Building local AFC community
With over 60 ACAMS chapters around the globe, it’s easy to find peers in your region, discuss best practices, and build a professional network.
Apply credits to get or keep a designation
In-person chapter events and virtual sessions let you earn credits toward ACAMS certification or recertification.
Learn local AFC trends
ACAMS chapters organize regular learning and networking events to help you stay ahead of the local trends in financial crime.
Network, mentor, and build relationships
Whether you’re seeking mentorship or ready to share your expertise, chapters provide a forum to build relationships and connections that shape careers.
Find your local chapter
Connect with your nearest ACAMS chapter, join a community of AFC peers, and attend events with insights tailored to your region.
The Vancouver Chapter provides West Coast AML and ATF professionals with support, guidance, training, and peer interaction through meetings, workshops, and networking events.
By providing educational resources, professional opportunities, and a forum to exchange information and ideas related to the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, the ACAMS Greater Toronto Chapter aims to be the premier compliance professional organization in Canada.
As the first francophone Chapter in North America, the Montreal Chapter supports ACAMS in promoting best practices in the fight against money laundering and improving professional awareness and proficiency amongst industry experts.
By creating a forum for training and idea exchange within the Hong Kong financial services community, the Hong Kong Chapter strives to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2024, the Australiasian Chapter hosts impactful education events for ACAMS members in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
The Taiwan Chapter enhances the education and training of AML/CFT professionals, provides a supportive network for AML/CFT practitioners to share best practices in Taiwan, and collaborates with international organizations to provide local AML/CFT expertise.
The Japan Chapter enhances the knowledge, skills, and experience of professionals committed to ending financial crime and fostering a strong culture of compliance.
The Korea Chapter’s mission is to strive for excellence in preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing by creating a forum for the exchange of ideas and training within Korea’s financial services community.
By providing a professional networking platform for the financial services community in India, the India Chapter combats money laundering and terrorist financing, creates awareness, and imparts knowledge and skills.
The Philippines Chapter advances the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of professionals dedicated to the detection and prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in the Philippines.
The Macau Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Association (MAMLSA) was established to promote professional standards for anti-money laundering in Macau, organize exchange and co-operation between members and other institutions, unite Macau’s anti-money laundering officers, and to strengthen exchange and study with academic groups at home and abroad.
The Singapore Chapter provides a training forum for AML/AFC industry practitioners in Singapore who wish to share best practices and expertise with their peers in order to achieve a more effective AML/financial crime prevention environment.
The United Kingdom Chapter provides a national perspective into regional and international standards for the detection and prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as a networking platform for AFC professionals to collaborate with their peers throughout the United Kingdom.
The Baltics Chapter supports ACAMS’ mission by collaborating to combat financial crime, organizing meetings and events for members to share professional experience from the public and private sectors, and providing a Baltic perspective on regional and international AFC standards and practices.
Members of the Ireland Chapter are professionals from all levels with a common interest in the effective prevention and detection of financial crime. Join existing members from banking, insurance, payments, regulatory bodies, funds, law firms, FinTech, and other industries.
The Cyprus Chapter provides a platform for AML and general compliance professionals in Cyprus to enhance their AFC knowledge, exchange experiences and expertise, and identify practical solutions for addressing regulatory needs.
The Spain Chapter welcomes participation from all anti-financial crime professionals. Our members come from many institutions, including banks, payment service providers, FinTechs, insurance agencies, regulatory bodies, law firms, real estate agencies, crypto currency issuers, and service providers.
The France Chapter is a place for informal exchanges between professionals from the private and public sectors on topics relating to financial crime.
As a top tier financial market, Luxembourg is subject to a complex regulatory and supervisory environment. The Luxembourg Chapter fosters and expands the cooperation between compliance professionals, generates professional knowledge, and enhances the compliance culture within the country.
Launched in December 2019, the Malta Chapter supports the AML/CFT and wider anti-financial crime community in Malta by providing knowledge sharing and peer education, discussion on emerging and technical issues, and professional development for the anti-financial crime sector.
Established in September 2015, the Nordics Chapter has members located in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. It offers networking platforms for AFC professionals to collaborate with their peers throughout the Nordic countries and provides a regional perspective on international standards for the detection and prevention of financial crime.
