MIAMI, December 10 /PRNewswire/ --
In recognition of the growing need for anti-money laundering (AML) training and guidance in the Middle East and North African regions, the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) has introduced a detailed Arabic-language AML guide.
"The MENA region is critical to businesses and regulators the world over. As this part of the world becomes a more influential world financial center, combating money laundering and fraud has emerged as a more immediate priority," said Gregory Calpakis, CAMS, Executive Director of ACAMS. "We developed the guide in response to frequent requests raised by leading banks in the region with whom we partner to offer customized AML training programs."
"This is the most comprehensive AML compliance guide ever offered in Arabic," added Calpakis. "It represents ACAMS' mission to broaden its reach in serving the professional and career development needs in a growing number of countries in the global AML community."
The 423-page book presents AML fundamentals along with topics such as: -- Money laundering risks and criminal methods, including emerging threats -- International standards of money laundering compliance and new jurisdictional requirements -- Regulatory compliance programs and strategies for getting the most out of compliance budgets -- Conducting and supporting the investigation process -- both internal and law enforcement investigations
The guide includes additional reference materials and serves not only as an AML compliance training tool but also as preparation for the CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) Examination, a rigorous test that must be passed in order to earn the CAMS designation. CAMS is the most widely recognized AML credential among compliance professionals worldwide.
The CAMS examination, offered by ACAMS throughout the world provides an objective measure of a professional's knowledge of industry best practices, anti-money laundering standards, and other areas that are crucial in the field. By providing the CAMS designation, ACAMS enables financial institutions, trades, businesses, and government agencies to identify experts in the field from which they may recruit personnel who meet certified standards.
For more information and to purchase the guide, visit www.acams.org.
ABOUT ACAMS
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists(R) (ACAMS) is an international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of AML professionals around the globe. ACAMS is at the front lines of improving anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing expertise worldwide. It serves as a uniquely valuable resource for its nearly 7,000 members from over 100 countries, promoting year-round support 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, including law enforcement, government agencies, financial institutions, consultancies, and other businesses.
Visit the association online at www.ACAMS.org.
Web site: http://www.acams.org
Karla Monterrosa-Yancey, +1-786-871-3064, kmonterrosa@acams.org , of The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
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