Credit Union
BSA Conference
(Bank Secrecy Act)

| April 28 - May 1, 2025 |
Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel  
San Antonio Texas

Who Should Attend: BSA Officers, Board Members, SC Members, CEOs  and Other CU Professionals

Per Your Request!

We know NCUA requires BSA/AML training, but what do you really need to know? Has anything changed since the law was passed in 1970? In this in-depth conference, Barry Lynch, a former NCUA examiner and former credit union CEO, will share in detail what you need to know. The perfect conference for credit union board members, BSA Officers, supervisory committee members, board chairs, CEOs and other credit union professionals. 

Earn 8.4 CPE credits while attending this conference.

Everyone will receive a certificate of completion!

Registration & Hotel Information

Conference Registration

We offer an excellent educational return on your conference investment. Register early for greatest savings.

Registration rates:

Guest Program

Our guest program enables your registered guest(s) to join you during the following conference events: ($249 additional per guest)

Hotel Reservation

Book your room online or call Omni at 800-843-6664. Mention CU Conferences to receive special rates starting at $259. 

When you book through CU Conferences’ block of rooms you will receive receive complimentary in-room Internet access and use of the fitness center.

Rates based on availability

If you are unable to book a room, please give us a call at 888-465-6010 for assistance.

Airport and Ground Transportation**

The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is approximately 20 minutes from Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel. Transportation Details: 

Weather

The weather in San Antonio during the month of April is generally very pleasant. The average temperature reaches a high of about 81° during the day and high 50s in the evenings.

Speaker Information



Barry Lynch
Senior Compliance Officer, Co-founder, CEO
Waypoint Advisory Services, Inc.

Conference Agenda

Schedule subject to change. Registered guests are welcome during these (GP) credit union conference events.

All sessions will be lead by Barry Lynch, Senior Compliance Officer, Co-founder & CEO
Waypoint Advisory Services, Inc.

Monday, April 28, 2025

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Conference Registration

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (GP)

Welcome Reception

Enjoy cocktails, light dining & networking with your conference peers from across the country, their guests and “The Ones In Red.“ Registered guests are welcome to attend.

CU Conferences is grateful for the support of its sponsor, PARC Street Partners, and would like to thank them for co-sponsoring the reception. 

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (GP)

Breakfast

Join us for a hearty breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 

The Five Pillars of BSA – Basic Overview


Session Highlights:

The history of the BSA

BSA 101 - Let's talk about basics.

What changes have taken place in the last ten years?

10:15 – 10:25 a.m. 

Networking and Refreshment Break

10:25 – 11:25 a.m. 

BSA Risk Assessments & Policy Needs


Session Highlights:


Policy Requirements

Annual Risk Assessment Discussion (sample)

How many high-risk members do you have?

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Alphabet Soup:  CIP/CDD/MSB/MRB


Session Highlights:

Regulator breakdown 

What is NCUA’s role in all this?

Let’s talk about Marijuana.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (GP)

Group Luncheon

Join us for lunch. Registered guests are welcome to attend.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

SAR’s and CTRS: Common Errors & Confidentiality


Session Highlights:

SAR Board Reporting - what should it look like?

SAR Narratives - what should be included?

CTR Case Studies

2:30– 3:30 p.m. 

OFAC & 314 (a) & (b)

Session Highlights:

The ways credit unions communicate with regulators.

Why are so many banks being fined?

Is your credit union sharing information with other financial institutions?

3:303:45 p.m. 

The Day in Review

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (GP)

Breakfast

Join us for a hearty sit-down breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.

Opening Remarks

9:10 – 10:15 a.m.

BSA Jeopardy (Recap)


Session Highlights

The ways credit unions communicate with regulators.

Why are so many banks being fined?

Is your credit union sharing information with other financial institutions?

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Networking and Refreshment Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

2025 Examiner Focus & Director Financial Literacy
(For Non-BSA Officer Participants)


Session Highlights

NCUA’s Priorities for 2025

Will BSA once again make the top of the list?

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

BSA Officer Roundtable Discussion
(For BSA Officers)


The roundtable discussion is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow BSA officers from across the country to share ideas and problem solve.

11:30– 11:45 a.m.

Conference Wrap-Up

Take the Afternoon & Evening to Enjoy the Sites, Sounds & Flavors of Texas!

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Travel Day - Have a Safe Trip Home!

Register Early & Save!