The ACAMS
Sanctions
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    A holistic solution for organizations to empower their workforce to remain compliant with complex sanctions laws. This program is strategically structured with a world-class global sanctions certification (CGSS), as well as learning, networking, and thought leadership opportunities for professionals at different stages of their career.

     

     

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    The ACAMS Sanctions Space is led by accomplished sanctions and counter-terrorism expert Dr. Justine Walker. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge with a leading subject matter specialist on global sanctions implementation.
    Dr. Justine Walker
    Head of Global Sanctions and Risk
    ACAMS

    The CGSS Certification

    The Certified Global Sanctions Specialists (CGSS) Certification is the culmination of five years of research and development on international sanctions compliance. It is ACAMS’s first exam-based certification since CAMS, the gold standard in AML certifications, was launched 16 years ago. CGSS is now available in a variety of languages.

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    ACAMS Premium Webinar Subscription

    Starting soon, our entire ACAMS library featuring live and on-demand webinars, plus the Sanctions Global Monthly Updates and Sanctions Masterclasses will be included in the ACAMS Premium Webinar Subscription. Enjoy your streamlined access to expert analysis on the changing sanctions landscape and unlimited access to learning resources, all with one subscription.

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    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 Compliance 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.

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    Global Sanctions Monthly Update

    Our Global Sanctions Monthly Update is a 40-minute presentation designed to keep compliance professionals informed of essential developments in the ever-dynamic world of sanctions. These updates will alert our global community to key changes to sanctions regimes, as well as offer a synopsis of relevant geopolitical developments and proposed legislation. Each includes a general update, geo-political update, regulatory update, and a spotlight issue. This monthly update will help you understand the trends and be able to prepare for what may be coming.

     

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    Monthly Update: China and Belarus Developments 
    Released on July 2021.
    Provides an update on the latest China sanctions developments, such as Executive Order 14032 and the new CMIC list, China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, and Xinjiang-related developments. The latest round of EU sanctions on Belarus, including implications and key compliance considerations, are also covered.

     

    Monthly Update: Post-Brexit Sanctions: 6-Month Review 
    Released on June 2021.
    Includes a 6-month-on review of sanctions post-Brexit, with key differences between the UK and EU regimes, recent developments on the EU Blocking Regulation, and implications of the latest round of designations against Myanmar and the governor of the Central Bank.

     

    Monthly Update: Russia and FATF's PF Guidance 
    Released on May 2021.
    Includes a focus on the recent Russia sanctions, such as the significance of restrictions on Russian sovereign debt, as well as wider China and Myanmar developments. Furthermore, it examined the FATF Proliferation Finance Draft Guidance, ACAMS’ submission, and areas for further public/private dialogue.

     

    Monthly Update: China and Myanmar  
    Released on April 2021.
    April’s edition provides an update on rapidly changing developments with regards to China – such as the recent Xinjiang-related sanctions and countersanctions - and includes a deep-dive into Myanmar sanctions and the business risk environment.

     

    Monthly Update: Yemen  
    Released on March 2021.
    Includes examining recent Russia sanctions developments, such as those relating to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, as well as a spotlight discussion on the terrorist financing-sanctions-risk context in Yemen.

     

    Monthly Update: Sudan Part II 
    Released on February 2021.
    Includes a spotlight on recent developments concerning Sudan, as well as a geopolitical risk update on China/Hong Kong developments – including aspects such as China’s blocking regulation.

     

    Monthly Update: Brexit Lists and CCMC sanctions 
    Released on January 2021.
    Examined Brexit-related changes and alignment for sanctions screening lists, as well as a spotlight discussion on Chinese Military Companies sanctions. 

     

    Monthly Update: Brexit 
    Released on December 2020.
    Featured a spotlight discussion on UK-sanctions post Brexit.

     

    Monthly Update: Energy Sanctions and Waivers 
    Released on November 2020.
    Examined recent China/Hong Kong developments, including the publication of the US State Department list of “foreign persons” under Section 5(a) of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (HKAA) and issuance of related FAQs, and features a spotlight discussion on energy sanctions and waivers.

     

    Monthly Update: Supply Chain Sanctions Risks 
    Released on October 2020.
    Examined China/Hong Kong developments, including the issuance of Global Magnitsky General License 2A, and discussed navigating supply chain sanctions risks in the context of COVID-19.

     

    Monthly Update: Iran 
    Released on September 2020.
    Featured a spotlight discussion on current deliberations surrounding UN snapback of Iran sanctions, as well as an update on FATF Proliferation Financing developments.

     

    Monthly Update: Sudan   
    Released on August 2020.
    Examined Hong Kong/China developments, changes to CAATSA Guidance, and the UK’s autonomous human rights sanctions regime, and included a spotlight discussion on Sudan.

     

    Monthly Update: US Access to Overseas Records 
    Released on July 2020.
    Covered China/Hong Kong developments, an update on Brexit preparations, and featured a spotlight on US access to overseas records.

     

    Monthly Update: OFAC Reporting  
    Released on June 2020.
    Featured a spotlight discussion on OFAC reporting, including a summary of reporting obligations and challenges for non-US persons, as well as an overview of Syria sanctions, including the CAESAR Act and the recently issued Risk Management Principles Guide. It also outlined some of the key aspects of the US Maritime Sanctions Advisory.

     

    Monthly Update: UN DPRK Panel of Experts Report  
    Released on May 2020.
    Covered geopolitical horizon scanning with regards to China, Russia, Venezuela, and Iran, and featured a spotlight discussion on the UN DPRK Panel of Experts report.

     

    Sanctions Masterclass with Justine Walker

    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.

     

    The ACAMS International Sanctions Compliance Task Force

    The ACAMS International Sanctions Compliance Task Force and related workstreams facilitate senior level dialogue by bringing together sanctions specialists from a wide array of sectors, including finance, maritime, insurance, humanitarian and energy, and government organizations. The task force establishes a high-level, inter-industry forum to tackle the toughest compliance questions of today and regularly hosts expert-level roundtables on emerging issues and global compliance implementation matters.

     

    ACAMS, as part of the International Sanctions Compliance Task Force, has established a Humanitarian-Sanctions Technical Dialogue Forum, co-chaired by Roberto Crespi, European Commission and Sue Eckert, World Bank. Dr Justine Walker, Head of Global Sanctions & Risk, ACAMS, acts as key project expert.

     

    Sanctions Space Summit

    Over two days 50+ thought leaders came together to examine the complex global sanctions situation on a thematic level. We were joined by a stellar line-up from organizations such as OFAC, The White House, the European Council on Foreign Relations, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, The European Leadership Network and some of the world’s largest financial institutions to learn about what lies ahead.

     

    Stay tuned for the 2022 sanctions summit!

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    Rapid Response Webinars

    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.

     

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    Thought Leadership:
    Whitepapers 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.

     

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    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. Suitable for all levels of experience.

     

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