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
* *[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)] * * *