ACSS - Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

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🚀 September is a milestone month at ACSS, and Dublin is just around the corner!THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS:🔷 FREE Webinar - ...
09/02/2026

🚀 September is a milestone month at ACSS, and Dublin is just around the corner!

THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS:
🔷 FREE Webinar - Sanctions Compliance in Practice: Enforcement Lessons and Licensing Insights with OFSI (Sep 24)
🔷 ACSS Denmark Chapter - The Latvian Story: Sanctions on the Frontlines (Sep 3)
🔷 ACSS Belgium Chapter Launch - Our newest chapter makes its debut (Sep 10)
🔷 ACSS UAE Chapter - Syria: Evolving Sanctions Landscape and Prospects for the Private Sector (Sep 28)

🎓 NEW CERTIFICATION: CSS-EU
Introducing the Certified Sanctions Specialist EU Certification, built for professionals working with European Union sanctions. First Virtual Classroom session begins November 10.

🏆 ACSS 2026 AWARDS
The countdown is on. Winners will be celebrated at a special Awards Session during the European Conference in Dublin.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
📍 CSS Certification with Virtual Classroom (Sep 8)
📍 CXS Certification with Virtual Classroom (Oct 27)
📍 European Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls - Dublin, Ireland (Oct 8-9)

Start anytime with our self-paced training, including the NEW! Sanctions Foundations Self-Paced course.

Explore everything coming up: https://sanctionsassociation.org/

The roundtables are the part of Dublin where you set the agenda.Twelve topics run across both days in back-to-back sessi...
08/26/2026

The roundtables are the part of Dublin where you set the agenda.

Twelve topics run across both days in back-to-back sessions of 40 minutes, and you simply join the table of your choice, which means you walk away having picked four.

Facilitating them are people from the Central Bank of Ireland, FIU Latvia, Portuguese Customs, DETE and the United Nations, alongside practitioners from banking, industry and legal practice. The format is informal by design: you bring the case that has been sitting on your desk and work through it with peers who have faced the same thing.

The full list runs from China and Regulation 833 to OSINT for beneficial ownership, crypto restrictions, end-user risk and legal grey zones.

Which four would you pick? Tell us in the comments, we are curious to see which tables fill first.

Register here: https://2026conf.acsseurope.co/

The best time to strengthen a weak spot in your sanctions knowledge is before it becomes a problem.Our on-demand trainin...
08/25/2026

The best time to strengthen a weak spot in your sanctions knowledge is before it becomes a problem.

Our on-demand training programs give you expert-led content you can access on any device, with up to one year of access after enrolling. Start with the fundamentals or focus on the specific jurisdiction your work demands.

Available courses:
- Sanctions Foundations
- OFAC Sanctions Essentials
- EU Sanctions Compliance
- UK Sanctions Compliance

Every course counts toward CSS credits and comes with a certificate of completion.
Browse the catalog: https://sanctionsassociation.org/trainings-course-page/

08/20/2026

“Sanctions put flesh on the bone of foreign policy.”

That is how Ulf Melgaard, Ambassador of Denmark to the Netherlands, described the work at a past ACSS European Conference. His point was that compliance professionals need both things at once: the practical side, comparing notes with peers on how to do the job better, and the bigger picture of why sanctions exist and what they are meant to achieve.

Dublin is where both conversations happen. The ACSS European Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls runs 8-9 October 2026 at the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham.

Register now!

Building expertise in sanctions compliance should not depend on whether you can clear two hours every week for a live cl...
08/20/2026

Building expertise in sanctions compliance should not depend on whether you can clear two hours every week for a live class.

ACSS on-demand training is built for the opposite situation. Four self-paced courses, all expert led and fully online, that you can start anytime within four months of enrolling and finish at your own rhythm with up to one year of access.

Sanctions Foundations is where to begin if you are new to the field, covering global sanctions across OFAC, EU, UN and other key regimes in around six hours. From there, OFAC Essentials, EU Sanctions Essentials and UK Sanctions Essentials each go deep into a single jurisdiction across seven training hours.

Every course includes real case studies, a final assessment and a certificate on completion, and all of them count toward CSS accreditation.

Swipe through to find the one that fits your work, then start whenever you are ready.
Browse the catalog: https://sanctionsassociation.org/trainings-course-page/

🎉 The ACSS Belgium Chapter is here!Join us for our inaugural chapter meeting and an insightful discussion on recent glob...
08/18/2026

🎉 The ACSS Belgium Chapter is here!

