Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Launches New Chapter in North Texas
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) has announced the creation of a new North Texas Chapter set to launch January 26, 2011.
Online, January 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The North Texas Chapter is the fourteenth addition to ACAMS' Chapter roster. The Chapters serve as regionally focused bodies for that facilitate local professional networking and area-specific AML education.
"Chapter development and expansion is one of the key goals that drive the ACAMS mission," said John Byrne, CAMS, ACAMS, executive vice president. "As the global leader in AML/CTF compliance, it's exceedingly important to address regional challenges and topics; chapters provide that necessary local focus and offer an opportunity for ACAMS members to connect and network face-to-face. As our membership base continues its international expansion, we'll continue to develop new Chapters to meet that growing regional demand," continued Byrne.
The North Texas Chapter represents the first chapter addition in 2011; six more chapters are scheduled to launch this year. Other scheduled chapters include a diverse international mix from Europe, Asia, and Latin America. ACAMS has a full listing of its Chapters on their website www.ACAMS.org.
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 10,000 members in 160 countries with extensive resources designed to develop and sharpen the skills required for superior job performance and career advancement. Its CAMS certification is the most widely recognized AML certification among compliance professionals worldwide. Visit the new ACAMS website at www.ACAMS.org.
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