Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Quickly Gaining International Ground with Help from Local Chapters

Online, March 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) has announced the creation of a new Chapter in the United Kingdom, set to launch March 14, 2011. ACAMS Chapters serve as regionally focused bodies that facilitate local professional networking and regional AML education. The Chapter inauguration will be preceded with a free learning event on the impending U.K. Bribery Act. The United Kingdom Chapter is the sixteenth addition to ACAMS' Chapter roster and is the first Chapter in Europe.

"As our international AML community continues to grow, it is imperative that we meet the deep demand for local AML/CTF training and networking," said John Byrne, CAMS, ACAMS, executive vice president. "ACAMS Chapters help fulfill our mission of advancing the professional knowledge, skills and experience of those dedicated to the detection and prevention of money laundering around the world by providing the regional focus our members require," explained Byrne.

The United Kingdom Chapter represents the third chapter addition in 2011 and another European Chapter will follow later in the year with the launch of ACAMS Benelux Chapter; four more international chapters are scheduled to launch this year. 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.

Contact:
John Byrne
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