Course Outline
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
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Fundamental AML/CFT regulatory principles and compliance frameworks
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Core financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations
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Corporate governance structures and general risk management concepts
Practical Experience with
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Risk assessment processes, specifically IRA and EWRA
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Client onboarding procedures, Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, and PEP screening
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Internal controls, compliance reporting mechanisms, or audit functions
Target Audience
This training is designed for:
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Board Members and Senior Executives
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CEOs and Top Management
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Compliance Officers and AML Officers
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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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The exercises were great — they helped me get back “on the field.”
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Course - AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight Training
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