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AML/CTF TRAINING AGENDA

1. AML/CTF in the Global Context

  • FATF
  • MONEYVAL
  • EU Directives
  • SPCSB
  • BNM

2. Business Risk Management

  • Balancing profitability with risk in client relationships.
  • Client acceptance and exit strategies (PEPs, conflicts of interest, etc.).
  • IRA: Securing Board Approval and Strategic Alignment.
  • Case studies and practical exercises.

3. AML/CTF Authorities and Oversight

  • Establishing 'Tone at the Top'.
  • Delegation of AML/CTF responsibilities.
  • The role of Top Management from a regulatory perspective.
  • AML/CTF Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Moving beyond 'Having Policies' to 'Understanding and Implementing' them.
  • Case studies and practical exercises.

4. AML/CTF Governance and Corporate Culture

  • The Three Lines of Defence model.
  • Roles and responsibilities: CEO, Board, Compliance, and AML Officer.
  • The function of Internal Audit in AML/CTF.
  • Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA).
  • Key AML Metrics relevant to Top Management.
  • Personal accountability and responsibilities.
  • Intersections of Risk, Sanctions, and Reputation.
  • Case studies and practical exercises.

5. Future Directions

  • Maintaining dialogue with regulatory authorities.
  • Five continuous elements for sustained compliance.

Requirements

Required Knowledge Base

  • Fundamental principles of AML/CTF regulations and compliance structures.

  • Key financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions.

  • Core concepts of corporate governance and risk management.

Required Professional Experience

  • Experience with risk assessment methodologies (IRA/EWRA).

  • Exposure to client onboarding, KYC procedures, and PEP screening.

  • Background in internal controls, compliance reporting, or audit functions.

Target Audience

This training is specifically tailored for:

  • Board Members and Senior Executive Leadership.

  • CEOs and Top Management teams.

  • Compliance and AML Officers.

  • Professionals in Internal Audit, Risk, and Governance.

Participants will learn to apply these concepts to strategic decision-making, governance accountability, regulatory engagement, and enterprise-wide risk oversight.

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