Anti-Money Laundering – USA

Course Description

In an increasingly interconnected world economy, organizations of all sizes are becoming increasingly vulnerable to being used for money laundering and terrorist financing. Since financial institutions are particularly susceptible, they face wide-ranging reporting and monitoring requirements under federal law.

GRC Solutions’ Anti-Money Laundering course equips staff to respond to these challenges, by helping learners to identify common money laundering techniques, such as placement, layering, and integration, and to apply strategies for protecting your organization.

This course explores the risk that money launders pose, outlines the KYC and due diligence obligations of financial institutions, and explains requirements under terrorist financing law. We also give learners practical tips on how to assess customer risk and monitor suspicious activity.

This coursecovers topics from initial customer identification procedures to development and implementationof anti-money laundering programs.

There are plenty of examples, case studies, and scenarios. The design uses rich, interactive visuals that highlight the key concepts without overwhelming or distracting learners.

Who is this training for?

This training is suitable for employees of financial institutions that offer: bank account-related services, loans or finance, currency exchange, investment banking, credit cards and money instruments, insurance, or securities, futures, or commodities trading.

Scenario

Robert Howard comes into ABC Bank and wants to deposit $25,000 into his account. He has been a customer of ABC Bank for 25 years and has always been classified as low-risk.

But recent transaction monitoring by ABC Bank has revealed large amounts of money being withdrawn out of his account. Some of the money has been transferred to low-interest accounts and then withdrawn to be used. These withdrawals are unusual for Robert’s account, which has had little activity for 25 years.

The only information ABC Bank possesses about Robert is that he owns two restaurants, a nightclub and a car wash.

What level of money laundering risk does Robert pose?

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to money laundering
  • Module 2: The risk of money laundering
  • Module 3: KYC obligations
  • Module 4: Suspicious and threshold transactions
  • Module 5: Terrorist financing

Anti-Money Laundering – Singapore

Course Description

Training on Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

The Anti-Money Laundering course trains reporting entities and their representatives to understand their anti-money laundering compliance obligations and provides a general understanding of the risks related to money-laundering and terrorism financing.

Over $US1.5 trillion is laundered worldwide every year. Of that amount, it is estimated that $US200 billion is laundered in the Asia-Pacific region alone.

Businesses need to prepare an effective anti-money laundering policy consistent with anti-money laundering guidelines.

We explain how to adopt an Anti-Money Laundering program, conduct Know-Your-Customer procedures and to provide reports to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

The intent of this course is to provide a general understanding of money-laundering and terrorism-financing risks, and give specific understanding of the various legislative obligations imposed by the Act.

Who needs to comply with AML regulations?

Singapore’s AML/CFT regime mainly applies to individuals and companies engaged in financial service businesses.

Some obligations vary depending upon the services a company provides.

For example, certain organisations such as banks, financial advisers, life insurers, money changers and trust companies, have additional AML/CFT obligations if they are exposed to a high AML/TF risk.

Nevertheless, the obligations may apply to anyone in the course of his or her professional or business duties, including the duty:

  • to report suspicious transactions
  • not to enter into arrangements that facilitate the retention of benefits of crime
  • not to acquire, possess, use, conceal or transfer benefits of criminal conduct

This anti-money laundering course is for …

The course should be completed by all employees of reporting entities (including those involved in compliance and risk management functions) that offer services with a money laundering risk, such as:

  • providing bank account-related services
  • making loans
  • exchanging currencies
  • issuing debit and stored value cards
  • issuing securities and derivatives
  • stockbroking

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to money laundering
  • Module 2: The risk of money laundering
  • Module 3: KYC obligations
  • Module 4: Monitoring and reporting obligations; anti money laundering policies and procedures
  • Module 5: Terrorist financing

Anti-Money Laundering – New Zealand

Course Description

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT) is the primary legislation intended to satisfy New Zealand’s international obligations to combat money laundering. The Act establishes the grounds for prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of money laundering.

This course will help you understand the various identification and reporting obligations of the Act as well as related legislation such as the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002. Key concepts and obligations are set out, from corporate compliance, customer relationships, and customer due diligence to suspicious transactions and the suppression of terrorism.

Employees of financial institutions need to understand their obligations under the Act to ensure all reasonable steps are taken to deter their institution and its products and services from being used by a person who is laundering money.

Who is this training for?

You should complete this course if you are involved in a compliance or risk management function, with the processing of financial transactions or with the opening of accounts at a financial institution or casino.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to money laundering
  • Module 2: Money laundering risks
  • Module 3: Customer Due Diligence
  • Module 4: Monitoring and Reporting Obligations
  • Module 5: Terrorist financing

Anti-Money Laundering – Malaysia

Course Description

The Salt Compliance Anti-Money Laundering course trains reporting entities and their representatives to understand their obligations and provides a general understanding of the risks related to money-laundering and terrorism financing. Some sources estimate that over $1.5 trillion is laundered worldwide every year. Of that amount, it is estimated that $200 billion is laundered in the Asia-Pacific region alone.

We explain how to adopt an Anti-Money Laundering program, conduct Know-Your-Customer procedures and to provide reports to Bank Negara Malaysia.

The intent of this course is to provide a general understanding of money-laundering and terrorism-financing risks, and give specific understanding of the various legislative obligations imposed by the Act.

Who is this training for?

The course should be completed by all employees of reporting entities (including those involved in compliance and risk management functions) that offer services such as:

  • providing bank account-related services
  • making loans
  • exchanging currencies
  • issuing debit and stored value cards
  • issuing securities and derivatives
  • stockbroking

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to money laundering
  • Module 2: The risk of money laundering
  • Module 3: KYC obligations
  • Module 4: Monitoring and reporting obligations
  • Module 5: Terrorist financing

Anti-Money Laundering

Course Description

The Salt Compliance Anti-Money Laundering course trains reporting entities and their representatives to understand their obligations and provides a general understanding of the risks related to money-laundering and terrorism financing. Some sources estimate that over $1.5 trillion is laundered worldwide every year. Of that amount, it is estimated that $200 billion is laundered in the Asia-Pacific region alone.

