Course Outline
Institutional Component: Foundations of Due Diligence
- Examination of due diligence frameworks within financial institutions, with specific considerations for government entities
- Governance structures, accountability protocols, and reporting hierarchies
- Integration with enterprise risk management and internal control systems
- Alignment of due diligence processes with organizational strategy and compliance culture
Management Component: Leadership and Oversight
- Board and executive responsibilities regarding compliance oversight
- Establishment of compliance committees and accountability mechanisms
- Performance monitoring, escalation procedures, and corrective action planning
- Ethical leadership principles and decision-making frameworks
Marketing and Sales Component: Ethical Conduct and Client Transparency
- Due diligence requirements for client acquisition and marketing activities
- Management of conflicts of interest and transparency in disclosures
- Assurance of data protection and consent protocols in customer communications
- Monitoring sales practices to ensure compliance and mitigate reputational risk
Technical Component: Operational and Data Due Diligence
- Mapping data flows and identifying sensitive information
- Evaluation of system controls and cybersecurity posture
- Integration of technology risk assessments into compliance reviews
- Tools and automation for due diligence data collection and reporting
Financial Component: Financial Integrity and Risk Analysis
- Assessment of financial performance, solvency, and liquidity indicators
- Evaluation of counterparties and suppliers for financial stability
- Financial crime prevention: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and sanctions screening
- Fraud detection, internal audits, and identification of red flag indicators
Legal and Regulatory Component: CRS, FATCA, and Global Compliance Obligations
- Understanding the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requirements
- Due diligence for tax residency, indicia search, and self-certifications
- Key legal frameworks: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA), and domestic implementation
- Management of penalties, remediation efforts, and reporting obligations
Environmental, Health and Safety, and Business Integrity Component
- Integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into due diligence practices
- Health and safety compliance within financial and operational activities
- Business integrity policies and anti-corruption measures
- Reporting on sustainability risks and compliance gaps
Information Technology Component: Data Governance and Security Compliance
- IT governance frameworks and digital risk management
- Standards for data integrity, retention, and traceability
- Regulatory compliance in digital transformation and artificial intelligence adoption
- Incident response, disaster recovery, and resilience planning
Integrative Component: Governance, Risk, and Audit Readiness
- Consolidation of due diligence findings across departments
- Creation of integrated compliance dashboards and reporting frameworks
- Preparation for external audits and regulator inspections
- Development of continuous improvement and training plans
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- Review and classification of sample client and vendor due diligence files
- Simulation of a multi-module risk assessment scenario
- Development of a corrective action and monitoring plan
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Knowledge of financial regulatory compliance and risk mitigation frameworks
- Competence in fundamental tax, regulatory, and anti-money laundering/know-your-customer protocols
- Previous involvement in client onboarding or governance activities is advantageous
Target Audience
- Compliance and risk management personnel
- Legal counsel and audit staff
- Operational, financial, and information technology managers participating in due diligence workflows for government entities
Testimonials (4)
How to manage business financials
surprise mtileni - Hatima Holdings (Pty) ltd
Course - Learning Xero
Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging
Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content
Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
Course - FinOps
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.