Join us for our inaugural chapter meeting and an insightful discussion on recent global sanctions developments, hosted at the offices of Forward Global.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 16:00 – 18:00 CET (Brussels)
📍 Hosted by Forward Global

We are especially honored to welcome our Guest of Honor:
Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau | Director for Sanctions | Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Speaker:
Charlotte Van Haute | Embargo Compliance Advisor | KBC Bank & Verzekering

Moderator:
Lina Aburous | Senior Managing Director and Head of the Critical Issues Practice | Forward Global

Be part of the launch of Belgium's sanctions community and hear directly from the country's top sanctions authority on the latest developments shaping the field.

Why Attend?
🏛️ A conversation with Belgium's Director for Sanctions
🚀 Witness the official launch of the ACSS Belgium Chapter
🤝 Network with Brussels' sanctions and compliance professionals
🥂 Cocktail reception and networking to close the evening

🏆 Earn 2.0 CSS Credits

Priority registration for ACSS members. Government officials are welcome.
Register now: https://chapters.sanctionsassociation.org/belgium/acss-belgium-chapter-event-10-september-2026/

Your work in export controls speaks for itself. A credential makes it official.The Certified Export Controls Specialist ...
08/17/2026

Your work in export controls speaks for itself. A credential makes it official.

The Certified Export Controls Specialist (CXS) is the only certification focused entirely on export controls. It covers U.S., EU, and international regimes, controlled items and technologies, licensing, and the practical compliance knowledge the field demands, all taught by experts through a comprehensive study guide and prep materials.

The self-paced option lets you start whenever you're ready and study at a pace that fits your work.

Learn more and enroll: https://sanctionsassociation.org/cxs-about/

Join the ACSS Denmark Chapter for "The Latvian Story: Sanctions on the Frontlines"📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026⏰ 3:00 PM...
08/13/2026

Join the ACSS Denmark Chapter for "The Latvian Story: Sanctions on the Frontlines"

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET
📍 Hosted by Accura Law Firm

Speakers:
1. Paulis Iljenkovs | Deputy Head of FIU | Latvian FIU
2. Edgars Pastars | Cobalt Legal

Latvia occupies a critical position in global sanctions enforcement, facing unique challenges as a frontline state. This session explores how the nation transformed its compliance architecture to meet unprecedented geopolitical realities.

Key Topics:
🏛️ The Government Angle: Latvia's FATF grey de-listing and its innovative consolidation of all sanctions authority into a single, unified agency
🏦 The Private Sector Perspective: The realities of managing frontline compliance and the role of public-private cooperation

Why Attend?
💡 Firsthand insights from a nation navigating today's highest-stakes compliance landscape
🤝 Network with Copenhagen's sanctions community
🥂 Networking session after the presentations

🏆 Earn 3.0 CSS Credits

Priority registration for ACSS members. Government officials are welcome.
Register now: https://chapters.sanctionsassociation.org/chapter-events/denmark/acss-denmark-chapter-event-3-september-2026/

Everything you need to know before Dublin, in one place.We pulled together the questions we get asked most about the ACS...
08/13/2026

Everything you need to know before Dublin, in one place.

We pulled together the questions we get asked most about the ACSS European Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls, from CSS/CXS credits and team rates to what to actually pack. Swipe through, and if your question is not here, our team is one email away at [email protected].

Two days, more than 20 sessions, and 36 credits toward keeping your credential current. The conference runs 8-9 October 2026 at the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham in Dublin.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/dHJkPn37

🚨 FREE WEBINAR ALERTBehind every successful export controls program are professionals who navigate complex regulations, ...
08/12/2026

🚨 FREE WEBINAR ALERT
Behind every successful export controls program are professionals who navigate complex regulations, manage high-stakes decisions, and balance compliance with business realities. But what does the work really look like, and what does it take to succeed in this field?

Join us for an essential webinar on "Export Controls in Practice: Career Path, Reflections, and Practical Insights", sponsored by Star Global

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM NYC | 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM London | 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Amsterdam

Our expert speakers:
Jeff Nielsen | International Sanctions & Export Controls Lawyer | Ramboll
John Whitworth | Principal Consultant | MJ Trade Advisory Ltd

Moderator:
Ivy Llena | Learning and Development Manager | ACSS

Two seasoned export controls professionals will share their career journeys, the pivotal lessons they wish they had known earlier, and the insights that guide them today. Expect candid stories about day-to-day challenges, practical advice for career growth, and a look at the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

By the end of this session, attendees will:
• Gain insight into the real-world responsibilities, challenges, and day-to-day role of export control professionals
• Learn practical strategies and advice for building and advancing a career in export controls and sanctions compliance
• Understand the knowledge and skills most critical in today's compliance environment and how to begin or continue developing them
• Preview how the CXS course integrates real-world experience to prepare participants for career advancement

🏆 Earn 1.25 CSS Credits | Certificate of Attendance for ACSS Members

Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/ /1723344195130366553

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