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Kyrgyzstan Financial Professionals Embark on Comprehensive Trade Compliance Training Program

In a bid to equip financial professionals with the necessary skills to navigate the intricate landscape of trade, export controls, and compliance, a cutting-edge certificate program has been launched in Kyrgyzstan. This four-module program offers a deep dive into the fundamentals of trade, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies, providing participants with the expertise needed to excel in the rapidly evolving global market.

Program Overview

Developed specifically for financial professionals in Kyrgyzstan, this comprehensive training program is designed to bridge the knowledge gap between theory and practice. By covering a wide range of topics, including export documentation, exporter CDD/KYC, trade-based anti-money laundering requirements, and risk mitigation strategies, participants will gain a solid understanding of the complex world of global trade and compliance.

Module 1: The Essentials of Trade

  • Delve into the distinctions between imports and exports
  • Explore the nuances of export documentation
  • Real-world case study on broader export controls implemented by banks
  • Multiple-choice quizzes and further reading materials for reinforcement

Module 2: Trade Compliance

  • Introduce participants to core concepts such as compliance and trade-based anti-money laundering requirements
  • Focus on FATF guidance and explore the risks inherent in trade transactions
  • Hands-on case study on planning and monitoring trade transactions
  • Offer insights into risk mitigation strategies

Module 3: Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML)

  • Provide an understanding of the core concept, its stages, and predicate offenses associated with it
  • Learn about the various methods criminals employ to exploit trade for illicit purposes
  • Case study examining how organizations effectively monitor their trade transactions

Module 4: Setting Up a Robust Trade-Based Anti-Money Laundering Program

  • Understand governance structures and recognize red flags in trade transactions
  • Insights into the roles of TBAML management committees, TBAML Reporting Officers, and the intricacies of TBAML reviews and reporting
  • Bridge theory with practice

Certificate Awarded Upon Completion

Upon successful completion of the four modules and their respective assessments, participants will be awarded the prestigious “Certificate in Trade Compliance and Export Controls,” signifying their proficiency in the domain. This program serves as a beacon for professionals aiming to excel in the complex world of global trade and compliance.