Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is based in Miami, Florida and is an international organisation of anti-money laundering professionals.

ACAMS was founded in 2002 and has a membership of about 5,000. Members are drawn predominantly from banking, law, accounting, investment and gaming industries as well as government organisations.

Purpose and role

ACAMS states its purpose as being:

*To provide a forum for reporting money laundering news and to identify professional development opportunities that are relevant to the membership
*To help members develop the skills required to perform their jobs effectively
*To promote knowledge sharing and the development and implementation of sound strategies and practices for anti-money laundering

ACAMS issues the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification to those who successfully complete an examination.

External references

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*[http://www.fincen.gov United States Department of the Treasury – Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)]
*[http://www.ustreas.gov/ofac United States Department of Treasury - Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)]
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