Financial Crime World

Financial Crime Investigation Techniques in British Indian Ocean Territory

In a bid to combat the growing menace of financial crime, a training course on “Financial Intelligence and Investigations” has been designed for employees in the financial services sector in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). The course, offered by GloMacs, aims to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing.

Course Objectives

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the typologies and trends of financial crime
  • Learn about the methodologies employed by criminals and how to apply investigation techniques in their workplace environment
  • Identify key areas of concern regarding global corruption
  • Understand the risks faced by professionals working in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime areas
  • Apply current knowledge and experience to exercises provided by instructors

Course Outline

The course is designed for financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies, and is particularly suitable for professionals working in AML and financial crime analysis, transaction monitoring, compliance, and financial investigations.

Over five days, participants will engage with topics such as:

  • Financial intelligence
  • Effective compliance and due diligence
  • Counter terrorist financing
  • Key indicators of extremism

Additionally, participants will participate in exercises designed to test their skills and knowledge in identifying money laundering schemes, recognizing terrorist financing methods, and investigating suspicious transactions.

Course Benefits

Upon completion of the course, attendees will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the fight against financial crime in the British Indian Ocean Territory. The training is endorsed by NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

Target Audience

  • Financial institutions
  • Regulators
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Professionals working in AML and financial crime analysis, transaction monitoring, compliance, and financial investigations