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Bridging Communities: Inside the DEA Citizens Academy

Bridging Communities: Inside the DEA Citizens Academy

La Russie et l’identification du bénéficiaire effectif

La Russie et l’identification du bénéficiaire effectif

Enabling Law Enforcement in the Fight Against Online Child Exploitation, With Carly Yoost

Enabling Law Enforcement in the Fight Against Online Child Exploitation, With Carly Yoost

Hank Hernandez: Transferrable Skills From a Veteran to AFC

Hank Hernandez: Transferrable Skills From a Veteran to AFC

Ask the AFC Guru: Marbel Guilamo Peña—The Fight Against Corruption

Ask the AFC Guru: Marbel Guilamo Peña—The Fight Against Corruption

A Brief Overview When Preparing for a Risk Based Audit

A Brief Overview When Preparing for a Risk-based Audit

From the Editor

From the Editor, June - August 2021

Breaking the Cube

June 25, 2021 /Leave a comment
Some of you might remember when the Rubik’s Cube was all the rage. In my house, we had all sorts of puzzles and board games to keep us kids entertained, one of which was the aforementioned Rubik’s Cube. Solving the Cube requires all the colors...
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ACAMS Today Europe, From the Editor, May - June 2021

Fear Factor

May 20, 2021May 26, 2021 /Leave a comment
If you ask me about fear, one experience leaps out in my life—the first time I went bungee jumping. I went with a group of friends and each of us paid for six jumps. Standing atop that platform awaiting my first jump was quite intimidating....
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From the Editor, March - May 2021

“I Never Played for a Draw in My Life” -Sir Alex Ferguson

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 /Leave a comment
For me, one of the all-time greatest coaches is Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United F.C. The secret to Sir Alex’s success was his ability to know exactly what each player needed in order to triumph. He built many successful teams during his career due...
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December 2020 - February 2021, From the Editor

The Aromas of Baking

December 22, 2020March 3, 2021 /Leave a comment
Baking—one of my favorite things to do, especially toward the end of the year. The aromas of cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls and pies all evoke pleasant memories of times, places and people. Why do I love to bake? It is an escape from the worries...
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From the Editor, September 2020 - November 2020

A Filtering Process

October 2, 2020October 5, 2020 /Leave a comment
In a podcast I was listening to the other day the presenters were discussing social media. They agreed that when they look at social media they feel as if they need to always do more to keep up with everyone else. To state the obvious,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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