Emerging Trends in Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement

BRG, Arnold & Porter, Katten Muchin, and BMO Financial Group hosted this white collar CLE panel. Panelists discussed the Department of Treasury’s Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Priorities in advance of FinCEN’s anticipated issuance of regulations related to the Priorities. The panelists also discussed strategies for further incorporating the Priorities into Bank Secrecy Act compliance programs and the potential consequences of failing to maintain effective BSA compliance programs based on recent cases. Additionally, the panelists shared tips on complying with the AML Act’s beneficial owner reporting requirements and its expanded AML whistleblower protections.

Peggy Daley (Managing Director, BRG) and Gil Soffer (Managing Partner, Katten Muchin) moderated the panel. Speakers included:

• Daniel Collins, Partner, Katten Muchin
• Valarie Hays, Partner, Arnold & Porter
• Walter Mix, Managing Director, BRG
• Marsha McClellan, Associate General Counsel, BMO Financial Group

View the event recording.