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Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations and Suspicious Activity Reporting
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Course Introduction
In today’s complex financial environment, the ongoing demand for transparency and accountability is critical in combating money laundering and other financial crimes. The ability to conduct effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations and prepare precise Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) is central to preserving the integrity of the global financial system. Welcome to the Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations and Suspicious Activity Reporting—a comprehensive, advanced training program crafted to empower AML professionals and compliance officers with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and investigative expertise needed to excel in this crucial field of financial crime prevention.
As financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies around the world ramp up efforts to detect and prevent illicit financial activities, the effectiveness of AML investigations and the accuracy of SARs become powerful tools in exposing criminal operations, dismantling illicit networks, and protecting the financial sector. In this high-stakes domain, professionals like you carry the vital responsibility of staying ahead of evolving AML practices and compliance standards.
This program goes beyond theoretical concepts, delivering actionable insights through practical instruction, real-life case studies, and hands-on exercises. You'll gain the confidence and capability to conduct thorough AML investigations and submit high-quality SARs. The course also explores the legal and ethical considerations that underpin effective compliance, reinforcing your commitment to integrity and professionalism.
You’ll learn how to identify red flags and detect unusual activities indicative of money laundering, perform robust investigations, and compile SARs that meet strict regulatory standards. The curriculum also covers key areas such as quality assurance and record-keeping, ensuring your reports are both accurate and timely. By the end of this course, you’ll emerge as a confident AML investigator and SAR specialist—ready to protect your organization and contribute meaningfully to the global effort to combat financial crime.
Training Objectives
By the end of this COPEX training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of AML investigations and suspicious activity reporting
- Conduct effective AML investigations
- Identify red flags and unusual activities indicative of money laundering
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely SARs
- Comply with AML regulations and reporting requirements
Training Methodology
This Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations and Suspicious Activity Reporting training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The facilitator will provide interactive presentation that incorporates slides, videos, group discussion, and practical exercises to examine all aspects of the topic.
Who should Attend?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- AML Compliance Officers and Analysts
- Financial Crime Investigators
- Risk Managers
- Regulatory Compliance Professionals
- Law Enforcement Personnel
- Professionals involved in AML reporting and investigations
Course Outline
- What is AML and why do we need to investigate?
- Understanding the Role of AML Investigations
- Regulatory Framework for Suspicious Activity Reporting
- UAR v SAR
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Principles of AML Investigations
- Where to look and legal hurdles to overcome
- Gathering and Analyzing Evidence
- Interviewing Techniques and Documentation
- Peace and ADVOKATE, the interviewers bibles
- Recognizing Common Money Laundering Red Flags
- When do you report and start the Investigation
- Transaction Monitoring and Alert Generation
- The growing use of AI
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- SAR Requirements and Documentation
- UAR to SAR the process and why it is so important
- SAR Filing Process and Timelines
- Quality Assurance and Record-Keeping
- Consequences of non-compliance
- Challenges in AML Investigations and Reporting
- Who should be involved
- Effective Communication with Law Enforcement and Regulators
- Case Study: OCG money laundering
- Final Projects, Presentation of Projects, and Certification
Providers and Associations
Certificates
- Copex Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.
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Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.
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Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.
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