Workshop A – Prepaid Workshop on AML and Sanctions: New Developments and How to Strengthen Your Screening Process

May 12, 2025 8:00 am – 11:30 am

Zachary Goldman
Partner | Co-Chair, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Working Group
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Clayton J. Mitchell
Managing Principal, Fintech
Crowe LLP

With heightened regulatory scrutiny and shifting geopolitical risks, financial institutions must stay ahead of evolving AML regulations and global sanctions enforcement. This interactive workshop will provide practical strategies for developing a rigorous screening process to avoid compliance failures, anticipate enforcement trends under a second Trump administration, and adapt to the latest FinCEN proposals.

Workshop leaders will arm you with the tools and insights needed to proactively manage risk, refine your compliance strategy, and strengthen your AML and sanctions screening process.

Topics of discussion will include:

  • Avoiding AML fines by bolstering internal controls and compliance frameworks
  • Understanding and anticipating current regulations, enforcement actions, and potential pitfalls under the second Trump administration
  • Analyzing FinCEN’s proposed AML/CFT program rule
  • Establishing international strategies with foresight and intention, with special attention to
    • Russian-related sanctions
    • Iran sanctions
    • North Korea sanctions
    • Cuba sanctions
    • Venezuela
  • Complying with international sanctions in the EU, Australia, Singapore, and more
  • Ensuring screening processes catch and block SDNs
  • Determining the proper screening processes and procedures around cyber data
  • Reviewing recent cases and investigations
    • In the Matter of TD Bank, N.A. and TD Bank USA, N.A.
    • Wells Fargo
    • Bank of America
    • USAA