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2025 SAS AML Executive Roundtable

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2025 SAS AML Executive Roundtable

Solid Fundamentals to Innovate for the Future –
AI-powered AML, built on strong foundations

Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Bymark Restaurant

2024 saw a marked increase in enforcement actions related to AML compliance.  FINTRAC and other global regulatory bodies are setting clear expectations for modern AML programs.  Join subject matter experts from SAS to learn how consistent reference architecture allows for end-to-end operations from data to decisioning to investigations using governed, explainable machine learning and GenAI to improve conversion rates and maximize efficiency while mitigating risk.

Learning & Outcomes

  • The heart of SAS is analytics.  Our compliance suite uses technological advances such as customer segmentation, alert prioritization, and post alert scoring to deliver a more efficient, effective solution.  SAS is the only vendor with validated analyst positions in AML, Fraud, AI, and Model Risk Governance.  Learn why this is a critical differentiator.
  • Hear about some of the largest banks in the world on their modernization journey, moving from traditional rules-based systems to model driven detection.  Automate manual tasks, reduce third party risk, and prepare for growth with a future-focused system that will evolve with your organization.
  • Network with other large peer bank executives for candid conversation about opportunities, risks, and challenges facing the AML landscape in Canada.

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Agenda

5:00 PMArrival & cocktail reception
5:30 PMWelcoming remarks
5:45 PMRoundtable introductions
6:00 PMGuest speaker
6:45 PMRoundtable discussion
8:00 PMClosing remarks
Jane Bell

Guest Speakers

Jane Bell
AML and Fraud Detection Expert, SAS

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Jane joined SAS after twenty years in the banking industry, with fifteen years of direct experience in front-line AML and Fraud detection as a subject matter expert in BSA laws/regulations.  She is well versed in investigations; regulatory filings; regulatory exams and internal/external audits; governance, including policies, procedures, and oversight testing; rule optimization/customization; and networking with banking, law enforcement, and technology peers.

Jane is passionate about the industry and the work being done to detect and prevent financial crimes.  Having seen the direct impact of money laundering and fraud cases on her banking customer bases, she brings direct knowledge of how to recognize evolving trends in AML and fraud schemes and to put plans in motion to protect financial institutions and their customers.

Jane holds Bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Carolina and a Master’s degree from the University of Georgia.  She holds multiple industry certifications including CAMS, CGSS, and CFE.  

Christopher Ghenne

Christopher Ghenne
Global Head for Banking Compliance Solutions, SAS

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Christopher Ghenne has more than 18 years of experience in combating anti-money laundering. As part of the Global Security and Intelligence Division in the SAS Brussels office, he leads a global team of AML subject-matter experts. He is responsible for all SAS compliance solutions and for training and supporting SAS pre-sales teams worldwide. He holds a master's degree in economics from the University of Brussels and has been accredited as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) since 2009. 

Dan McKenzie

Discussion Facilitator

Dan McKenzie
Principal Solutions Architect Global Security Intelligence Practice, SAS

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With over 15 years of experience in Fraud and AML, and over 25 years of experience in financial services, Dan has helped countless customers solve their financial crime challenges in banking, insurance and government.

Dan started out his career in IT, then moved to the business side to help business units implement technology. He then moved into Financial Crimes when consulting at TD Bank on their AML implementation in 2003. From there, Dan joined SAS and was the Fraud lead for Canada. Dan departed SAS for 5 years and gained further experience with TransUnion as the Director of Fraud and ID management. He then moved on to RBC as an Enterprise Fraud Strategist. Dan brought his real-world experience back to SAS when he rejoined in December 2017.

Dan has passion and expertise in Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics (machine learning), payments fraud, Insurance fraud and first party fraud.