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 Duration 7 hours

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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) AND COUNTER-FINANCING OF TERRORISM (CFT) TRAINING AGENDA

1. AML/CFT IN THE GLOBAL REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

  • Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
  • Moneyval
  • Union Europeenne (UE)
  • Secretariat for Policy and Strategy (SPCSB)
  • Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)

2. Business Risk Management

  • Managing high-value but high-risk client relationships
  • Client onboarding and offboarding criteria, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and conflict of interest considerations
  • Institutional Risk Assessment (IRA): Board authorization and strategic alignment
  • Case studies and practical exercises

3. Regulatory Oversight and Compliance

  • Leadership commitment and ethical tone
  • Delegation of AML/CFT responsibilities
  • Senior management responsibilities as viewed by regulatory authorities
  • Frequently Asked Questions regarding AML/CFT compliance
  • Distinguishing between policy existence and operational effectiveness
  • Case studies and practical exercises

4. AML/CFT Governance and Organizational Culture

  • Implementation of lines of defense
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board of Directors, Compliance Department, and AML Officer
  • Internal audit protocols specific to AML/CFT
  • Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA)
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to senior management oversight
  • Individual accountability and duties
  • Management of risk, sanctions compliance, and reputational integrity
  • Case studies and practical exercises

5. Future Directions and Continuous Improvement

  • Maintaining effective dialogue with regulatory bodies
  • Five critical elements for sustained compliance

Requirements

Required Understanding of

  • Fundamental AML/CFT regulatory principles and compliance frameworks

  • Core financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations

  • Corporate governance structures and general risk management concepts

Practical Experience with

  • Risk assessment processes, specifically IRA and EWRA

  • Client onboarding procedures, Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, and PEP screening

  • Internal controls, compliance reporting mechanisms, or audit functions

Target Audience

This training is designed for:

  • Board Members and Senior Executives

  • CEOs and Top Management

  • Compliance Officers and AML Officers

  • Internal Audit, Risk, and Governance professionals

Participants will apply the concepts within the context of strategic decision-making, governance accountability, regulatory dialogue, and enterprise-wide risk oversight for government and public sector operations.

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