ACAMS Australasia Conference

June 20 - June 21, 2022

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

12 ACAMS Credits

ACAMS 2nd Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – Australasia is officially open for registration.

Expanding Horizons

2022 started off with a strong sense of global déjà vu. For AML and AFC professionals in Australasia, however, the end of 2021 and beginning of the new year brought plenty of change. The sanctions landscape kept evolving, with increased focus on cybercrime and new government measures that significantly widen the scope of Australian human rights sanctions legislation. Money launderers continue to adopt new technologies as quickly as they are developed, challenging financial institutions and law enforcement agencies to keep up.

For these reasons and more, the 2nd ACAMS AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference–Australasia is a must-attend event for compliance professionals. ACAMS speakers and attendees are leaders in the financial services industry and experts in compliance and regulatory affairs. Don’t miss this opportunity to hone the knowledge and skills that are essential to an AML career.

Sanctions: Who Feels the Pain?

ESG Focus: Modern Slavery, Global Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation

Environmental Crime, From Foresting to Fishing

Not Just a Game: Money Laundering Through Casinos and Sports Gambling

Days of networking and learning

500+

Expected attendees

40+

Expert speakers

Up to 18

ACAMS Credits*

*ACAMS members automatically receive up to 18 ACAMS credits for attending this event; 12 credits for the main conference, 6 credits for the pre-conference seminar. CAMS preparation seminars are complimentary with registration for the in-person event and purchase of the CAMS package. Attendees must register for the CAMS preparation seminar separately by emailing us at apac@acams.org.

Program

The program is listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and is subject to change.

8:00 - 9:00

CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar Check-in (Separate registration required.)

9:00 -17:00

CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar

Led by CAMS-certified instructors, the CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar reviews critical information in an easy-to-follow format that prepares you to sit for the CAMS Examination. Benefit from this interactive study session as AML experts walk you through core content areas and practice questions.

To register for a live-preparation seminar please contact apac@acams.org.

Instructor:

Aub Chapman, CAMS-Audit, Director, Aub Chapman Consulting Services

8:00 - 17:30	Registration Desk Open
8:00 - 18:30	Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 - 9:00	Networking and Welcome Refreshments in Exhibit Hall
9:00 - 9:10	Welcome Remarks Scott Liles, Chief Executive Officer, ACAMS
9:10 - 9:55	Keynote Address with Q&A Nicole Rose, PSM, Chief Executive Officer, AUSTRAC Moderator: Kieran Beer, CAMS, Chief Analyst, Director of Editorial Content, ACAMS
9:55 - 11:00	Regulatory Trends Roundtable Examining recent regulatory changes and actions, including updates of FATF guidelines Detailing possible outcomes of the AML/CTF Parliamentary Inquiry, including Tranche II Assessing the impact of differing AML/AFC requirements across jurisdictions Moderator: Kieran Beer, CAMS, Chief Analyst, Director of Editorial Content, ACAMS Presenters: Gavin Coles, Australian Chapter Board Advisory Board Hue Dang, CAMS-Audit, Global Head of New Ventures \| Senior Asia Pacific Leader, ACAMS David Shannon, Director, Mutual Evaluations, Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) Secretariat
11:00 - 11:30	Networking and Refreshment Break
11:30 - 12:30	Risk Management: What’s New for 2022? Identifying best practices to address risks posed by DNFBPs and Reporting Entities Discussing lessons learned from New Zealand’s implementation of Phase 2 of AML/CFT reforms and evaluating the potential impact of Tranche II in Australia, if enacted by Parliament Assessing the deflection of risk from larger to smaller financial institutions Moderator: Jeremy Moller, Senior Advisor - Risk Advisory, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Presenters: Hue Dang, CAMS-Audit, Global Head of New Ventures \| Senior Asia Pacific Leader, ACAMS Brad Nichols, CAMS, Head of Regional Compliance, Asia Pacific, Moneygram International
12:30 - 13:30	Networking Luncheon
13:30 - 14:30	Environmental Crime, From Foresting to Fishing Evaluating how information sharing with law enforcement can help combat environmental crime — the opportunities and obstacles to cooperation Assessing how the transnational nature of environmental crime attracts organized crime syndicates Reviewing the role of crypto/VASPs in illegal wildlife trade, especially fishing Moderator: Todd Harland, CAMS, Senior Manager, AML Risk & Assurance, Legal & Risk, The Star Entertainment Group Presenters: Bubba Cook, Western and Central Pacific Tuna Programme Manager, WWF Kim Downs, CFE, ACFE, Senior Manager Enterprise Fraud Risk Management, ANZ
13:30 - 14:30	KNOWLEDGE SESSION Australia and New Zealand: The Value of a Financial Crime Utility in AML/CTF Outcomes - Presented by NICE Actimize Reviewing the opportunities and benefits of a true financial crime utility in Australia and New Zealand Discussing the history, challenges, and benefits of taking an industry initiative forward Outlining key areas to focus on based on existing global frameworks including the KYC and screening model (Nordics), the transaction monitoring with consortium data analytics model (Netherlands), and the COSMIC high risk client sharing model (Singapore)
14:30 - 15:30	Financial Crime 2022: Emerging Trends and Typologies Identifying red flags for terrorism financing and proliferation financing in the Australasian region Evaluating the uses of Section 501 of the Migration Act in AFC and AML efforts Identifying money laundering risk factors in the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea Moderator: Dr. Nathan Newman, Executive Intelligence and Risk Assessment, National Australia Bank (NAB) Presenters: Stephen Dametto, Commander Counter Terrorism, Australian Federal Police Tom McNally, Head of AML Solutions – APAC, Quantexa Vandhna Narayan, Group General Manager Compliance, BSP Financial Group Limited
15:30 - 16:00	Networking and Refreshment Break
16:00 - 17:00	Sanctions: The Cost of Conscience How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted sanctions obligations, priorities and the culture of compliance Evaluating recent developments in human rights sanctions regimes in Australia and New Zealand Reviewing the lessons learned from overseas jurisdictions that have implemented Magnitsky-style sanctions Moderator: Jeremy Moller, Senior Advisor - Risk Advisory, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Presenters: Cameron Mitchell, Head of Geopolitical Risk, ANZ
17:00 - 17:05	Key Takeaways / Closing Remarks
17:00 - 18:05	Networking Reception - Courtesy of Chainalysis

