AML/CFT Fundamentals: Building a Strong Foundation in Compliance

AML/CFT Fundamentals: Building a Strong Foundation in Compliance

Duration: 2 Hours (Including Q&A)
Date: 20th October 2026
Time: 9.30 HRS
Fee: €35 (exc. VAT)

If three or more registrants from the same entity are registered concurrently, a 15% discount applies.

Topic Overview:

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations are a fundamental part of the regulatory framework applicable to subject persons. This induction training is designed to provide new joiners with a practical understanding of AML/CFT requirements, focusing on customer due diligence, risk assessment, sanctions compliance, reporting obligations, and the role each employee plays in safeguarding their organisation against financial crime.

The session will explore:

• The concepts of money laundering, terrorist financing, and predicate offences
• The regulatory framework governing AML/CFT obligations
• Record-keeping obligations and suspicious transaction reporting requirements

Participants will gain practical knowledge of the AML/CFT obligations encountered in day-to-day operations, the importance of identifying and mitigating financial crime risks, and the procedures required to maintain compliance with applicable regulations. This training is intended to establish a solid AML/CFT foundation for new employees across all functions.

Key Topics:

• Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Predicate Offences
• The AML/CFT Regulatory Framework and Legal Obligations
• Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Natural and Legal Persons
• Customer Risk Assessment and Risk Factors
• Identification and Verification of Beneficial Owners
• Source of Wealth and Source of Funds
• Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Enhanced Due Diligence
• Non-Reputable and High-Risk Jurisdictions
• Sanctions Screening and Reporting Obligations
• Adverse Media Screening and Ongoing Monitoring
• Record Keeping Requirements
• Internal Suspicious Transaction Reporting (ISTR) and Escalation Procedures
• Tipping-Off Prohibitions and Employee Responsibilities

Who Should Attend:

• New employees joining subject persons and regulated entities
• Administrative, Operations, Client Support, and Customer-Facing Teams
• Onboarding, KYC, and Client Relationship Personnel
• Compliance and Risk team members requiring a refresher on AML/CFT fundamentals
• Any employee requiring a foundational understanding of AML/CFT obligations

Trainer: Jeanette Gatt, Chief Compliance Advisory Officer: AML/CFT and Compliance Certified Professional with extensive experience in Banking, CSPs and other subject person setups, having occupied key role functions over the years.

Platform: Microsoft Teams (link will be provided upon registration)

Event has a maximum capacity – Kindly register early to secure your participation.