Course Outline
AML/CTF TRAINING AGENDA
1. The Global AML/CFT Landscape
- FATF
- MONEYVAL
- EU
- SPCSB
- BNM
2. Business Risk
- Managing profitable but high-risk clients
- Client acceptance and exit strategies (PEPs, conflicts of interest, etc.)
- IRA: Board Approval and Strategic Alignment
- Case studies and exercises
3. AML/CTF Regulatory Authorities
- Tone at the top
- AML/CTF delegation of duties
- The role of Top Management from a regulatory perspective
- AML/CTF Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- "We have policies" versus "We understand and apply them"
- Case studies and exercises
4. AML/CTF Governance and Culture
- Three Lines of Defense model
- Roles of CEO, Board, Compliance, and AML Officer
- Internal Audit’s role in AML/CTF
- EWRA (Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment)
- Key AML KPIs for Top Management
- Personal responsibilities
- Interplay of Risk, Sanctions, and Reputation
- Case studies and exercises
5. Future Steps
- Engaging in dialogue with regulatory authorities
- Five key elements to monitor continuously
Requirements
Prerequisite Knowledge
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Fundamental AML/CTF regulatory principles and compliance frameworks.
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Core financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions.
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Corporate governance structures and risk management concepts.
Required Experience
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Familiarity with risk assessment processes (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 training is intended for:
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Board Members and Senior Executives.
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CEOs and Top Management personnel.
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Compliance Officers and AML Specialists.
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Professionals in Internal Audit, Risk, and Governance.
Participants will apply these concepts in the context of 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.”
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Course - AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight Training
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