8:00 - 17:20	Registration Desk Open
8:00 - 16:00	Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 - 9:00	Networking and Welcome Refreshments in Exhibit Hall
9:00 - 9:05	Opening Remarks Kieran Beer, CAMS, Chief Analyst, Director of Editorial Content, ACAMS
9:05 - 9:50	Keynote Address with Q&A David Shannon, Director, Mutual Evaluations, Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) Moderator: Aub Chapman, CAMS-Audit, Director, Aub Chapman Consulting Services
9:50 - 10:50	The Crossroads of Crypto and Criminality Describing NFTs and how they fit into the AML framework, specifically in the market for art Identifying best risk-management practices for emerging threats posed by NFTs, cryptocurrencies and virtual currencies, including sanctions risks Assessing the nexus of cryptocurrency and cybercrime, including ransomware Presenters: Joby Carpenter, Global SME – Cryptoassets and Illicit Finance, ACAMS
10:50 - 11:20	Networking and Refreshment Break
11:20 - 12:20	ESG Focus: Modern Slavery, Global Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Assessing how existing CDD/ECDD procedures can be enhanced to combat modern slavery, human trafficking, and online child exploitation Identifying ways to find and report the financial proceeds of online child exploitation Evaluating whether existing frameworks can block financial flows from modern slavery, human trafficking and child exploitation before they happen Moderator: Aub Chapman, CAMS-Audit, Director, Aub Chapman Consulting Services Presenters: Serena Grant, Head of Business Engagement, Walk Free at Minderoo Foundation Brad Moult, Head of Projects, ICMEC Australia
11:20 - 12:20	AML Knowledge Session
12:20 - 13:20	Networking Luncheon
13:20 - 14:20	Nothing’s Certain but Death and Tax Evasion Identifying the red flags for tax evasion Assessing the impact of New Zealand’s foreign trust regime and its impact on tax crimes Examining tax evasion as a predicate crime to money laundering: Case studies from the region
13:20 - 14:20	KNOWLEDGE SESSION Presented by Identitii
14:20 - 15:20	Not Just a Game: Money Laundering Through Gambling Understanding how Sport Integrity Australia and the National Integrity Framework relate to AML efforts Reviewing regulators’ expectations for the gaming and casino industries and pubs and clubs Identifying behavioral red flags as indicators of money laundering activity through gaming: the perspective of law enforcement Moderator: Armina Antoniou, CAMS, Executive General Manager, MLRO, Financial Crime Risk, Crown Resorts Presenter: Jeff Gough, Director, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) Devan Naidoo, Head of Financial Crime Risk, Tabcorp Dr. Catherine Ordway, Assistant Professor, Sport Integrity Research Lead, University of Canberra
15:20 - 15:50	Networking and Refreshment Break
15:50 - 16:50	Lessons From Recent Enforcement Actions Gary Hughes, Barrister, Britomart Chambers Alex Elith, Director of Enforcement, AUSTRAC Sonja Marsic, PSM, Senior Executive Lawyer, AGS
16:50 - 17:00	Closing Remarks & Conference Takeaways

Pricing

ACAMS 2nd Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference - Australasia

$1,395.00

Early Bird Prices

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Special Pricing

Special pricing may be available for Enterprise members and groups of 3 or more. Please contact apac@acams.org for further details.

