eBAM & Managing Banking Partners in a Post-Bailout World

When: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Approved for 4.8 CTP/CCM Credits by the Association for Financial Professionals. This seminar focuses on establishing and maintaining effective controls internally and with banking partners. Gain a complete understanding of the tactical requirements for maintaining relationships and broaden your perception to include a more holistic vision of how your partners can serve the company regardless of the environment. Assess current domestic regulatory and compliance landscape. Evaluate various international regulatory requirements and identify the challenges faced in building a global banking scheme. Review the SWIFT corporate access model, delving into the impact of eBAM on establishing solid controls.

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