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Compliance Training for Financial Professionals in Romania

The Romanian Banking Institute (RBI) has partnered with École Supérieure des Affaires - ESA to offer a unique compliance training program in Romania, leading to qualifications issued by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI), UK. This initiative aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of financial professionals in Romania, contributing to a culture of compliance awareness and management.

Combating Financial Crime Program

The Combating Financial Crime program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of financial crime, its evolution, and the measures taken to prevent it. The course covers topics such as:

  • Money laundering
  • Terrorist financing
  • Corruption
  • Bribery

And provides practical defenses against these crimes.

Key Features

• Thoroughly tackles the financial crime agenda • Takes a global view of transnational crime • Illustrates practical defences • Free CISI student membership during studies • ACSI designatory letters upon completion

Training Package

The program includes:

  • Study plan for approximately 3 months
  • Induction course with virtual classroom training (4 hours per day, 4 days)
  • Revision course with refresher training and mock exam (2 hours per day, 2 days)
  • Tutor support and feedback via email throughout the program
  • Lecturer’s own materials
  • CISI issued workbook

Target Group

This qualification is suitable for:

  • Compliance officers
  • Money laundering reporting officers
  • Individuals involved in regulation, law enforcement, trade, and commerce.

Examination

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts for 1 hour. The examination fee is GBP 244, payable to CISI UK. Before registering for the exam, a one-off initial registration fee of GBP 66 must be paid.

Lecturer

Shawki Ahwash, CAMS, will deliver the program. With extensive experience in AML/CFT and training, Shawki holds a Combating Financial Crime (CFC) certificate from Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)-London.

Program Details

The 4th series of the Combating Financial Crime program is launching in May 2024. The application deadline is May 25, 2024. The program duration is approximately 2 months, including enhanced distance learning and virtual classroom instruction.

For further information and enrollment, please contact Emilia Frunză, Training Manager at the Romanian Banking Institute, at emilia.frunza@ibr-rbi.ro.