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Financial Crime Compliance Training Programs in French Polynesia: ICA Launches Advanced Qualification

Papette, French Polynesia - The International Compliance Association (ICA) has launched an advanced level qualification to equip professionals in French Polynesia with the skills and knowledge needed to prevent financial crime and mitigate risks associated with fraud, cybercrime, corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

Course Overview

The 9-month course is designed for busy working professionals and will be delivered through a mix of guided online study and live virtual classrooms. The program covers topics such as:

  • Understanding financial crime
  • International agencies and standards
  • Corporate governance
  • Anti-bribery and corruption
  • AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism)
  • Cybercrime
  • Data and information security
  • Investigating fraud internally
  • Global investigation, prosecution, and recovery

Who is the Course For?

This course is suitable for professionals in French Polynesia working in:

  • Fraud prevention and investigation
  • Money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) roles
  • Risk management
  • Internal audit
  • Regulatory staff
  • Law enforcement
  • Advisory and investigation roles

To be eligible for the course, participants must have a good standard of spoken and written English and one of the following:

  • A sound educational background
  • An ICA International Advanced Certificate
  • Three years’ relevant work experience

Benefits of the Course

Upon completion of the course, participants will join an international community of over 30,000 members and receive benefits such as:

  • Access to the ICA Learning Hub
  • Weekly webinars on industry developments
  • Discounts on ICA events and further courses

Course Dates and Fees

The next course date is September 16, 2024. The fee for the course is $5,350 USD, which includes a 12-month membership with the International Compliance Association. Discounts are available for group bookings and residents of certain countries may be eligible for a 15% discount.

ICA Membership

ICA membership provides access to additional resources, insight, and learning to support studies and showcases commitment to ongoing learning. Upon completion of the course, participants can renew their membership to continue receiving benefits such as:

  • Digital badges to share on social media
  • Discounts for ICA’s global events