2026 BSA: AML/CFT Fundamentals

Step beyond the basics and become the frontline defender your institution needs-master the tools, insights, and strategies to turn BSA compliance into your greatest strength In the fight against financial crime. This comprehensive class goes beyond understanding the regulations-it equips you with actionable knowledge and resources to confidently fulfill your role in preventing financial crimes. As a cornerstone of the financial industry, compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is a critical responsibility, ensuring the safety and soundness of your institution while combating money laundering and terrorist financing. 

INSTRUCTORS: 

Dianne Barton, President PSI

Kristin Harville, Senior Consultant PSI

This is a 3-day Basic Training on Bank Secrecy Act & Anti-Money Laundering for Community Bank Professionals. 


Topics that will be addressed are: 

Day I Topics:

• The Role of FinCEN
• BSA 101
• The Tools of BSA
• Money Laundering Methods in Today’s Environment
• Review of the BSA Building Blocks and 5 Pillars
• CIP, CDD, and EDD           
• Bank Secrecy Act: Legal Update & Enforcement Trends

Day II Topics:

• BSA Compliance Management Program
• Risk Assessments and Risk Rating of Customers
• BSA Reporting and Record Keeping
• Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR) & Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
• Monetary Instrument Logs (MIL)
• Wire Transfers
• High-Risk Products and Services
• Case Studies
• Everything you wanted to ask a Banker and Auditor about BSA
• Tools Available for Today’s BSA Team

Day III Topics:

• Suspicious Activity Report – From Decision Making to Writing the SAR                  
• BSA and OFAC Training
• Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Compliance
• Record Retention
• Action Planning

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS:
Dianne Barton is president of Performance Solutions, Inc. (PSI), a training and consulting company that specializes in providing solutions to the key challenges facing banks in attracting and building relationships with customers. PSI's training programs are designed to “close the gap” between the banks’ needs and employees' skills. Her trademark “real world” scenarios give participants insight into the practical application of new skills and knowledge.

Kristin Harville is a Senior Consultant with PSI. As a former Compliance Director and Bank Examiner, she is a highly respected Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP), with a Juris Master’s Degree in Law (Major in Financial Regulation). With over 20 years of regulatory experience in BSA/AML/CFT, Deposit and Lending Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training & Development, and Enterprise Risk Management. Her goal is to consistently provide practical "real world solutions" for today's compliance community. Kristin is a dedicated, results-oriented facilitator and consultant.