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Northern Mariana Islands’ Financial Professionals Get Anti-Money Laundering Training Boost

In an effort to combat financial crimes and maintain the integrity of the financial system, compliance officers and professionals in the Northern Mariana Islands are set to benefit from a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) training program.

Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for Compliance Officers

The 5-day “Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for Compliance Officers” course, offered by COPEX, aims to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to navigate the complex world of AML compliance. The program has been designed to delve deep into the critical aspects of AML regulations, risk assessment, compliance program development, investigative techniques, and emerging trends.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of AML regulations
  • Identify and mitigate money laundering risks within their organizations
  • Implement effective AML compliance programs and procedures
  • Conduct AML investigations and suspicious activity reporting
  • Stay up-to-date with AML regulatory changes and best practices

Suitable for a Wide Range of Professionals

The program is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Compliance officers and managers
  • AML compliance analysts
  • Risk managers
  • Legal and regulatory affairs professionals
  • Financial institution supervisors and examiners

Course Outline

The course outline covers key topics such as:

  • Understanding money laundering and terrorist financing
  • Key AML regulations and regulatory bodies
  • Role and responsibilities of compliance officers
  • Customer due diligence (CDD) and know your customer (KYC) procedures
  • AML risk assessment
  • Risk-based approach to AML compliance
  • Transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
  • Case studies and practical exercises

Additional Topics Covered

The training program will also cover:

  • Developing and implementing AML policies and procedures
  • Training and awareness programs
  • AML compliance testing and audit
  • Regulatory reporting requirements
  • Conducting AML investigations
  • Recognizing red flags and unusual activity
  • Reporting suspicious transactions
  • Collaboration with law enforcement and regulatory agencies
  • International AML standards and trends
  • Cybersecurity and AML challenges
  • Ethical considerations in AML compliance

Certification and Course Materials

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Copex Certificate of Attendance. The material published by COPEX is copyrighted and any unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.

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