AmCham Event – She Sets the Standard – Female Leaders in Governance and Compliance

Written by A. Antoniades on October 8, 2025. Posted in News.

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to inform you of an inspiring upcoming event titled: “She Sets the Standard – Female Leaders in Governance and Compliance ”.
The event is hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus, in partnership with ACAMS Cyprus Chapter and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and aims to celebrate the powerful impact of women in governance and compliance.
What to Expect:

1. Trailblazing female professionals—both local and international—will share their experiences and expertise in promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability across the sector.
2. Participants will gain valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration from those who are redefining industry standards.

Key Themes:

1. Evolution of AML, sanctions & compliance frameworks
2. Personal journeys & achievements
3. Challenges in the compliance profession
4. Latest developments in the field

Featured Speakers:

– Samanth J. Sheen – Financial Crime Expert, Council of Europe
– Joanna Jenkins – Head of International Compliance, Kraken
– Professor Stephanie Laulhe Shaelou – Head of School of Law and Professor of European Law and Reform and CroLEV Director, UCLan Cyprus
– Athena Yiallourou – Director – Risk & Compliance, Trident Trust
– Philokypros Roussounides – Secretary General, CCCI
– Nassos Paltayian – Vice-Chair, ACAMS Cyprus Chapter; Director – Head of Compliance, Abacus Limited

The event will conclude with a dynamic panel discussion and a networking reception, offering participants the opportunity to connect and exchange views.

Participants will receive 1 ACAMS Credit.
For further information and registration details, please refer to the attached material here: PDF – AMCHAM Event CIRCULAR 8-10-25