San Antonio FBI and SWACHA to Host Annual Financial Institution Crime Day

In collaboration with the San Antonio Federal Bureau of Investigation, SWACHA — The Electronic Payments Resource® — The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and The Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) will host the 7th annual FBI Financial Institution Crime Day on August 28 in San Antonio.  The one-day conference will examine issues facing financial institutions such as white collar crime, fraud, robbery and identity theft.

The conference is designed specifically for financial institution fraud and security professionals, as well as law enforcement officials in the Criminal Intelligence and White Collar Crime Departments.  Attendees will meet with financial industry leaders, representatives from the United States Attorney General’s Office, and local FBI Special Agents and law enforcement officials to discuss common needs and solutions in the realm of risk management. 

Additionally, highly interactive discussion sessions will offer attendees the opportunity to examine how the FBI and law enforcement agencies address crime issues and how financial institutions can reduce exposure to these types of crimes.  Participants will also gain greater awareness of proactive initiatives to reduce fraud and get access to the latest information on innovative fraud prevention technology. 

“There is a pressing need for financial institutions and law enforcement to work together in new ways to face the challenges presented by financial crimes,” said Dennis Simmons, president and CEO of SWACHA.  “The San Antonio financial community will benefit greatly from collaborating with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies.  Attendees will walk away from this conference with a strong sense of not only what is happening nationwide in these areas, but also, what are the issues specific to San Antonio.”

The conference will be held Thursday, August 28th at the Marriott Rivercenter, 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205.  The seminar will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.  The cost is $175 per person.  Those interested can register at www.swacha.org.

About SWACHA
SWACHA-The Electronic Payments Resource® is a not-for-profit Regional Payments Association of approximately 1,100 members across the Southwest. SWACHA is the resource of choice for financial institutions and corporations in the areas of education, training, payments system risks and knowledge about electronic payments. SWACHA membership provides advantages such as superior quality training and unique industry resource materials, access to the toll-free Payments AnswerlineTM, Risk Management programs, and representation at the national level in the development of ACH policies and rules. For more information, visit www.swacha.org.