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Marqeta Announces Alan Carlisle As Chief Compliance Officer

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance capabilities for the world’s innovators, today announced the appointment of Alan Carlisle as its Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).

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  • Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance capabilities for the world’s innovators, today announced the appointment of Alan Carlisle as its Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).
  • Carlisle, previously Enterprise Chief Compliance Officer at SoFi, will be responsible for elevating and expanding Marqeta’s regulatory compliance management system.
  • “Alan excels in designing and implementing risk and compliance controls, and is passionate about creating a culture where compliance is ingrained in the attitudes, values, and behaviors of the organization,” said Crystal Sumner, Chief Legal Officer of Marqeta.
  • “I’m excited to be a part of the Marqeta team and look forward to enhancing an already esteemed compliance program.

ACAMS Assembly Bolsters Caribbean's Efforts to Combat Financial Crime with Expert Insights on Recent Money Laundering and Fraud Case Studies, Sanctions and Beyond

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigating critical challenges in a region recognized as a hub for offshore banking and now virtual currency exchanges - the ACAMS Assembly is poised to host a unique two-day anti-financial crime (AFC) educational and networking event starting on December 11 in Orlando, Florida. This marks ACAMS' first in-person gathering of AFC professionals from the Caribbean since the pandemic, aiming to fortify the region's efforts against money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, and other illicit activities.

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  • This marks ACAMS' first in-person gathering of AFC professionals from the Caribbean since the pandemic, aiming to fortify the region's efforts against money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, and other illicit activities.
  • "It is evident that the regulatory landscape is undergoing continuous tightening, heightening the urgency for robust and effective controls.
  • Additionally, the speed of technological evolution has resulted in a surge in fraud and other financial crimes.
  • For more information on The Assembly Caribbean, including access to the agenda and registration portal, please visit: https://www.acams.org/en/events/the-assembly/the-assembly-caribbean .

EBRD and ACAMS Strengthen Anti-Financial Crime Training in North Africa and Middle East

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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In addition to a full waiver of fees for the programs, including costs for study materials and access to Virtual Classroom courses, participants will also receive an annual membership to ACAMS at no cost.

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  • In addition to a full waiver of fees for the programs, including costs for study materials and access to Virtual Classroom courses, participants will also receive an annual membership to ACAMS at no cost.
  • With the support of EBRD, ACAMS will now launch a new co-located chapter – the North Africa & Levant Chapter in October 2023 to support regional AFC and sanctions compliance education and professional development for its members.
  • Both ACAMS and EBRD are currently reviewing board members for the co-located chapter.
  • “Our partnership with the EBRD continues to bear fruit with an initiative that will protect the rule of law and safeguard financial institutions throughout North Africa and the Palestinian territories,” said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.

New ACAMS East Africa Chapter to Drive Collaboration in Fight Against Regional Financial Crime

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to fighting financial crime globally, is taking aim at illicit actors in Africa with a new chapter co-located in Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to fighting financial crime globally, is taking aim at illicit actors in Africa with a new chapter co-located in Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda.
  • Launched on December 7th, the ACAMS East Africa Chapter provides a platform for the education and professional development of AFC and sanctions compliance practitioners and aims to drive collaboration among private-sector institutions, regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations engaged in combatting illicit finance.
  • To mark the launch, the chapter hosted its first event virtually with a keynote address by Joseph Jagada, Principle Expert for the Eastern and South African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG).
  • ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.

ACAMS Conference Steps Up Fight Against Illicit Finance and De-Risking in the Caribbean

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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    ACAMS MENA Conference Charts Course on Looming AFC, Sanctions Risks for Financial Institutions and FinTechs

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    Monday, November 28, 2022
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    This years ACAMS MENA Conference also features special keynote presentations by H.E.

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    • This years ACAMS MENA Conference also features special keynote presentations by H.E.
    • Thats why weve designed this event to give attendees practical and timely guidance on how to best mitigate their risks, including through cross-sector collaboration.
    • ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.
    • The associations CAMS certification is the gold- standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals.

    ACAMS Launches Italy Chapter to Foster Collaboration in Fight Against Financial Crime

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    Friday, November 25, 2022
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    Miami, Nov. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to fighting illicit finance globally, has expanded its footprint with a new chapter in Italy for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals.

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    • Miami, Nov. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to fighting illicit finance globally, has expanded its footprint with a new chapter in Italy for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals.
    • Launched earlier this week in Milan, the ACAMS Italy Chapter provides a platform for career development, networking, and education to AFC and sanctions compliance practitioners in Italy, who as chapter members will have the opportunity to collaborate with their peers in financial institutions, regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies and other organizations.
    • By fostering information-sharing and collaboration across the public and private sectors, ACAMS Chapters stand at the heart of our mission to end financial crime around the world, said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.
    • ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.

    ACAMS Global Membership Exceeds 100,000 as Organization Adds to Advisory Board

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    Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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    MIAMI, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to supporting anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals globally, is getting bigger and more diverse.

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    • MIAMI, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to supporting anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals globally, is getting bigger and more diverse.
    • The membership milestone follows an expansion in recent years of the associations efforts to fight financial crime.
    • Were delighted by the expansion of our membership and the new additions to our global Advisory Board.
    • ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.

    ACAMS Awards CCAS Scholarship to 31 AFC Professionals Across the Globe

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    Monday, November 7, 2022
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    First announced in July, the CCAS Scholarship program comes as part of the ACAMS commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the global AFC space.

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    • First announced in July, the CCAS Scholarship program comes as part of the ACAMS commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the global AFC space.
    • When ACAMS committed in 2020 to promoting DEI throughout the AFC sector, it was a promise to drive meaningful change for our community, said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.
    • ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.
    • The associations CAMS certification is the gold- standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals.

    ACAMS Africa Conference Spotlights Rising Threats and Recommended Best Practices for AFC Professionals

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    Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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    Thats why the ACAMS Africa Conference is designed to give attendees a platform to pose their most pressing compliance questions to the regions most knowledgeable experts.

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    • Thats why the ACAMS Africa Conference is designed to give attendees a platform to pose their most pressing compliance questions to the regions most knowledgeable experts.
    • Participants in the ACAMS Africa Conference will be able to livestream the event or view it on-demand for a 90-day period.
    • ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.
    • The associations CAMS certification is the gold- standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals.