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Fraud is thriving because we don't share. The latest white paper from the ACAMS International Anti-Fraud & Technology Task Force dives into why information sharing isn't happening, particularly in the private sector, and the options we have for fixing the problem. Check out the full paper in front of the paywall here: https://lnkd.in/eTsFnAPs How has information sharing helped you in fighting fraud?

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. officials blacklisted two cartel-linked casinos and an allegedly false "human-rights activist" Tuesday. Read more in front of the paywall at ACAMS moneylaundering.com, here: https://lnkd.in/ehCYKCaD #cartel #fentanyl #mexico #texas #ofac #treasury #moneylaundering #sanctions #aml

🎤 Big News: Next week at The Assembly Hollywood, Jonathan Burke, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Terrorist Financing, will take the stage as our Day 1 keynote speaker. A 20+ year veteran of the anti-financial crime industry, his career has spanned Citi, EY, and the U.S. Treasury in roles focused on foreign policy, sanctions, national security, and financial services. Burke's cross-sector background gives him a unique perspective on strengthening collaboration in our fight against financial crime. Have questions for this Senior Treasury speaker? Share them in the comments. 🌎 The Assembly Hollywood 2026 is officially less than one week away. Check out the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/gZjePJK8 #ACAMSAssembly

🔑 Financial crime wins when we fail to collaborate. That was the message at last week's Singapore Conference 2026. Across the day, discussions focused on how quickly fraud, scams, sanctions, and cross‑border risks are evolving, and how these threats increasingly work in tandem. An effective response now looks like collaboration between fraud, cyber, AML, and risk experts so that we're prepared to move fast when threats arise. “When there are no clear benchmarks or guidance, responsibility sits with operators to think through guardrails and put products out in a safe, compliant and resilient way.” - Fiona C., Head of Compliance, OKX 💡 These conversations showcased a refreshing shift in mindset. Compliance today is less about ticking boxes and more about realized impact. In areas such as source of wealth, documentation, and regulatory expectations, sound judgement and clear corroboration are critical. Evolving technologies such as AI can support this work, but accountability still sits with the individual. Thank you to the anti-financial crime community for the openness, thoughtful engagement, and shared commitment that keep these conversations moving forward. We're excited to see how these gatherings continue to shape our adaptation to this ever evolving landscape.

BREAKING NEWS: FinCEN and OFAC unveiled plans Wednesday to define "permitted payment stablecoin issuers" as financial institutions under the BSA and require them to have the technical capability to comply with AML and sanctions requirements. Read more in front of the paywall, here: https://lnkd.in/epiZuz7T #AML #sanctions #treasury #fincen #ofac #regulations #moneylaundering #cryptocurrency #trump #stablecoins

BREAKING NEWS: FinCEN proposed Tuesday to require federal regulators to coordinate their supervision/enforcement with the bureau. Read more in front of the paywall, here: https://lnkd.in/eKNWHmav #AML #regulation #treasury #moneylaundering #fincen #OCC #FDIC #Fed

Nearly 1,400 of you took our Global AFC Threats Report survey — giving us access to an absolute treasure trove of data. Now, we're sharing how your insights were used to surface the top threats facing the anti-financial crime industry. Join us this Thursday, April 9th for a deep-dive into the extensive primary data that underpinned this year's report with Sam Cousins, CGSS, Joby Carpenter, Riley Green, and Craig Timm from the ACAMS team. You'll learn about: - The key findings of the 2026 ACAMS Global AFC Threats Report, including the role of AI, insider threats, identity fraud, sanctions evasion, export controls and much more - How the report can help you and your organization understand the global AFC threat landscape and prepare for the future - Geographic trends and what they show about global benchmarking in the AFC space - Previously unpublished data as well as how trends have shifted across the previous three years ACAMS Members can register to join the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dvWbC5r8

Is the anti-money laundering industry a failure, or a success? In the latest episode of the Financial Crime Matters podcast, Kieran Beer talks with Oliver Bullough about his latest book, “Everybody Loves Our Dollars: How Money Laundering Won". Oliver argues that with financial crime taking up the same proportion of our global economy as it did in 1990, the AML industry is a failure. He faults several stakeholders in the current status quo. Not least, global governments’ deputization of the private sector in lieu of adequately empowering law enforcement and the courts to police the global economy. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ePWPtZ6U What are your thoughts on the success of the AML industry?

The Assembly Hollywood 2026 is just a few weeks away. Who will we see in Florida this year? 🌎

📌 Our March Sanctions Watch is now live. Join Justine Walker, Sam Cousins, CGSS and George Voloshin, CAMS CGSS for a discussion on the latest developments in the world of sanctions, including: - Iran-linked geopolitical developments - Russian and Iranian oil waivers - Venezuelan general licenses - ...and more The full episode is available to ACAMS members here: https://lnkd.in/e4p5sxir