The ACAMS Sanctions Space

The CGSS Certification

The Certified Global Sanctions Specialists (CGSS) Certification is the culmination of five years of research and development on international sanctions compliance. The importance of CGSS cannot be understated. It is ACAMS’s first exam-based certification since CAMS, the gold standard in AML certifications, was launched 16 years ago. CGSS is currently available in English and French, with Simplified Chinese and Arabic under development, and further translations planned.

The Sanctions Foundations Certificate Course

For those seeking to learn more about sanctions, or professionals new to the field and not yet ready for CGSS, Sanctions Foundations is a four-hour online certificate course that provides an essential overview of sanctions compliance. This on-demand course is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. A Japanese translation is under development.

The Global Sanctions Webinar Series

Designed specifically for sanctions professionals. Panels of global experts will discuss some of the most complex sanctions issues at play today. These sessions are presented live and allow for participants to ask questions of the panelists. Recordings are available after the event.

Here are some of the sanctions webinars available for you:

• Secondary Sanctions, Growth of Counter Sanctions and Implications for Contracts.


• Expanding US Sanctions on Hong Kong/China -Contextualizing the Compliance Considerations (Session 1)


• Expanding US Sanctions on Hong Kong/China -Managing Your Risk (Session 2)

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The Sanctions Masterclass Series with Justine Walker

Four times per year, experts will provide a deep dive into some of the most challenging sanctions issues. With a teaching curriculum shaped by members of our global sanctions compliance task force, our masterclasses will use real-life examples and emphasize practical applications for ensuring compliance. Each Masterclass will be presented live, allowing for question-and-answer sessions, and will also be recorded.

• Masterclass: Risk Managing Humanitarian Payments into High Risk Conflict and Sanctioned Environments
   
• Q&A: Risk Managing Humanitarian Payments into High Risk Conflict and Sanctioned Environments


• Masterclass: Understanding and Interpreting Ownership and Control


• Masterclass: How to Navigate the Digital and Technology Landscape

Thought Leadership:
White Papers and Publications

ACAMS thought leadership is aimed at helping promote the public-private sector dialogue. With such a diverse community of members, we are committed to helping shape effective global implementation and inspiring critical industry and public-sector relationships, including engagement with key international bodies and think-tanks.

Explore some of the thought leadership white papers ACAMS has published:

• Navigating Humanitarian Exceptions: Challenges, opportunities and realities for the COVID-19 pandemic response
   
• Risk Management Principles Guide for Sending Humanitarian Funds into Syria and Similar High-Risk Jurisdictions
   
• Contextualizing the U.S.-China Relationship Amid Hong Kong and Wider Sanctions Developments

 
• Maritime Sanctions Compliance: Enhancing Cross-Industry Cooperation and Implementation

The Sanctions Space Podcast

Join Justine and her guests for regular podcast episodes, telling the stories behind sanctions. They’ll cover longer-term trends, anecdotes and the lessons we’ve learnt from them, and how the threads of the past relate to current events. The podcast series is free to access on Soundcloud and Spotify, and suitable for all levels of experience.