ACAMS Boston Chapter October 2025 Event: Back to Basics: SAR Narratives

Overview

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are one of the most powerful tools in detecting and preventing financial crime—but their value depends on the quality of the narrative. Join the ACAMS Greater Boston Chapter for an in-person event, Back to Basics: SAR Narratives, where we’ll revisit the fundamentals and explore emerging best practices.

Our expert panel brings together perspectives from financial institutions, law enforcement, and financial crimes advisory services. Together, they’ll cover the essentials of what makes an effective SAR narrative, including the “who, what, when, where, why, and how.” Attendees will learn how law enforcement leverages SARs in investigations, common pitfalls to avoid, and key details that can transform a filing into an actionable lead. The panel will also look ahead at how artificial intelligence can support compliance teams by streamlining data analysis and assisting with narrative construction, while still preserving the critical role of human judgment.

Whether you’re new to compliance or a seasoned professional, this event will provide practical takeaways to strengthen your SAR processes and reinforce one of the cornerstones of financial crime compliance.

Agenda

Registration Opens: 4:30 PM ET
Presentations Start: 5:00 PM ET
Presentation Ends: 6:00 PM ET
Close of event: 7:30 PM ET
Networking Hour: 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET

Venue

Cambridge Savings Bank Operations Center
81 Wyman St
Waltham, MA 02451