Course Outline
AML/CTF TRAINING CURRICULUM
1. AML/CTF In the Global Context
- FATF
- MONEYVAL
- EU
- SPCSB
- BNM
2. Business Risks
- Managing profitable yet high-risk clients
- Client acceptance and offboarding (PEPs, conflicts of interest, etc.)
- IRA: Board approval and strategic coherence
- Case studies and practical exercises
3. AML/CTF Regulatory Authorities
- Establishing 'tone at the top'
- Delegation of AML/CTF responsibilities
- The perspective of authorities regarding top management's role
- Common AML/CTF inquiries
- Bridging the gap between 'having policies' and 'practicing understanding'
- Case studies and practical exercises
4. AML/CTF Governance and Corporate Culture
- Three lines of defense model
- Roles of CEO, Board, Compliance, and AML Officer
- Internal Audit functions specific to AML/CTF
- Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA)
- Key AML/CTF KPIs for senior leadership
- Individual accountability
- Interplay of Risk, Sanctions, and Reputation
- Case studies and practical exercises
5. Looking Ahead
- Engaging effectively with regulatory authorities
- Five critical elements for continuous adherence
Requirements
Familiarity with
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Fundamental AML/CTF regulatory principles and compliance frameworks
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Primary financial crime threats, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions
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Corporate governance architectures and risk management theories
Practical experience in
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Risk assessment methodologies (IRA/EWRA)
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Client onboarding procedures, KYC protocols, and PEP screening
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Internal control mechanisms, compliance reporting, or audit operations
Target Audience
This program is specifically curated for:
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Board Members and Senior Executives
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CEOs and C-suite leaders
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Compliance Officers and AML Specialists
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Professionals in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Governance
Learners will apply these concepts within the scope of strategic decision-making, governance accountability, regulatory engagement, and enterprise-wide risk supervision.
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The exercises were great — they helped me get back “on the field.”
Lilia Boico - PUBLIC
Course - AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight Training
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