So you're an IFPO member, and as the cliche goes, membership has its privileges. One of those privileges is benefitting from strategic partnerships the IFPO forms for continued collaborative growth in the security industry.

Case in point -- IFPO recently-announced partnership with the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists.

Here's another benefit -- because of your membership with the IFPO, you will receive a $200 discount in attending the 2017 Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists financial crime conference October 16 and 17 at The Hyatt Regency in Boston, Mass.

The coupon code for the discount is IFPO200. Registration is now open and more information can be found at www.financialcrimeconference.com

The conference will be held October 16-17 at The Hyatt Regency, Boston, and is designed for the new reality of financial crime detection and prevention. Now in its sixth year, the conference has become a gathering place for subject matter experts, thought leaders and seasoned professionals in all fields fighting financial crime – compliance, law enforcement, regulatory and civil society.

Earning a physical security-based certification like CPO, CPOI or CSSM, is commendable; attending this conference will help you be a more well-rounded and marketable candidate in the future.

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The partnership between the IFPO and ACFCS leverages the breadth of expertise available from ACFCS and its sister organization Cybint, and the reputation and reach of IFPO, a powerful combination that provides a suite of proven tools to enhance the knowledge and skills of those in the financial and cyber crime prevention field.

Along with training and other professional resources,  ACFCS and Cybint leaders will offer presentations, training and other participation at IFPO-sponsored activities and events,  sharing best practices and their expertise.

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"IFPO enjoys an excellent reputation in the financial crime prevention field, and we are very excited to partner with the organization," said ACFCS Executive Director Garry Clement, CAMS, CFE, CFCS. "We share the same commitment to financial crime and cyber crime prevention and I am confident that our combination of resources will strengthen our overall industry."

IFPO Executive Director, Sandi J. Davies added, "We believe that education is an essential part of professional development for those charged with protecting others. This strategic partnership with ACFCS enhances the breadth of our offerings and access to industry-leading expertise.

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About ACFCS

The Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS), a BARBRI Professional Association, is a worldwide organization for professionals who work in diverse financial crime prevention disciplines. ACFCS awards the Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) certification to qualified candidates who pass a proctored examination. Professionals in financial crime prevention from more than 50 nations have already obtained the CFCS certification.