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ACAMS Connection, ACAMS Today Europe, ACAMS Today Europe Digital, Global Financial Crime Review, September – November 2023

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Child sexual exploitation (CSE), child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) and child sex trafficking (CST) are serious crimes that adversely impact children being coerced or manipulated into engaging in sexual activity for financial gain. The ACAMS Today Back-to-the-Basics article, “Beyond The Headlines—A Real Look at Trends...
Deterring Financial Crimes While Respecting Data Sovereignty
ACAMS Connection, AFC Challenges, September – November 2023

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Financial crimes such as money laundering, fraud and terrorist financing continue to pose significant risks to the stability and integrity of the global financial system. Governments and regulatory bodies have responded by implementing strict measures to detect, prevent and report such activities. However, as countries...
Better investigations through the five whys method
ACAMS Connection, Practical Solutions, September – November 2023

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Customer due diligence (CDD) is a compilation of various requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act like know your customer processes, identification and verification of the identities of beneficial owners for certain legal entities, understanding the purpose of accounts, risk rating at account opening and periodically...
Mohamed Abouzied, CAMS, CFE, CGSS, CAFCA—Dubai, UAE
Member Spotlight, September – November 2023

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Meet Mohamed Abouzied, an accomplished anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) compliance expert with an extensive track record spanning over 15 years in the field with multinational corporations. His profound expertise and unwavering commitment make him an invaluable asset in the fight against financial crimes, cementing his...