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Compliance Training for Financial Professionals in Angola

Lusaka, Angola - In a move to strengthen regulatory compliance and risk management among financial institutions in Angola, GLOMACS has launched an intensive Compliance Regulatory Professionals training course. The program is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure that their organizations remain compliant with international standards.

Understanding the Objectives of Financial Services Regulation

The first day of the training course focuses on providing an overview of the regulatory environment, including:

  • The objectives of financial services regulation
  • International regulation
  • The role of regulators
  • Best practices in regulatory obligation
  • The importance of compliance management systems such as ISO 19600

Developing a Compliance Culture

The second day of the course delves into the compliance functions, including:

  • The structure of a compliance department
  • The role of the board of directors, supervisors, internal auditors, and the responsibilities of the compliance officer
  • Key compliance activities and processes
  • Corporate governance and financial crime prevention

Managing Risk and Compliance Risk

The third day focuses on understanding risk management approaches, including:

  • Creating a risk management approach
  • Identifying, mitigating, and controlling risks effectively
  • The importance of compliance culture and managing key relationships with external and internal stakeholders

Establishing an Effective Compliance Function

On the fourth day, participants will learn about factors to be considered in designing a compliance system, including:

  • Developing an internal compliance system
  • Implementing and communicating internal compliance arrangements
  • Creating a compliance manual
  • Establishing policies and procedures
  • Creating a compliance monitoring program
  • Managing regulators and change in regulations

Managing the Risk of Money Laundering and Financial Crimes

The final day of the course focuses on understanding money laundering offences, including:

  • The risk-based approach to money laundering/terrorist financing
  • Suspicious activity monitoring, detection, and reporting
  • Preventing fraud, bribery and corruption, insider trading, market abuse, sanctions, and their role in the global economy

Who Should Attend

The GLOMACS Compliance Regulatory Professionals training course is designed for:

  • Compliance officers/managers and their deputies
  • Managers with responsibility for internal compliance controls
  • Legal, audit, risk, operations, and IT specialists
  • Risk managers
  • Staff working in risk functions
  • Internal and external audit staff
  • Regulatory representatives
  • AML officers
  • Accountants
  • Lawyers
  • All staff working in or aspiring to work in the compliance area

Course Benefits

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the objectives of financial services regulation
  • Develop a compliance culture within their organization
  • Identify, mitigate, and control risks effectively
  • Establish an effective compliance function
  • Manage the risk of money laundering and financial crimes

About GLOMACS

GLOMACS is a leading provider of training solutions for professionals in various industries. With over 25 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to enhance their employee skills and knowledge.

In Association With

Our collaboration with Petroknowledge, Oxford Management Centre, and The Energy Training Centre aims to provide the best training services and benefits for our valued clients.