ACAMS commemorates 10th Anniversary of its International Anti-Money Laundering Conference in Las Vegas with Record High Attendance Numbers

MIAMI,  Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) will host its 10th Annual International AML Conference September 19-21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference opens on Monday, September 19, with a special session, 10th Anniversary of the ACAMS Annual Conference: What Have We Learned and Where Are We Headed?, where a panel of CAMS-certified ACAMS pioneers will provide an insightful look back at the major AML events of the past decade and predictions for challenges and regulatory changes.

"This year's program also includes three brand new tracks, more than sixty sessions targeted for financial institutions, government and non-depository institutions, and features top-level speakers from leading institutions and regulatory agencies," said John J. Byrne, CAMS, ACAMS Executive Vice President. "I'm exceptionally proud of the number of unrivalled networking opportunities allowing peers from around the world to share real-life experiences and debate leading practices."

On the second day of the conference, several ACAMS members will be recognized for their invaluable contributions to the AML/CTF community over the past year.  The recently announced finalists for the 2011 AML Professional of the Year Award include Harold Crawford, Senior Vice President, Global Head of AML Compliance at Brown Brothers Harriman, Kenneth Piana, Vice President, Compliance Manager, Overseas AML Programs at Wells Fargo Bank, and Peter Warrack, Head of Investigations, AML Financial Intelligence Unit at Royal Bank of Canada.

To view the conference program, expert speakers and participating solution providers, visit www.acamsglobal.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 11,000 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.

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