Mar 18, 2025
In the IBA’s review of evaluations and evolving needs of the forums offered each year, many requested separate forums for physical security and fraud issues. As such, we will offer the Bank Security Officer Forum, which will focus solely on issues related to physical security, while adding a new Fraud Forum. While this change may impact those who have responsibility for both areas, a significant number of bankers requested a stand-alone Fraud Forum.
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Who Should Attend?
This forum is designed for those who are responsible for fraud mitigation at their bank. This platform will provide you with an opportunity to discuss their concerns and explore collaborative
solutions to problems they face on a day-to-day basis. You don’t want to miss this opportunity!
Forum Dates-
March 18, 2025
July 22, 2025
November 19, 2025
8:45 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Program Adjourns
The purpose of the Fraud Forum is to provide a platform to discuss current trends, and more importantly the best practices of fraud mitigation strategies employed by financial institutions.
Throughout 2025 potential categories of discussion will include some of the
following categories:
Advanced Detection Technologies
Integrated Security Solutions
Customer-Facing Technologies
Jim Rechel is president of The Rechel Group, Inc., a risk-consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is one of the board of The Institute for Criminal Justice Education, Montgomery, Alabama and a member of numerous national organizations and is a Certified Financial Security Officer. He is a past local board member of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Association and the American Society of Industrial Security. Prior to working for The Rechel Group, Inc., Jim was Vice President for Fifth Third Bank headquartered in Cincinnati, where he held positions in various departments, including Retail and Lending, and Security Director and was a Special Agent with the FBI.
Potential Discussion Items based upon the above categories for the Fraud Forum may include:
Advanced Detection Technologies: Implementing AI and machine learning to detect unusual
patterns and anomalies in transactions.
1. Stringent Authentication Processes: Using multifactor authentication and biometric verification to ensure secure account access.
2. Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously monitoring transactions and customer behavior for
suspicious activity.
3. Employee Training: Regularly training employees to recognize and respond to potential fraud
attempts.
4. Customer Education: Informing customers about common fraud schemes and preventive
measures.
5. Collaboration: Working with other financial institutions and law enforcement to share
information and strategies.
6. Regular Audits: Conducting regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure
compliance with security protocols.
By analyzing peer bank strategies, the Fraud Forum is designed to focus on Fraud, with the actual agenda set by the member participants.
The following fees include three consecutive sessions to the forum and the program materials.
IBA member - $999 per person
Participation in this IBA Forum is limited to IBA member financial institutions, and nonmembers financial institutions from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates.
IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Laurie Rees, Vice President - Education & Training
Lrees@indiana.bank
317-387-9380
Due to our commitments, the price is inclusive of all three sessions. A full refund for the 3-session forum will be given for cancellations received prior to the first session. Any registrant who does not cancel before the first session will be billed the full registration fee and sent the materials. Substitutions are welcome at no additional charge. It is the registrant's responsibility to find a substitute if unable to make a session.