West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum

The West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum (WCAML) is a yearly conference that fosters a confidential and cooperative exchange of knowledge and ideas in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

The West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum is attended by financial compliance professionals, federal and state regulators, law enforcement officers, and industry consultants.

The conference is planned and executed by a group of volunteers from a cross section of the financial industry and law enforcement. This group plans an agenda that covers current regulatory action and other emerging topics. They try to select a mix that appeals to the needs of both the financial industry and law enforcement. Among the most popular sessions are those where law enforcement representatives share stories of actual cases that resulted from SARs. The press is not invited to this conference so speakers and attendees can be candid in their remarks without fear of repercussion. Attendance is limited creating a relaxed and more intimate environment with lots of opportunity for networking. Because this conference is organized by volunteers and is not a profitable enterprise, attendance fees are always reasonable.

We will do our best to host a safe and compliant event by following state and local guidelines for large gatherings. If conditions should change for the worse, the WCAML Forum reserves the right to cancel the event or move it to an online forum. Credits, refunds, or partial refunds will be considered by the board at the time of such a decision.

Please note that WCAML Forum and the Marines’ Memorial Club follow San Francisco Department of Public Health Guidelines with respect to masking and vaccination. At this time, the Marines’ Memorial Club requires that visitors / guests be fully vaccinated* in order to access restaurant or event spaces. This includes the space we will be using for the event. Please have proof of vaccination available for entry to the event. Masks and social distancing are not required.

Note that San Francisco requires proof of vaccination for entry to restaurants, bars, clubs, and gyms. This guidance may change, so please check San Francisco City Government websites for more information.

*Full vaccination: Must have received a second dose of the Moderna / Pfizer vaccine or single dose of J&J vaccine at least two weeks prior.

7:30–8:30AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30–11:00AM: Morning Content & Breaks

11:30-1:00PM: Lunch

1:00–5:00PM Afternoon Content & Breaks

5:00–6:30PM: Networking Reception

7:30–8:30AM: Continental Breakfast

8:30–12:00PM: Morning Content & Breaks

12:00-1:30PM: Lunch

1:30–5:00PM Afternoon Content & Breaks

5:00–7:00PM: Networking Reception

7:30–8:30AM: Continental Breakfast

8:30–12:00PM: Morning Content & Breaks

12:00-12:30PM: Wrap-up & Final Prize Drawing

(You must be present to win a prize)

• AML Trends & Best Practices
• Antiquities
• Cryptocurrency
• EDD
• ESG
• Homegrown Extremism
• Law Enforcement Feedback
• Leveraging Machine Learning in AML
• Sanctions
• + Case Studies

The West Coast AML Forum has reserved a room block at the Marine’s Memorial Club. The room details are:

These rates will be made available three days pre- and post-official event dates subject to availability. Please note that these rates do not include taxes currently totaling 16.43% (subject to change without notice).

In the event an individual reservation is canceled, notice of cancellation must be received no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. For cancellations received after the forty-eight hour period, the first night’s room and tax will be charged.

Guestrooms include the following at no extra charge:

• Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• Complimentary Two Hour Happy Hour in our Rooftop Bar with panoramic views of San Francisco skyline
• Complimentary Wifi throughout the property
• Complimentary access to the Fitness Center, the Restaurant and the Library

• Contact the MMC at 800-562-7463 or 415-673-6672. Ask for the West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum block
• Email reservation requests to [email protected]
• Visit the MMC website and click on the “Book a Stay” or “Make a Reservation” button. Enter offer code WCAMLF 2022
• Fax reservation requests to 415-441-3649

Ask for the WCAMLF 2022 room block code in order to receive the group rate.

If you are still in need of lodging, please contact us at [email protected].

At this time, the Marines’ Memorial Club requires that visitors / guests be fully vaccinated in order to access restaurant or event spaces. This includes the space we will be using for the event. Please have proof of vaccination available for entry to the event. Masks and social distancing are not required.

Attendees of the WCAML Forum will receive continuing education credits towards industry certifications. The number will be confirmed by WCAML prior to the event.

Cancellations received up to 30 days before the event will be issued a full refund. With the exception of cancellations related to COVID-19, cancellations received within 30 days of the event will not be issued a refund, but are eligible for a credit for future events. Registration may also be transferred to someone else in the same organization. If you need to cancel due to illness or suspected illness, that may be done until May 3, 2022 with no penalty.

Note that if you feel ill the day of the event or during the event, please stay home or return to your home or hotel. You can contact WCAML staff to discuss a credit for future events.

To obtain a credit for a future WCAML forum event, send an email to [email protected].

We prefer payment by credit or debit card via the website. However, if your organization requires payment by check, please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you pay by check, please make checks payable to "West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum".

Mail checks to:

West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum

74133 El Paseo, Suite 1

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Please include the name of the buyer on the check.

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