Fraud Seminar

Wednesday, June 25 | Columbia

Program Details

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for all security titles and roles, BSA/AML officers, compliance officers, auditors and C-suite.

Schedule 

8 a.m.				Registration
8:30 a.m.				Fraud Trends: 2024-2025 Trends, Benchmarks and Mitigation Strategies Roundtable Discussion Elissa Brewer, CAMS, Senior Risk Management Consultant | Abrigo Led by Elissa Brewer, this interactive discussion among attendees focuses on current fraud trends in financial institutions and fraud prevention tactics. Benchmark your current program and processes with peers to evaluate your bank’s policies and procedures. Learn mitigation strategies currently in use and sharpen your skills as you gain insights on effective prevention to strengthen your bank’s fraud programs.
9:45 a.m.				Refreshment Break
10 a.m.				What a Forensic Accountant Can Do for You Randal A. Wolverton, Owner | Randal A. Wolverton CPA LLC A retired FBI special agent, Randal Wolverton worked on a variety of cases including violent crime, drugs, public corruption, organized crime, domestic terrorism, health care fraud and white-collar crime throughout his 28-year career with the bureau. During his time with the Financial Crimes Section’s Economic Crimes Unit at FBI headquarters, Wolverton was responsible for program management of corporate fraud, securities fraud, insurance fraud and mass marketing fraud matters. As a certified instructor, he provided training on white-collar crime to special agents at the FBI Academy. Sharing his knowledge and expertise as a forensic accountant, Wolverton highlights methods and resources to assess your bank’s fraud prevention procedures.
11 a.m.				Refreshment Break
11:15 a.m.				Check Fraud is Back: Practical Defenses for a Persistent Threat Elissa Brewer, CAMS, Senior Risk Management Consultant | Abrigo Check fraud has made an aggressive comeback, targeting institutions large and small. With mail theft, check washing and counterfeiting on the rise, financial institutions must be sharper than ever. Elissa Brewer explores the latest check fraud trends and spotlights common vulnerabilities as she leads discussion on what defenses are working and what isn’t. Discover actionable best practices and practical tools to strengthen your institution’s prevention and detection efforts.
12: p.m.				Lunch
1 p.m.				ID Theft Update: Educating Your Customers and Community J. Branch Walton, Consultant | Thompson Consulting Group Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. J. Branch Walton shares real-life stories to illustrate how easy it is for individuals to be scammed. He outlines steps to protect your customers’ personal information and how you can help them recognize identity theft efforts. This fast-moving, updated session follows Federal Trade Commission recommendations to identify the many types of scams and identity theft. Explore tips to educate your customers and community members to reduce their chances of becoming victims of identity theft.
2 p.m.				Refreshment Break
2:15 p.m.				New State Laws to Help Bank Combat Fraud Jackson Hataway, President & CEO | Missouri Bankers Association Legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly this year addresses several provisions to protect your bank and your customers from financial fraud. Jackson Hataway will discuss MBA’s successful efforts to secure passage of legislation that allows new “trusted contact” programs for banks and how banks offering these programs are immune from liability when acting in good faith in the best interests of their customers. He will also discuss trends in Missouri and the outlook for the remainder of 2025.
3:15 p.m.				Adjourn

 

Continuing Education

CPE will be granted to registered attendees upon request.
Specialized Knowledge – approximately 6 credits
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live
Prerequisites: Basic banking knowledge
Program Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Advanced Preparation: None
American Bankers Association (ABA) Professional Certifications has been submitted for continuing education.

Three Ways to Register

		Online
		Phone 573-636-8151
		Mail check payable to Missouri Bankers Association and form to: Missouri Bankers Association P.O. Box 57 Jefferson City, MO 65102

Registration Fees

• MBA Member Fees -- $300 per person
• Nonmember Fee -- $1,200 per person

The cost of lunch included in this registration fee for this seminar is $24.50 This information is provided for your bank’s tax records, in keeping with the IRS 50% deductible provisions under Section 274(n) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Location & Hotel Reservations

The seminar will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia. Overnight accommodation is available.

Courtyard by Marriott
3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-443-8000
Hotel Group Rate: $109 per night
Cutoff Date For Room Block: Friday, May 30

Be sure to state you are attending the Missouri Bankers Association’s fraud seminar. After the cutoff dates listed above, availability is not guaranteed, and room rates may revert to the published rate. Early reservations are encouraged!

Cancellation/Refunds

Full refunds will be granted for cancellations received by MBA at least 10 days before the seminar date. After that date, an administrative fee of $10 per canceled registration will be retained. Cancellations will not be accepted five days before the seminar. Substitutions are always permitted. 

Disabilities/Dietary Restrictions

If you have any disabilities that require special assistance or dietary restrictions, contact MBA at 573-636-8151 and explain how we may best accommodate your needs.

Image Use Policy

Registration or participation by an individual in attending Missouri Bankers Association events and activities constitutes an agreement by the attendee to the MBA’s use and distribution, both current and future, of the attendee’s name, image or voice in print, media, social media, photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of, or reporting, such events, and activities and promoting MBA activities, services and programs. Attendees waive any right to inspect or approve the finished materials and MBA communications and publications and agree that all such images, pictures, video or audio recordings, and any reproduction thereof, shall remain the property of the MBA to use at its discretion. Consent is binding, perpetual and may not be revoked.

For More Information

Contact the MBA Education Department at 573-636-8151 or email.