NEW ! Decoding AML Navigating Prevention, Suppression, and Emerging Threats

120.00

  • 5 CPD Hours

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

  1. Opening Remarks and Introduction
    • Overview of the seminar objectives
    • Definition and importance of AML
    • Key legislation and regulations (e.g., FATF, AMLD, USA PATRIOT Act)
    • The role of financial institutions and regulatory bodies Common typologies and methods used by money launderers.
  2. Navigating Emerging Threats
    • Identifying new and evolving money laundering tactics
    • Strategies for staying ahead of emerging threats
    • Identifying red flags and suspicious activities
    • Risk assessment and management
    • Implementing effective KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures
    • Building a robust AML compliance program
  3. Regulatory changes and their impact on AML practices

You Receive

  • Pre-Recorded Videos

  • Short Quizes

  • Seminar notes

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