Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Inc, the FIBA AML Institute, the FIBA AML Conference Advisory Committee, the Chairman Clemente Vazquez-Bello, Esq., and the FIBA Board of Directors, we thank you for your participation in this year's 8th Annual FIBA AML Compliance Conference in Miami.
This year's Conference proved to be an outstanding program for the international financial industry. The conference provided attendees with substantial materials that explored a variety of topics making it educational and constructive to the AML professional's development.
Global AML professionals flocked to the conference from a broad range of backgrounds, including; regulators, international and domestic bankers, government officials, and leading industry specialists. Attendance soared, reaching record numbers and establishing FIBA as the trusted source for valuable AML compliance learning.
Panels were comprised of the world's leading AML experts. The curriculum was carefully crafted to explore and enhance the varied aspects of AML compliance. And, the time allotted within the program for networking, combined with the caliber of exhibitors fostered an engaging environment.
FIBA is proud to announce that the Association has now taken BSA/AML training to the next level. FIBA offers you AML Certification through the new FIBA AML Institute, in a partnership between FIBA and FIU (Florida International University). The FIBA AML Institute can provide AML certification at both the beginner/intermediate level (Certified Associate/AML – AML/CA) and at the AML management level (Certified Professional - CP/AML). An AML Certification from FIBA and FIU is the outward demonstration to regulators and to your peers that you have achieved a significant level of knowledge and understanding in the application of AML laws and regulations.
Dedicated to the advancement of international banking and finance for more than 25 years, FIBA works with regulators, law enforcement and other industry experts to provide you with latest and most important industry training. FIBA continues to be a respected voice in international banking locally, statewide and nationally. It also is well respected internationally as a force in global financial regulation and implementation.
With the participation of more than 1,100 delegates from 49 countries, including trade associations from the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, the FIBA Annual AML Compliance Conference is your best forum to share insights with your peers and to acquire a greater understanding of AML risk management in your financial institutions.
We look forward to seeing you in 2009.
Sincerely,
Patricia Roth
Executive Director
Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Inc.
Fedra Ware
Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Inc.