Brief history

National Financial Crime Fighter's Day is celebrated annually on October 26th. The purpose of this celebration is to honor anti-money laundering (AML) professionals and acknowledge the positive impact of their work on financial institutions in the United States. The first National Financial Crime Fighter Day took place in 2017. It was organized by Abrigo, a technology platform used by American financial institutions for risk management and business growth. The event aimed to celebrate AML experts and recognize their vital role. Bob Kim, vice president of client and partner solutions at Abrigo, stated: "We are proud to raise awareness and recognition for these unsung heroes. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) was also enacted to combat financial crime."

How to celebrate

There are many ways to celebrate National Financial Crime Day. Some ideas include:

• Organize an event to talk about how to stop financial crimes.
• Invite police officers or people from government agencies to tell you about what they do to stop these crimes.
• You can also volunteer to help organizations that fight financial crime.
• Donate money to these organizations so they can do their work.
• Tell your friends and family about financial crimes on social media.
• Learn more about financial crimes so you can be safer.

Interesting facts

• National Financial Crime Day is a reminder that financial crimes are a serious threat to society.
• Financial crimes can have devastating consequences for victims, including loss of money, identity theft, and emotional trauma.
• The day is an opportunity to raise awareness about financial literacy and the importance of protecting oneself from financial crimes.
• In some countries, National Financial Crime Day is celebrated with workshops, seminars, and other educational activities.