NEW ! Navigating AML Challenges Workshop on Practical Scenarios

€150.00

  • 7 CPD Hours

The seminar aims to provide participants with practical tools and strategies to detect, prevent, and address money laundering risks. Key takeaways include:

  1. Enhanced AML Awareness: Understanding current AML trends, typologies, and red flags.
  2. Case Analysis: Examining real-world money laundering scenarios and their complexities.
  3. Risk Mitigation: Learning practical techniques to address AML risks effectively.
  4. Collaborative Problem-Solving: Engaging in group discussions and exercises.
  5. Regulatory Compliance: Acquiring knowledge to stay compliant with evolving regulations.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped to handle AML challenges and foster a safer financial environment.

Compliance Officers, AML Officers, Risk Managers, Financial Investigators, Legal and Regulatory professionals, Auditors, Accountants, Internal Auditors, Technology and Data Analysts, Banking and Financial Services Professionals.

Presenter

Thanos Christou

Thanos is a Corporate Lawyer and AML compliance Officer and a member of the Cyprus Bar Association. He graduated from the Law School of Democritus University of Thrace and completed his studies in the United Kingdom obtaining an LLM in Corporate Law and Finance. He is also a Certified Anti- money Laundering Compliance officer by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) as he is a holder of CySEC AML Certification, and a Nominated Advisor (NOMAD) for the Emerging Companies Market of the Cyprus Stock Exchange.  Currently, he is at the procedure of his appointment as a Professional Member of the  International Compliance Association and he is completing his studies for the ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering – Int.Dip(AML).

His specialization is in the areas of Corporate and Business Law, Contract Law and Anti- money Laundering Compliance issues and he has participated in a number of prestigious projects in his areas of his expertise both in Cyprus and abroad. He has also been invited to present topics by the Cyprus Bar Association and the European Law firm representing Cyprus in global conferences.

Outline

SEMINAR PROGRAMME

  1. Opening Remarks and Introduction
    • Overview of the seminar objectives
    • Presentation on the latest AML trends and typologies
    • Current AML threats and vulnerabilities
    • Common typologies and methods used by money launderers
    • Interactive Q&A: Open floor for discussion
  2. Analyzing Real Cases
    • Case Study Presentation: Detailed exploration of a real money laundering cases
    • Scenario Overview: Description of the case, complexities and methodologies
    • Red Flags: Identification of key warning signs and suspicious activities
    • Discussion Points: Detection challenges, AML controls, and lessons learned
    • Group Presentations: Summary of findings and facilitator feedback
  3. Practical techniques and strategies for mitigating AML risks
    • Enhanced due diligence
    • Transaction monitoring
    • Risk assessment
    • Hands-on activity to apply risk mitigation techniques to a given scenario
  4. Regulatory changes and their impact on AML practices

You Receive

  • Pre-Recorded Videos

  • Short Quizes

  • Seminar notes

  • 24/7 access to our online platform

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