We explain how to adopt an AML program, conduct Know-Your-Customer procedures and to provide reports to Australia’s anti-money laundering regulator AUSTRAC.

The intent of this course is to provide a general understanding of money-laundering and terrorism-financing risks, and give specific understanding of the various legislative obligations imposed by the Act.

Who is this training for?

The course should be completed by all employees of reporting entities (including those involved in compliance and risk management functions) that offer services such as:

  • providing bank account-related services
  • making loans
  • exchanging currencies
  • issuing debit and stored value cards
  • issuing securities and derivatives
  • stockbroking

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to money laundering
  • Module 2: The risk of money laundering
  • Module 3: KYC obligations
  • Module 4: Monitoring and reporting obligations
  • Module 5: Terrorist financing

Anti-Bribery and Corruption (non-jurisdictional)

Course Description

Globally, governments are looking at ways of reducing the prevalence of bribery and corruption in business dealings through increasingly serious laws and regulations. The number of foreign corruption cases and the severity of the penalties are likely to keep increasing.

This course explains bribery and corruption in simple and understandable terms. We look at the Australian legislation and what is happening internationally. Examples are used from recent news headlines and local cases to emphasise the importance of compliance and reinforce lessons learned through scenarios presented throughout the program.

Who is this training for?

This course is recommended for those who run the risk of being on the receiving end of bribery in both the public and private sectors.

The training is pitched at two levels: the basic modules cater to all employees while the management-only modules cover the in-depth knowledge.

A further non-compulsory module teaches staff on how to deal with officials in other countries.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction
  • Module 2: Soliciting and receiving bribes
  • Module 3: Working with overseas countries
  • Module 4: Advanced bribery and corruption

Anti-Bribery and Corruption

Course Description

Globally, governments are looking at ways of reducing the prevalence of bribery and corruption in business dealings through increasingly serious laws and regulations. The number of foreign corruption cases and the severity of the penalties are likely to keep increasing.

This course explains bribery and corruption in simple and understandable terms. We look at the Australian legislation and what is happening internationally. Examples are used from recent news headlines and local cases to emphasise the importance of compliance and reinforce lessons learned through scenarios presented throughout the program.

Who is this training for?

This course is recommended for those who run the risk of being on the receiving end of bribery in both the public and private sectors.

The training is pitched at two levels: the basic modules cater to all employees while the management-only modules cover the in-depth knowledge.

A further non-compulsory module teaches staff on how to deal with officials in other countries.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction
  • Module 2: Soliciting and receiving bribes
  • Module 3: Working with overseas countries
  • Module 4: Advanced bribery and corruption

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Course Description

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a law effective from 1 January 2020 that enhances consumer privacy rights. To comply with these new requirements, employees from any company that collects personal data from California residents, does business in California and meets the revenue or data collection thresholds must know how to act on their legal obligations.

Scenarios and case studies appear throughout the lessons, helping to place the training into a vivid practical context. The course contains a fresh look and feel that is intended to maximize learners’ active engagement throughout the training, without distracting them from the key concepts.

This two-module course covers what the scope of the CCPA is, categories of personal data affected and your obligations in relation to the six consumer rights that underpin the legislation.

Who is this training for?

The training is suitable for staff at any level of an organization that comes in contact with private information or could be at risk of breaching California privacy laws.

It is designed to cater for a diverse audience and all levels of staff, addressing all of the legal content in plain language.

For more information on other GRC Solutions’ privacy training resources:

Australia

Privacy – Covering the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles

Privacy for Schools – Covering the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles as they apply to schools

Health Privacy – Health businesses collect and maintain sensitive personal information

Australia – Financial Services

Financial Services Privacy Training – covering the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles

Credit Reporting – covering the Credit Reporting Act

Health Privacy

New Zealand

Privacy – New Zealand – covering privacy in New Zealand under the 2020 updates to the law

Europe

General Data Protection Regulation – covering the GDPR – which has global implications

Singapore

Data Protection Singapore – covering the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and also the implications of the GDPR

Malaysia

Data Protection Malaysia – covering the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and also the implications of the GDPR

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Module 2: Consumer Rights

Compliance and Control Attestation

Course Description

“Come to terms with all of your organisation’s compliance requirements.”

Identifying your compliance requirements

Every organisation faces a range of internal and external compliance risks. This final course in the Protecht suite of risk management courses considers how to identify the risk of compliance breaches and apply appropriate controls, from reporting to workflow escalation.

Compliance programs can be defined as a series of questions that employees respond to on a periodic basis to ensure compliance with relevant obligations, controls, contractual requirements, policies and procedures.

The breadth of compliance issues that organisations are liable to brush up against can be daunting. This course explores what goes into a compliance program: how to build libraries of internal and external compliance requirements; prepare for and report on them; notify the relevant people and take appropriate action.

Who is this training for?

Everyone in the workplace – including compliance and risk managers, senior management or other employees – has a role to play in addressing their organisation’s and their own compliance requirements.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Defining compliance
  • Module 2: Compliance inputs
  • Module 3: Compliance processes
  • Module 4: Compliance outputs

Complaints Handling

Course Description

  • Why we have a structured complaints-handling process
  • What we mean by a “complaint”
  • Who can make a complaint
  • Dealing with complaints
  • The complaints process
  • Timeframes for dealing with complaints
  • The feedback loop
  • Unresolved complaints and the role of the EDR Scheme