About the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC)
The Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) is a professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the fight against financial crime through education, collaboration, innovation, and public-private partnership.
Originally founded as a public-private working group focused on bringing together professionals across government and industry, CAFC has evolved into a global professional community serving financial crime practitioners, compliance leaders, investigators, regulators, law enforcement professionals, academics, attorneys, consultants, and technology innovators.
Today, CAFC provides a growing ecosystem of professional development, thought leadership, and industry engagement opportunities, including:
- Professional certifications and training programs
- Membership programs and practitioner communities
- Webinars, conferences, and executive roundtables
- Research initiatives and industry whitepapers
- Public-private partnership development
- Financial crime policy and industry advocacy
- Networking and cross-sector collaboration opportunities
CAFC is committed to helping the financial crime community navigate emerging risks and rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital assets, sanctions evasion, fraud, human trafficking, cyber-enabled financial crime, and transnational organized crime.
As part of this evolution, CAFC launched the Certified AI Practitioner in Financial Crime program, an advanced certification focused on the practical, operational, governance, and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence within financial crime compliance. The certification reflects CAFC’s broader mission to help the industry responsibly adopt emerging technologies while maintaining strong governance, explainability, auditability, and regulatory defensibility.
CAFC believes the future of financial crime prevention depends on stronger collaboration between financial institutions, fintechs, technology providers, regulators, law enforcement agencies, academia, and the broader private sector. Through its programming and initiatives, CAFC seeks to foster meaningful dialogue, share actionable intelligence, promote professional excellence, and strengthen the global anti-financial crime ecosystem.
While financial institution employees comprise a significant portion of CAFC’s membership, the community also includes regulators, law enforcement professionals, attorneys, academics, consulting firms, and technology and data solution providers committed to advancing the financial crime profession.
About the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC)
The Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) is a professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the fight against financial crime through education, collaboration, innovation, and public-private partnership.
Originally founded as a public-private working group focused on bringing together professionals across government and industry, CAFC has evolved into a global professional community serving financial crime practitioners, compliance leaders, investigators, regulators, law enforcement professionals, academics, attorneys, consultants, and technology innovators.
Today, CAFC provides a growing ecosystem of professional development, thought leadership, and industry engagement opportunities, including:
- Professional certifications and training programs
- Membership programs and practitioner communities
- Webinars, conferences, and executive roundtables
- Research initiatives and industry whitepapers
- Public-private partnership development
- Financial crime policy and industry advocacy
- Networking and cross-sector collaboration opportunities
CAFC is committed to helping the financial crime community navigate emerging risks and rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital assets, sanctions evasion, fraud, human trafficking, cyber-enabled financial crime, and transnational organized crime.
As part of this evolution, CAFC launched the Certified AI Practitioner in Financial Crime program, an advanced certification focused on the practical, operational, governance, and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence within financial crime compliance. The certification reflects CAFC’s broader mission to help the industry responsibly adopt emerging technologies while maintaining strong governance, explainability, auditability, and regulatory defensibility.
CAFC believes the future of financial crime prevention depends on stronger collaboration between financial institutions, fintechs, technology providers, regulators, law enforcement agencies, academia, and the broader private sector. Through its programming and initiatives, CAFC seeks to foster meaningful dialogue, share actionable intelligence, promote professional excellence, and strengthen the global anti-financial crime ecosystem.
While financial institution employees comprise a significant portion of CAFC’s membership, the community also includes regulators, law enforcement professionals, attorneys, academics, consulting firms, and technology and data solution providers committed to advancing the financial crime profession.
One mission, every sector, no barriers
Our mission is to bring the entire AFC ecosystem together, eliminating silos, enabling intelligence sharing, and ensuring that every institution, agency, and innovator has the network and knowledge to act.
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The Coalition Against Financial Crime works collaboratively with our partners to develop and promote initiatives aimed at combating financial crimes such as money laundering, fraud, and corruption. Our efforts focus on information sharing and continuing education, which we achieve through regular webinars and workshops, networking events, and conferences designed to address current industry challenges.
Raising Awareness
At the Coalition Against Financial Crime, raising awareness about the detrimental impact of financial crime on individuals, businesses, and society is a key focus. Through educational campaigns and advocacy efforts, we strive to inform and mobilize the public to join us in our mission to eradicate financial crime.
Building A Community
Building a strong and diverse community is at the heart of our coalition. We bring together stakeholders from financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and vendors, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to create a robust network committed to the eradication of financial crime.
Public-Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships are essential to the mission of the CAFC. We facilitate cooperation between financial institutions, vendors, regulators, and law enforcement to combat financial crime effectively. Our efforts include joint training sessions to ensure stakeholders are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills. By sharing case studies and best practices, we continuously improve financial crime prevention strategies.
Public Policy & Advocacy
The CAFC is committed to influencing policy and advocating for effective anti-financial crime measures at local, national, and international levels. We engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to promote legislation and regulations that support the detection, prevention, and prosecution of financial crimes.
Research Initiatives
Our research initiatives explore topics such as the efficacy of current anti-financial crime practices, the impact of technological advancements on detection, and the evolving tactics of criminal networks. The insights gained from our research inform our policy recommendations, educational programs, and special projects, ensuring that our members are equipped with the latest knowledge and tools to effectively combat financial crime.
CAFC Events
Events hosted by the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) are where the anti-financial crime community comes together to learn, share ideas, and move things forward.
Whether it’s understanding changing AML regulations, exploring how AI is shaping compliance, or simply building stronger cross-sector connections, the focus stays on real, practical challenges. With a mix of virtual webinars and in-person symposiums, each event is designed to spark meaningful conversations and useful takeaways.
Join CAFC
If you work in anti-financial crime, this is where you belong! CAFC brings together a global community of financial institutions, law enforcement, regulators, and technology leaders who are all focused on the same goal.
What makes us different is the intent behind our coalition. The value comes from the people in the room, the conversations, and the willingness to share what’s actually happening on the ground. It’s a space to learn, contribute, and be part of something that is genuinely working toward making a difference.
Built on strategic partnerships
The fight against financial crime demands collaboration at the highest level. CAFC is proud to work alongside institutions and organizations whose expertise and influence directly strengthen the reach and effectiveness of our mission.
Our partners are active contributors to an organization that is setting a new standard for cross-sector engagement in anti-financial crime.
