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Botswana’s Financial Professionals to Benefit from Compliance Training Course

The University of Botswana has announced a three-day Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training course, designed specifically for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs). The course will take place from September 6-8, 2022, at the Avani Hotel.

Course Objectives

The training program aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to comply with the Financial Intelligence Act of 2022 and its new obligations. The course covers key topics including:

  • Understanding the legal framework
  • Compliance administration and reporting
  • Risk identification and assessment
  • Implementing targeted financial sanctions

Eligibility

The course is open to a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Supervisory authorities for DNFBPs
  • Auditors and accountants
  • Lawyers and other legal practitioners
  • Company and trust service providers
  • Real estate professionals
  • Dealers in precious and semi-precious stones and metals
  • Large and medium-sized corporations

Course Facilitator

Dr. Abraham Sethibe, Ph.D., ACMA, CGMA, ACPA (BICA), a former Director-General of the Financial Intelligence Agency, will facilitate the training course. Dr. Sethibe is an AML/CFT specialist with extensive expertise in financial analysis, fraud, and financial investigation.

Course Details

  • Date: September 6-8, 2022
  • Venue: Avani Hotel
  • Fee: P7,000 per participant
  • Registration deadline: August 26, 2022
  • Limited spaces available, so apply promptly!

Payment Instructions

To pay for the course, use ESAAG SHORT COURSE as reference and deposit funds into either:

  • Standard Chartered Bank account number 0100110109604, branch name Mall Branch, branch code 662167
  • First National Bank account number 62130787601, branch name Corporate, branch code 281667 Account name: University of Botswana

Contact Information

For further information or to register for the course, please contact:

Ms. O. Segale at 355 2243, cell 77 878 701, or email segaleo@ub.ac.bw Mr. N. Nkwe at 355 2243, or email nkwen@ub.ac.bw

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in AML/CFT compliance. Apply now!