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Cape Verde Tackles Cryptocurrency-Related Financial Crime: Course Offered to Help Professionals Manage Risk

Combating Financial Crime in Cape Verde

In an effort to combat the growing threat of financial crime in Cape Verde, a specialized online course has been launched to help professionals understand and manage risks associated with cryptocurrencies. The ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Cryptocurrencies is designed for individuals working in the first and second lines of defense looking to certify their knowledge in this critical area.

Course Overview

The course provides an accessible overview of key concepts in cryptocurrencies, including:

  • Blockchains
  • Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs)
  • Cryptocurrency risk and financial crime

Participants will learn how to:

  • Identify red flag indicators
  • Assess risks
  • Develop strategies for managing those risks

The course also covers essential concepts of:

  • Financial crime
  • Financial services and technology
  • Perceptions of FinTech and financial crime
  • Blockchain investigations versus traditional investigations

Course Details

  • Designed to be completed in as little as four weeks
  • Access to material for up to two months
  • Assessment through a one-hour online multiple-choice exam, with results available immediately
  • Upon completion, participants can download a certificate to demonstrate their achievement

“We are proud to offer this specialized course in Cape Verde,” said [Course Tutor’s Name], lead instructor for the program. “Cryptocurrencies have created new opportunities for financial crime, and it is essential that professionals in the financial industry have the knowledge and skills to manage these risks effectively.”

Certification

The course has been developed in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, and is certified by the Institute of Certified Accountants (ICA). By enrolling in this course, participants will not only gain valuable knowledge but also become part of an international community of over 30,000 ICA members.

Enrollment

For more information or to enroll in the course, visit [website URL].