Legal and Regulatory Foundations of Anti-Money Laundering

Key details

Mode of delivery: Classroom-based

Course code: AFB71B

Duration: 1 day

Fee: £925.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 6

Course Overview

This session maps out the key legal frameworks and national regulations relevant to AML. Participants learn about compliance obligations, enforcement powers, and the consequences of non-compliance.

Agenda

Legal and Regulatory Foundations of AML
  • Key National and International AML Laws (e.g., BSA, EU Directives, POCA UK)
  • Regulatory and Supervisory Bodies – Who Enforces AML?
  • Legal Penalties and Enforcement
Course Review
  • Summary and recap of key learning objectives
  • Action Planning

Target Audience

  • Entry to mid-level compliance professionals
  • Financial institution staff responsible for AML/CFT
  • Government or regulatory agency officers
  • Law enforcement personnel beginning AML-focused roles
  • Professionals from high-risk industries such as real estate, import/export, cryptocurrency, or insurance

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:
  • Compare major AML laws across jurisdictions and their implications
  • Identify regulators and enforcement bodies and their oversight roles
  • Analyse high-profile real world AML enforcement cases and derive practical lessons

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