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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:00–6:00 PM

One South, 101 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28280

The ACSS Charlotte Ambassador invites you to the first event, “Beyond the Sanctions List: What Operation Economic Outcast Means for Financial Institutions”

Sanctions risk increasingly extends beyond direct matches to designated individuals and entities. This panel will explore how financial institutions can identify indirect exposure through intermediaries, ownership structures, payment networks, digital assets, and other methods of sanctions evasion. We’ll also look at recent enforcement and policy developments, including Operation Economic Outcast and Iran-related activity, as practical case studies for how sanctions risk is evolving and what that means for compliance programs.

The goal is to keep the discussion practical and relevant across sanctions, AML, financial crime, and broader risk teams, rather than tying the session exclusively to one enforcement initiative or jurisdiction.

Agenda

  • 4:00–4:30 PM: Check-in and welcome

  • 4:30–5:30 PM: Panel discussion and Q&A

  • 5:30–6:00 PM: Networking

Certificates of Attendance for Chapter Events
All ACSS members who attend Chapter Events will be identified and issued a Certificate of Attendance through our system. Certificates can be used to earn ACSS credits, which contribute to recertification and eligibility for ACSS certification.

ACSS CSS/CXS Points | 2.0

Please contact our Helpdesk at sanctionsassociation.org for more information.

Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

The Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) is the premier global organization dedicated to advancing the professional knowledge and skills of sanctions and export control practitioners. ACSS is committed to offering top-tier training programs, including the Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS) credential, which serves as the benchmark for professionals in this field. Our mission is to set and uphold standards for the sanctions profession, provide globally recognized qualifications, and build a vibrant, interconnected community of professionals worldwide. ACSS promotes the importance of sanctions compliance by delivering authoritative and respected content, serving the professional interests of our members, and enhancing their career paths. We aim to be the leading voice advocating for sanctions professionals, with a commitment to fostering best practices and safeguarding global trade and financial systems. Sanctions, as defined by leading experts, are the intentional withdrawal or threat of withdrawal of customary trade and financial relations by a government to influence the policies of a target country. This definition reflects the core understanding of economic sanctions and guides the mission of ACSS in shaping effective, compliant practices across industries globally.

 

Michael Joseph

Head of Financial Crime Strategy, Americas

Napier AI | ACSS Charlotte Ambassador