Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Rating:
English
Intermediate to Advanced
FACE 2 FACE
ON SITE TRAINING
LIVE VIRTUAL
TRAINING
COACHING
& MENTORING
SELF-PACED
TRAINING
Select Date
Download Brochure
Course Overview
The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation denotes a superior level of understanding of international AML/CFT principles. Passing the CAMS examination distinguishes you as an AML/CFT authority and helps mitigate institutional financial crime risks. Internationally renowned and accepted, world governments acknowledge the CAMS Certification as the gold standard in AML/CFT compliance. Those who earn the CAMS designation reap multiple benefits, as increasing their professional value through better understanding of financial crime detection and prevention techniques, protecting their institution from money laundering threats and minimize financial crime risks, meeting mandated AML training requirements through preparation and study, and proving their AML expertise to examiners and regulators.
Key Takeaways
1
Demonstrates to examiners that your institution has specialized knowledge in the AML field. CAMS is recognized as the benchmark of AML certifications by regulatory agencies and the financial services industry.
2
Helps your organization minimize risk. Having a CAMS-certified team ensures that the colleagues share and maintain a common level of AML knowledge.
3
Upgrades your staff’s skills. Having a CAMS-certified team lends tremendous credibility to your AML program, thereby enhancing the commitment and diligence in the eyes of regulators.
4
Safeguards more effectively against financial and reputational damage
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
ACAMS is the largest international membership organization for Anti-Financial Crime professionals. We support individuals and organizations who are dedicated to ending financial crime through thought leadership, continuing professional education, and our best-in-class peer network. ACAMS achieves our mission by: Certifying the achievements of our members Creating networking platforms to share best practices at both local and international levels Providing world-class continuing professional education for all levels of Anti-Financial Crime professionals, regardless of location, sector or industry Supporting organizations to build robust Anti-Financial Crime readiness
Course Outline
Part 1
Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
→ What is money laundering?
→ The Money Laundering Cycle
→ Economic and Social Consequences ofMoney Laundering
→ Methods of Money Laundering
→ Non-Financial Businesses & Professions
→ Trade-Based Money Laundering
→ Informal Value Transfer Systems
→ New Payment Methods & Corporate Vehicles
→ Terrorist Financing & Money Laundering
→ Practice Questions
→ The Money Laundering Cycle
→ Economic and Social Consequences ofMoney Laundering
→ Methods of Money Laundering
→ Non-Financial Businesses & Professions
→ Trade-Based Money Laundering
→ Informal Value Transfer Systems
→ New Payment Methods & Corporate Vehicles
→ Terrorist Financing & Money Laundering
→ Practice Questions
International AML Standards
→ Financial Action Task Force
• 40 Recommendations
→ Regional FATF Style Bodies
→ The Basel Committee
• Customer Due Diligence for Banks
• Consolidated KYC Risk Management
→ The Wolfsberg Group
• Wolfsberg AML Principles on Private Banking
• Wolfsberg AML Principles for Correspondent Banking
→ Egmont Group
→ 3rd & 4th EU Directives
→ Key US PATRIOT Act Sections
→ OFAC
→ Practice Questions
→ Section Wrap-Up
• 40 Recommendations
→ Regional FATF Style Bodies
→ The Basel Committee
• Customer Due Diligence for Banks
• Consolidated KYC Risk Management
→ The Wolfsberg Group
• Wolfsberg AML Principles on Private Banking
• Wolfsberg AML Principles for Correspondent Banking
→ Egmont Group
→ 3rd & 4th EU Directives
→ Key US PATRIOT Act Sections
→ OFAC
→ Practice Questions
→ Section Wrap-Up
Part 2: Day One Overview
AML/CFT Compliance Programs
→ AML/CFT Program Objectives
→ A Risk-Based Approach
• Customer
• Products and Services
• Geography
→ The Basic Elements of an AML/CFT Compliance Program
→ Compliance Culture
→ CDD & Beneficial Ownership
→ Transaction Monitoring and Reporting
→ Practice Questions
→ Section Wrap-Up
→ A Risk-Based Approach
• Customer
• Products and Services
• Geography
→ The Basic Elements of an AML/CFT Compliance Program
→ Compliance Culture
→ CDD & Beneficial Ownership
→ Transaction Monitoring and Reporting
→ Practice Questions
→ Section Wrap-Up
Conducting and Supporting Investigations
→ Common Investigation Initiators
→ Responding to a Law Enforcement Investigation
• Subpoenas
• Search Warrants
→ Internal Investigations
→ Investigations Initiated by Law Enforcement
→ FATF International Cooperation
→ Financial Intelligence Units (FIU)
Student Completion of Practice Questions
Detailed Review of Practice Questions
→ Responding to a Law Enforcement Investigation
• Subpoenas
• Search Warrants
→ Internal Investigations
→ Investigations Initiated by Law Enforcement
→ FATF International Cooperation
→ Financial Intelligence Units (FIU)
Student Completion of Practice Questions
Detailed Review of Practice Questions
Who Should Attend?
This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
→ AML Officer
→ MLRO
→ Compliance Offer/Manager
→ AML Compliance
→ Compliance Analyst
→ Auditors and Audit Managers
Related Courses
FAQ
What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?
Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits
What is the deadline for registering to a public course?
The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +91 4 95 5711 or [email protected].
What does the course fee cover?
The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.
Does LEORON give discounts?
Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.
Reviews
- Review:IAMM Internal Audit Maturity ModelIn recognition of their dedication and contribution supporting IKEA Saudi Arabia in arranging training programs during 2017 & 2018, looking forward for more development and exciting effort this year. On behalf of IKEA Saudi Arabia, THANK YOU!Dalal Kutbi
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetyDating back to 2014, Mobily’s “LEORON” experience has grown from a single collaboration to a long-term partnership. We consider “LEORON” Institute as a strategic partner, whose contribution has been nothing but premium in equipping our staff with field-based knowledge and information. Past three years have resulted with an expanded collaboration with superior customer service and support. Best Regards,Turki S. Alsahaan
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetySince the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.Emad Alrajih
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetyWe have been working with LEORON for the past two years and will be working with them again this upcoming year. The programs they delivered were fruitful and exciting and our organization has received positive feedback from the participants. What our organization aims to do is to provide at no cost training for all the private sector employees so that they may benefit from our offered programs in Innovation and Professional development. Leoron has helped us achieve this goal. We look forward to continuing this service and wish them the best of luck. Regards,Nasser M. Al-Subaie
