Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- Historical context and mission of the FATF
- Structure of membership and governance frameworks
- Core objectives and operational functions
Understanding Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
- Foundational definitions and conceptual frameworks
- Common typologies and operational techniques
- Illustrative case studies and practical examples
The FATF Forty Recommendations
- Overview of the Forty Recommendations
- Structural organization and framework of the recommendations
- Significance and influence on global financial integrity systems
Legal Frameworks and Operational Considerations
- Recommendations 1–4: Risk-based approach, national policy, and international cooperation
- Recommendations 5–8: Criminalization of offenses, preventive measures, and non-profit sector oversight
- Recommendations 9–12: Obligations for financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs)
Preventive Measures and Compliance Controls
- Recommendations 13–16: Customer due diligence, record retention, and suspicious transaction reporting
- Recommendations 17–21: Reliance on third parties, internal controls, and oversight of foreign branches and subsidiaries
- Recommendations 22–23: Regulatory requirements for DNFBPs
Transparency and Beneficial Ownership
- Recommendations 24–25: Transparency regarding the beneficial ownership of legal persons and arrangements
Powers and Responsibilities of Competent Authorities
- Recommendations 26–29: Regulatory oversight and supervision mechanisms
- Recommendations 30–32: Law enforcement powers and investigative capabilities
International Standards and Cooperation
- Recommendations 33–35: Mutual legal assistance and extradition protocols
- Recommendations 36–40: Implementation of international instruments, cross-border cooperation, and additional measures
Implementation and Compliance
- National risk assessment methodologies and compliance requirements for government entities
- FATF evaluation and monitoring procedures
- Analysis of implementation outcomes and associated challenges
Practical Workshop
- Development of compliance programs
- Conducting risk assessments
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of the operational mechanisms governing financial systems and institutions.
- Working familiarity with core legal and regulatory frameworks, including requirements for financial compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) protocols.
Target Audience
- Compliance officers
- Legal professionals
This training module is designed specifically for government personnel responsible for ensuring institutional integrity and regulatory adherence.
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.