The Netherlands Chapter works with local and international organizations to develop the local AFC industry, optimize legislation, and publish industry best practices. It serves as a resource for financial institutions and related businesses by identifying AML experts and organizing seminars of local interest.
The Poland Chapter provides a supportive dialogue with state and European regulators and law enforcement agencies about AFC compliance, encourages social awareness and AFC education, and holds regular networking events with an AML focus.
The South Africa Chapter provides its members with a platform to share collective expertise and to foster professional relationships through discussions around region-specific issues.
The Switzerland Chapter provides regular updates on bribery, corruption, sanctions, and regulatory compliance matters. We encourage participation from specialists in banking, emerging payment technologies, consultancies, corporates, DNFPBs, and technology solution providers.
Built and run by local AFC professionals in Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda, the East Africa Chapter provides a platform for continuous development and networking for regional professionals.
Built and run by local AFC professionals, the Italy Chapter provides a platform for networking and sharing AFC expertise. It aims to facilitate an open dialog between governments, regulators, law enforcement, and the local AFC community.
Launched in June 2021 with the support of the EBRD, the Eurasia Chapter brings together board members located in seven countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and Ukraine.
The Germany Chapter enables experts to exchange ideas on current AML and CFT topics by organizing quarterly training and networking events with a focus on money laundering prevention, combatting terrorist financing, and sanctions.
Founded in 2008, the Chicago Chapter supports members from a wide range of industry areas involved in the anti-money laundering field, including banks, broker-dealers, MSBs, consultants, and regulators.
The Vancouver Chapter provides West Coast AML and ATF professionals with support, guidance, training, and peer interaction through meetings, workshops, and networking events.
The United Kingdom Chapter provides a national perspective into regional and international standards for the detection and prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as a networking platform for AFC professionals to collaborate with their peers throughout the United Kingdom.
The Alabama Chapter serves AML professionals across the state by providing meaningful opportunities for ongoing professional development and networking. We are a resource for financial institutions and related businesses to identify AML specialists and hold events of local interest for both members and non-members.
Founded in 2011, the Atlanta Chapter serves AML professionals throughout Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee by providing meaningful opportunities for ongoing professional development and networking.
Established in 2019 by anti-money laundering professionals, the Bahamas Chapter contributes local perspectives on regional and international standards for the detection and prevention of financial crime, provides local networking platforms for AML/CTF professionals, and hosts local ACAMS member events on a regular basis.
The Baltics Chapter supports ACAMS’ mission by collaborating to combat financial crime, organizing meetings and events for members to share professional experience from the public and private sectors, and providing a Baltic perspective on regional and international AFC standards and practices.
The Greater Boston Chapter organizes meetings, workshops, and events of interest to AFC professionals in the Boston area. By joining this Chapter, you’ll keep your AML skills up to date in an ever-changing environment.
The Brasil Chapter supports professionals working in financial crime prevention to discuss AML/CFT, promote ACAMS as a platform for career development, and network with AFC peers.
Serving members from Minnesota and Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest Chapter provides the AML, fraud, and anti-terrorism financing community with professional resources, member support, guidance on new regulations and emerging issues, and career training.
Members of the Ireland Chapter are professionals from all levels with a common interest in the effective prevention and detection of financial crime. Join existing members from banking, insurance, payments, regulatory bodies, funds, law firms, FinTech, and other industries.
By providing educational resources, professional opportunities, and a forum to exchange information and ideas related to the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, the ACAMS Greater Toronto Chapter aims to be the premier compliance professional organization in Canada.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2023, the Carolinas Chapter promotes ACAMS as a platform for career development and professional networking by organizing meetings, workshops, and events of local interest.
The Central Florida chapter was founded by AML professionals working in financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and the private sector. We serve as a resource for financial institutions and related industries on career development, educational growth, and professional networking.
The Connecticut Chapter regularly hosts events with speakers from the private sector, the supervisory and regulatory agencies, and law enforcement. These events promote career development and professional networking for members and non-members alike.
The Middle Tennessee Chapter is a community of dedicated AML/CTF experts who aim to develop and strengthen relationships among local financial crime professionals and provide the community with knowledge, skills, and expertise.
The Central Ohio Chapter supports financial crimes prevention professionals in Central Ohio, Cincinnati, and the surrounding areas. We provide education, networking, and career development for ACAMS members and the regional community.
