The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) and Fintelekt Advisory Services, an official ABA Knowledge Partner, are inviting fellow bank members and friends to join the ”Fintelekt Certified AML/CFT Professional Training Programme” on 20-21 March 2024 to be held in the Hotel Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 in Bangkok, Thailand.

This is a two-day intensive training programme for AML compliance professionals as well as others within the bank/financial institution seeking advanced knowledge on AML/CFT.

 

(1) WHAT IS FCAP?

Fintelekt Certified AML/CFT Professional (FCAP) is designed as a comprehensive and practical master class for aspiring and practicing AML/CFT professionals to learn and stay updated with latest tools, techniques and developments in anti-money laundering and combating terrorist financing.

 

(2) RECOGNITION

Fintelekt’s training initiatives are reviewed and supported by regulators in many countries and are known for their quality and relevance to AML/CFT compliance. Over the years, employees from a large number of banks, non-banking finance companies, insurance companies, mutual funds, money services businesses, and remittance houses have successfully undergone FCAP.

 

(3) WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

The programme is relevant for bank staff from the AML Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime, Trade Finance, Remittances, Payment Systems, Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, Digital Banking, Technology, Cyber Security, Audit, Legal, Strategy and Corporate Governance departments.

 

(4) CERTIFICATION

Participants who attend all sessions and pass the assessments are entitled to receive the Fintelekt Certified AML/CFT Professional (FCAP) certificate. FCAP members earn the right to use “FCAP” as a designation against their name, signifying specialist knowledge, industry leadership and commitment to AML/CFT compliance.

 

(5) TRAINING COVERAGE

Day One:

• Overview and importance of AML/CFT
• Terrorist financing & proliferation financing
• Organised crime and trafficking
• International forums and their role/significance
• National framework and risk assessment
• AML governance and risk-based approach
• Enterprise risk assessment and risk-based approach
• Correspondent banking risks
• Sanctions and screening
• Trade-based money laundering

 

Day Two:

• Ultimate beneficial ownership
• Evolving risks in the digital age
• Cryptocurrency risks
• Technology developments and their impact on the AML compliance function
• Transaction monitoring
• Quality of reporting
• Expectations of FIUs/LEAs from reporting entities
• Interacting with regulators and LEAs
• Co-ordination within the AML/CFT ecosystem
• Preventive measures
• Group work & Case studies

 

 

(6) COURSE FEES

This will be a non-residential training programme (i.e., acommodation costs will have to be borne by the participant.) However, Fintelekt worked out a special rate with the venue hotel which participants can avail of. Further details will be made available upon registration.

 

Regular price: US$675 per participant
ABA members’ special price: US$550 (18% discount)

 

(7) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2024.

Seating capacity is limited. Please send your nominations at the earliest. Registrations will be on a first come, first served basis.

 

(8) TERMS

• Fees include course materials and certificate, lunch and refreshments on both days of the training.
• Payment should be received at least 7 days before the training to guarantee the seat. Fintelekt reserves the right to deny entry to the participant if payment has not been received before the start of the programme.
• This is a non-residential programme. Participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel and hotel stay.
• Cancellations are not allowed. Substitutions are welcome but must be communicated by email at least one week before the programme.
• The training programme is subject to a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled by Fintelekt at its discretion, without liability, if this criterion is not met. In such instances, Fintelekt will offer the participants credit for a future programme, or a full refund.
• If the workshop cannot take place due to any unforeseen reasons, it will be postponed and new dates will be announced. Fintelekt will retain the participation fees in a credit shell, which may be utilised by participants for the workshop on the revised date, or for any other Fintelekt training programme.

 

FINTELEKT CONTACT PERSON:
For more information and registration contact oliver@fintelekt.com
Tel/Viber/Whatsapp: +919823188864/+919370078917