Professional Development: Tackling Evolving AML Risks with Next Gen CAMS

Shilpa is the Chief Product Officer at ACAMS. She is responsible for the performance, content and strategy of anti-financial crime training solutions and their implementation across all channels and client segments.

Shilpa represents ACAMS by speaking at select major industry events and conferences, participating in think tanks and engaging proactively with industry leaders across the globe.

Previously, Shilpa was the Head of Financial Crime Prevention for the Retail and Business Bank in Santander UK. She was accountable for all areas of financial crime prevention including KYC/CDD, customer screening, payment screening, transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment and assurance. She led the bank through the implementation of AML/CTF and ABC policies, advisory on high-risk onboarding, training and communication, and risk assessments. She also held leadership roles at Barclays in financial crime prevention, governance, and controls, and led large transformation programs.

With over six years at ACAMS, Brooke serves as a trusted advisor to financial institutions, helping them strengthen their AFC training programs through strategic education and training initiatives. In this role, she partners closely with organizations to understand their evolving training needs and build effective, scalable learning strategies that support regulatory compliance and professional growth.

Martin joined ACAMS in March 2025 as the Enterprise Client Partner for the UK, bringing over 20 years of experience in the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) sector. Throughout his career, he has served as a solution provider, company founder, and startup innovator. Martin is deeply passionate about combating fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes, driven by his commitment to reducing the societal harm these crimes inflict.