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Understanding Risks
and Methods of
Financial Crime


Course format: self-paced online
    Course Overview
    What you’ll learn

    Describe how money laundering works, and the crimes commonly linked to it

    Identify money laundering risks across different banking segments

    Explain the risks associated with non-bank financial services products

    Understand how non-financial services can be exploited for financial crime

    Key course topics

    Introduction to money laundering and financial crime

    AML risk exposure in banking and financial services

    Risks in non-bank financial services (e.g., MSBs, PSPs, FinTech, or virtual assets)

    Money Laundering risks in DNFBPs and other high-risk business sectors

    Course structure

    Online and self-paced

    Five hours of coursework

    Complete within four weeks

    20-question final assessment

    Immediate results and certificate of achievement upon completion

    Who is this course for?

    This understanding financial crime risks certificate course is designed for professionals who need to understand how financial crimes are committed – and learn how to recognize and mitigate the associated risks. It’s ideal for those in investigative, monitoring, or risk roles, or anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of the risks and methodologies linked to financial crime.

     

    Job titles include:
    • AML Investigator
    • Risk Analyst
    • KYC Analyst
    • Investigator
    • AFC Analyst
    • Internal Auditor
    • Compliance Associate

    Pricing

    Prices are subject to local tax.

    ACAMS Members

    US$595.00

    Non-Members

    US$795.00

     

    Group Pricing

    Elevate your team's AFC expertise with preferential group rates. Our flexible business solutions are designed to support organizations of all sizes and budgets. Learn more about group pricing and how we can tailor training to your needs.

     

    Want to Go Further?

    Complement your training with sector-specific courses that explore real-world financial crime scenarios in a specific sector.

    FAQs

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