Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

🌐 The complex world of sanctions and export controls can be challenging. That's where we come in. As your global partner, we're committed to: ✅ Training and certifying professionals worldwide ✅ Setting the highest standards for the profession ✅ Delivering top-quality services to our members ✅ Being the authoritative voice in sanctions compliance Ready to become a part of the ACSS? Visit our website to learn more and join today 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_9yfYTD Let's work together to promote sanctions compliance expertise on a global scale. 🌍 #ACSS #SanctionsCompliance #ExportControls

Did you know organizations worldwide face stricter export regulations and unprecedented enforcement actions than ever before? 🔵 Global export controls have reached new levels of complexity. Companies must now navigate multiple jurisdictions, implement sophisticated screening protocols, and stay ahead of rapidly evolving regulations. All while maintaining business continuity. This shifting landscape demands specialized expertise, which is why we created the CXS certification: • Equips professionals to tackle multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges • Validates ability to implement effective risk mitigation strategies • Demonstrates mastery of screening and transaction monitoring • Proves capabilities that directly reduce legal and financial exposure For organizations seeking protection in an era of heightened enforcement, CXS-certified professionals provide the expertise you can't afford to be without. 👉 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/dG_VVesK Saskia Rietbroek, CSS #ExportControls #ComplianceRisk #CXS #ACSS #RegulatoryCompliance #GlobalTrade #RiskMitigation

📍 LIVE from BIS Update Conference 2025! ACSS is at the 37th annual BIS Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy in Washington, DC, and we’re excited to connect with compliance professionals from around the world! 📢 Visit us at Booth 301 to learn how our globally recognized CSS and CXS certifications can strengthen your sanctions and export controls compliance program. Stop by at Booth 301, meet our team, and discover how ACSS can support your professional growth. See you there! Saskia Rietbroek, CSS #BISUpdate2025 #SanctionsCompliance #ExportControls #ACSS #CSS #CXS #ComplianceTraining

📣 FREE WEBINAR: Introducing the EU Sanctions Helpdesk – Supporting EU SMEs with Sanctions Compliance Join us on March 27, 2025, for an exclusive introduction to the new EU Sanctions Helpdesk! This FREE webinar brings together top experts who will share: • Why the EU created this valuable resource • The comprehensive services offered to support SMEs • Key findings from the pilot phase • How to partner with the Helpdesk to enhance compliance Featured Speakers: • Ian Matthews - Project Team Leader, EU Sanctions Helpdesk • Frederik van Essen - Senior Legal and Compliance Expert • Dimitrios Chaidas - Senior Communications Expert Moderated by: Ivy Llena, ACSS Sanctions Training Coordinator When: Thursday, March 27, 2025  10:00-11:15 AM NYC | 2:00-3:15 PM London | 3:00-4:15 PM Amsterdam ACSS members attending live will receive a Certificate of Attendance (1.25 CSS Credits). Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this critical new EU compliance resource! Ideal for sanctions professionals, compliance officers, and anyone navigating the complex world of EU restrictive measures. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ewbudshS #Sanctions #ExportControls #Compliance #EuropeanUnion #ACSS #SanctionsCompliance

The countdown is on – Don’t miss the Singapore Outlook Forum 2025! In just one week, leaders in the maritime industry will gather to tackle the challenges of redefining global shipping. From sanctions to shifting trade routes and geopolitical tensions, the stakes have never been higher. Join us on 25th March 2025, during Singapore Maritime Week, at the Lloyd's List Singapore Outlook Forum. This is your chance to connect with top professionals and Lloyd’s List experts as they answer the critical questions shaping the future of maritime trade. Key Topics Include: - The risks ahead for core shipping markets in the next 12-18 months - Adapting business models for geopolitical challenges - Shipping’s role in decarbonisation and innovation - Reconfiguring supply chains against geopolitical risk Confirmed speakers: Eric Orsini, Global Head of Compliance, Lloyd's List Intelligence Robert Beckman, Emeritus Professor, National University of Singapore Saskia Rietbroek, CSS, Executive Director, Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists Donal Keaney, Partner, Master Mariner, Hill Dickinson LLP Nathanael Lin, Partner, Rajah & Tann Asia Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Date: 25th March 2025 | Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and connect with top industry voices. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e8j4hq6j

