Course Outline
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
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Fundamental principles of AML/CTF regulations and compliance structures.
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Key financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions.
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Core concepts of corporate governance and risk management.
Required Professional Experience
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Experience with risk assessment methodologies (IRA/EWRA).
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Exposure to client onboarding, KYC procedures, and PEP screening.
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Background in internal controls, compliance reporting, or audit functions.
Target Audience
This training is specifically tailored for:
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Board Members and Senior Executive Leadership.
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CEOs and Top Management teams.
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Compliance and AML Officers.
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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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Course - AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight Training
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