Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), based in Miami, Florida, is an international organisation of anti-money laundering professionals.

ACAMS was founded in 2002 and has about 5,000 members, drawn predominantly from banking, law, accounting, investment and gaming industries as well as government organisations.

The purpose and role of ACAMS is

• to provide a forum for reporting money laundering news and to identify professional development opportunities that are relevant to the membership.
• to help members develop the skills required to perform their jobs effectively.
• to promote knowledge sharing and the development and implementation of sound strategies and practices for anti-money laundering.

ACAMS issues the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification to those who successfully complete an examination.

ACAMS created the International Glossary of Key Money Laundering Terms and Acronyms that is designed to help anti-money laundering professionals in defining terms commonly used in the money laundering field worldwide.