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Module 1: Introduction to Financial Crime & AML
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What is financial crime? Types and global impact
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Preview
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History and evolution of AML
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Introduction to FATF and its 40 Recommendations
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Overview of financial institutions’ role in AML
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Careers in AML and compliance
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Module 1: Test
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Module 2: The Risk-Based Approach to AML
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What is risk-based AML compliance?
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Identifying and assessing risk (client, product, geography)
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AML risk matrices and scoring
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Risk mitigation strategies and controls
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Real-life examples and case study: Risk profiling
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Module 2: Test
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Module 3: KYC, CDD & EDD Processes
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Customer Identification Program (CIP)
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Standard vs. Enhanced Due Diligence
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Onboarding individuals vs. corporates
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Red flags in documentation
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Source of funds & source of wealth checks
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UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Ownership) detection
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Module 3: Test
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Module 4: International AML Frameworks
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FATF, FinCEN, Wolfsberg Principles
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EU AML directives
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USA PATRIOT Act overview
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UN Sanctions and AML international enforcement
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The role of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
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Module 4: Test
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Module 5: Transaction Monitoring Systems & Red Flags
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Understanding how transaction monitoring works
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Red flags in account behavior (layering, structuring, unusual transactions)
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Thresholds and rule-based alerts
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Handling alerts – escalation process
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Case studies: Real-world suspicious transaction patterns
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Module 5: Test
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Module 6: Sanctions, PEP Screening & OFAC Compliance
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Who are PEPs? (Politically Exposed Persons)
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Global sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, UK)
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Name screening and fuzzy logic
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Case study: Violation of sanctions and penalties
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Role of sanctions screening tools
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Module 7: Suspicious Transaction Reporting & UAE Compliance Framework
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Definition of suspicious activity and reporting obligations
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How to file STRs/SARs (Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports)
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UAE Central Bank AML framework
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AML regulations in UAE Real Estate and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs)
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Case simulation: Drafting an STR
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Module 7: Test
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Module 8: AML in Real Estate, Insurance & FinTech
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AML risks in real estate transactions
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AML obligations for brokers, lawyers, and developers
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Risk indicators in insurance fraud
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AML risks in digital banking and cryptocurrencies
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Case study: Real estate used for money laundering
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Module 8: Test
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Module 9: Technology & AI in AML
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Introduction to RegTech and AI
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Key AML software (Actimize, Oracle FCCM, SAS AML)
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Use of Machine Learning in monitoring transactions
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Data analytics in compliance
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Future trends in AML technology
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Module 9: Test
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Module 10: ACAMS Exam Preparation
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ACAMS application and eligibility guide
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ACAMS exam structure and domains
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Tips for success in the ACAMS exam
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Practice test walkthroughs
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Time management strategies
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Mock Tests
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Practice Test 1
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Practice Test 2
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Practice Test 3
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Practice Test 4
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Practice Test 5
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