Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Masterclass

This Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Masterclass will discuss the following:

• The process of Money Laundering
• Regulations applicable to firms / banks
• FATF roles in Anti-Money Laundering
• The penalties for non-compliance with AML legislation
• How Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF) might be prevented?
• How to define the ways in which a Firm / Bank and its staff should protect themselves against the risks of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing?
• Due diligence measures to deter money laundering and terrorist financing.
• The “red flags” might help you to identify, prevent and report any (suspicious or actual) criminal activity.
• The implications of offshore financial center on ML

Training Methodology

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.

Money Laundering Detection Techniques

Prevention, Detection and Due Diligence Early-Warning Mechanisms Designing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessments Applying Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Risk Management of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) Screening Best Practices Applicable to Firms / Banks Sanctions

Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious Transactions

Statutory Obligations Identifying Suspicious Transactions Internal and External Reporting of Suspicious Transactions Identifying High-risk Indicators - Understand what to do with the information and whom to escalate it to The Role of the MLRO The Importance of Record Keeping Responsibilities of Firms / Banks and Individuals Setting-up Monitoring Procedures

Compliance Strategies

Jurisdiction Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and  Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF) Laws and Regulations The Requirements for Robust Anti-Money Laundering Operations, Internal Controls, Procedures and Policies Cooperation with the Authorities and the Regulators Know Your Customer (KYC) and IDandV Rules Tipping-off Market Abuse and Insider Dealing Client Relations and Human Resources Strategies The Relevant Laws and Regulations in Your Jurisdiction, The International Standards and The Role of Law Enforcement

The International Organizations of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF)

The International bodies’ response to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and  Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF) The International Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism The Complex and Interrelated Risks with Respect to Money Laundering and Sanctions FATF and Its Roles of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Customer Policies and Procedures International Legislation and Legislation Applicable to Your Jurisdiction The Wider Context for Financial Crime Risk and Regulation in which Your Firm Operates The Role and Responsibilities of (Front / Back Office / AML / Compliance Officer), and How these fit within the financial crime risk-management life cycle?

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF)

Why the Current Focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF)? Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism Definitions Differences and Similarities between Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Key Stages of Money Laundering Typologies and Techniques of Money Laundering Indicators of Money Laundering Products and Services Vulnerable to Money Laundering or Terrorism Financing Money Laundering Trends in (Jurisdiction)