12 Money Laundering courses delivered Live Online

In January 2024 alone, reports were published about the SRA taking enforcement action against 3 firms and 4 individuals for failure to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The fines issued for these non-compliances total over £570,000 plus costs. The absence of staff training, or requirement to complete additional training, was noted in a number of these cases. Action has not only been taken against solicitors, but also other individuals who are not regulated by the SRA, whose breaches were so serious that the SRA felt compelled to take action.  As all SRA enforcement action, from rebukes to fines, is published by the SRA, the potential financial and reputational impact upon firms may be felt by all staff, regardless of whether they had any direct involvement with the non-compliance. This course will cover the following to assist support staff in understanding the fundamental aspects of AML. * The basics of what AML is * In scope / not in scope work for AML * POCA / TA * PCPs - CDD & EDD * Clients * Risks – what could raise a risk? * Reporting to the MLRO / MLCO * Tipping off TARGET AUDIENCE The online course is suitable for support staff or legal practitioners wanting to understand the basics of AML. RESOURCES Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. SPEAKER HELEN TORRESI, CONSULTANT, DG LEGAL [https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/helen-torresi/] Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

In January 2024 alone, reports were published about the SRA taking enforcement action against 3 firms and 4 individuals for failure to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The fines issued for these non-compliances total over £570,000 plus costs. The absence of staff training, or requirement to complete additional training, was noted in a number of these cases. Many of the breaches resulting in enforcement action involved failures by the fee earners to conduct appropriate due diligence, adequately check the source of funds and/or wealth or recognise and report red flags. As highlighted by enforcement action being taken against individuals as well as firms, fee earners cannot hide behind their firm when AML failures occur and may be held personally accountable by the SRA for non-compliances with the MLR 2017. This course will cover the following to assist fee earners in the application of AML in their casework. * How to comply with your obligations and stay compliant * Written CRA & MRA * Client * Booms * Risks – what to consider? * PCPs – CDD &EDD * POCA / TA * SOF and SOW * On going monitoring * Reporting to MLRO/MLCO * Tipping off TARGET AUDIENCE The online course is suitable for fee earners or legal practitioners that want to improve their AML knowledge. RESOURCES Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. SPEAKER HELEN TORRESI, CONSULTANT, DG LEGAL [https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/helen-torresi/] Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

In January 2024 alone, reports were published about the SRA taking enforcement action against 3 firms and 4 individuals for failure to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The fines issued for these non-compliances total over £570,000 plus costs. The absence of staff training, or requirement to complete additional training, was noted in a number of these cases. As a manager of a law firm, or more crucially an MLRO or MLCO, the ultimate responsibility for the firm's compliance, including with the MLR 2017, lies with you. It is your responsibility to ensure that the firm puts in place, reviews and updates compliant policies, controls and procedures. You must ensure that the firm maintains an up to date practice wide risk assessment. You are required to ensure that your employees are regularly given training on the MLR 2017 and associated risks. If a breach occurs, the SRA will take a wider look at the firm and identify any supervisory deficiencies that may have contributed to failures by fee earners or support staff. It has proven that it will not shy away from holding to account managers, compliance officers and MLRO/MLCOs for failures by their firms to comply with requirements of the MLR 2017. This course will cover the following to assist firms MLROs, MLCOs and Management with fulfilling their AML management responsibilities: * How to comply with your obligations and stay compliant * FWRA – linked with PCPs * Mandatory AML Policies and Procedures - SRA have concerns * Training and supervising staff * Audits * SRA requirements * Reporting SARS * POCA/TA * Fulfilling reporting officer and compliance officer duties TARGET AUDIENCE The online course is suitable for MLROs, MLCOs, firm management and those supporting these roles. RESOURCES Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. SPEAKER HELEN TORRESI, CONSULTANT, DG LEGAL [https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/helen-torresi/] Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

This training is designed for lawyers and covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) and other regulations.

