The Assembly LATAM by ACAMS will Feature Over 50 Experts to Share Insights on the Future of Financial Crime Prevention in Latin America
18 Julio 2024 - 9:23AM
Financial crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is rapidly
evolving, driven by challenges such as drug
trafficking, sophisticated scams, and stringent
regulatory updates. To address this complex
landscape, ACAMS, a leading global organization dedicated
to combating illicit finance, will convene local and regional
anti-financial crime (AFC) experts in Punta Cana, Dominican
Republic from
July 22-23.
The Assembly LATAM 2024 will address high-priority topics, such
as advancements in AI and cryptocurrency, fraud typologies,
effective public-private partnerships, and recent regulatory
changes. Attendees will gain insights from over 50 of the
industry's leading experts from law enforcement, regulatory bodies,
and the private sector. The conference will feature a lineup of
more than 25 informative sessions, delving into:
- Effective measures to counter the rising tide of organized
crime, drug trafficking, and violence in Latin America, with a
focus on collaboration and risk mitigation.
- Compliance strategies for cryptocurrencies and virtual assets,
including the role of AI in financial crime prevention.
- Implications of the latest regulatory changes, including those
relating to virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
- Advanced practices for detecting fraud, such as “Pig
Butchering” and schemes involving fiduciary funds.
- Personal liability concerns for compliance officers, including
policy changes.
Interactive formats like the ACAMS debate, lighting round and
Financial Intelligence Unit dialogue table will drive conversations
designed to challenge, educate, and inspire. A major highlight is
the in-depth regulatory approach session, where current and former
regulators from the Dominican Republic and Mexico will explain new
compliance expectations and dissect the latest Financial Action
Task Force (FATF) developments.
As virtual assets continue to rise, a dedicated session will
explore the operation of crypto ecosystems and the unique risks
they pose, such as illicit fiat conversion schemes. Experts will
navigate blockchain trends, including decentralized finance (DeFi),
and the global push towards regulating cryptocurrencies.
In a pivotal session that confronts the reality of organized
crime, particularly in the realms of drug trafficking and human
trafficking, experts will analyze money laundering tactics used by
transnational crime groups, including the fentanyl and opioid
trade, and explain how to leverage risk assessments and
collaborative efforts to curb the financial channels that sustain
criminal organizations.
Featured keynote speakers include:
- Víctor Hugo Guerra, Editor and Co-author of Criminal
Economies, Multidimensional Approaches, and Senior Counsel Illicit
Trade Prevention Latin America & Canada/U.S., Phillip Morris
International;
- Sebastián Arévalo Sánchez, LATAM Program Director,
Mekong Club.
"Financial crime is a constantly evolving threat, and staying
ahead of the curve is critical to safeguarding the financial
system," said ACAMS CEO Neil Sternthal. "Through this conference,
our goal is to provide compliance professionals in Latin America
and the Caribbean with the latest insights and knowledge to elevate
their skills and broaden their perspectives in the ongoing fight
against financial crime."
With greater awareness of emerging organized crime tactics and
effective risk mitigation strategies, attendees will leave better
equipped to stay ahead of criminals who are misusing new
technologies and exploiting governance gaps. Participants will also
benefit from multiple networking opportunities, enabling them to
connect with peers and industry leaders, fostering stronger
collaborative ties across public and private sectors.
For more information on The Assembly LATAM 2024, including
access to the agenda and registration portal, please visit:
https://www.acams.org/es/eventos/la-asamblea/la-asamblea-latam.
Members of the media who wish to attend the conference in person
can register by sending an email request to lkaur@acams.org with
their full name and the organization they represent.
Lashvinder Kaur
ACAMS
+44 7388 264478
lkaur@acams.org