New Jersey Bankers Association Bank Secrecy Act Conference

New Jersey Bankers Association’s Bank Secrecy Act Conference will take place on Wednesday, November 18 at the Clubhouse at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth, NJ . As financial crime risks evolve and regulatory expectations grow increasingly complex, staying informed and prepared is more important than ever. This year's program brings together leading regulators, risk managers, legal advisers, and law enforcement agencies to address the most pressing BSA/AML issues impacting financial institutions today and the challenges on the horizon. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to: 

• Hear directly from regulators about current examination priorities, emerging concerns and compliance expectations.
• Learn how to adapt their AML compliance programs to address the shift to digital assets, stablecoins, blockchain-based payments and tokenized assets.
• Prepare for emerging AI-related risks and gain perspective on the heightened regulatory scrutiny financial institutions may face in the years ahead. 
• Gain insights from the IRS and other federal law enforcement agencies on emerging criminal trends, enforcement priorities, and the financial crime threats receiving the greatest attention.

The Regulatory Perspective: BSA Hot Topics, November 18, 2026 | 9:05 – 10:05 A.M.

Cherry Bekaert Risk Advisory Partner Debbi Fetter will moderate a discussion revolving around hot topics pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). She will be joined by a compliance specialist, chief examiner, and case manager all hailing from various regulatory agencies to share their perspectives and how the BSA impacts regional and community banks.