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From the Editor, June - August 2020

Chaos Leads to Change

July 7, 2020 /Leave a comment

A decade ago, ACAMS Today published its first Law Enforcement (LE) edition. It has since become an annual edition dedicated to the many LE members and the financial crime prevention professionals who work together to bring the “bad guys” to justice. Much has changed since...

ACAMS Today Europe, From the Editor, May 2020 - June 2020

Wild Kingdom

June 5, 2020 /Leave a comment

I have recently found myself with time on my hands, as have we all during the COVID-19 pandemic. While checking my social media feed, I came across an article by National Geographic that caught my eye for two reasons. The article was about the plight...

From the Editor, March - May 2020

The Side Hustle

March 10, 2020April 7, 2020 /Leave a comment

When looking for a way to supplement cash flow, most people look for a side hustle. What is a side hustle? A side hustle can range from selling your extra housewares on Craigslist, eBay, etc., to baking and selling seasonal pumpkin bread. When I was...

December 2019 - February 2020, From the Editor

Emulating Achievers

December 12, 2019 /Leave a comment

I received a link to an intriguing article a couple of weeks ago. It posed the question: Are you a doer or an achiever? My initial reaction was one of incredulity as I honestly thought these two concepts went hand in hand. Do you not...

From the Editor, September – November 2019

Navigating the Sanctions Labyrinth

September 3, 2019September 19, 2019 /Leave a comment

As is true of all aspects of the financial crime prevention profession, sanctions are complex. They are labyrinthine in nature and morph in complexity due to evolving diplomatic relationships. Being in full compliance is a difficult challenge, but an important and necessary one. Its importance...

ACAMS Today Español, From the Editor

Colecciones Especiales

July 18, 2019July 29, 2019 /Leave a comment

Durante mis años de licenciatura, trabajé como asistente de investigación en el ala de colecciones especiales en la biblioteca de la universidad a la que asistí. Fui responsable de indexar las leyes mexicanas escritas en el siglo XIX para facilitar su búsqueda. Como parte...

From the Editor, June - August 2019

A Universal Responsibility

June 21, 2019January 9, 2020 /Leave a comment

A couple of years ago as I waited in line at a grocery store, I looked down the line and saw an elderly man at the register looking for his money to pay for groceries. I was shocked to see bruises on his face and...

ACAMS Today Europe, From the Editor, May - June 2019

Renaissance

May 21, 2019June 4, 2019 /Leave a comment

At 19 years old, I set out on an adventure and lifelong dream—to see Europe. Armed with my backpack and everything I thought necessary to survive a six-week excursion to the continent, I began visiting country-after-country. I learned from this thrilling adventure that Europe was...

From the Editor, March - May 2019

Vigilance

March 28, 2019December 19, 2019 /Leave a comment

Always home. Safety made simple. Blink and you’re home. Fear stops here. If these taglines sound familiar, it might mean you have a security system at your place of residence. Constant vigilance or surveillance has become commonplace in our society. We are ever watchful of...

December 2018 - February 2019, From the Editor

Notable Moments

December 18, 2018December 20, 2018 /Leave a comment

Some moments are memorable, notable, noteworthy; others are learning experiences, adventures or even sorrowful. Life is filled with moments. For me, the end of the year always seems filled with “memorable moments.” The season beckons one to take time to form special moments with...

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