Course description
Money laundering is an illicit financial practice that funds crime and terrorism across the world. This technique lets criminals ‘launder’ their ill-gotten gains into legitimate capital that they could have earned through legal means. For this purpose, they use a multitude of different activities such as buying and selling assets, cryptocurrencies, engaging in online gambling, trading and investing in offshore companies. We explain how these tactics work and provide strategies to counter them.
This course is taught by the experts at Exoexcellence Consultants and is designed for aspiring financial experts and professionals who need an understanding of money laundering. The skills provided here can save different financial institutions and businesses from the plague of money laundering. The course is made up of three base topics that focus on different aspects of criminal finance.
We break down the stages of money laundering and its different tactics and indicators. We then show you the different methods employed to detect any ongoing financial crime. We delve into the various aspects of terror financing and its relation to money laundering. The course goes through various anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations and explains important Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations. Lastly, we discuss the role of machine learning and other advanced technologies in fighting money laundering. Money laundering is a global scourge that finances crime and terrorism so sign up for this finance course to learn how to protect the integrity of your business or organisation and add a valuable element to your professional portfolio.
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Training content
Illicit Financial Practices
Description: In this module, you will learn about money laundering and its various tactics. Learning to identify red flags using industries and individuals in ongoing money laundering. In addition, you will study terror financing and how this practice has a global impact. Finally, we will also view crucial AML laws.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Money Laundering and Its Tactics
- Money Laundering vs. Terror Financing
- Fighting Money Laundering with Technology
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Anti Money Laundering (AML) - Fundamental Principles - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the concept of money laundering
- Describe the impact of money laundering on a global and national scale
- Explain how red flags are essential for detecting money laundering activities
- Describe terror financing and its impact
- Discuss the relationship between money laundering and terror financing
- Outline anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) processes
- Explain the role of AML/CTF laws and organisations, using the USA as an example
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