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Title: Singapore’s IBF-Accredited Financial Crime Training Programs: Equipping Future Compliance Officers with Real-World Skills

Overview of FIN573 Financial Crime Compliance course

Singapore’s FIN573 Financial Crime Compliance course is an essential introduction to the anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and combating financial crimes landscape. This comprehensive five-credit-hour course, offered annually in July, is accredited under the IBF Standards and is eligible for funding under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS).

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Benefits of IBF Certification

IBF Certification acknowledges professionals’ expertise and provides several advantages, including:

  • Recognition of competencies and skills in Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) such as Customer Acceptance Checking and Onboarding, Monitoring and Surveillance, Regulatory Compliance, and more.
  • Insights into various industry sectors, including Asset Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, Financial Markets, and Customer Acceptance Checking and Onboarding.
  • A platform to acquire skills and track progress using the IBF MySkills Portfolio, aligning with the Skills Framework for Financial Services.
  • Eligibility for career advancement and job openings within the finance industry.

IBF Qualified (Level 1) Certification

Upon successful completion of the FIN573 Financial Crime Compliance course, students will be on the path to obtaining the IBF Qualified (Level 1) Certification. This certification level covers various TSCs and proficiency levels, ensuring a strong foundation in financial crime compliance. To learn more about IBF Certification, visit IBF.org.sg.

Curriculum and Learning Objectives

The FIN573 Financial Crime Compliance course covers the following topics and objectives:

Compliance Challenges and Applications

  • Identifying and analyzing various compliance-related challenges faced by Compliance Officers.
  • Practical exercises to tackle these challenges using a combination of case studies and interactive sessions.

Impact of Business Models and Technology

  • Understanding the impact of new business models on financial crime compliance.
  • Exploring how technology, including AI and machine learning, is shaping the landscape.

Regulatory Environment and Industry Practitioners

  • Interacting with industry practitioners for practical insights and problem-solving skills.
  • Gaining valuable advice to offer stakeholders in the financial services industry.

Regulatory Compliance and TSCs

The FIN573 Financial Crime Compliance course covers the following IBF Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) and their corresponding proficiency levels:

Level 3 TSCs

  • Customer Acceptance Checking and Onboarding.
  • Monitoring and Surveillance.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Policy Implementation and Revision.
  • Regulatory and Legal Advisory.
  • Regulatory Compliance.

Level 2 TSCs

  • Asset Management.
  • Capital Markets.
  • Corporate Banking.
  • Financial Markets.

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How to Apply and Learn More

For more information about the FIN573 Financial Crime Compliance course, certification process, or any other related inquiries, please visit IBF.org.sg. This will ensure students are well-prepared to face the challenges of a dynamic regulatory environment and contribute to a secure financial services sector.