Click here to read the ACAMS Australasia Health and Safety Guidelines

Pricing Schedule

	_Member	_Non-Member
Early Bird save US$150 by April 20, 2022	US$1,145	US$1,345
Early Bird save US$100 by May 20, 2022	US$1,195	US$1,395
Private Sector Standard Rate	US$1,295	US$1,495
Public Sector Flat Rate	US$995	US$1,195

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What is the health & safety policy?

ACAMS considers the health and safety of all those on-site at the 2022 ACAMS Australasia Conference as our priority.

ACAMS is offering in-person attendance at the 2022 ACAMS Australasia Conference in Sydney, Australia in compliance with local government orders permitting such gatherings at this time. Under the guidelines and requirements from the Australian Government Department of Health, the Fullerton Hotel Sydney, and the New South Wales (NSW) COVID-19 Public Health Order, all guests and conference attendees will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, and to scan the QR code for Covid Safe check in. All attendees and staff are expected to fully comply with applicable safety precautions, such as staying home if exhibiting signs of illness. Masks will be provided for anyone in need of one and sanitization stations will be available throughout the meeting space.

Covid Safe QR Code can be accessed on the Service NSW app. The app is available for download on Google or Apple Stores.

From 31 December 2021, after arriving fully vaccinated international passengers in NSW

Must get a COVID-19 rapid antigen test within 24 hours of arriving in NSW (and can stop self-isolating once they receive a negative result from this test) OR on or after day 6 after arriving in NSW.
People who are not fully vaccinated arriving in NSW from overseas must continue to go into 14-day mandatory quarantine.

All international travellers who are fully vaccinated must comply with Australian Government entry requirements, including providing evidence of a negative nucleic acid amplification test, such as a COVID-19 PCR (nose and throat swab) test OR a rapid antigen test taken under medical supervision before scheduled departure to Australia.

Currently NSW does not have any restrictions involving gatherings under 1,000 attendees. However, if hospitalization rates rise, NSW could re-instate capacity limits, which could impact the number of attendees permitted at the 2022 ACAMS Australasia Conference. If this were to occur, you would be notified as to the status of your registration. If state or local capacity restrictions require ACAMS to reduce the number of attendees at the 2022 ACAMS Australasia Conference, and you are unable to attend the event in person, you will be able to transfer your pass to the next in-person event. Refunds will not be available.

If you test positive for COVID-19 during or after the conference, please contact Judy Jurado (JJurado@acams.org). They will provide your information to the local health department to support any contact tracing efforts. In accordance with local health department requirements, ACAMS will comply with any contact tracing and/or notification protocols if we are notified that any attendee has tested positive for COVID-19.

To view the Fullerton Hotel Sydney health and safety policy please visit their website. To view the rules for travelers arriving in New South Wales visit their website. To check if you are fully vaccinated, please visit the ATAGI or Australian Government website as other countries may have different definitions of what it is to be fully vaccinated.

What is the refund policy?

ACAMS 2022 Australasia Conference passes are non-refundable. Pass holders may request a pass transfer to another person, colleague or client up until June 10, 2022.

Covid-19 Policy: At the discretion of ACAMS, pass holders will receive a full or partial refund of a conference pass if the pass holder is unable to attend the in-person event, at any time, in Sydney because the pass holder has been diagnosed with Covid-19 or if government-issued travel restrictions are in place during the event dates. If a pass holder is unable to attend because of the Covid-19 illness, ACAMS reserves the right to request proof of a positive diagnosis. If a pass holder has been potentially exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19, a pass transfer to a future in-person event can be made.

Pass holders will only be entitled to a refund of your conference pass if you are unable to attend the in-person event in Sydney because you have been diagnosed with Covid-19 or if government-issued travel restrictions are in place during the event dates. If you are unable to attend because of the Covid-19 illness, ACAMS reserves the right to request proof of a positive diagnosis. If you have been potentially exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19, you can request to transfer your pass to a future in-person event.

Government-issued travel restrictions include:

The country/state that you live in closes its borders to travel
The country/state you live in issues advice not to travel to Sydney, Australia
The country/state you live in has imposed an unavoidable quarantine on return from travel
There is an unavoidable quarantine on arrival in Sydney, Australia
There is a further lockdown phase in the country/state you live in that prevents you from leaving your home except for essential requirements

In the event New South Wales announces a return to Covid-19 restrictions, ACAMS will abide by local government and Australian Government Department of Health. Due to new limited seating your conference pass may be subject to change to the next in-person event. Seats will be allocated based on time of purchase.

If the state of New South Wales’s governing body imposes a new restriction that prohibits ACAMS from holding an in-person event you will be able to transfer your pass to the next in-person event. Refunds will not be available.

What is the venue safety plan?