Course Outline
AML/CTF TRAINING AGENDA
1. AML/CFT in the Global Landscape
- FATF
- MONEYVAL
- EU
- SPCSB
- BNM
2. Business Risk
- Managing profitable yet risky clients
- Client acceptance and exit strategies (including PEPs, conflicts of interest, etc.)
- IRA: Board Approval and Strategic Alignment
- Case studies and exercises
3. AML/CTF Authorities
- Setting the tone at the top
- Delegation of AML/CTF responsibilities
- The role of top management from a regulatory perspective
- AML/CTF Frequently Asked Questions
- "Having policies" vs. "Understanding and applying them"
- Case studies and exercises
4. AML/CTF Governance and Culture
- The three lines of defense model
- Roles of CEO, Board, Compliance, and AML Officers
- Internal Audit functions for AML/CTF
- EWRA (Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment)
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for top management
- Individual responsibilities
- Risks related to Risk, Sanctions, and Reputation
- Case studies and exercises
5. Looking Ahead
- Engaging in dialogue with authorities
- Five critical elements for continuous monitoring
Requirements
Required Knowledge
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Foundational principles of AML/CTF regulations and compliance frameworks
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Core financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions
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Principles of corporate governance and risk management
Required Experience
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Experience with risk assessment processes (IRA/EWRA)
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Client onboarding, Know Your Customer (KYC), and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening
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Functions related to internal controls, compliance reporting, or auditing
Target Audience
This training is tailored for:
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Board Members and Senior Executives
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CEOs and Top Management Teams
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Compliance Officers and AML Officers
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Professionals in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Governance
Participants will apply these concepts to strategic decision-making, governance accountability, regulatory engagement, and enterprise-wide risk oversight.
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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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