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Anti-Money Laundering Combating the Financing of Terrorism AML CFT Risk-based Supervision of Financial Institutions (AMLCFTX)

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Session No.: OL 25.126

Location: Course conducted online

Date: April 15, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (18 weeks)

Delivery Method: Online Training

Primary Language: English

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    Target Audience

    This course is intended for supervisory, government and international organization officials who want to gain a deeper understanding on how to develop and implement an effective risk-based approach to AML/CFT supervision of financial institutions.

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    Qualifications

    Participants are expected to have at least three to five years of experience in AML/CFT supervision and/or have good knowledge of AML/CFT concepts.

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    Course Description

    This course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development and the Financial Integrity Group of the Legal Department, will teach you the foundational principles, methodologies, and tools necessary to implement an effective risk-based supervisory framework. You will learn about the international standards for risk-based supervision and the necessary legal and regulatory framework critical for AML/CFT risk-based supervision of financial institutions. You will also learn how to apply the essential elements of a risk-based approach to AML/CFT supervision in a practical manner.



    With the tools offered in this course you will be able to develop appropriate supervisory strategies and use a sound and effective risk-based approach to AML/CFT supervision of financial institutions, including for offsite and onsite AML/CFT supervision.

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    Course Objectives

    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

    • Understand the legal and regulatory framework necessary for AML/CFT risk-based supervision.  
    • Apply effective methodologies of risk-based AML/CFT supervision of financial institutions in both offsite and onsite settings. 
    • Develop and implement supervisory strategies aligned with international standards to assess the effectiveness of financial institutions' AML/CFT controls so that ML/TF/PF risks are adequately controlled and mitigated. 
    • Use sound and effective risk-based supervisory tools.
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