AML Training
AML Training
(AML-CFT Decision Articles 20.4-5, 21.4), In order for their ML/FT risk assessment and AML/CFT mitigation measures to be effective, DNFBPs should ensure that their employees have a clear understanding of the ML/FT risks that the DNFBP is exposed to and can exercise sound judgment, both when adhering to the DNFBP’s AML/CFT risk mitigation measures and when identifying suspicious transactions.
Furthermore, due to the ever-evolving nature of ML/FT risks, DNFBPs should ensure that their employees are kept up to date on an ongoing basis in relation to emerging ML/FT typologies and new internal and external risks. Depending on the nature, size and level of complexity of a DNFBP, a DNFBP should also screen staff to ensure high standards when hiring employees.
Thus, to ensure a high level of competence and AML/CFT programme effectiveness, DNFBPs should formulate and implement appropriate policies, procedures and controls with regard to staff screening and training.
Introduction to Financial Crime
Staff Training
- Introduction To Financial Crime
- Anti Money Laundering (AML) in Real Estate
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Beneficial owner
- Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
- Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reporting
- Sanction Checking
- Record Keeping
Advance AML/CFT Training
Senior Management Training
- Introduction To Financial Crime
- Anti Money Laundering (AML) in Real Estate
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Beneficial owner
- Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
- Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reporting
- Sanction Checking
- Record Keeping
- Responsibilities of Senior Management
- Responsibilities of Compliance Officer- MLRO
- UAE Real Estate Sector Reporting Requirements
Why AML Training Matters
To maintain a high level of competence and effectiveness in your AML/CFT programme, staff must be kept up to date with emerging risk typologies and internal and external threats. In addition, depending on your organisation’s size, structure, and complexity, you should screen staff to ensure they meet high professional standards upon hiring.
Training Supports Regulatory Requirements
Anti-Money Laundering regulations require that businesses adopt appropriate policies, procedures and controls relating to:
- How staff are screened and selected, including AML cultural compatibility
- How training needs are assessed and addressed
- The appropriate structure, content and delivery channels of AML/CFT training programs
- How training effectiveness is measured and updated over time
- These elements contribute to an effective AML/CFT compliance framework that regulators expect to see implemented and documented.
Who Should Receive AML Training
A well-structured AML training programme should address a range of employee groups based on their roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Customer-facing staff who interact directly with clients
- AML/CFT compliance personnel responsible for monitoring and reporting
- Senior management and board members involved in governance and oversight
- Your organisation should apply these training standards across all divisions, including foreign branches and majority-owned subsidiaries where applicable.
How AML360 Training Helps Your Business
An effective AML training programme should do more than explain general AML/CFT laws — it must also clearly explain your internal compliance policies and procedures used to mitigate ML/FT risks. Furthermore, the programme should be tailored to the risk profile of your business, taking into account factors such as:
- Your results from national and sector-specific risk assessments
- The nature, size and complexity of your business operations
- Training needs based on roles and competencies
- How training content is structured and delivered
- How outcomes are evaluated, monitored, and updated
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