ACSS membership Benefits - Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

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Membership Benefits

The only organization dedicated to the sanctions professional worldwide
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Live and On-Demand Training

Perhaps the most cost effective reason for becoming an ACSS member is the  sanctions training that we offer. When you become an ACSS member, you get instant, on-demand access to our database of sanctions webinars and training seminars. In addition, we host several live webinars per month, each on a different hot sanctions topic and guided by expert industry speakers. To browse our current scheduled webinars, click TRAIN ME.

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ACSS Local Chapters

Not only do ACSS Members have the opportunity to become part of our global network, they also can join one of our local Chapters to connect with sanctions professionals in their area. Chapter members meet face-to-face several times per year to hear from key expert speakers, hob knob with fellow sanctions professionals, and share knowledge about the sanctions issues that are affecting them on the ground. To see if a Chapter exists in your location, click JOIN A CHAPTER

NOTE: ACSS members can attend any chapter event anywhere in the world.

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SanctionsConnect Calls

ACSS also hosts conference calls with industry experts on a monthly hot sanctions topic. An interactive, frank, and confidential conversation that enriches your connections and enhances your knowledge of specific sanctions issues. To see upcoming Sanctions Connect topics, click CONNECT ME.

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Interactive Sanctions Map

The ACSS Interactive Sanctions Map displays all sanctions imposed by the UN, US, EU, UK, and Canada, in an easy to use format. Click on any continent, and then a specific country to find out which sanctions apply to that territory. This is a great tool to assist you in figuring out what specific sanctions are in place for the country you are doing business with! 

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ACSS LinkedIn Group

We also provide a private space on LinkedIn where ACSS members can connect and share knowledge with other members, stay updated on current sanctions news. Our LinkedIn Group also helps to elevate your online sanctions profile and advance your career. To see our group page, click LINK ME.

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Member Discounts

Lastly, but certainly not least, ACSS Members enjoy discounted prices on all of our popular Certificate Courses as well as discounted tickets to our annual Global Sanctions & Export Control Conferences in New York and Europe.

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Private Sector

$245 per year

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Government/Student

$195 per year

If you have multiple team members who can benefit from this program or wish to talk about enterprise packages, please contact for pricing and more information: acss@sanctionsassociation.org

Support and development

ACSS membership provides you with resources to support you throughout your career as a sanctions professional.

A growing community

Our membership numbers are steadily growing. Professionals from both the private and public sectors are joining our sanctions community. We now have hundreds of members in more than 50 countries.

Who Should Join?

People who have some or all of the responsibility related to sanctions in:
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Banks, trusts companies, and other financial institutions Insurance companies

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Investment bankers and investment companies Securities brokers and dealers

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Securities brokers and dealers

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Money services businesses, including money transmitters, check cashers and currency exchange houses

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Credit card companies

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Money lenders or mortgage brokers

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Law firms, lawyers and legal professionals Universities

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Accountants

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Risk management consultants

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International business companies, in imports and exports, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, offshore services, maritime shipping and many others.

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Cryptocurrency companies

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Company service providers

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Casinos and other gambling businesses

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Active and retired agents, regulators, and other personnel of:

  1. State departments or ministries of foreign affairs
  2. Treasury departments
  3. Custom departments
  4. Tax departments
  5. Secret services
  6. Justice departments
  7. Financial intelligence units
  8. Securities and futures authorities
  9. Banking supervisory agencies
  10. Port authorities