2023 Report Showcases ACAMS Achievements in
Driving Change and Safeguarding Communities Around the
World
WASHINGTON, June 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading international
membership organization dedicated to the fight against illicit
finance, today published its 2023 Environmental, Society
and Governance (ESG) Report.
This report highlights ACAMS' achievements over the past year,
showcasing the organization's dedication to enacting positive
change, empowering stakeholders and safeguarding communities across
the globe.
"Through unparalleled resources and collaborative engagements,
we empower professionals to safeguard the integrity of our
financial ecosystem and protect against the predicate offenses that
infiltrate it, such as human trafficking, illicit wildlife trade
and online child exploitation," said ACAMS CEO, Neil Sternthal. "Our efforts have not only
strengthened global financial ecosystems but are contributing to
societal well-being, bolstering national security, upholding
financial integrity, safeguarding communities and mitigating
environmental harm."
Key highlights in the report include:
Expanded Offerings: Introduced 180 new or updated
certifications, certificates, and exam offerings, expanded to 64
chapters, and hosted 13 global roundtables.
Increased Reach: Engaged with
anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals in more than 200
jurisdictions/territories.
Global Access Expansion and Accessibility:
Initiated international expansion with webinars in 28
languages and several thought leadership publication
translations.
Scholarship Programs: Awarded 90
professionals with scholarships, contributing to capacity building
in AFC. In addition, launched a scholarship for
AFC professionals from African countries to promote diversity,
equity and inclusion.
Social Impact Certificates: Launched
two new social impact certificates and translated three existing
certificates, focusing on understanding financial footprints linked
to predicate crimes.
Regulatory Landscape Support: Launched
the AFC Academy to help financial institutions navigate regulatory
changes with flexible learning paths.
Law Enforcement Empowerment:
Collaborated with law enforcement through initiatives such as
the Law Enforcement Curriculum, CAMS Bootcamp, annual seminar,
webinars, and articles in ACAMS
Today.
Chapter Expansion: Strengthened global
network by launching the Korea chapter, providing localized support
and best practices sharing.
Access the ACAMS 2023 ESG Report here:
https://www.acams.org/en/media/document/37594
About ACAMS®
ACAMS is a leading international
membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for
anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and
peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally. With over
100,000 members across 180 jurisdictions, ACAMS is committed to the
mission of ending financial crime through the provision of
anti-money laundering/counterterrorism-financing and sanctions
knowledge-sharing, thought leadership, risk-mitigation services,
ESG initiatives, and platforms for public-private dialogue. The
association's CAMS certification is the gold- standard
qualification for AFC professionals, while its CGSS and CCAS
certifications are for sanctions professionals and AFC
practitioners working in the crypto space,
respectively. ACAMS' 60+ Chapters globally further amplify the
association's mission through training and networking initiatives.
Visit acams.org for more information.
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SOURCE Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering
Specialists (ACAMS)