The 2024 Follow Money, Fight Slavery Summit brought together leaders, experts, and advocates from around the world to discuss innovative ways to combat human trafficking through financial and intelligence strategies. This year’s summit showcased the power of cross-sector collaboration, data-driven insights, and the importance of following financial transactions to disrupt trafficking networks. Below is a summary of the key statistics and insights from the event.  A Powerful Three-Day Event  The summit spanned three days and [...]

The landscape of financial crime and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, driven by the proliferation of cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and complex third-party relationships. ACAMS Vegas 2024 brought together leading industry professionals and regulators to address these challenges head-on. Below are key insights from some of the most impactful sessions.  1. Opening Session – "Together Against Exploitation: Insights from a Survivor and the Federal Government"  One of the most powerful [...]

The recent ACAMS conference in Hollywood, FL, served as a pivotal platform for stakeholders in the financial industry to converge and strategize on combating illicit finance, enhancing compliance measures, and addressing emerging threats. Here's a comprehensive recap of the key highlights and insights from the event:  Focus on Preventing Financing to Conflict Zones: Regulators and financial institutions (FIs) emphasized the importance of preventing funds and materials from reaching conflict zones, particularly in the context of [...]