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ACSS New York Chapter Event: Sanctions Trivia Night

Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

FTI Consulting, 1166, Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States

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Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

FTI Consulting, 1166, New York, NY, 10036, United States.

We’re bringing it back! Get ready for another exciting Sanctions Trivia Night with the ACSS New York Chapter, hosted by Hummingbird & Castellum.AI.

Join us for an evening of friendly competition, networking, and engaging discussions as you put your sanctions knowledge to the test. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just looking to sharpen your expertise, this event is the perfect way to connect with industry peers in a lively and dynamic setting.

Enjoy a night of great conversations, crafted cocktails, and delicious food at Chelsea’s Jungle Bird, courtesy of Castellum.AI and Hummingbird. Plus, compete for fantastic prizes while having fun in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate with the ACSS community. See you there!

Agenda:

6:00 pm: Registration & Welcome Refreshments

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Networking

7:00 - 7:20 pm: Welcome from our hosts Hummingbird & Castellum.AI, Introduction from ACSS and Chapter Update from our Chapter Chair, Howard Spieler - Citi

7:10 - 8:00pm: Trivia game and Award ceremony for our lucky winners! Moderated by Howard Spieler, Citi.

8:00pm - 9:00 pm Further Networking

We hope you can join us!

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Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists Organizer name

www.sanctionsassociation.org

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.

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Previously, Howard was a Vice President in the Global Sanctions Compliance Department at MUFG, where he collaborated on sanctions compliance program initiatives and worked on wide-ranging projects, including risk assessments, global product reviews, and consulting on complex transactions. Prior to that, he held anti-financial crime roles at Citibank and AIG, where he provided sanctions and compliance subject-matter expertise to global stakeholders.

Before that, Spieler served in the Bloomberg administration for 10 years, with seven of those years as head of compliance at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, where he helped develop and maintain its risk-based compliance program, which included managing regulatory reporting as well as the ongoing monitoring and assessment of a $30 billion portfolio of public-private real estate transactions.

Between 2016 and June 2023 Howard served on the volunteer board of the ACAMS New York Chapter, with the last five years as as the Chapter Co-Chair. Howard holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Kean University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from St. John’s University, and a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on political science from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Additional information about Howard’s education and professional experience may be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardspieler.

About Howard Spieler
Chapter Chair - VP
Citi
About Andrew Emple
Business Development
Hummingbird
About Peter Piatetsky
Co-Founder and CEO
Castellum.AI

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Sessions on Feb 27, 2025

06:00 PM
    speaker

    Andrew Emple

    Business DevelopmentHummingbird
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    speaker

    Peter Piatetsky

    Co-Founder and CEOCastellum.AI
    SocialLink
    06:20 PM

    Networking

    06:20 PM - 07:00 PM
    07:00 PM

    Welcome Remarks

    07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
    07:20 PM

    Trivia game

    07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
      speaker

      Howard Spieler

      Chapter Chair - VPCiti

      Previously, Howard was a Vice President in the Global Sanctions Compliance Department at MUFG, where he collaborated on sanctions compliance program initiatives and worked on wide-ranging projects, including risk assessments, global product reviews, and consulting on complex transactions. Prior to that, he held anti-financial crime roles at Citibank and AIG, where he provided sanctions and compliance subject-matter expertise to global stakeholders.

      Before that, Spieler served in the Bloomberg administration for 10 years, with seven of those years as head of compliance at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, where he helped develop and maintain its risk-based compliance program, which included managing regulatory reporting as well as the ongoing monitoring and assessment of a $30 billion portfolio of public-private real estate transactions.

      Between 2016 and June 2023 Howard served on the volunteer board of the ACAMS New York Chapter, with the last five years as as the Chapter Co-Chair. Howard holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Kean University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from St. John’s University, and a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on political science from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Additional information about Howard’s education and professional experience may be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardspieler.

      SocialLink
      08:00 PM

      Further Networking

      08:00 PM - 09:00 PM