The Colorado Chapter membership includes more than 100 individuals representing banks, broker dealers, insurance companies, and Colorado State banking and securities regulators. We provide a vibrant forum for addressing and resolving sanctions compliance challenges for all financial institutions serving the region.
Founded in 2011, the Central Texas Chapter serves active AML professionals in the region. We assist ACAMS in advancing the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of those dedicated to the detection and prevention of money laundering.
The Cyprus Chapter provides a platform for AML and general compliance professionals in Cyprus to enhance their AFC knowledge, exchange experiences and expertise, and identify practical solutions for addressing regulatory needs.
The Delaware Chapter serves as a unified group of professionals dedicated to countering the threats of financial crime and collectively serving the greater good. We mutually support one another and the community through networking, training, and providing career development opportunities.
The Spain Chapter welcomes participation from all anti-financial crime professionals. Our members come from many institutions, including banks, payment service providers, FinTechs, insurance agencies, regulatory bodies, law firms, real estate agencies, crypto currency issuers, and service providers.
The France Chapter is a place for informal exchanges between professionals from the private and public sectors on topics relating to financial crime.
By creating a forum for training and idea exchange within the Hong Kong financial services community, the Hong Kong Chapter strives to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
The Houston Chapter is the local connection to ACAMS. We increase awareness of best practices in AML and offer members an open forum to exchange ideas with local law enforcement and industry professionals.
As a top tier financial market, Luxembourg is subject to a complex regulatory and supervisory environment. The Luxembourg Chapter fosters and expands the cooperation between compliance professionals, generates professional knowledge, and enhances the compliance culture within the country.
The Michigan Chapter provides networking events for local AML professionals, educational resources on region-specific topics, training and workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Launched in December 2019, the Malta Chapter supports the AML/CFT and wider anti-financial crime community in Malta by providing knowledge sharing and peer education, discussion on emerging and technical issues, and professional development for the anti-financial crime sector.
As the first francophone Chapter in North America, the Montreal Chapter supports ACAMS in promoting best practices in the fight against money laundering and improving professional awareness and proficiency amongst industry experts.
The New Jersey Chapter provides the AML community in New Jersey with a local resource for career support, guidance, training, and peer interaction.
Headquartered in Omaha, the Greater Omaha chapter provides ACAMS members in Iowa, Kansas, northwest Missouri, South Dakota, and Nebraska with events and networking opportunities.
The Northern California Chapter educates and trains AML professionals on trends specific to our area, including technology-related fields and our relations with Pacific Rim countries. We bring educational resources to our local area to reduce costs and save time for members.
Serving members from Virginia and West Virginia, the Virginias Chapter hosts events featuring speakers from various industry segments and the government. We are a resource for financial institutions and related businesses, and we seek opportunities to distinguish CAMS members as preferred subject matter experts in the field of anti-money laundering compliance.
Founded in 2014, the Northern Ohio Chapter is a professional resource that provides support, guidance, training, and peer interaction for local AFC professionals.
Established in September 2015, the Nordics Chapter has members located in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. It offers networking platforms for AFC professionals to collaborate with their peers throughout the Nordic countries and provides a regional perspective on international standards for the detection and prevention of financial crime.
The Netherlands Chapter works with local and international organizations to develop the local AFC industry, optimize legislation, and publish industry best practices. It serves as a resource for financial institutions and related businesses by identifying AML experts and organizing seminars of local interest.
Founded in 2011, the North Texas Chapter assists ACAMS with its international mission to advance the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of AML professionals. In addition to creating a strong sense of community among AFC professionals, we provide learning and networking opportunities for the region.
Founded in November 2005 by industry experts and law enforcement professionals in the AML and counter-terrorist-financing fields, the New York Chapter promotes ACAMS as a platform for career development and professional networking by organizing meetings and events of local interest.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2025, the South Florida Chapter assists ACAMS in its mission to advance the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of AFC professionals by representing the association to members of the local community.
Comprised of AFC professionals from both the private and public sector, the Greater Philadelphia Chapter presents networking events and speakers from the private sector, the supervisory and regulatory agencies, and from law enforcement.
As the premier AML organization in Arizona, the Greater Phoenix Chapter provides high-quality meetings, workshops, and networking events where members and non-members can build knowledge, enhance skills, and share experiences and expertise to prevent financial crime.
We provide members in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and southeastern Ohio a platform for career development and professional networking. By joining the Pittsburgh Chapter, you gain access to events that bring our growing community together to discuss the rapidly expanding AML field.
