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Compliance Training for Bankers in French Guiana: A Must-Have for Financial Institutions
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In an effort to combat financial crime and ensure regulatory compliance, the International Compliance Association (ICA) has launched a specialized course for bankers in French Guiana. The course, designed specifically for the region’s unique financial landscape, aims to equip banking professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to mitigate financial crime risk.
Understanding Financial Crime Risk Factors
The ICA course will delve into the specific financial crime risk factors involved in key customer types such as:
- Funds and exchanges
- Major financial markets products (including derivatives and foreign exchange)
By understanding these risks, bankers can better identify and manage them, reducing the likelihood of financial crime occurring within their institutions.
The Importance of Customer Due Diligence
The course places a strong emphasis on the importance of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) in mitigating financial crime risk. CDD is a critical component of any effective anti-money laundering (AML) program, and is essential for ensuring that banking professionals can accurately identify and assess their customers.
Benefits of ICA Membership
In addition to the course itself, enrollees will also become part of an international community of over 30,000 members. Benefits include:
- Access to the ICA Learning Hub
- Weekly webinars on industry developments
- Discounts on ICA events and further courses
Course Format and Assessment
The course can be completed in as little as four weeks, but students have up to two months to finish. The course is self-paced, allowing students to work at their own speed. Students are assessed through a one-hour online multiple-choice exam, which can be taken at any time during the course.
Is this Course Right for You?
The ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets is designed for anyone wanting focused yet accessible knowledge in specific areas of risk. Whether you’re working in the first or second line of defense, or looking to increase your professional agility by learning about new areas of risk, this course is a must-have for any banking professional.
What Do Others Say?
Past students have praised the course’s flexibility and documentation, saying it was easy to understand and work on at their own pace. “Great that the course curriculum was so flexible, you can work on it when you have the time,” said one student.