Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Masterclass

Building Foundations for Beginners and Elevating Seasoned Professionals

Course Description

This live webinar is designed to cater to a wide range of learners, from beginners to seasoned professionals, including:

  • New entrants or job seekers in the regulatory compliance and payments sectors.
  • Current professionals in AML and compliance roles seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills to position themselves for future growth.
  • Professionals in the regulated financial sector seeking to transition into roles in AML, compliance, and financial crime prevention or requiring AML training.

This specialized AML Masterclass provides a comprehensive understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and other financial crime risks, global laws and regulations, jurisdiction-specific requirements, and practical guidance on systems and controls for detecting and mitigating financial crime risks.

The course features engaging, media-rich case studies that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Participants will gain insights into emerging financial crime trends and typologies, particularly within the African corridors. This program equips attendees with actionable skills, strategies, and insights to effectively manage financial crime risks and make a meaningful impact in their roles.

What You’ll Learn

  • Global and Regional Threats, Trends, and Developments: Explore the latest trends in the global financial crime landscape, including an analysis of AML trends and typologies in African corridors.
  • Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) Risk: Understand ML/TF risks and the elements of money laundering.
  • International and Local AML Laws & Regulations: Review key international Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks and regulations applicable to firms and banks.
  • Firms’ Regulatory Obligations: Management responsibilities and the implementation of a risk-based approach to ML/TF; AML risk assessments, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and ongoing monitoring requirements.
  • Optimizing Client Onboarding & Due Diligence: Learn KYC and ID/V requirements, along with best practices for leveraging technology to enhance client onboarding, periodic reviews, and due diligence processes.
  • Fraud Prevention, Transaction Monitoring & Sanction Screening: Understand ongoing monitoring requirements and how emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, are transforming risk detection, fraud prevention, and AML compliance processes.
  • Case Studies: Engage with real-world case studies to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
  • CPD Credits & Certificate: Earn 3 hours of CPD training credit and receive a certificate of completion.
  • Delivery Mode: Participate in a live webinar via Zoom, featuring Q&A sessions and interactive content.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Masterclass, participants will:

  • Develop Expertise: Gain a deep and nuanced understanding of AML trends, typologies, and regulatory requirements, particularly for firms operating in Sub-Saharan African corridors.
  • Understand Regulations: Acquire in-depth knowledge of regulations applicable to firms and banks, along with the responsibilities of firms and individuals.
  • Apply Best Practices: Implement industry-standard practices for KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and sanction screening processes.
  • Leverage Technology: Understand the role of AI, machine learning, and other technologies in optimizing compliance processes and enabling proactive financial crime detection.
  • Navigate Challenges: Be prepared to address regulatory and operational challenges faced by the banking, payments sector, and other regulated firms.
  • Identify Vulnerabilities: Develop heightened awareness of product and service vulnerabilities in areas such as payments, remittances, and correspondent banking.

Who Should Attend?

  • New entrants in the regulatory compliance and payments sectors or job seekers looking to break into the banking, Fintech, payments, or other regulated industries.
  • Compliance Officers, Risk Officers, Frontline and Operational Staff, and job seekers in Banks, Fintechs, Law Firms, Real Estate, and Telcos.
  • Current professionals in AML and compliance roles seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills to position themselves for future growth.
  • Professionals in the regulated financial sector seeking to transition into roles in AML, compliance, and financial crime prevention, or those requiring AML training.

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