involving lobbyists. Panelists discuss your institution’s responsibilities in ensuring that employees follow these complex federal and state rules.

David E. Frulla, Esq.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Washington, DC

Corey A. Rubin, Esq.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Washington, DC

Financial Reporting:  MD&A; Requirements and Best Practices
Public and private companies alike communicate vital information to their current and potential investors through financial reports. Learn about the MD&A; requirements for SEC registrants and how private companies can also use the SEC regulations to develop their own best practices.

Matthew Dyckman, Esq.
Thacher Proffitt & Wood, LLP
Washington, DC

Fact Act and Privacy Compliance
Section 312 of the Fact Act requires the regulators to issue rules on furnishing information to consumer reporting agencies. Join this session to learn about how this and other regulatory developments will affect your compliance program.

Karl F. Kaufmann, Esq.
Sidley Austin LLP
Washington, DC

A Conversation with FinCEN REPEAT and the FBI
(See 10:35 a.m.)

Khaled Bitar
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Anthony Harris
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

SSA Laura Williams
FBI Liaison to FinCEN

Antitrust Pitfalls—What Every Lawyer Should Know
Whatever your general practice area, hidden antitrust issues are everywhere in the business market. This interactive session will help you counsel your clients on complying with antitrust laws.

Douglas F. Broder, Esq.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
New York, NY

Ira L. Tannenbaum, Esq.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
Washington, DC

Reaching Out to Underserved Communities: How to Do It Right
Panelists discuss ways in which financial institutions are reaching out to underserved populations, including immigrants, and how to avoid fair lending and other legal risks.

John Court, Esq.
Winston & Strawn LLP
Washington, DC

Brian Wilson
Senior Manager
Fannie Mae
Community & Multicultural Lending
Washington, DC

A Look at the Basel Capital Proposals
Capital is a hot topic for banks large and small as the federal agencies debate the Basel Capital regime. Get an overview of the proposals and how they could impact your institution.

Thomas Boemio
Senior Project Manager, Policy
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, DC

Jason Cave
Associate Director, Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC

Protecting Against Consumer Compliance Suits and Regulatory Enforcement Actions
Practitioners discuss recent suits and enforcement actions and steps that a inancial institution can take to minimize risk.

Charlotte M. Bahin, Esq.
Partner
Lord Bissell & Brook LLP
Washington, DC

Leonard A. Bernstein, Esq.
Partner & Chair, Financial Services Regulatory Group
Reed Smith LLP
Philadelphia, PA

Moderator…
Patricia Milon
America’s Community Bankers

Disaster Preparedness
After hurricanes, terrorist attacks and discussion about the avian flu, the federal banking agencies and the Administration have issued guidance on disaster preparedness. This session focuses on best practices and experience of bankers in recovering from disruptions to the financial system.

Jay Bowman
Director, Compliance Technology
Integrated Compliance Solutions Incorporated
Moorestown, NJ

Steven Fritts
Associate Director, Risk Management Policy and Examination Support Branch
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC

How Does Your Anti-Money Laundering Program Stack Up?
You’ve heard all of the updates on BSA developments, now get practical advice on how to build or fine tune your AML/BSA compliance program.  What are the best practices, and what is working for banks?

Maleka Ali, CAMS
BSA/AML Specialist
Banker’s Toolbox
Los Angeles, CA

Terry Jones, CAMS
BSA/AML Specialist
Banker’s Toolbox
Los Angeles, CA

• Identify Regulator “Hot Buttons” and other “$ensitive” Regulations


• Prioritize Additional Resources to Address These Areas


• Establish Policies and Procedures to Manage the Compliance Function


• Monitor and Report Activities to Avoid Future Compliance Problems

• Managing Customer Relationships with Money Service Businesses


• Customer Identification Program (CIP) for Non U.S. Persons


• Effective Anti-Money Laundering Risk Assessment for Community Banks

Objective:  To make you aware of current and emerging compliance issues (regulatory changes, advances in technology, general industry developments) and their impact on community banks.

Prerequisites:  None

Method of Presentation:  Lectures & Panel Discussions

Level of Learning:  Education Workshop(s) – Intermediate;
Conference – Overview

Recommended CPE Hours:  Education Workshop A = 8;
Education Workshop B = 8; Conference = 18

Advance Preparation:  None

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge & Applications (Compliance)

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