ACAMS Webinar: Understanding Offshore Tax Havens & the Impact of Tax Transparency Laws on Financial Institutions
January 27, 2011
Noon - 2 p.m. PST
Jim Dowling joins Alan Granwell, Bruce Zagaris and moderator Mikhail Reider-Gordon to discuss how the newest tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) will impact the financial industry, the interplay between off-shore tax havens and money laundering and what compliance officers, financial institutions and other regulatory entities need to know.
Chapter Members: FREE
Non-Chapter Members: $25
2 CAMS Credits
Suspicious Activity & Risk Assessment Conferenence
October, 20-21, 2010
Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
This Casino Essentials seminar will walk participants through the history of Title 31, FinCEN, and the IRS. Attendees will have an in-depth understanding of Title 31 regulations, filing, auditing, training, tracking and committee requirements. Jim Dowling will discuss how to identify suspicious activities in Gaming, according to the IRS and FinCEN and preparation of a SARC. The "hands-on" workshop will cover all aspects of SARC fundamentals, tracking, filing, auditing and staff training.
ACAMS 9th Annual International Anti-Money Laundering Conference
September 20, 2010, 10:55 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
"The Practical Approach to Combating Consistent Anti-Money Laundering"
Regulators are demanding continued anti-money laundering vigilance from financial services institutions, and proof of this vigilance from the compliance team. So why are firms still being fined for the same lapses in protocol at an alarming rate? Jim Dowling will lead a session on "AML Hot Topics" including: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (Regulation GG).
West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum
September 16,17
Torrance Marriott South Bay
Jim Dowling is presenting and moderating a session on "What Financial Institutions Need to Know about Conducting Annual Independent Testing". Experts from One West Bank and Green Dot Corporation will be joining Jim on this panel.
FREE Webinar "An Operational Perspective on Risk Assessment"
June 10, 2010 at 11 AM PDT/2 PM EDT
Jim Dowling of Dowling Advisory Group and Mindy Letourneau of Casino Essentials will walk you through a risk assessment simulation during this webinar for the gaming industry.
- Where does Risk Assessment fit into your overall compliance program?
- Learn about a "Two Step" approach to completing a Risk Assessment.
- What areas of risk should I consider and why?
- What might the IRS look for in your Risk Assessment?
- How to use the Risk Assessment to develop policies and enhance your overall compliance program.
For more information or to register, visit
http://www.resort-advantage.com/events-news/events-webinars/bsa-ofac-facta-series.html
The Institute of Internal Auditors
May 20, 2010. Holiday Inn Torrance
"Identity Theft--FACTA and the Red Flags"
FREE Webinar "You Think Your Casino is Compliant - Will an IRS Auditor Agree?"
Jim Dowling will present an informative webinar in conjunction with Resort Advantage, Convey Compliance Systems, Inc., and Regulatory Management Counselors, P.C. on May 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT - 2:00 PM EDT. The webinar is part three of a four part series discussing the "Key Issues for 2010." Each 45 minute compliance webinar addresses essential federal regulations, and their respective application to the gaming industry, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the "Red Flag Rules" provided for in the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ("FACTA"), and the requirements mandated by the Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC"), IRS tax regulations, and an operational perspective on risk assessment. Each webinar will also include a portion of time reserved for questions and answers.
Bankers Association for Finance and Trade
March 22-24, 2010. Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
Jim Dowling is the guest speaker at the BAFT-IFSA Global Payment Symposium in NYC. "UIGEA-Texas Hold 'Em or Go Fish. Which Game are We Playing?"
International Financial Services Association, Risk and Regulatory Symposium
March 4-5, 2010. Westin City Center Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Jim Dowling is the featured speaker at the International Financial Services Association. He will discuss unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and the challenges faced by financial institutions trying to comply with those regulations.
Institute of Internal Auditors (LA Chapter)
February 12, 2010. "FACTA or Fiction: The Red Flag Regulation"
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services
December 3, 2009. Washington, D.C.
Jim Dowling will testify before the Committee on Financial Services about the potential threats from money laundering and terrorism financing related to Internet gambling.
Click on the hearings tab, select 12/3/09 HR 2266, click archived webcast to view.
