UAE Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Financing Programme

UAE Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Financing Programme

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The programme offers GCI AML Specialist Certification which equips professionals with the expertise needed to excel in the field of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention. Recognised globally, this certification is aligned with international AML standards, making it highly relevant and applicable across various jurisdictions. With the GCI qualification, you will gain technical skills essential for identifying, investigating, and mitigating money laundering risks, along with a strong foundation in compliance and regulatory standards. This certification not only deepens your knowledge in AML practices but also enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills, making GCI-certified professionals highly valued in the industry.

AUDIENCE

The GCI AML Specialist Certification is tailored for professionals in compliance, finance, and risk management looking to deepen their expertise in Anti-Money Laundering. It's ideal for:

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

  • Professional Experience: 1-2 years of experience in compliance, finance, risk management, or a related area within financial services. 

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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Certification

ADGM Academy and GCI AML Specialist Certification

DURATION

8 training days over the period of 1 month. 

LOCATION OF TRAINING

Virtual

TOPIC

    • Financial Crime Principles 
    • Risk Based Approach and Compliance Monitoring
    • Fintech & The Evolution of Money and Financial Crime
    • Financial Sector
    • Money Laundering in Non-Financial Sectors
    • Compliance Program, Monitoring & Examinations
    • The International Framework of AML
    • Exam Preparation

LEARNING MODULES

-    Money Laundering Definition and Offence
-    Stages of ML
-    Proceeds of Crime
-    Difference between Terrorist Financing 
-    ML and Counter-Proliferation Finance 

-    AML Risk Based Approach
-    Customer Risk Rating
-    PEPs
-    Beneficial Owners
-    Geographical Location
-    Products & Services
-    ML Risk Classifications 

-  Monitoring
-  Alert Investigations
-  Case Management
-  Reporting
-  GoAML System
-  Digital Identity
-  Identity Verification
-  Evolution of Money and Financial Crime
-  Virtual Currencies and Red Flags 

-    Risk Based Approach
-    Customer Due Diligence
-    Suspicious Indicators
-    Best Practices
-    Customer Behaviours
-    Employee Behaviour
-    Shell Companies
-    KYC 

-    Real Estate
-    Precious Metals & Stones Dealers
-    Legal Professionals & Accountants
-    Trust Providers
-    Casinos and Charities & Non-Profit Organisations 

-    Compliance & AML Programme
-    Policies & Procedures
-    Training, AML mindset
-    Monitoring and Examination
-    Regulatory Reports and Risk Assessments 

-    FATF
-    Basel
-    Egmont
-    Wolfsberg
-    EU AML Directives
-    UN
-    Bank Secrecy Act, 
-    Patriot Act 
-    AMLA 

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