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ACAMS Barbados Chapter Inaugural Virtual Event: Medicinal Marijuana

October 23, 2020 /Leave a comment

On April 24, 2020, the ACAMS Barbados Chapter held its first virtual learning event titled “Medicinal Marijuana: Prohibition to Mainstream—Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Opportunities and Risks.” The event was opened with a welcome address by the chapter co-chair Cyralene Benskin-Murray. Following was a featured presentation delivered...

Cybersecurity, Virtual Learning and COVID-19—Oh My!

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 /Leave a comment

The ACAMS Greater Twin Cities Chapter hosted the first of a two-part virtual event series exploring cybersecurity on Thursday, June 18, 2020. What was originally scheduled to be an in-person cybersecurity summit and spring learning event evolved as COVID-19 took hold of the Twin...

June - August 2020, Know Your Chapter, Virginia Chapter

Best Practices for SAR Success

July 7, 2020 /Leave a comment

On March 12, 2020, Brett Brumbaugh and Robyn Wilson hosted an ACAMS Virginia Chapter event in Roanoke titled SAR Review Teams’ Best Practices for Success. The speaker was Trevor McMurray, a special agent with the IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) in Abingdon, Virginia. During his presentation,...

ACAMS Today Europe, Germany Chapter, Know Your Chapter, May 2020 - June 2020

ACAMS Germany Chapter: 2019 in Review

June 5, 2020 /Leave a comment

The ACAMS Germany Chapter hosted a variety of engaging events throughout 2019. The year began with an event on anti-financial crime and fintech in January. Experts from German fintech Fidor Bank, investment bank Baader Bank and UniCredit discussed fintech company challenges in implementing adequate financial...

ACAMS Today Europe, Know Your Chapter, May 2020 - June 2020, Switzerland Chapter

One Year with the ACAMS Switzerland Chapter

June 5, 2020 /Leave a comment

The ultimate objective of the ACAMS Switzerland Chapter is to become part of ACAMS’ global network whilst addressing the specific challenges of the local environment. The chapter strives to broaden information and expertise sharing across industries in Switzerland. To reach this goal, the chapter will...

Know Your Chapter, March - May 2020, San Diego – Baja California Chapter, To the Rescue

Giving Back With Ronald McDonald House Charities

March 10, 2020March 30, 2020 /Leave a comment

At its core, the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) San Diego – Baja California Chapter was established to serve its members professionally by providing educational learning events centered on cross-border activities in the Southern California region. However, in addition to this lofty mission...

Know Your Chapter, March - May 2020, New York Chapter

ACAMS New York Chapter 2019 Wrap-Up

March 10, 2020March 30, 2020 /Leave a comment

The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) New York Chapter wrapped up 2019 as an impressive year of learning and networking events! During the fourth quarter, approximately 550 anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime professionals attended three learning and networking events. As a result...

Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Know Your Chapter, United Kingdom Chapter

ACAMS United Kingdom Chapter—Trafficking and Convergence

January 8, 2020 /Leave a comment

Since 2011, January has been the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the US, with 11 January designated as the National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Why does that matter? It is important because trafficking and slavery are not crimes of the past. People...

December 2019 - February 2020, Know Your Chapter, São Paulo Chapter

Launch of the São Paulo Chapter

December 19, 2019December 20, 2019 /Leave a comment

On October 3, 2019, anti-financial crime professionals attended the launch of the first chapter in Brazil, the São Paulo Chapter. The chapter was launched during a morning event at Federação Brasileira de Bancos (FEBRABAN), an association of Brazilian banks with over 100 professionals from top-tier...

Chicago Chapter, December 2019 - February 2020, Know Your Chapter

Networking with the ACAMS Chicago Chapter

December 19, 2019January 6, 2020 /Leave a comment

On Monday, August 19, 2019, the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Chicago Chapter held its first social event in a number of years at the offices of Crowe LLP in downtown Chicago. The event was a change of pace from the standard professional...

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