AFC Compliance Careers ACAMS Education Program Date : December 6 th 2017 Donna Bucci Ireland Account Manager ACAMS
ACAMS is a global community ACAMS is the world s largest international membership organisation dedicated to growing the knowledge, skills, expertise and network of AML/CTF professionals. 180 58,000+ 50+ 45+ 11 c.33,000+ Countries Members International Chapters Conferences and seminars throughout the world every year Languages in which the CAMS exam is available Members with CAMS
Serving the international AML community with a comprehensive suite of solutions Membership Certifications Conferences & Training Enterprise Networking & Community Information Resources Cloud-Based Software Online community News & information Networking e-certificates CAMS CAMS-Audit CAMS-FCI Conferences AFC Symposia Topic specific seminars Bespoke training Institution-wide training Events Chapters Task Forces Online Forums moneylaundering. com acamstoday.org Free webinars White papers Videos Risk Assessment Career Development Effective Staff & Teams Employee Retention Regulatory Compliance Meeting Internal Policy Expectations Solving Client Issues
ACAMS members: A diverse and elite group of AML/CTF professionals Anti-Money Laundering Officers Compliance Officers Government Regulators Law Enforcement/Intelligence Agents Internal & External Auditors Intelligence Officers Risk Management Specialists Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants Investment Advisors Real Estate Compliance Specialists Consultants Banks FinTech/RegTech Credit Unions & Savings Banks International Regulatory Bodies Monitors Law Enforcement Agencies Securities Firms Money Services Businesses Insurance Companies Consulting Groups Audit Firms Accounting and Law Firms Gaming Organisations Credit, Debit & Pre-Paid Card Companies Real Estate Agencies Jewellery and Precious Metals Dealers Information and Software Service providers
Membership Certifications Conferences & Training Enterprise Networking & Community Information Resources Cloud-Based Software Online community News & information Networking e-certificates CAMS CAMS-Audit CAMS-FCI Conferences AFC Symposia Topic specific seminars E-certificates Bespoke training Institution-wide training Events Chapters Task Forces Online Forums moneylaundering. com acamstoday.org Free webinars White papers Videos Risk Assessment
ACAMS e-certificates Topic specific learning in four hours, over four weeks, with two live virtual classrooms. E-certificates are currently available in: AML Foundations Cyber-Enabled Crime Counter-Terrorist Financing Investigations KYC CDD (plus Intermediate) Sanctions Compliance Trade-Based Money Laundering Transaction Monitoring (plus Intermediate) Virtual Currencies and Blockchain
Certifications Drive a culture of compliance from the top down by building highly skilled teams staffed with subject matter experts Demonstrate to regulators and examiners their dedication to a standardised risk-based approach for protecting against money-laundering threats and financial crime risks Attract, retain and reward top talent Meet mandated AML training requirements through preparation and study and satisfy ongoing training through recertification and advanced certification activities Safeguard against financial and reputational damage
What is the CAMS qualification? Industry qualification, earning you the CAMS designation, putting you in the top 1% of AML professionals worldwide Only globally recognised standard for assessing AML competence and experience Used by many financial institutions as the entry level qualification for financial crime teams Practitioners focus: we enhance your ability to fulfill your job requirements after completing our program Industry recognition reflected in higher salaries qualified professionals are paid 42% more (March 2015 survey)
CAMS Eligibility Criteria 40 qualifying credits. Based on: Education: Bachelor s Degree (20 CAMS credits) or Master s Degree (30 CAMS credits) Professional Experience: Each full year related to AML duties (10 CAMS credits) up to 3 years maximum Training: Various professional certifications or qualifications (CPA, CISI, ACCA..) (10 CAMS Credits) Courses/ seminars/ web seminars/ conferences/ training sessions internal & external (1 CAMS credit per hour)
CAMS Curriculum 4 core areas Risks and methods of Money Laundering & TF (Definitions, Stages, Methods, Risks, Terrorist Financing) Compliance Standards for AML & CTF (FATF, EU AML Directives, Wolfsberg Group, World Bank, the IMF ) AML / CTF and Sanctions Compliance programs (Risks, Functions (Compliance, KYC, Audit), Sanctions, Red Flags) Conducting and Responding to Investigations (Within an organization / between countries)
CAMS Study and Preparation Standard Study Package: Electronic Study Guide Electronic Flash Cards Audio Book elearning Course (worth 6 CAMS credits) Additional Option: Virtual Classroom training. 6 x 2 hour weekly sessions (worth 12 CAMS credits) Also available: CAMS Live preparation training Bespoke in-house training
CAMS Examination How long is the exam? What is the pass rate? When will I know if I passed? Independent psychometric standards used to develop the Exam 3 ½ hours long, 120 multiple-choice questions, computer-based 1 point per question (pass rate 75 out of 120) 750+ global test centers Results available immediately What if I don t pass the first time? Exam retakes are available Retake fee is not the full exam package ACAMS policy asks for a 60 day wait time between the retakes What happens after I become CAMS Certified? Recertification every 3 years to maintain the CAMS designation Demonstrate 60 credits in that period
Membership Certifications Conferences & Training Enterprise Networking & Community Information Resources Cloud-Based Software Online community News & information Networking CAMS CAMS-Audit CAMS-FCI Conferences AFC Symposia Topic specific seminars E-certificates Bespoke training Institution-wide training Events Chapters Task Forces Online Forums moneylaundering. com acamstoday.org Free webinars White papers Videos Risk Assessment
ACAMS Enterprise is a streamlined approach to personal development, business information and regulatory awareness for your whole team. Enterprise members receive: Unlimited training webinars ACAMS moneylaundering.com subscription Easy to retrieve usage reports to track your team s development WWW.ACAMS.ORG/ENTERPRISE www.acams.org
Membership Certifications Conferences & Training Enterprise Networking & Community Information Resources Cloud-Based Software Online community News & information Networking CAMS CAMS-Audit CAMS-FCI Conferences AFC Symposia Topic specific seminars Bespoke training Institution-wide training Events Chapters Task Forces Online Forums moneylaundering. com acamstoday.org Free webinars White papers Videos Risk Assessment
Upcoming ACAMS Europe events 7 February 2018 Anti-Financial Crime Symposium Cyprus Nicosia 8 March 2018 KYC / CDD Boot Camp London 31 May -1 June 2018 ACAMS European Conference Amsterdam
Membership Certifications Conferences & Training Enterprise Networking & Community Information Resources Cloud-Based Software Online community News & information Networking CAMS CAMS-Audit CAMS-FCI Conferences AFC Symposia Topic specific seminars E-certificates Bespoke training Institution-wide training Events Chapters Task Forces Online Forums moneylaundering. com acamstoday.org Free webinars White papers Videos Risk Assessment
The ACAMS Chapter network stretches across the globe fostering professional relationships and providing local forums for region-specific discussion and learning in local languages. Chapters currently active in Europe (*or about to be launched) included: Baltics Cyprus France Germany Iberia* Ireland Netherlands Nordics Poland* UK
Membership Certifications Conferences & Training Enterprise Networking & Community Information Resources Cloud-Based Software Online community News & information Networking CAMS CAMS-Audit CAMS-FCI Conferences AFC Symposia Topic specific seminars E-certificates Bespoke training Institution-wide training Events Chapters Task Forces Online Forums moneylaundering. com acamstoday.org Free webinars White papers Videos Risk Assessment
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