December 2011 – February 2012 Archives - Page 2 of 2

AFC Challenges, December 2011 – February 2012

AML vs. the Hawthorne Effect: The Reason Why AML Will Always Play Catch-Up

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

If someone asked me what I felt was the most aggravating sport in the world today to watch, my answer would have to be without a doubt greyhound racing. Why? Well look at the sport through the eyes of a hound. I mean, for...

AFC Challenges, December 2011 – February 2012

The Lottery and Money Laundering—A Match Made in Heaven

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" is the extraordinarily famous opening line of a poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Though Ms. Browning was undoubtedly not directly referring to the use of lotteries for illegal activities, the line can easily be referencing...

AFC Challenges, December 2011 – February 2012

Conduit Contributions—Where Money Laundering and Politics Mix

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

A conduit contribution is a political donation made through someone else. The individual making the contribution acts as a straw donor in order to conceal the identity of the real donor and the true source of the funds. In most instances the true source of...

December 2011 – February 2012, Expert Spotlight, Interviews

Dr. Muhammad Baasiri: Building and Spreading Compliance Culture

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

ACAMS Today had the opportunity to visit with Dr. Muhammad Baasiri and learn more about his compliance work in Lebanon. Dr. Baasiri is the third vice-governor of the Banque du Liban, the Central Bank of Lebanon. He is currently a member of the Higher Banking...

Chapter Spotlight, Chicago Chapter, December 2011 – February 2012

Congratulations to the Chicago Chapter! The 2011 Chapter of the Year Award Recipient

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

Since the Chicago Chapter's launch on September 8, 2008, they have hosted over 18 learning events ranging from OFAC and Sanctions Compliance to Caution List Screening and Cyber Crime. The Chicago Chapter has welcomed speakers from a variety of government agencies and financial institutions. Their...

ACAMS Awards, December 2011 – February 2012

ACAMS Awards—And the Winners are…

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

ACAMS is proud of its members and their many accomplishments and achievements in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. Each year ACAMS recognizes a few individuals who have contributed significantly to the compliance community. In 2011, ACAMS was proud to present awards to...

December 2011 – February 2012, From the Executive Vice President

Closing Out the Year But Keeping our Eyes on the Goal

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

This year saw many dramatic events that directly affected the compliance industry and will continue to have repercussions going forward. The events of the Arab Spring, the killing of Bin Laden and other key terrorists, and the recent announcement of the draw down of American...

December 2011 – February 2012, Member Spotlight

Chris Wilson—Hong Kong, China

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

Chris Wilson is a partner with Deloitte & Touche Financial Advisory Services in Hong Kong and the anti-money laundering/sanctions ser-vices leader for Hong Kong, China. Prior to joining Deloitte & Touche, he was the regional vice president and head of money laundering prevention for GE...

December 2011 – February 2012, Member Spotlight

Al Demeter, CAMS, CFE—Hong Kong, China

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

Al Demeter is a former criminal investigator of the U.S. Treasury Department, Criminal Investigation Division where he served as a special agent and in various management roles over his 28 and a half year career. He was previously the special agent in charge of the...

December 2011 – February 2012, From the Editor

Going Above & Beyond

December 1, 2011April 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

Some of my favorite stories come from individuals caught in the grip of World War Two. Stories abound of valorous deeds done in the face of monumental opposition, from the battlefields of France to the horrors of the European ghettos. Many individuals went above and...

ACAMS Today

The Magazine for Career-Minded Professionals in the Anti-Financial Crime Field

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Celebrating Veteran Excellence in AFC: ACAMS Veteran’s Scholarship Reception

The Use of AI and Machine Learning in Financial Crime Compliance

Fraudulent Companies: Avoid the Trap

Scanned and Scammed: QR Code Fraud

December 2011 – February 2012

AML vs. the Hawthorne Effect: The Reason Why AML Will Always Play Catch-Up

The Lottery and Money Laundering—A Match Made in Heaven

Conduit Contributions—Where Money Laundering and Politics Mix

Dr. Muhammad Baasiri: Building and Spreading Compliance Culture

Congratulations to the Chicago Chapter! The 2011 Chapter of the Year Award Recipient

ACAMS Awards—And the Winners are…

Closing Out the Year But Keeping our Eyes on the Goal

Chris Wilson—Hong Kong, China

Al Demeter, CAMS, CFE—Hong Kong, China

Going Above & Beyond