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Europe, European Connect, March – May 2016

Happenings in Europe

March 7, 2016October 4, 2016 /Leave a comment

Editor’s Note: European Connect is a section in the ACAMS Today magazine that will update members on ACAMS news and activities in Europe. In this issue’s European Connect, I wanted to let you know how much we are looking forward to meeting with so...

Compliance, Europe, March – May 2016

Enhanced Due Diligence in Managing Sanctions Risks

March 7, 2016May 9, 2016 /Leave a comment

The following article elaborates on the sanctions in force against Russia, Syria and Iran as well as those recently lifted against Belarus in March 2016, and highlights the link to exposure faced by institutions in this regard in relation to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing...

Cyprus Chapter, Europe, Know Your Chapter

ACAMS Launches Chapter and EIMF CAMS Training Partnership in Cyprus

March 2, 2016May 9, 2016 /Leave a comment

Over 130 anti-money laundering (AML) professionals from the Cyprus financial and legal services sector attended the official ACAMS Cyprus Chapter launch event on November 4, 2015, at the Hilton Hotel, Nicosia. The event, which combined an evening of anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) networking with keynotes...

Europe, Exclusive, Ireland Chapter

Media Coverage for the Newly Formed ACAMS Ireland Chapter

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 /Leave a comment

Europe, Know Your Chapter, Nordics Chapter

Announcing the New ACAMS Nordics Chapter

January 18, 2016January 20, 2022 /Leave a comment

On September 16, 2015, the ACAMS Nordics Chapter held its inaugural meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Copenhagen, marking another important step in the continued international expansion of ACAMS activities to meet the needs of members within their own jurisdictions. The ACAMS Nordics Chapter...

Europe, Germany Chapter, Know Your Chapter

ACAMS Germany Chapter Launched

January 13, 2016October 4, 2016 /Leave a comment

On November 24, 2015, ACAMS launched its Germany Chapter at the Frankfurt School of Finance, one of Germany's most renowned business schools. The event was well attended by some 100 anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime professionals and experts from across Germany. Angela Salter, head...

Europe, In Focus, Ireland Chapter, Know Your Chapter

A Continuing Need for Partnership

January 12, 2016February 22, 2016 /Leave a comment

December 2015 - February 2016, Europe, Practical Solutions

Financial Crime Risk Assessment

December 9, 2015March 10, 2022 /1 Comment

Legislation in force to prevent financial crime has become more risk focused, requiring organizations to fully understand the risks their organization faces based on their business model and strategy. Companies’ financial crime controls are increasingly in the crosshairs of regulators. Therefore, embedding financial crime controls...

December 2015 - February 2016, Europe, Global Financial Crime Review

Financial Sanctions on Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

December 9, 2015May 10, 2016 /Leave a comment

U.N. Resolution 2231 (2015) endorses the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreed by Iran and the P5+1. On Implementation Day, all U.N. sanctions resolutions will be terminated and specific restrictions will take their place. Formerly prohibited financial transactions will be permitted so long as...

December 2015 - February 2016, Europe, Global Financial Crime Review

Sanctions and the Financing of Proliferation: Identifying Circumvention Typologies

December 9, 2015May 9, 2016 /Leave a comment

Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) needs to be financed. Whereas much information is publically available regarding procurement of proliferation-sensitive goods and materials and their means of transfer, much less information exists regarding methods and means to finance such procurement. Disrupting finance is...