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Know Your Chapter, March - May 2023, Southern Nevada Chapter

Location, Location, Location and 2022 in Review

March 10, 2023March 14, 2023 /Leave a comment

ACAMS Southern Nevada Chapter is happy to call Las Vegas its home. The city is an internationally renowned major resort destination known primarily for its entertainment, fine dining, gambling, shopping and nightlife. Las Vegas is among the top destinations in the U.S. for business travel,...

Know Your Chapter, March - May 2023, South Florida Chapter

Spotlight on the ACAMS South Florida Chapter

March 10, 2023March 14, 2023 /Leave a comment

The last few years proved to be transformative for how and where we work. Pushed by the pandemic, many in the anti-financial crime (AFC) community moved into remote-only or hybrid work environments. Many in the AFC community also made a far greater leap and moved...

December 2022 – February 2023, Delaware Chapter, Know Your Chapter

ACAMS Delaware Chapter: The Power of Sharing AML Information

December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment

The ACAMS Delaware Chapter hosted a virtual webinar in August titled “Conducting More Effective Customer Due Diligence: Requirements, Best Practices and Trends to Watch.”1 The event had over 100 registered participants and proved to be an informative session, even for seasoned anti-money laundering (AML) veterans. Ola...

December 2022 – February 2023, Know Your Chapter, New York Chapter

John MacKessy: Learning From History

December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment

John MacKessy has over 25 years of regulatory and compliance experience and is currently a managing director and global head of anti-money laundering (AML) for BlackRock, the largest global asset manager. Prior to joining BlackRock, MacKessy was the global head of AML Monitoring for Citi...

December 2022 – February 2023, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Know Your Chapter

Greater Philadelphia Chapter: Welcome Back, Philadelphia!

December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment

Since its inception, the ACAMS Greater Philadelphia Chapter has been serving its members in this diverse and emerging marketplace. The Greater Philadelphia area is known for its historically rich heritage but is also noted for being one of the leading financial centers in the country,...

Cyprus Chapter, December 2022 – February 2023, Know Your Chapter

An Eventful Day and Evening

December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment

It has been more than two years since the ACAMS Cyprus Chapter hosted its last face-to-face learning event before COVID-19 hit the world. And they came back with a bang! The ACAMS Cyprus Chapter has been hosting sold-out events since its launch in 2015. The...

Carolinas Chapter, December 2022 – February 2023, Know Your Chapter

Kicking Off the First Live Event Since 2020

December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment

The ACAMS Carolinas Chapter returned to live events this year by hosting its second annual AML and Sanctions Symposium. On September 13, 2022, more than 200 professionals across the southeast gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center for a full day of continuing education, followed by...

Know Your Chapter, Northern New Jersey Chapter, September - November 2022

New Jersey Chapter: Unwavering Dedication to AML

September 22, 2022October 19, 2022 /Leave a comment

In the summer of 2012, Laura Goldzung and Howard Sawransky each notified the ACAMS chapter leadership of their desire to start a New Jersey chapter. ACAMS leadership put them together, and Goldzung and Sawransky met for lunch to discuss the opportunity. After several phone calls...

Central Florida Chapter, Know Your Chapter, September - November 2022

Central Florida Chapter: Revamping the AFC Community and Landscape

September 22, 2022 /Leave a comment

As we head further away from the pandemic lockdowns and the disruption it caused to our professional and personal lives, our chapter thought it would be appropriate to address and highlight the current makeup of our board and our focus for the future. Our board’s...

Carolinas Chapter, June - August 2022, Know Your Chapter

Carolinas Chapter: Thoughts From Our Board Members

August 1, 2022 /Leave a comment

Since the inception of the ACAMS Carolinas Chapter1 in 2012, as the world of anti-money laundering (AML) has evolved, so has this chapter. Flexibility and adaptability are key to staying relevant in the industry. The success of any ACAMS chapter is dependent upon the strength...

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AFC Developments Addressed at the Assembly Hollywood

Know Your Chapter

Location, Location, Location and 2022 in Review

Spotlight on the ACAMS South Florida Chapter

ACAMS Delaware Chapter: The Power of Sharing AML Information

John MacKessy: Learning From History

Greater Philadelphia Chapter: Welcome Back, Philadelphia!

An Eventful Day and Evening

Kicking Off the First Live Event Since 2020

New Jersey Chapter: Unwavering Dedication to AML

Central Florida Chapter: Revamping the AFC Community and Landscape

Carolinas Chapter: Thoughts From Our Board Members