ACAMS Hawaii Chapter 3rd Annual Forum
Join anti-financial crime professionals from across Hawaii for the 3rd Annual ACAMS Hawaii Chapter Conference, a premier gathering designed to strengthen collaboration among compliance professionals, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and industry leaders.
The event will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at YWCA Laniakea in Downtown Honolulu.
Arc-Serv’s Maleka Ali will be a speaker at this one-day event, covering the topic When ‘Effective’ Becomes the Standard: Audit, Testing, and Readiness.
Session Overview
Recent regulatory proposals and enforcement actions continue to emphasize AML/CFT program effectiveness rather than technical compliance alone. This session explores what that shift means for financial institutions, auditors, and compliance professionals. Drawing on current regulatory developments and Hawaii-specific risk considerations, the discussion will focus on how institutions can assess readiness, strengthen internal challenge functions, and prepare for examinations in an evolving supervisory environment.
Key Topics Covered
• The regulatory shift from compliance-focused programs to demonstrable effectiveness.
• The growing importance of documented risk-based decision-making.
• How audit and independent testing support examination readiness.
• Common themes emerging from recent enforcement actions.
• Practical approaches for evaluating and strengthening AML/CFT program effectiveness.