Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2026 Advanced BSA AML/CFT School

The AML/CFT landscape continues to evolve with new regulations, emerging fraud schemes and heightened examiner expectations. Whether you're a seasoned BSA Officer or a newer member of the compliance team, the 2026 Advanced BSA: AML/CFT School, August 17–21, 2026 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort offers practical knowledge and industry connections you need to stay ahead.

1. Get the Latest Regulatory Updates
Stay current on recent and anticipated FinCEN rulemaking, evolving examiner expectations and federal and state regulatory priorities. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of what's changing—and what your institution should be preparing for next.

2. Learn Practical Strategies You Can Use Immediately
Sessions focus on strengthening your BSA/AML compliance program, improving risk assessments, enhancing internal controls, preparing for audits and responding to today's most pressing compliance challenges with practical solutions you can implement right away.

3. Stay Ahead of Emerging Fraud Trends
From electronic payment fraud to cannabis banking compliance and SAR best practices, you'll gain insight into today's evolving threats and learn proven techniques to identify red flags, strengthen reporting and better protect your institution.

4. Hear Directly from Regulators, Auditors and Industry Experts
Few programs bring together this level of expertise in one place. Learn directly from federal and state examiners, experienced auditors and industry leaders who will share current priorities, common findings and valuable perspectives you won't find in a handbook.

5. Build Your Network with Compliance Professionals
One of the greatest benefits of this five-day school is the opportunity to connect with peers from community banks across the Southeast. Share experiences, discuss common challenges and build relationships that become valuable resources long after the school ends.

Whether you attend in person at the beautiful Omni Amelia Island Resort or participate virtually, you'll return with new knowledge, practical tools, continuing education credits and valuable connections to help strengthen your institution's AML/CFT program. Learn more.