September 26-27, 2024 · Austin · Seminars

2024 Operations, Audit, & Compliance

This seminar explores a range of timely areas pertaining to trust operations and audit such as recent regulatory and legislative developments, unique assets, data analytics, risk assessment and other practical applications. There will also be a “Hot Button Topics” session presented by regulators to emphasize areas of concern.

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When

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Where

Texas Bankers Association Headquarters

203 W 10th St

Floor 9

Austin, TX 78701

Thank you to our planning committee for their efforts Bradley Beshea and Javier Juardo!

9:45 – 10:15 AM

Registration

Once you arrive on the 9th floor, there will be a registration table with name tags. Please grab your name tag and proceed to the open doors. There will be a light breakfast, sodas, and coffee available.

10:15 – 11:15 AM

How to do a Risk Assessment (What to do after you have it?)

Jeffrey S. Kropschot, CTCP

Kropschot Consulting Partners, LLC

Springville, UT

 

11:15 – 12:15 PM

A Practical Approach to Trust Operations: Basics and Beyond

“Embrace a hands-on approach to the essential and advanced functions of trust operations. This session provides actionable insights on establishing and managing an efficient trust operations department. From initial account setup to thorough reconciliations, discover best practices designed to streamline processes and maintain high industry standards.”

Danny McHale, CFIRS

Straight Arrow Solutions, LLC

Atlanta, GA

1:00 – 1:55 PM

Data Analytics 

Heather Walker

Frost Bank

San Antonio, TX

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Administering “Unique Assets” – Do’s and Don’ts

The wealthier your clients, the likelier they own “unique assets” such as real estate, artwork, life insurance etc. There are 1,000+ UA types (each demanding specialized expertise to administer properly) so despite all efforts to prevent it sooner or later UA will appear in client accounts! Turn these lemons into lemonade: in this presentation you will learn the three steps to follow to successfully administer any and every UA.

Brad Davidson

UA Central LLC

Annapolis, Maryland

 

3:15 -4:10 PM

ESG

Kena Pits

Coastal Bank

8:00 – 8:30 AM

Light breakfast

8:30 – 9:25 AM

Legislative Update (Federal & State)

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Regulatory Update

Minty Armenlin, MBA, CFRIS

OCC

Washington, D.C.

 

10:45 – 11:40 AM

Compliance Update

Compliance Alliance

Texas Bankers Association

Austin, TX

11:45 – 12:45 PM

Blockchain Technology from an Ops Standpoint

David Byrd

Ernst & Young

 

1:30 – 2:25 PM

Difference Between What Compliance Tests and What Audit Tests

Mike Parker

First Financial

 

2:30 – 3:00

Roundtable

Bradley Beshea

Operations, Audit, and Compliance Planning Committee

Registration Fees

Member rate– $525

Non-member rate– $975

Registration & Cancellation Policy

All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. Please
email to trust@texasbankers.com. Full registration fees will be
refunded if written notice is received no later than September
13, 2024. There is no refund after this date.

Extenuating circumstances are reviewed on an individual basis.
Substitutions are permitted without added cost or penalty.

Continuing Education

CE Credits will be provided after the event. (CTFA, CPE, and MCLE).