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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
AML and CTF Fundamentals
- Comprehensive Overview of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
- Defining AML and CTF: Their operational mechanics
- The legal framework criminalizing these activities and the specific offenses covered under Financial Crime laws
- The evolution of Money Laundering schemes, ranging from drug trafficking to corruption and terrorism
Global Responses to AML and CTF
- The international community's approach to AML and CTF following the 9/11 events
- The role of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
- Membership structures and categories, including details on specific national participation
- The standard 40 AML Recommendations and the additional 9 CTF Recommendations
- The impact of FATF standards on both domestic and international legal frameworks
Adherence to AML Legal Requirements
- Review of international laws and the specific regulations applicable in the host country
- Comparison with UK legal standards, primarily focusing on The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
Implementing Compliance Strategies
- Establishing robust Internal Controls, Procedures, and Policies
- Building effective partnerships with Regulatory Authorities and Agencies
- Applying Know Your Customer (KYC) and Identification and Verification (ID&V) protocols
- Evaluating the impact on organizational strategy, client management, and Human Resources
Identification and Reporting of Suspicious Activity
- Understanding legal and statutory duties
- Techniques for pinpointing suspicious financial transactions
- Protocols for internal and external reporting of questionable activity
Advanced Detection Methodologies
- Best practices for Prevention, Detection, and Due Diligence
- Utilizing Early-Warning Systems
Future Directions
- Identifying current emerging risk areas
- Projecting future trends in AML and CTF compliance
Broader Financial Crime Risks
- Fraud prevention
- Cybersecurity and Information Security
- Preventing Market Abuse and Insider Dealing
- Navigating Sanctions compliance
Requirements
No prior experience is required.
Testimonials (1)
The trainer did not leave a single minute unexploited! He was up a storm throughout every lesson and provided much material for whatever he dealt with.