BSA Coalition - Staying Ahead: Practical Solutions for AML and Fraud

2026 BSA Coalition Conference-Staying Ahead: Practical Solutions for AML & Fraud

WHEN:Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 A.M. – 8:50 A.M. EDT

Conference: 8:50 A.M. - 4:45 P.M. EDT

WHERE:Capital One West Creek Campus

15075 Capital One Drive,

Richmond, VA 23238

This year is focused on practical solutions for institutions of all “shapes and sizes.” Change in the AML and fraud world is happening at a rapid pace, and it’s important that your compliance and monitoring programs keep up. We will focus on current hot topics in the BSA and fraud space by partnering with BSA and fraud professionals, as well as law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

We have an exciting line up of speakers that will discuss the regulatory environment and current topics in the AML/CFT and fraud spaces, including AI and payments. Our law enforcement partners will review case studies alongside bankers to gain both perspectives of a case. You won’t want to miss this year’s event!
The BSA Coalition Conference is a low-cost event with a registration fee of only $100 per person.

We’ve placed a courtesy block on a limited number of rooms at hotels near the venue. See the details below for booking instructions. Please note, discounted reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional hotel blocks may be added based on need. Additional information will be added to this event page as we get closer to the event, including session descriptions and speakers. Check back in to stay up to date!

Hotel Information

Residence Inn – $155/night (cutoff booking 5/24/26)

1800 Wilkes Ridge Circle, Richmond, VA 23233

Phone: (804)-463-5600

Residence Inn by Marriott Short Pump at the Notch | Marriott Bonvoy

Reservation link:

Hyatt House Richmond/Short Pump

11800 W Broad St., Henrico, VA 23233

Phone: (804)-360-7021

Hyatt House Richmond/Short Pump -

11800 W Broad St., Henrico, VA 23233

Phone: (804)-360-7021

Group Code: G-BAYB

Info: Moderated by Amy Becsi, Senior Examiner - FRB-Richmond; The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving—but not everything changes at once. Join our expert panel as they cut through the noise to identify what's new in BSA/AML regulation versus what enduring principles remain critical to maintaining safety and soundness. Panelists will highlight the current regulatory environment as well as proposed changes, and their impact on your compliance program.

Info: Moderated by: Stephanie Painter, Risk Mgmt AVP, DuPont Community CU; Hear from BSA Officers stationed at the helms of small, mid-size, and large institutions as they contemplate the murky waters of the current regulatory environment. These BSA Officers will offer their insights on producing clarity internally, building time-tested compliance strategies, and keeping your head above water through it all. Each panelist will bring their unique perspective from their institutions and their decades of experience.

Info: Elder financial exploitation is evolving rapidly, driven by increasingly sophisticated scam tactics and faster payment channels that leave little room for intervention.
Layered across these trends is a broader shift identified by FinCEN—from traditional “trusted person” abuse toward complex, externally driven scam ecosystems. Investment scams, romance scams, and impersonation schemes now account for a growing share of fraud losses
Attendees will gain practical insights into how these risks manifest within their institutions and walk away with strategies to enhance detection, strengthen controls, and adapt their AML and fraud programs to this new reality.

Info: As legalized online sports betting and on-property gaming continue to expand, so do the associated risks for money laundering and fraud.

This session brings together law enforcement and industry experts to provide a practical, end-to-end view of how suspicious gaming activity intersects with the broader financial ecosystem, and how law enforcement leverages FinCEN CTR and SAR data to inform investigations. Attendees will gain insight into how illicit funds move through gaming platforms and on property casinos and often surface in financial institutions via peer-to-peer payment channels such as Zelle and Cash App.

Info: Moderated by David Gerhart, Vice President, BSA Officer, ACBB; The payment landscape is shifting towards a programmable, always-on ecosystem powered by digital methods, including stablecoins, virtual currencies and instant networks. This panel of industry experts will provide practical realities of alternative payments, focusing on stables coins, role of digital wallets, and regulatory guidelines.

Info: Artificial Intelligence is no longer theoretical in AML and fraud programs—but it’s often misunderstood, overstated, or perceived as out of reach for smaller institutions. This session cuts through the hype to demystify what “AI” really means in the AML and fraud context today, where it is already quietly embedded, and how institutions of all sizes can adopt it responsibly and proportionally. Panelists will explore practical entry points, common mistakes, and governance approaches that enable innovation without paralysis. With perspectives spanning community banks to large financial institutions, the discussion will emphasize examiner ready thinking, human in the loop accountability, and concrete takeaways participants can apply immediately—regardless of budget, staffing, or technical sophistication.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

15075 Capital One Dr, 15075 Capital One Drive, Richmond, United States

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