AML/CTF Compliance in the EU and FATF Standards

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About This Course

This comprehensive course provides professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to understand and implement Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) requirements within the European Union and according to FATF standards. Participants will explore money laundering risks, regulatory frameworks, customer due diligence requirements, transaction monitoring systems, suspicious activity reporting, and risk-based compliance approaches. Through practical examples, case studies, and real-world scenarios, learners will develop the expertise needed to build effective AML/CTF programs and address emerging threats such as virtual assets and cryptocurrency-related risks.

AML Compliance

Understand and implement effective anti-money laundering compliance frameworks.

Risk Assessment

Identify, assess, and manage financial crime risks using risk-based approaches.

KYC & CDD

Apply customer due diligence and verification procedures to meet regulations.

Financial Crime Prevention

Detect suspicious activities and strengthen organizational compliance controls.

12 Hours

Duration

12 CPDs

Included

Live Online

Training

Compliance

Focused

Course Curriculum

Module 1

• Money Laundering Fundamentals
• Terrorist Financing Fundamentals
• Financial Crime Typologies
• Impact on Financial Systems
• Global Security Implications

Module 2

• EU AML Directives Overview
• FATF Recommendations
• Regulatory Harmonization
• AML Compliance Frameworks
• Regulatory Obligations

Module 3

• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Know Your Customer (KYC)
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Customer Identification Procedures
• Verification Best Practices

Module 4

• Transaction Monitoring Systems
• Automated Monitoring Tools
• Manual Monitoring Techniques
• Suspicious Transaction Reporting
• Monitoring Program Design

Module 5

• Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Reporting Obligations
• Escalation Procedures
• Regulatory Communication
• Compliance Documentation

Module 6

• Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
• Risk Assessment Frameworks
• Risk Categorization
• Compliance Controls
• Risk Mitigation Strategies

Module 7

• AML Program Development
• Policies and Procedures
• Internal Controls
• Governance and Oversight
• Compliance Culture

Module 8

• Virtual Assets and Cryptocurrencies
• Emerging Financial Crime Threats
• Technology and AML Challenges
• Digital Asset Risks
• Future AML Trends

Module 9

• AML Case Studies
• Compliance Best Practices
• Real-World Scenarios
• Lessons Learned
• Industry Applications

Skills You'll Gain

Develop practical skills that can be applied immediately in real-world trading scenarios.

AML Compliance CTF Compliance KYC CDD Enhanced Due Diligence Transaction Monitoring Suspicious Activity Reporting Risk Assessment Risk-Based Approach FATF Standards EU AML Directives Financial Crime Prevention Compliance Management Virtual Asset Risks Regulatory Compliance AML Program Development

Registration & Pricing

Everything you need to know before enrolling.

Pricing

Standard: €340
HRDA Funded: €100
Individual: €220
(x2 or x3 Installments)

12 Hours

Training duration (12 CPDs)

Live Online

Interactive instructor-led training

Recordings

Class Recordings for Missed Sessions

Certificate

Issued upon completion

Workplace Skills

Directly applicable to your job

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