Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Brings Networking and Training Opportunities to Carolina AML Professionals

Online, January 7, 2010 (Newswire.com) - CHARLOTTE, NC - January 7, 2010 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is launching a new Chapter to serve North and South Carolina. The Chapter will provide a forum for the professional development and networking of professionals from a wide range of industry areas involved in the anti-money laundering (AML) field.

"The Carolinas have become an important financial and trade center for the United States," said Jennifer Blake, CAMS, Carolinas Chapter Co-Chair. "The Chapter will provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, and the development of relationships that will enrich our members and the AML community at large."

The inaugural reception for the Carolinas Chapter will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the Marriott City Center, 100 West Trade St, Charlotte, NC. Les Joseph, Principal Deputy Chief of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section of the U.S. Department of Justice and James Candelmo, Senior Compliance Director, GMAC Financial Services (former Deputy Criminal Chief Terrorism/National Security for the U.S. Attorney's Office Raleigh N.C. )

The Carolinas Chapter will offer members a wide range of opportunities to expand their networks and enhance their knowledge base. The Chapter's Executive Board is comprised of industry leaders from both the public and private sectors with a broad range of professional backgrounds including regulatory, legal, law enforcement and compliance.

The Carolinas Chapter is dedicated to the mission of ACAMS, the strong growth of the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification, and uniting the AML community.

About the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists®
ACAMS is an international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of AML professionals from a wide range of industries. It serves in excess of 10,000 members in more than 140 countries with extensive resources designed to develop and sharpen the skills required for superior job performance and career advancement. Its CAMS® certification has been awarded to more than 6,000 members worldwide and is the most widely recognized AML certification among compliance professionals worldwide. Visit the ACAMS website at www.ACAMS.org.