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ACSS Mission Statement
To advance the professional knowledge, skills and experience of those dedicated to economic and trade sanctions, the development of sound sanctions policies and procedures and compliance with all relevant laws, rules and regulations through networking, information sharing, continuing professional education programs and an elite certification process.
Professional Training
To serve the professional interests of its members by delivering high quality training and promoting the interests of the profession
Professional Qualifications
To provide professional qualifications and set standards for sanctions practitioners
Promote Sanctions Awareness
To be an authoritative and respected voice promoting sanctions compliance
Taskforces
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Access to Resources
A guidepost to how to do your sanctions job better!
Enhance Your Career
An indispensable step toward professionalizing your job and your career!
Starting in January 2019!
OFAC Essentials Certificate Program
In order to meet the need for more in-depth training on OFAC Essentials and mitigate the risk of costly OFAC violations, we have developed an online sanctions training program, which teaches vital OFAC principles and background all OFAC sanctions compliance staff should understand.
Welcome Charter ACSS Members!
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
David McLean
Joint Deputy Head of OFSI & Head of Enforcement
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
United Kingdom
Certified Sanctions Specialist Credential
ACSS Certification Program will acknowledge members’ status, qualifications, expertise and credentials in conducting compliance duties, sanctions services, consulting, investigating and other related services. It will provide Certified Members (“Certified Sanctions Specialists – CSS) with a powerful career advantage and their employers and clients the comfort of knowing that the person has met high standards of knowledge and training.
Latest Articles
Daniel Tannebaum’s Advice to Sanctions Compliance Professionals: Stay Nimble
January 06, 2021
By: Natasha Bright, ACSS Reporter
The use of sanctions as an international regulatory and compliance tool has risen exponentially in recent times. These sanctions programs' increasingly complex nature has led to the need for qualified persons equipped with the knowledge to tackle the day-to-day compliance and operational duties brought on by the ever-changing rules that govern sanctions policy. (more…)
Recent UK Case Studies: The Impact of US Sanctions on the Contractual Right to Withhold Payment and Key Compliance Takeaways
December 18, 2020
By: Miranda Hearn, Hill Dickinson LLP
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice should be sought for each individual case taking into account its unique facts and circumstances. (more…)
US Sanctions Against China: Four Agencies Taking Action, 12 Key Developments, and Five Compliance Steps To Consider
November 30, 2020
By: Saskia Rietbroek, Executive Director, CSS
U.S. sanctions against China and Hong Kong have been increasing exponentially in recent months. The U.S. is now using economic sanctions and export controls to target certain mainland Chinese companies, including companies with shares listed on major stock exchanges. (more…)
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Association of Certified
Sanctions Specialists
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United States
