Comprehensive Training Course Launched to Combat Money Laundering in South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

Introduction

In a bid to combat the growing threat of money laundering and financial crime, a comprehensive training course has been designed for professionals working in the region. The three-day Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Workshop is being delivered by GLOMACS, in association with Oxford Management Centre.

Course Objectives

• Increase staff capability in detection and reporting of financial crime and money laundering
• Raise awareness about the risks associated with customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
• Equip professionals with knowledge and skills to create a hostile environment for criminals to operate

Training Curriculum

The course will cover the following topics:

• Case studies on current threats faced by the global financial community
• Group interaction and scenario-based exercises to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of money laundering methods
• Focus on the latest methodologies used in:
  • Money laundering
  • Trade-based money laundering
  • Proliferation finance
  • Sanctions/cft cases

Who Should Attend?

The workshop is designed for:

• Employees and supervisors in all aspects of financial services
• Law enforcement professionals
• Public bodies employees
• Experienced analysts
• Compliance professionals
• AML investigators
• KYC/CDD/EDD onboarding and investigations teams
• Fraud and financial crime professionals from both the public and private sectors

Continuing Professional Education Credits

The training is endorsed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and offers continuing professional education credits.