ICA INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING -FLAGSHIP QUALIFICATION This ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering training course is an in-depth, graduate level programme which will provide Participants with a professional qualification in anti-money laundering upon completion and helps individuals develop best practice initiatives and prepares them to face present and future challenges, reducing risk. This qualification is increasingly important for professionals as money laundering prevention remains high on the agenda for financial services professionals. This Diploma will help Participants find an integrated approach to fighting the risk is needed and knowledgeable. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: * Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you * Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role * Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria * Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification * The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Course format * 9-month course assessed by 3 written assignments (3,000 - 3,500 words) * A mixture of guided online study and participation in live sessions: * 2 x virtual classrooms* * 1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story) * 3 x tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth) * 3 x assessment preparation sessions * Videos covering the latest industry developments and case studies * Access to the ICA members' portal containing additional reading and resources * Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track Students of this course will achieve the following outcomes: * Increased potential for career progression * Extensive knowledge and highly developed AML skills * Enhanced workplace performance * Professional membership of the ICA * Ability to reduce reputational and financial risk for the organisation On successful completion of this ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering training course students will be awarded an ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering and will be able to use the designation 'Dip.(AML)'. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. The ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering training course instructs students in the following areas: * Anti money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism CFT in context * Terrorist financing proliferation financing and sanctions * Designing a comprehensive AML/CTF risk-based approach for a financial services business * Risk-based customer due diligence (CDD), customer risk profiling and monitoring * Governance and leadership * Suspicious activity reports/ suspicious transaction reports and dealing with the authorities

ICA ESSENTIALS - ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING The challenge of managing money laundering risks in a global marketplace is one that demands a co-ordinated approach and a common understanding of evolving and emerging trends in both regulation and criminal activity. * 3-hour live, instructor-led virtual workshop * Gain a solid understanding of core AML and counter terrorist financing issues * Earn a certificate of completion and receive a £100 discount on the ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering (if you choose to go onto further study). * Understanding money laundering * Sanctions, terrorist, and proliferation financing * Strategic approach to protecting your firm * Anti money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.

This training is for lawyers and covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Lexcel standard and other regulations.

In an ever-evolving legal landscape, being a firm outside of the mandatory AML scope doesn't mean being out of the compliance conversation.  This course is your guide to proactively managing risks, staying compliant, and ensuring your firm's resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the unique challenges faced by out-of-scope AML law firms. The course will cover: * AML regulations * Why are some firms (or departments) in or out of scope? * MLROs * AML basics * CDD (ID elements) * Responsibility of doing CDD * Source of Funds / Source of Wealth * Ongoing monitoring * Reporting to the MLRO TARGET AUDIENCE The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners of firms outside of the regulated sector.  RESOURCES Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. SPEAKER HELEN TORRESI, CONSULTANT, DG LEGAL [https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/helen-torresi/] Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING (VILT) This 3 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course will help participants grasp the idea of real-world risk management and how this relates to the cyber world. The VILT course will cover topics surrounding identifying cyber risks and vulnerabilities, guidance on applying administrative actions, and comprehensive solutions to ensure your organization is adequately secure and protected. The VILT course will guide participants on how to conduct a security risk assessment for their organization, and equip them with the skills to develop a risk compliance assessment plan as well as methods to develop risk management strategies which can improve their organization's security posture. The VILT course has at least a 30% hands-on approach through the use of Table Top Exercises. The VILT course will cover the following modules: 1. Introduction to Risk Assessments (RA) 2. Threat Actors and Their Motivations 3. Threat and Risk Assessment 4. Critical Controls Identification 5. Maturity Assessment 6. Treated Cyber Risk Profile 7. Target Cyber Risk Profile and Strategy Target Audience The VILT course is intended for professionals responsible for organizational information and security system and those involved in operating and maintenance of critical information and IT network & sotware systems. Professionals who are designated as the Single Point of Accountability (SPoA) as well as system auditors will find this course useful. Course Level * Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 3 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 3 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (12 hours in total). This VILT course is delivered in partnership with ENGIE Laborelec. Trainer Your expert course leader is a is specialized in cybersecurity risk management. Before joining ENGIE, she worked for The National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI) based in Paris (France) and for Deloitte Belgium located in Zaventem (Belgium). She has been involved in cybersecurity projects focusing on the principle of protecting critical infrastructures. Her different experiences in Cyber Security, Anti-Money Laundering and Global Trade Compliance (including Export Control and Customs) gave her the opportunity to use methodologies tackling strategic, operational and financial control issues at all levels of an organization: people, business processes, IT applications and infrastructure, legal and regulatory compliance. She was an EBIOS Risk Manager (RM) trainer while she worked for the French government; EBIOS RM is the French method for assessing and treating digital risks. She also had the opportunity to represent France towards European institutions and other relevant stakeholders for topics related to cybersecurity risk management. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

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