AML Association Brings Networking and Training Opportunities to Southern California Professionals

Online, September 2, 2009 (Newswire.com) - LOS ANGELES, CA - September 1, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is launching a new Chapter to serve Southern California. The Chapter will provide a forum for the professional development and networking of professionals from a wide range of industry areas involved in the anti-money laundering (AML) field.

"Many of our members in the Southern California area bring a unique perspective to the chapter from which all of our members will benefit, said John Byrne, CAMS, ACAMS' Advisory Board Chairman and U.S. Capital Chapter co-chair. "The Chapter will provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, and the development of relationships that will enrich our members and the AML community at large."

The inaugural reception for the Southern California Chapter will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Torrance Marriott South Bay, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA. Tom Fleming, Assistant Director for the Office of Compliance at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will be the guest speaker.

The Southern California Chapter will offer members a wide range of opportunities to expand their networks and enhance their knowledge base. The Chapter's Executive Board is comprised of industry leaders from both the public and private sectors with a broad range of professional backgrounds including regulatory, legal, law enforcement and compliance.

The Southern California Chapter is dedicated to the mission of ACAMS, the strong growth of the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification, and uniting the AML community.

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 in excess of 10,000 members in more than 140 countries with extensive resources designed to develop and sharpen the skills required for superior job performance and career advancement. Its CAMS® certification has been awarded to more than 6,000 members worldwide and is the most widely recognized AML certification among compliance professionals worldwide. Visit the ACAMS website at www.ACAMS.org.

For more information please contact Kata Martinez via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-871-3008.