Beneath The Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership - Panel and Workshop

We are thrilled to invite you to our ultra-exclusive event, sponsored by Moody's Analytics, focused on uncovering the complexities of beneficial ownership and its impact on lending and KYC practices. Join us at Moody’s downtown Chicago office for an afternoon of insightful discussions and hands-on exercises! With room for only 30 attendees, spots will go fast! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique experience. Sign up ASAP to secure your spot!

Event Details:

📍 120 N LaSalle St, 11th floor, Chicago, IL 60602 

🗓  Wednesday, October 2, 2024 

🕒 11:30AM - 3:30PM CT 

👥 Limited to 30 attendees – Register now!

Agenda:

• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Check-in
• 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch & Networking
• 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Opening Remarks
• 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Panel Discussion – Beyond the Loan: KYC's Critical Role in Protecting Your Bank.  
• 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM: Workshop - Beneath the Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership Exercise.
• 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Q&A Session
• 3:30 PM: Event concludes

Speakers:

• Richard Graham: Director of KYC/Financial Crime at Moody's
• Christopher Stanley: Senior Director, Americas Banking Industry Practice Lead, at Moody's
• Robert Reed: Chief Operations Officer at International Bank of Chicago
• Nancy Frankel: AML/CFT Manager at International Bank of Chicago
• John Calderon: BSA Officer at International Bank of Chicago

Beyond The Loan: KYC's Critical Role in Protecting Your Bank: KYC and lending are two of the most critical areas within a bank that often have overlapping responsibilities, especially when it comes to risk management. However, they tend to operate in silos, with KYC focused on regulatory compliance and lending focused on credit risk and business development. The panel will discuss how these two functions need to integrate and automate their workflows to ensure both regulatory compliance and sound lending practices. 

Key Discussion Points: 

• The critical need for real-time communication between KYC and lending teams.
• Effective responses to adverse news and sanctions risks.
• The impact of regulatory changes on the relationship between compliance and lending.
• Key strategies for fostering seamless collaboration to safeguard the bank’s financial and reputational integrity.

 Beneath The Surface: Unmasking Beneficial Ownership: 

We won’t just tell you what you need to be doing for KYC and beneficial ownership—we’ll actually walk you through how to do it! In this interactive session, Moody’s experts will guide you through a real-world ownership exercise, helping you navigate the complexities of ownership structures. You’ll get hands-on experience in making critical decisions about who really owns the companies you deal with, determining loan eligibility, and ensuring compliance. 

This is a must-attend session for professionals involved in lending, KYC, and compliance. Don’t miss out on this practical, real-world learning experience and the chance to network with industry leaders!