(COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 20, 2015) South State Bank announced that Rebecca 'Becky' Schauer Robertson of South State Bank has earned the Certified Advanced AML Audit Specialist (CAMS-Audit) credential from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

The CAMS-Audit designation is an advanced-level certification and is the first of its kind in the AML and financial crime prevention community. This designation equips mid-level and senior management professionals with the essential knowledge that reinforces internal controls and enhances one's ability to meet regulatory expectations.

In order to become CAMS-Audit certified, candidates must first become a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Once accepted into the program, students study, research and attend pre-class webinars; participate in a three-day live program consisting of lecture, discussion, and group exercises; and finally author a white paper on an approved topic related to the advanced certification.

'Becoming CAMS-Audit certified is a major accomplishment and I applaud the commitment and hard work from the graduates,' said John J. Byrne, CAMS, executive vice president at ACAMS. 'Those who receive an advanced certification equip themselves with additional expertise and become an invaluable asset to their institutions, firm or agency.'

CAMS-Audit was developed by ACAMS, with contribution from AML and financial crime prevention subject matter experts. For more information on CAMS-Audit, prospective candidates may visit www.acams.org.


South State Corporation is the largest bank holding company headquartered in South Carolina. Founded in 1933, the company's primary subsidiary, South State Bank, has been serving the financial needs of its local communities in 24 South Carolina counties, 13 Georgia counties and 4 North Carolina counties for over 80 years. The bank also operates Minis & Co., Inc. and First Southeast 401K Fiduciaries, Inc., both registered investment advisors; and First Southeast Investor Services, Inc., a limited purpose broker-dealer. South State Corporation has assets of approximately $8.6 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SSB on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be found atwww.SouthStateBank.com .

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