Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism: Global Compliance in Practice In-house Training

Course overview

Money laundering and terrorist financing present some of the most significant risks to global financial stability, corporate integrity, and regulatory compliance. With constantly evolving techniques, emerging technologies and tightening international rules, professionals across banking, fintech and legal sectors must stay ahead of the curve.

This intensive one-day course provides a comprehensive, practical guide to the fundamentals, frameworks, and real-world practices of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF). You will gain clarity on the full spectrum of risks - from traditional laundering methods to digital currencies and fintech platforms - and learn how to apply a risk-based approach in monitoring, reporting and compliance.

Through expert-led sessions, you will explore:

• The mechanics of money laundering and terrorist financing, including methods, sources and economic impacts
• The global legal and regulatory landscape, including FATF standards, EU directives, UK and US frameworks, UN resolutions and Wolfsberg Principles
• How to implement robust customer due diligence (CDD) and effective transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity
• The role of fintech innovations, digital identity and virtual assets in reshaping financial crime risks
• Best practices in internal controls, reporting obligations and governance within banks and financial institutions
• Practical approaches to customer onboarding, know your customer, correspondent banking and handling high-risk entities such as PEPs and non-profits

By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge and practical tools to strengthen your organisation’s AML/CTF framework, ensure compliance with international standards and mitigate the legal, financial and reputational risks associated with financial crime.

The expert trainer will use a mix of theory, case studies and practical examples to enhance understanding of this highly complex area.

This training course is part of our series of Corporate Strategy Training Courses covering the essential skills and best practices for all Company Directors and Company Secretaries, as well as business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Benefits of attending

By attending this course, you will:

• Understand the mechanics of money laundering and terrorist financing, from traditional methods to emerging digital risks
• Gain clarity on global AML/CTF frameworks, including FATF, EU directives, UK and US regulations, UN resolutions, and Wolfsberg Principles
• Apply a risk-based approach to customer profiling, transaction monitoring, and compliance oversight
• Strengthen customer due diligence (CDD) practices, including handling PEPs, beneficial ownership and high-risk clients
• Learn how fintech, virtual assets and digital identity are reshaping financial crime risks and compliance requirements
• Build effective internal controls and governance structures across all levels of your organisation
• Master reporting obligations, from suspicious activity reports to cross-border compliance
• Protect your organisation from regulatory fines, reputational harm and operational disruption by implementing best-practice strategies

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for organisations needing to strengthen their AML/CTF compliance, professionals updating their knowledge on global frameworks and digital risks, teams handling due diligence and monitoring, and lawyers needing practical AML/CTF expertise.

• Compliance officers and managers
• Legal counsel and in-house lawyers
• Private practice lawyers
• Risk and audit managers
• Money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) and deputy MLROs
• Board members and company directors
• CFOs and financial controllers
• Procurement and supply chain managers
• Corporate governance professionals
• Banking and financial services professionals working in onboarding, operations, or transaction monitoring
• Regulatory affairs and governance specialists