The Poland Chapter provides a supportive dialogue with state and European regulators and law enforcement agencies about AFC compliance, encourages social awareness and AFC education, and holds regular networking events with an AML focus.
The South Africa Chapter provides its members with a platform to share collective expertise and to foster professional relationships through discussions around region-specific issues.
The San Diego - Baja California Chapter provides specialized support, guidance, and education to BSA/AML professionals in the greater San Diego and Baja California area, in an effort to create a network of knowledgeable, motivated, and proficient BSA/AML experts.
The Switzerland Chapter provides regular updates on bribery, corruption, sanctions, and regulatory compliance matters. We encourage participation from specialists in banking, emerging payment technologies, consultancies, corporates, DNFPBs, and technology solution providers.
The Greater Salt Lake City Chapter supports the financial community in Utah by developing and strengthening relationships between financial professionals, increasing knowledge of money laundering trends, and sharing methods to detect and prevent financial crime.
The Southern Nevada Chapter enhances the knowledge and expertise of AML/CTF and financial crime professionals through effective networking, high-quality AML events, and educational opportunities.
The SoCal Chapter provides the AFC community with professional resources, support, guidance, training, and peer interaction across industry lines in both the public and private sectors.
The Greater St. Louis Chapter holds events to help all members grow their knowledge base, network with the local AML community, and share their ideas and insights.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2024, the Australiasian Chapter hosts impactful education events for ACAMS members in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
The Taiwan Chapter enhances the education and training of AML/CFT professionals, provides a supportive network for AML/CFT practitioners to share best practices in Taiwan, and collaborates with international organizations to provide local AML/CFT expertise.
The Japan Chapter enhances the knowledge, skills, and experience of professionals committed to ending financial crime and fostering a strong culture of compliance.
The Korea Chapter’s mission is to strive for excellence in preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing by creating a forum for the exchange of ideas and training within Korea’s financial services community.
Built and run by local AFC professionals in Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda, the East Africa Chapter provides a platform for continuous development and networking for regional professionals.
Built and run by local AFC professionals, the Italy Chapter provides a platform for networking and sharing AFC expertise. It aims to facilitate an open dialog between governments, regulators, law enforcement, and the local AFC community.
The Mexico Chapter contributes to the fight against financial crime through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach activities. We provide anti-financial crime professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected.
The Greater Buffalo Chapter is dedicated to the fight against financial crime. Through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach, we provide AML professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected.
Launched in June 2021 with the support of the EBRD, the Eurasia Chapter brings together board members located in seven countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and Ukraine.
By providing a professional networking platform for the financial services community in India, the India Chapter combats money laundering and terrorist financing, creates awareness, and imparts knowledge and skills.
Formed in 2023, the Kansas City Chapter plays a crucial role in advancing the organization's mission to combat financial crime. We are dedicated to enhancing the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of individuals committed to detecting and preventing money laundering in Kansas City and its neighboring areas.
Through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach, the Hawaii Chapter provides AML professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected. We raise awareness and promote best practices in financial crime prevention, ensuring the integrity of Hawaii's financial systems.
The Cayman Islands Chapter raises awareness and promotes best practices in financial crime prevention, ensuring the integrity of the Cayman Islands' financial systems while fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable community.
The Singapore Chapter provides a training forum for AML/AFC industry practitioners in Singapore who wish to share best practices and expertise with their peers in order to achieve a more effective AML/financial crime prevention environment.
The Germany Chapter enables experts to exchange ideas on current AML and CFT topics by organizing quarterly training and networking events with a focus on money laundering prevention, combatting terrorist financing, and sanctions.
Established in 2019 by anti-money laundering professionals, the Bahamas Chapter contributes local perspectives on regional and international standards for the detection and prevention of financial crime, provides local networking platforms for AML/CTF professionals, and hosts local ACAMS member events on a regular basis.
The Brasil Chapter supports professionals working in financial crime prevention to discuss AML/CFT, promote ACAMS as a platform for career development, and network with AFC peers.
The Mexico Chapter contributes to the fight against financial crime through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach activities. We provide anti-financial crime professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected.
The Cayman Islands Chapter raises awareness and promotes best practices in financial crime prevention, ensuring the integrity of the Cayman Islands' financial systems while fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable community.
