This comprehensive 2-day seminar is designed to equip professionals with advanced skills and knowledge to effectively address complex AML/CTF challenges. Participants will benefit from hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and practical tools to enhance their organization’s compliance framework.
Why You Should Attend:
- Deep Dive into Critical AML/CTF Topics: Gain in-depth insights into essential compliance areas with expert guidance.
- Practical Tools & Templates: Access ready-to-use guidelines, policies, and checklists to implement immediately.
- Interactive Workshops: Engage in problem-solving sessions designed to reinforce learning and application.
Seminar Structure:
- Four focused workshops each day (1.5 hours each).
- Two coffee breaks per day (0.5 hours each) with open discussions.
- One Q&A session per day (0.5 hours) for in-depth exploration of topics.
Day 1: Core Compliance Components
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Welcome & Introduction
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Workshop 1: Identification and Verification
- Understand the processes for accurately identifying and verifying customer identities.
- Explore methods to comply with regulatory requirements effectively.
- Discuss challenges and solutions in the identification process.
✅ Practical Templates: Customer Identification Program (CIP) Procedures
📌 Case Study: Implementing Robust Identification Measures in Financial Institutions
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break with Open Discussions
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Workshop 2: Beneficial Ownership
- Identify beneficial owners and understand their significance in AML/CTF compliance.
- Learn techniques for verifying ownership structures and detecting hidden interests.
- Examine regulatory expectations and best practices.
✅ Practical Templates: Beneficial Ownership Declaration Forms
📌 Case Study: Uncovering Hidden Beneficial Owners in Complex Corporate Structures
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM | Lunch Break – Buffet or 3-Course Meal
01:30 PM – 03:00 PM | Workshop 3: Risk Classification
- Develop methodologies for assessing and classifying customer risk levels.
- Implement risk-based approaches to prioritize compliance efforts.
- Utilize tools and technologies to streamline risk assessment processes.
✅ Practical Templates: Risk Assessment Matrices and Scoring Models
📌 Case Study: Applying Risk Classification in a Multinational Banking Environment
03:00 PM – 03:30 PM | Coffee Break with Open Discussions
03:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Workshop 4: Record-Keeping and Retention
- Understand the importance of maintaining accurate records for compliance and audits.
- Learn about regulatory requirements for record retention periods and formats.
- Explore best practices for secure and efficient record management.
✅ Practical Templates: Record-Keeping Policies and Retention Schedules
📌 Case Study: Implementing a Comprehensive Record-Keeping System in a Financial Institution
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Q&A Session
Day 2: Advanced Compliance Roles and Reporting
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Morning Kick-off & Recap
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Workshop 1: Role and Responsibilities of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer
- Define the key duties and expectations of compliance officers in AML/CFT frameworks.
- Explore strategies for effective compliance program management and oversight.
- Discuss challenges faced by compliance officers and ways to address them.
✅ Practical Templates: Compliance Officer Role Descriptions and Responsibility Checklists
📌 Case Study: Building an Effective Compliance Team in a Financial Services Firm
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break with Open Discussions
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Workshop 2: Source of Funds, Wealth, Income, and Assets
- Learn techniques for verifying customers‘ sources of funds and wealth.
- Understand the importance of this information in assessing money laundering risks.
- Explore documentation and reporting requirements.
✅ Practical Templates: Source of Funds and Wealth Verification Forms
📌 Case Study: Investigating Unusual Wealth Accumulation Patterns
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM | Lunch Break – Buffet or 3-Course Meal
01:30 PM – 03:00 PM | Workshop 3: Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
- Understand the process for identifying and reporting suspicious activities.
- Learn how to complete and file SARs in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Discuss the impact of SARs on investigations and the importance of timely reporting.
✅ Practical Templates: SAR Filing Guidelines and Templates
📌 Case Study: Effective SAR Reporting Leading to Successful Law Enforcement Actions
03:00 PM – 03:30 PM | Coffee Break with Open Discussions
03:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Workshop 4: Tipping-off Prohibition
- Understanding Legal Prohibitions: Learn the legal implications of tipping-off under various AML/CTF regulations.
- Managing Internal Communications: Explore how to handle internal discussions and communications related to ongoing investigations.
- Ensuring Confidentiality: Implement effective measures to prevent accidental or intentional tipping-off.
✅ Practical Templates: Tipping-off Prevention Guidelines & Communication Protocols
📌 Case Study: Consequences of Tipping-off Violations in High-Profile Cases
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Q&A Session
Your Exclusive Seminar Package Includes:
- Comprehensive Digital Documentation: Receive all presentation materials, templates, and case studies.
- Customisable Policies & Checklists: Ready-to-use templates for immediate implementation.
- Expert Case Studies & Real-World Solutions: Learn from practical examples and proven strategies.
- Certificate of Completion: Demonstrating your commitment to excellence in AML/CTF compliance.
Target Audience:
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
- AML Officers and MLROs
- Banks, Financial Institutions, and Companies with AML Obligations
- Internal Audit Teams and Regulatory Authorities
Investment in Your Success:
- 1-Day Ticket: Only 790 EUR (plus VAT)
- 2-Day Ticket: Best Value at 1,390 EUR (plus VAT)
Secure Your Spot Now:
Register via registration@anti-money-laundering.eu. Limited seats available.