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08/27/2025

Are you ready for Australia’s Tranche 2 reforms?

Starting on July 1, 2026, legal professionals, real estate agents, accountants, and other DNFBPs—including real estate agents and accountants—will face new AML/CTF obligations.

Non-compliance risks penalties, client trust, and reputation.

To help the legal sector prepare, ACAMS and the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) have partnered to deliver AML/CTF training designed for legal practitioners.

This reflects a broader trend: AML/CTF regulations are expanding across industries. For DNFBPs, the ACAMS AML General Awareness course offers a practical, accessible starting point to understanding financial crime risks and controls.

Start now. Let’s build the right training program for you or your team.

Register here: https://www.acams.org/en/training/certificates/aml-general-awareness

06/19/2025

Real voices from CAMS certified professionals

We’re proud to showcase how our CAMS Certification impacts careers and AML expertise worldwide. Here is an inspiring statement from our global community!

06/04/2025

In this month’s AFC Regulatory Watch, Craig Timm breaks down critical updates shaping compliance worldwide:

🔹 U.S. Department of Justice reprioritized white collar crime
🔹 Tornado Cash case developments
🔹 OCC guidance on crypto custody & ex*****on
🔹 Key takeaways from Malta, Australia, Singapore & Hong Kong

Fresh off the ACAMS Europe stage, Craig’s insights help AFC professionals cut through the noise and focus on what really matters.

📺 Watch now to stay ahead: https://bit.ly/4jyTQTq

06/04/2025

What do cartels, fentanyl, AI, and export controls have in common?

They’re reshaping the compliance landscape – fast.

This June, join ACAMS for 4 expert-led webinars diving into:

💣 The impact of designating cartels as FTOs

🤖 How AI is changing transaction monitoring

📦 What’s next for global sanctions and export controls

💊 How illicit fentanyl money moves – and how to stop it

Explore and register for the full June lineup: https://bit.ly/3ZIiucY

06/03/2025

Something big is coming.

For over two decades, CAMS has set the benchmark for AML training. But the threat landscape is changing—and so are we.

Register for our upcoming webinar to discover what’s new: https://bit.ly/3HlZYAV

06/03/2025

In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters,” Kieran Beer talks with Andy Greenberg, senior writer at WIRED and author of the blockchain forensic thriller “Tracers In The Dark.” Halfway into their conversation, they are joined by Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance and a former IRS-CI investigator.

Andy, Tigran and Kieran discuss Tigran’s detention by Nigerian authorities for 8 months as part of the government's effort to force Binance to pay billions in penalties, which was the subject of an in-depth WIRED article by Andy. They also talk about Tigran’s role as a blockchain forensics pioneer documented by Andy in his book, and what each sees as the opportunities and challenges associated with the rise of digital assets.

https://bit.ly/3ZLuAlz

In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters,” Kieran talks with Andy Greenberg, senior writer at WIRED and author of the blockchain forensic thriller “Tracers In The Dark.” Halfway into their conversa

06/02/2025

Are you utilizing AI effectively in your financial crime controls?

How could and should AI look for your organization? On June 16, 2025, join us for a discussion on the use of AI in sanctions screening and transaction monitoring, including:

💡 Assessing your organization’s AI readiness and identifying the right approach for you

💡 How and where AI can be most beneficial in making sanctions screening and transaction monitoring programs effective, including lessons learned

💡 Data considerations that should be taken into account before building AI into your program, to avoid ‘garbage in, garbage out’

💡 Striking the balance between efficiency and risk, and considerations in attaining comfort from regulators

💡 And much more!

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation and register now – sponsored by : https://bit.ly/3Fma3xf

05/30/2025

The May Sanctions Watch is now live!

Zia Ullah, Eversheds Sutherland, joins Justine Walker, Sam Cousins and George Voloshin to discuss the latest updates in the world of sanctions, including:

- Sanctions easing on Syria
- The EU’s 17th Russia sanctions package
- Recent UK measures on Russia
- Iran sanctions developments

Watch now on-demand, free to all ACAMS members: https://bit.ly/4mEt4M2

05/30/2025

Ready to grow this summer – and save while you do it?

Get US$200 off ACAMS’ top 10 certificate courses in AML, fraud, sanctions, and crypto compliance.

These short, online programs are trusted by over 5,000 AFC professionals around the world – and for a limited time, you can enroll for less.

📝Learn at your own pace
🗓️Offer ends July 18, 2025
👥Group discounts available

Check out eligible courses: https://bit.ly/3uled2f
Terms and conditions apply.

05/26/2025

What happens when you’re unprepared?

Financial crime threats are growing, and organizations caught off guard risk millions.

Don’t be next.

As the voice of the global AFC community, ACAMS is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing to address the ever-evolving financial crime landscape. Our Global Threats Report 2025 highlights critical risks and the top 10 threats for the coming year, empowering you to navigate the evolving financial crime landscape. https://bit.ly/4hKZsJN

Report available exclusively to ACAMS members

05/23/2025

The latest episode of the Sanctions Space Podcast is out now!

At our ACAMS Hollywood Assembly, Justine Walker sat down with Laura Ferris, Senior Policy Advisor, Illegal Logging at The Sentry, to discuss the convergence of sanctions, corruption, and illegal logging.

Listen now to learn more!

· Soundcloud https://bit.ly/3DsqyHb

· Spotify https://spoti.fi/422Wr2b

· Apple https://apple.co/3XJj8G3

· Amazon https://amzn.to/3FFy69S

05/22/2025

From rogue employees to criminal infiltration, internal breaches are rising fast. ACAMS, in collaboration with Cifas, has released The Threat from Within – A Growing Concern, revealing how insider threats unfold — and how to stop them before damage is done. Access the full briefing: https://bit.ly/4csvqrr

You'll learn:
• Why insider threats demand a proactive, organisation-wide response
• How transparency and structured programs reduce long-term risk
• Why these threats are a business, ethical, and national security issue
• How cross-team collaboration can strengthen your defences
• The role of hiring integrity and a strong internal culture