Founded in 2008, the Chicago Chapter supports members from a wide range of industry areas involved in the anti-money laundering field, including banks, broker-dealers, MSBs, consultants, and regulators.
The Vancouver Chapter provides West Coast AML and ATF professionals with support, guidance, training, and peer interaction through meetings, workshops, and networking events.
The Alabama Chapter serves AML professionals across the state by providing meaningful opportunities for ongoing professional development and networking. We are a resource for financial institutions and related businesses to identify AML specialists and hold events of local interest for both members and non-members.
Founded in 2011, the Atlanta Chapter serves AML professionals throughout Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee by providing meaningful opportunities for ongoing professional development and networking.
The Greater Boston Chapter organizes meetings, workshops, and events of interest to AFC professionals in the Boston area. By joining this Chapter, you’ll keep your AML skills up to date in an ever-changing environment.
Serving members from Minnesota and Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest Chapter provides the AML, fraud, and anti-terrorism financing community with professional resources, member support, guidance on new regulations and emerging issues, and career training.
By providing educational resources, professional opportunities, and a forum to exchange information and ideas related to the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, the ACAMS Greater Toronto Chapter aims to be the premier compliance professional organization in Canada.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2023, the Carolinas Chapter promotes ACAMS as a platform for career development and professional networking by organizing meetings, workshops, and events of local interest.
The Central Florida chapter was founded by AML professionals working in financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and the private sector. We serve as a resource for financial institutions and related industries on career development, educational growth, and professional networking.
The Connecticut Chapter regularly hosts events with speakers from the private sector, the supervisory and regulatory agencies, and law enforcement. These events promote career development and professional networking for members and non-members alike.
The Middle Tennessee Chapter is a community of dedicated AML/CTF experts who aim to develop and strengthen relationships among local financial crime professionals and provide the community with knowledge, skills, and expertise.
The Central Ohio Chapter supports financial crimes prevention professionals in Central Ohio, Cincinnati, and the surrounding areas. We provide education, networking, and career development for ACAMS members and the regional community.
The Colorado Chapter membership includes more than 100 individuals representing banks, broker dealers, insurance companies, and Colorado State banking and securities regulators. We provide a vibrant forum for addressing and resolving sanctions compliance challenges for all financial institutions serving the region.
Founded in 2011, the Central Texas Chapter serves active AML professionals in the region. We assist ACAMS in advancing the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of those dedicated to the detection and prevention of money laundering.
The Delaware Chapter serves as a unified group of professionals dedicated to countering the threats of financial crime and collectively serving the greater good. We mutually support one another and the community through networking, training, and providing career development opportunities.
The Houston Chapter is the local connection to ACAMS. We increase awareness of best practices in AML and offer members an open forum to exchange ideas with local law enforcement and industry professionals.
The Michigan Chapter provides networking events for local AML professionals, educational resources on region-specific topics, training and workshops, and professional development opportunities.
As the first francophone Chapter in North America, the Montreal Chapter supports ACAMS in promoting best practices in the fight against money laundering and improving professional awareness and proficiency amongst industry experts.
The New Jersey Chapter provides the AML community in New Jersey with a local resource for career support, guidance, training, and peer interaction.
Headquartered in Omaha, the Greater Omaha chapter provides ACAMS members in Iowa, Kansas, northwest Missouri, South Dakota, and Nebraska with events and networking opportunities.
The Northern California Chapter educates and trains AML professionals on trends specific to our area, including technology-related fields and our relations with Pacific Rim countries. We bring educational resources to our local area to reduce costs and save time for members.
Serving members from Virginia and West Virginia, the Virginias Chapter hosts events featuring speakers from various industry segments and the government. We are a resource for financial institutions and related businesses, and we seek opportunities to distinguish CAMS members as preferred subject matter experts in the field of anti-money laundering compliance.
Founded in 2014, the Northern Ohio Chapter is a professional resource that provides support, guidance, training, and peer interaction for local AFC professionals.
Founded in 2011, the North Texas Chapter assists ACAMS with its international mission to advance the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of AML professionals. In addition to creating a strong sense of community among AFC professionals, we provide learning and networking opportunities for the region.
