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Course Outline
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF)
- Foundations of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
- Defining AML and CTF and explaining their operational mechanics
- The criminalization of these activities and the scope of offenses covered under Financial Crime Prevention laws
- The evolution of Money Laundering from drug trafficking to corruption and terrorism
Global Response to AML and CTF
- International reactions to AML and CTF following the events of 9/11
- Focus on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
- Overview of membership categories, including insights into specific country memberships
- Explanation of the 40 Recommendations for AML and the additional 9 Recommendations for CTF
- FATF's influence on domestic and international legal frameworks
Adherence to Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
- Overview of international laws and local legislation relevant to the course location
- Examination of UK regulations and legislation (used for comparative purposes), notably The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
Compliance Strategies
- Establishment of internal controls, procedures, and policies
- Collaboration with regulatory bodies and authorities
- Implementation of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Identification and Verification (ID&V) protocols
- Implications for organizational strategy, client management, and human resources
Identification and Reporting of Suspicious Transactions
- Statutory duties and obligations
- Methods for identifying suspicious activities
- Protocols for internal and external reporting of suspicious transactions
Techniques for Detecting Money Laundering
- Approaches to prevention, detection, and due diligence
- Utilization of early-warning systems
Future Trends
- Current emerging hotspots in financial crime
- Future directions for AML and CTF efforts
Additional Financial Crime Hotspots
- Fraud
- Information Security
- Market Abuse and Insider Dealing
- Sanctions
Requirements
No prerequisites required.
14 Hours
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.