The Canadian Institute's 11th Annual Forum on Anti-Money Laundering - April 2012

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Institute's Annual Forum on Anti-Money Laundering returns for its 11^th year on April 25 & 26, 2012. This event will be held in Toronto and will provide attendees with the essential information they need from regulators, law enforcement, top financial institutions and leading lawyers on how they can reduce risk and ensure compliance with recent AML developments.

Also, don't miss the keynote address from Jeanne Flemming, Director of FINTRAC, who will be speaking about FINTRAC's priorities and directions for the coming year. Michael Pawliw, Regional Director - Central Region Regional Operations and Compliance of FINTRAC and Nicolas Burbidge, Senior Director, Compliance Division, OSFI will also present.

Following this two-day program, attendees will walk away with:

• An update on legislation developments following the December 2011 consultation period
• An understanding of important 2012 changes to FATF's 40+9 recommendations
• Practical advice on dealing with tax evasion as a predicate offence
• Strategies to manage the challenges of screening for PEFPs and sanctions
• An understanding of how money laundering will be controlled in emerging payment systems
• And much more!

Conference Title: The Canadian Institute's 11^th Annual Forum on Anti-Money Laundering
Date: April 25-26, 2012
Location: Sheraton Centre - Toronto, Ontario
Website: www.canadianinstitute.com/AML

About The Canadian Institute

For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world. The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge. Headquartered in Toronto, The Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact:

Joanna Chung, Marketing Manager, Tel: [phone] Ext. 7308 or [e-mail].