Course Outline
Introduction
FATF Overview
- FATF origins, mission, and strategic intent
- Membership composition and governance framework
- Core objectives and operational mandate
Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
- Core definitions and theoretical constructs
- Common typologies and operational methods
- Illustrative case studies and real-world scenarios
The 40 FATF Recommendations
- Foundational context for the 40 recommendations
- Structural organization and thematic grouping
- Significance for the stability of global financial systems
Legal Frameworks and Operational Challenges
- Recommendations 1-4: risk-based methodologies, domestic coordination, and international collaboration
- Recommendations 5-8: legal criminalization, preventive controls, and non-profit sector oversight
- Recommendations 9-12: obligations for financial institutions and regulated non-financial sectors
Preventive Controls
- Recommendations 13-16: customer due diligence, data retention, and suspicious activity reporting
- Recommendations 17-21: reliance on third parties, internal compliance controls, and oversight of foreign branches
- Recommendations 22-23: specific obligations for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs)
Transparency and Beneficial Ownership
- Recommendations 24-25: clarity on ownership of legal entities and trust arrangements
Authority Powers and Accountability
- Recommendations 26-29: regulatory oversight and supervisory duties
- Recommendations 30-32: law enforcement authorities and investigative powers
International Norms and Collaboration
- Recommendations 33-35: mutual legal assistance frameworks and extradition procedures
- Recommendations 36-40: international legal instruments, cross-border cooperation, and supplementary measures
Implementation and Regulatory Compliance
- National risk assessment and adherence to standards
- FATF evaluation mechanisms and continuous monitoring
- Practical case studies on implementation and systemic challenges
Practical Workshop
- Designing robust compliance programs
- Executing comprehensive risk assessments
Summary and Strategic Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of financial system operations and institutional functions
- Knowledge of basic legal and regulatory concepts pertaining to finance, compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML)
Target Audience
- Compliance officers
- Legal professionals
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.