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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 legislation
- The evolution of Money Laundering from drug trafficking to corruption and terrorism
Global Response to AML and CTF
- International actions taken in response to AML and CTF following 9/11
- Key role of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
- Overview of membership categories (including specific country memberships)
- Review of the 40 Recommendations for AML and the additional 9 Recommendations for CTF
- The FATF's impact on domestic and international regulatory frameworks
Adhering to Anti-Money Laundering Laws
- Overview of international laws and local regulations applicable to the delivery location
- Review of UK Regulations and Legislation (for comparative purposes), primarily The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
Compliance Strategies
- Establishment of internal controls, procedures, and policies
- Collaboration with regulatory authorities and law enforcement
- Implementation of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Identification and Verification (ID&V) protocols
- Implications for corporate strategy, client relationships, and human resources
Identifying and Reporting Suspicious Transactions
- Statutory duties and obligations
- Techniques for spotting suspicious transactions
- Protocols for internal and external reporting
Techniques for Detecting Money Laundering
- Approaches to prevention, detection, and due diligence
- Utilization of early-warning systems
Future Trends
- Current global hotspots...?
- Emerging developments in AML/CTF...?
Additional Financial Crime Areas
- Fraud
- Information Security
- Market Abuse and Insider Dealing
- Sanctions
Requirements
No prior prerequisites are 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.