Course Outline
Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Training Agenda
1. The Global AML/CFT Regulatory Landscape
- Fatfs (Financial Action Task Force)
- MONEYVAL
- European Union (EU)
- SPCSB
- BNM
2. Institutional Risk Management
- Evaluating profitable yet high-risk clients
- Client onboarding and offboarding protocols (including PEPs and conflict of interest management)
- Institutional Risk Assessment: Board Approval and Strategic Alignment
- Practical case studies and exercises
3. Regulatory Authorities and Compliance Obligations
- Establishing a strong compliance tone at the top
- Delegation of AML/CFT responsibilities
- The role of senior management from a regulatory oversight perspective
- Addressing common AML/CFT questions and misconceptions
- Distinguishing between having written policies and actively implementing them
- Practical case studies and exercises
4. Governance Frameworks and Compliance Culture
- The three lines of defense model
- Roles of the CEO, Board of Directors, Compliance function, and Money Laundering Reporting Officer
- Internal audit requirements for AML/CF programs
- Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA)
- Key Performance Indicators for senior leadership monitoring
- Individual accountability and responsibilities
- Managing risk, sanctions exposure, and reputational impact
- Practical case studies and exercises
5. Future Directions and Continuous Improvement
- Engaging in productive dialogue with regulatory authorities
- Maintaining adherence to five core operational elements
Requirements
An understanding of
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Foundational anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulatory standards and compliance architectures
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Primary financial crime threats, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations
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Corporate governance frameworks and enterprise risk management methodologies
Experience with
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Risk assessment procedures (e.g., Institutional Risk Assessments [IRA] or Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments [EWRA])
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Client onboarding protocols, know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening
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Internal control mechanisms, compliance reporting, or audit operations
Audience
This training is designed for:
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Board Members and Senior Executives
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Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Senior Management
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Compliance Officers and AML Specialists
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Professionals in Internal Audit, Risk, and Governance
This curriculum provides essential tools for government entities and public sector organizations. Participants will apply these concepts to strategic decision-making, governance accountability, regulatory engagement, and enterprise-wide risk oversight.
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