📝 We are glad to announce that our two associates Elena Moreno and Camille Gosson are officially Certified Sanctions Specialists (CSS) after having passed the certification exam of the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS).  📌 The ACSS is an international membership association that provides career development, through courses and certifications as well as professional networking for sanctions professionals. 🖋️ The CSS certification exam covers US, EU, UN, Canada and other sanctions regimes as well as international standards on sanctions compliance. It tackles a wide area of topics including sanctions evasions and risk-based compliance programs. 👏 Congratulations to both of them for this achievement !

The sanctions landscape continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, with complex regulations across multiple jurisdictions requiring specialized expertise 🚀 Our Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS) program equips you with the comprehensive knowledge and credentials needed to navigate this challenging field: ✅ Self-paced exam preparation  ✅ 40+ expert-led video lessons  ✅ Comprehensive study materials covering US, EU, and UK frameworks  ✅ 6 months unlimited access  ✅ Virtual classroom options available CSS certification is recognized worldwide and serves as a mark of distinction in the sanctions compliance field. Our members come from 60+ countries across financial institutions, industry, government, and consulting. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eR2Na_j Questions about the program? Comment below or message us directly! #SanctionsCompliance #ExportControls #CSS #ComplianceCertification #ACSSCommunity #FinancialCrime

Early Bird Registration Now Open! 🌟 #ACSS2025Amsterdam Our European Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls is coming to Amsterdam on October 30-31, 2025 In today's complex regulatory environment, staying ahead of sanctions and export control requirements isn't just good practice—it's essential. Join us at the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace for two days of expert insights, practical guidance, and invaluable networking. What you'll gain: • Direct access to world-leading sanctions and export control experts • Actionable strategies to protect your organization from compliance risks • Interactive roundtables addressing your specific concerns • Networking opportunities to benchmark your program against industry peers Take advantage of early bird rates while they last Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAUTWTmF #SanctionsCompliance #ExportControls #ComplianceNetworking #ACSS #GlobalTrade #RegulatoryCompliance #Amsterdam2025

Why hasn't there been a certification dedicated to export controls expertise until now? We asked the same question. 🔵 After extensive consultations with ACSS members and industry leaders, we discovered a critical gap: while export controls represent an entire specialized knowledge domain, professionals had no way to validate their expertise. The CXS certification changes everything by: • Defining a comprehensive body of knowledge for export controls • Establishing rigorous standards through certification • Elevating export controls compliance as a distinct profession • Recognizing specialized skills increasingly demanded by global companies In an era of unprecedented regulatory complexity, CXS certification provides the validation export controls professionals deserve. 👉 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/dG_VVesK Saskia Rietbroek, CSS #ExportControls #TradeCompliance #CXS #ACSS #Certification #GlobalTrade #ComplianceProfessionals

🚨 UPCOMING WEBINAR: Sanctions Evasion Tactics in Southeast Asia 🚨 Join us on Thursday, March 20, 2025 (10:00 AM NYC | 2:00 PM London | 3:00 PM Amsterdam) for an essential webinar on detecting and preventing sanctions evasion in the APAC region. Our expert speakers will share real-world case studies covering: • Maritime sanctions evasion tactics in APAC • Cryptocurrency compliance challenges • Transshipment diversion of goods to Russia through Southeast Asian countries • Building robust trade sanctions compliance programs Featured Speakers: • Ram Sivabalan, Chapter Chair, ACSS Singapore • Humairah Ibriam, Senior Director of Export Control APAC & Japan, Infinenon Technologies Moderated by Ivy Llena, Sanctions Training Coordinator, ACSS Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebPNtCPH This webinar is included in your ACSS membership. Not a member yet? Visit sanctionsassociation.org to join today and access this and other valuable resources. Anna S., Saskia Rietbroek, CSS #SanctionsCompliance #ExportControls #ACSS #FinancialCrime #ComplianceTraining #SanctionsEvasion #APAC