Course Outline
AML/CTF TRAINING AGENDA
1. The Global AML/CTF Landscape
- FATF
- MONEYVAL
- EU
- SPCSB
- BNM
2. Business Risk
- Managing clients who are profitable but pose high risks.
- Client acceptance and exit strategies (including PEPs, conflicts of interest, etc.).
- IRA: Board approval and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Case studies and practical exercises.
3. AML/CTF Regulatory Authorities
- Establishing the "tone at the top".
- Delegation of AML/CTF responsibilities.
- The role of senior management from a regulator’s perspective.
- Common AML/CTF questions and answers.
- Distinguishing between "having policies" and "understanding and utilizing them".
- Case studies and practical exercises.
4. AML/CTF Governance and Organizational Culture
- The model of lines of defence.
- Roles of the CEO, Board, Compliance, and AML Officer.
- The function of Internal Audit in AML/CTF.
- Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA).
- Key AML KPIs relevant to senior management.
- Individual responsibilities.
- Managing risks related to sanctions and reputation.
- Case studies and practical exercises.
5. Future Directions
- Engaging in dialogue with regulatory authorities.
- The five key elements to maintain consistently.
Requirements
Familiarity with
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Foundational AML/CTF regulatory principles and compliance frameworks.
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Key financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions.
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Corporate governance structures and core risk management concepts.
Practical experience in
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Risk assessment processes, specifically IRA/EWRA.
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Client onboarding, KYC procedures, and PEP screening.
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Internal controls, compliance reporting, or audit functions.
Target Audience
This programme is tailored for:
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Board Members and Senior Executives.
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CEOs and top-tier management.
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Compliance Officers and AML Officers.
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Professionals in Internal Audit, Risk, and Governance.
Participants 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.”
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Course - AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight Training
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