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As we approach the 11th Annual ACAMS European AML & Financial Crime Conference this week in London, it is clear that our anti-money laundering (AML) challenges are similar throughout the globe. Whether it is an increase in formal regulatory criticism or the ongoing debate on...
We are all aware of how much anti-money laundering (AML) has changed in the 13 years since ACAMS was created. Being a money laundering prevention expert is no longer limited to simply understanding record keeping and reporting. In 2015, we are all charged with the...
In yet another attempt to engage anti-money laundering (AML) professionals, we have added a new polling question to our website on the challenge of de-risking. I am convinced that all sides to this current debate are talking passed each other. Financial institutions are attempting to...
With all of the dialogue on so-called "de-risking," I still feel that anti-money laundering (AML) professionals are talking passed each other. Whether it is concern about the impact on "financial inclusion" or the inability of law enforcement to monitor entities whose accounts have been exited,...
As we finish this session of the ACAMS Advanced Certification classes, I continue to be so impressed at the level of anti-money laundering (AML) expertise of the candidates for the CAMS-Audit and CAMS-FCI designations. In addition, these ACAMS members are committed to improving the overall...
As day three of our 20th Annual AML and Financial Crime Conference draws to a close, I continue to be so impressed by the quality and passion of the AML professional. Conferees were adamant about trying to determine how to address all of their challenges...
As ACAMS continues to grow toward 30,000 members worldwide, we have to continue to provide you with outlets for your AML/financial crime needs. In 2015, we take advantage of Twitter, podcasting, web-only articles, robust webinar content and add-ons to our very successful conferences. For example...