A Key Industry Credential
ACAMS offers the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) credential, which is increasingly regarded as a gold standard in the industry. The designation is given to professionals who pass a rigorous, proctored examination administered by an independent company and developed to reflect the latest anti-money laundering standards and practices in the world. The CAMS credential can lead to career advancement through promotions, greater remuneration and recognition in the field.
Staying Sharp with the Latest News
ACAMS produces two different publications designed to help members easily meet the demands and challenges of their jobs. The bimonthly newsletter ACAMS Today offers anti-money laundering news roundups, guidances, discussions of the latest topics in the industry and expert advice for career advancement. ACAMS Connection is a biweekly e-zine offering practical tips for handling specific AML problems, news updates and member analysis pieces covering key issues in different industries, ranging from banking and money services businesses to insurance and securities.
Great Opportunities
The ACAMS Job Bank features a variety of anti-money laundering specialist positions around the world in a variety of industries.
Online Access to the Experts
ACAMS features a Listserv through e-mail that allows members to consult experts around the world with questions on key AML matters, ranging from the latest legislation to best practices for specific situations.
An Array of Information Just a Click Away
ACAMS’ website, www.acams.org., offers a variety of information for AML professionals: FAQs, archived issues of ACAMS Today and ACAMS Connection to search out specific concerns, educational resources such as AML Maestro, a members-only resource section containing government guidances, hands-on articles written by members, a directory to find both members and CAMS, and much more.
Getting to the Next Level—or Staying on Top of Your Game
ACAMS’ educational programs can prepare you for the next level—CAMS certification—with user-friendly preparation or offer you real-world solutions to real-world problems with a variety of products, ranging from webcasts and manuals to seminars. To find out more about what CAMS is and what it can mean to your career, click here.
Key Contacts
The ACAMS Consultant Center can connect you and your organization with a top expert who can help you with your program. If you need a top AML professional for an event, the ACAMS Speakers Bureau is where you can find him or her. And if you’re an expert looking for forums to speak or offer training, you can post your bio here for free so that AML professionals worldwide can familiarize themselves with your qualifications.
Top Resources at the Right Price
Members are entitled to discounts on ACAMS’s wealth of AML education products, ranging from webcasts to manuals and more, all created with an eye towards building professional skills in all of the key areas.
One-Stop Shopping for Networking and Knowledge The ACAMS’ Annual Meeting brings together the top experts in the field for workshops to help professionals meet the latest challenges, whether these are launderer schemes, new regulations, shifts in practices or industrywide developments. In addition, hundreds of professionals from around the world attend this event, allowing you to catch up with your current contacts and walk away with a whole new set that can make a huge difference in your career.
