Banking & Financial Compliance Certification
Anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) and Know Your Customer (KYC) standards for cross-border financial institutions and compliance professionals.
Programme Overview
Focused on the intersection of finance and regulation, this certification covers anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT), Know Your Customer (KYC) and sanctions compliance.
It is built for compliance professionals, risk officers and financial managers operating across borders, with applied case studies on suspicious activity reporting, beneficial ownership and global enforcement actions.
What Sets This Programme Apart
Global AML/CFT Standards
FATF, EU AMLD, US BSA, UK MLR and regional regimes.
KYC & Beneficial Ownership
Risk-based due diligence and enhanced reviews.
Suspicious Activity
Detection, investigation and regulatory reporting.
Sanctions & Screening
OFAC, EU, UN sanctions and trade restrictions.
Course Modules
A structured learning journey integrating institutional knowledge, applied practice, and leadership development.
Financial Crime & Global Regulatory Landscape
AML/CFT Frameworks & FATF Recommendations
KYC, CDD & Beneficial Ownership
Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Activity
Sanctions, PEPs & Trade Compliance
Compliance Governance, Culture & Reporting
Target Audience
- Bank compliance and AML officers
- Risk and audit professionals in financial institutions
- Fintech and money services business compliance leads
- Lawyers and consultants advising on financial crime
What You Will Achieve
- Apply FATF standards and global AML/CFT regimes
- Conduct customer due diligence and KYC
- Detect, investigate and report suspicious activity
- Manage sanctions screening and risk
- Build institutional financial-crime compliance programmes
Cost of Participation
Inclusive of all training materials, instructor-led sessions, applied case studies, and IILPD Certificate of Completion.
- Live instructor-led sessions
- Course manual & resources
- Applied capstone or project
- IILPD Certificate of Completion
Group and institutional rates available on request.
IILPD Certificate of Completion
Internationally benchmarked, aligned to global quality standards, and recognised by partner governments, UN entities, and development institutions worldwide.
Advance Your Career with IILPD
Join a global community of public sector, humanitarian, and development professionals trained to lead with integrity, evidence, and impact.
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