ACAMS Australasian Chapter

The ACAMS Australasian Chapter was formally established in 2007 with the main objective being to support ACAMS in its mission to advance the professional knowledge, skills and experience of those dedicated to the prevention and detection of money laundering and terrorism financing. Its mission has evolved, encompassing other forms of financial crime such as bribery and corruption, sanctions and tax crimes, and with recent focus on proceeds of crime from modern slavery and human trafficking, illegal wildlife trade and child exploitation. A second and equally important objective is to provide local Financial Crime risk and compliance professionals with a support network of like-minded people and to deliver member events throughout the region. The Chapter will assist ACAMS with the development of CAMS country AML regime exam that tests knowledge and understanding of Australia’s and New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering legislative regimes. In 2018, the Australasian Chapter received the ACAMS Chapter of the Year Award. This is the first time this award had been awarded to a Chapter outside of North America. This achievement reflects the active engagement of the Chapter Board with ACAMS members, the quality and frequency of Chapter events and the Board members’ passion to grow the Chapter. The Chapter covers the Australasian region which includes: • Australia • New Zealand • Papua New Guinea • Pacific Islands To join as a chapter member, you must have an active ACAMS membership. Not yet an ACAMS member? Join us here: https://www.acams.org/en/membership/acams-membership-for-individuals