BSA Officer Training: A Not-to-Be Missed In-Person OR Virtual Event

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on August 14, 2024

If you’re responsible for BSA your credit union, then this is a training you won’t want to miss! 

GoWest’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Rules Update, on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MT (8 a.m.-3 p.m. PT), is designed to provide BSA officers, credit union compliance officers, and CEOs/managers with important information, updates, and best practices related to the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering rules and regulations.  

“BSA Officers are the frontline defenders against financial crimes, and having the right training is crucial to protecting your credit union and your members.,” explained Paige Beffort, GoWest’s Manager of Credit Union Development. “We’re so excited to offer an affordable and thorough training opportunity, with different ways to attend to facilitate all learning styles!” 

This 6-hour BSA Officer Training session is available both in-person in Denver or Seattle and virtually. The training will cover: 

• An overview of BSA and other Anti-Money Laundering Rules, including what is new in BSA/AML Rules 

• A refresher on CTRs and SARs 

• OFAC Update 

• Examiner expectations 

• BSA/AML Training requirements and ideas to make BSA training more fun for your staff 

• BSA/AML Best Practices 

Plus, this training qualifies for six Continuing Education Credits for those with active NAFCU Certified Bank Secrecy Officer (NCBSO) designations. 

“Join me in person in Denver, collaborate with other credit union professionals at our Seatac watch-party, or attend virtually from the comfort of wherever you learn best,” encouraged Beffort. 

GoWest is proud to provide small credit union participants (under $125 million in assets) with complimentary registration for this annual BSA Officer Training event. For more information and to register, click HERE. 

Scholarships Available! Continued education and training of credit union employees helps keep the Credit Union Movement vibrant and competitive in the financial marketplace. The GoWest Foundation provides professional development scholarships to assist credit union employees in accessing training and development opportunities to best serve their credit unions, members, and communities. Click HERE for more information about scholarships available for BSA Officer Training. 

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