Founded in November 2005 by industry experts and law enforcement professionals in the AML and counter-terrorist-financing fields, the New York Chapter promotes ACAMS as a platform for career development and professional networking by organizing meetings and events of local interest.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2025, the South Florida Chapter assists ACAMS in its mission to advance the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of AFC professionals by representing the association to members of the local community.
Comprised of AFC professionals from both the private and public sector, the Greater Philadelphia Chapter presents networking events and speakers from the private sector, the supervisory and regulatory agencies, and from law enforcement.
As the premier AML organization in Arizona, the Greater Phoenix Chapter provides high-quality meetings, workshops, and networking events where members and non-members can build knowledge, enhance skills, and share experiences and expertise to prevent financial crime.
We provide members in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and southeastern Ohio a platform for career development and professional networking. By joining the Pittsburgh Chapter, you gain access to events that bring our growing community together to discuss the rapidly expanding AML field.
The San Diego - Baja California Chapter provides specialized support, guidance, and education to BSA/AML professionals in the greater San Diego and Baja California area, in an effort to create a network of knowledgeable, motivated, and proficient BSA/AML experts.
The Greater Salt Lake City Chapter supports the financial community in Utah by developing and strengthening relationships between financial professionals, increasing knowledge of money laundering trends, and sharing methods to detect and prevent financial crime.
The Southern Nevada Chapter enhances the knowledge and expertise of AML/CTF and financial crime professionals through effective networking, high-quality AML events, and educational opportunities.
The SoCal Chapter provides the AFC community with professional resources, support, guidance, training, and peer interaction across industry lines in both the public and private sectors.
The Greater St. Louis Chapter holds events to help all members grow their knowledge base, network with the local AML community, and share their ideas and insights.
The Greater Buffalo Chapter is dedicated to the fight against financial crime. Through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach, we provide AML professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected.
Formed in 2023, the Kansas City Chapter plays a crucial role in advancing the organization's mission to combat financial crime. We are dedicated to enhancing the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of individuals committed to detecting and preventing money laundering in Kansas City and its neighboring areas.
Through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach, the Hawaii Chapter provides AML professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected. We raise awareness and promote best practices in financial crime prevention, ensuring the integrity of Hawaii's financial systems.
Founded in 2008, the Chicago Chapter supports members from a wide range of industry areas involved in the anti-money laundering field, including banks, broker-dealers, MSBs, consultants, and regulators.
The Alabama Chapter serves AML professionals across the state by providing meaningful opportunities for ongoing professional development and networking. We are a resource for financial institutions and related businesses to identify AML specialists and hold events of local interest for both members and non-members.
Founded in 2011, the Atlanta Chapter serves AML professionals throughout Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee by providing meaningful opportunities for ongoing professional development and networking.
The Greater Boston Chapter organizes meetings, workshops, and events of interest to AFC professionals in the Boston area. By joining this Chapter, you’ll keep your AML skills up to date in an ever-changing environment.
Serving members from Minnesota and Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest Chapter provides the AML, fraud, and anti-terrorism financing community with professional resources, member support, guidance on new regulations and emerging issues, and career training.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2023, the Carolinas Chapter promotes ACAMS as a platform for career development and professional networking by organizing meetings, workshops, and events of local interest.
The Central Florida chapter was founded by AML professionals working in financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and the private sector. We serve as a resource for financial institutions and related industries on career development, educational growth, and professional networking.
The Connecticut Chapter regularly hosts events with speakers from the private sector, the supervisory and regulatory agencies, and law enforcement. These events promote career development and professional networking for members and non-members alike.
The Middle Tennessee Chapter is a community of dedicated AML/CTF experts who aim to develop and strengthen relationships among local financial crime professionals and provide the community with knowledge, skills, and expertise.
The Central Ohio Chapter supports financial crimes prevention professionals in Central Ohio, Cincinnati, and the surrounding areas. We provide education, networking, and career development for ACAMS members and the regional community.
The Colorado Chapter membership includes more than 100 individuals representing banks, broker dealers, insurance companies, and Colorado State banking and securities regulators. We provide a vibrant forum for addressing and resolving sanctions compliance challenges for all financial institutions serving the region.
Founded in 2011, the Central Texas Chapter serves active AML professionals in the region. We assist ACAMS in advancing the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of those dedicated to the detection and prevention of money laundering.
The Delaware Chapter serves as a unified group of professionals dedicated to countering the threats of financial crime and collectively serving the greater good. We mutually support one another and the community through networking, training, and providing career development opportunities.
