Introduction

Money laundering and terrorist financing continue to evolve in scale, sophistication, and technological complexity, posing significant risks to financial institutions, regulated entities, and the wider economy. Organisations face increasing regulatory scrutiny, heightened enforcement actions, and expanding expectations around governance, systems, and controls. This Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Masterclass training course addresses the strategic and operational requirements for building robust AML frameworks aligned with global standards and regulatory expectations.

The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the AML lifecycle, including risk assessment, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, reporting, and sanctions compliance. It focuses on the responsibilities of senior management, compliance functions, and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, while addressing emerging threats linked to digital finance, new technologies, and complex cross-border activity. Participants develop the capability to strengthen AML governance, enhance detection effectiveness, and embed a culture of vigilance across the organisation.

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

 

Training Methodology

This training course applies a structured, practice-oriented learning approach combining guided instruction, applied case analysis, and facilitated discussion. Participants examine realistic AML scenarios to strengthen judgement, regulatory awareness, and the practical application of AML frameworks and controls within complex organisational environments.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Masterclass

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to…

  • AML and financial crime compliance professionals
  • Money laundering reporting officers and deputies
  • Governance, risk, and compliance practitioners
  • Internal audit and assurance professionals
  • Senior managers with financial crime oversight responsibilities
  • Professionals involved in sanctions, KYC, and transaction monitoring

 

Course Outline

Day 1

Foundations and Emerging Threats in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF)

  • Current Focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Countering Terrorist Financing: global context and emerging developments
  • Definitions and key stages Money Laundering & the Financing of Terrorism
  • Differences and Similarities between Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
  • Understanding evolving Proliferation Financing Risks
  • Emerging threats & typologies, including crypto, DeFi, deepfake and AI fraud, and complex cross-border networks (such as Hawala and informal value transfer systems)
  • Products and Services Vulnerable to Money Laundering or Terrorism Financing, including Trade-Based Money Laundering and new risks in digital finance and emerging technologies
  • Money Laundering Trends in (Jurisdiction) local context and recent case studies
Day 2

International Frameworks and Regulatory Landscapes

  • FATF’s evolving role and recent initiatives
  • Other key international bodies’ responses to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF)
  • Proliferation Finance Risk Assessment requirements and global focus on risk mitigation
  • Global Regulatory Environments and International measures for prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
  • Areas of regulatory divergence and impacts on compliance strategies
  • Sanctions compliance and the implications of divergence
  • Key risk management challenges across complex and interrelated Money Laundering, Sanctions and other financial crimes risk
  • The Role and Responsibilities of (Front / Back Office / AML / Compliance Officer), and how these fit within the financial crime risk-management life cycle
Day 3

Compliance Strategies and Program Enhancement

  • Jurisdiction-specific Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and  Countering Terrorist Financing (CTF) Laws and Regulations
  • Expected Regulatory changes
  • The Requirements for Robust Anti-Money Laundering Operations, Internal Controls, Procedures and Policies
  • Enhancing AML programs for emerging priorities, automation and third-party risk management
  • Implications of Offshore Financial Centres on ML and the importance of international cooperation
  • Know Your Customer (KYC) and ID&V Rules
  • Tipping-off regulations
  • Market Abuse and Insider Dealing Prevention
  • Cooperation with Authorities and sharing of information, including whistleblowing as a tool for intelligence gathering
Day 4

Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious Transactions

  • Statutory Obligations
  • Identifying Suspicious Transactions
  • Internal and External Reporting of Suspicious Transactions
  • The Role of the MLRO
  • Identifying High-risk Indicators – Red flags for emerging threats and escalation procedures
  • Setting up effective monitoring and record-keeping processes
  • Responsibilities of Individuals and Institutions
  • Penalties for non-compliance
Day 5

Advanced Money Laundering Detection Techniques & Sanctions Compliance

  • Designing robust ML/TF risk assessments for Prevention, Detection and Due Diligence of emerging threats
  • Know your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) in the digital age
  • Risk Management of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), risk management strategies and screening techniques
  • Navigating complex sanctions landscapes and use of technology for improved screening
  • Best Practices in implementing risk-based approaches, leveraging digital solutions and industry collaborations

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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FAQs

This training course focuses on building advanced AML capability, covering governance, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and control implementation to prevent and detect money laundering and terrorist financing.  

Yes, the course examines evolving money laundering and terrorist financing typologies, including risks arising from digital finance, new technologies, and complex cross-border structures.  

The training course clarifies governance structures, roles, and responsibilities, including senior management and MLRO obligations. It supports stronger oversight, reporting, and regulatory engagement.  

The course aligns with recognised international standards and regulatory expectations, supporting consistency across jurisdictions and regulated environments.  

Participants gain the ability to enhance AML risk assessments, strengthen controls, improve detection and reporting, and protect their organisation from financial crime and regulatory penalties.  

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