The Houston Chapter is the local connection to ACAMS. We increase awareness of best practices in AML and offer members an open forum to exchange ideas with local law enforcement and industry professionals.
The Michigan Chapter provides networking events for local AML professionals, educational resources on region-specific topics, training and workshops, and professional development opportunities.
The New Jersey Chapter provides the AML community in New Jersey with a local resource for career support, guidance, training, and peer interaction.
Headquartered in Omaha, the Greater Omaha chapter provides ACAMS members in Iowa, Kansas, northwest Missouri, South Dakota, and Nebraska with events and networking opportunities.
The Northern California Chapter educates and trains AML professionals on trends specific to our area, including technology-related fields and our relations with Pacific Rim countries. We bring educational resources to our local area to reduce costs and save time for members.
Serving members from Virginia and West Virginia, the Virginias Chapter hosts events featuring speakers from various industry segments and the government. We are a resource for financial institutions and related businesses, and we seek opportunities to distinguish CAMS members as preferred subject matter experts in the field of anti-money laundering compliance.
Founded in 2014, the Northern Ohio Chapter is a professional resource that provides support, guidance, training, and peer interaction for local AFC professionals.
Founded in 2011, the North Texas Chapter assists ACAMS with its international mission to advance the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of AML professionals. In addition to creating a strong sense of community among AFC professionals, we provide learning and networking opportunities for the region.
Founded in November 2005 by industry experts and law enforcement professionals in the AML and counter-terrorist-financing fields, the New York Chapter promotes ACAMS as a platform for career development and professional networking by organizing meetings and events of local interest.
Named Chapter of the Year in 2025, the South Florida Chapter assists ACAMS in its mission to advance the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of AFC professionals by representing the association to members of the local community.
Comprised of AFC professionals from both the private and public sector, the Greater Philadelphia Chapter presents networking events and speakers from the private sector, the supervisory and regulatory agencies, and from law enforcement.
As the premier AML organization in Arizona, the Greater Phoenix Chapter provides high-quality meetings, workshops, and networking events where members and non-members can build knowledge, enhance skills, and share experiences and expertise to prevent financial crime.
We provide members in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and southeastern Ohio a platform for career development and professional networking. By joining the Pittsburgh Chapter, you gain access to events that bring our growing community together to discuss the rapidly expanding AML field.
The San Diego - Baja California Chapter provides specialized support, guidance, and education to BSA/AML professionals in the greater San Diego and Baja California area, in an effort to create a network of knowledgeable, motivated, and proficient BSA/AML experts.
The Greater Salt Lake City Chapter supports the financial community in Utah by developing and strengthening relationships between financial professionals, increasing knowledge of money laundering trends, and sharing methods to detect and prevent financial crime.
The Southern Nevada Chapter enhances the knowledge and expertise of AML/CTF and financial crime professionals through effective networking, high-quality AML events, and educational opportunities.
The SoCal Chapter provides the AFC community with professional resources, support, guidance, training, and peer interaction across industry lines in both the public and private sectors.
The Greater St. Louis Chapter holds events to help all members grow their knowledge base, network with the local AML community, and share their ideas and insights.
The Greater Buffalo Chapter is dedicated to the fight against financial crime. Through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach, we provide AML professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected.
Formed in 2023, the Kansas City Chapter plays a crucial role in advancing the organization's mission to combat financial crime. We are dedicated to enhancing the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of individuals committed to detecting and preventing money laundering in Kansas City and its neighboring areas.
Through educational programs, networking events, and community outreach, the Hawaii Chapter provides AML professionals with the resources and opportunities they need to stay informed and connected. We raise awareness and promote best practices in financial crime prevention, ensuring the integrity of Hawaii's financial systems.
If there’s no ACAMS chapter where you’re located, contact us to learn more about starting one in your region.
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From panel discussions to briefings, local chapters offer events to help you address financial crime trends specific to your area.
ACAMS East Africa Chapter July 2025 Virtual Event: Examining the Future of Financial Inclusion - Key Opportunities and Challenges
ACAMS Southern California Chapter Dec 2025 Event: Law Enforcement and Holiday Network Event
ACAMS Colorado Chapter November 2025 Virtual Event: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Digital Assets: Regulatory, Strategic, and Operational Insights for Financial Institutions
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