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School of Banking & Finance

UAE Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Financing Programme

Schools School of Banking & Finance UAE Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Financing Programme

Programme Overview

The programme offers GCI AML Specialist Certification which equips professionals with the expertise needed to excel in the field of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention. Recognised globally, this certification is aligned with international AML standards, making it highly relevant and applicable across various jurisdictions.

With the GCI qualification, you will gain technical skills essential for identifying, investigating, and mitigating money laundering risks, along with a strong foundation in compliance and regulatory standards. This certification not only deepens your knowledge in AML practices but also enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills, making GCI-certified professionals highly valued in the industry.

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Programme Benefits
Gain a certification aligned with international AML and CTF standards, enhancing your credibility and career mobility across jurisdictions.
Develop the technical capability to identify, assess, and mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks with confidence.
Build a solid foundation in regulatory requirements while sharpening analytical and critical thinking skills essential for effective financial crime prevention.
Entry Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Professional Experience: 1-2 years of experience in compliance, finance, risk management, or a related area within financial services.
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LEARNING MODULES

Financial Crime Principles

-    Money Laundering Definition and Offence
-    Stages of ML
-    Proceeds of Crime
-    Difference between Terrorist Financing 
-    ML and Counter-Proliferation Finance 

Risk Based Approach and Compliance Monitoring

-    AML Risk Based Approach
-    Customer Risk Rating
-    PEPs
-    Beneficial Owners
-    Geographical Location
-    Products & Services
-    ML Risk Classifications 

Fintech & The Evolution of Money and Financial Crime

-  Monitoring
-  Alert Investigations
-  Case Management
-  Reporting
-  GoAML System
-  Digital Identity
-  Identity Verification
-  Evolution of Money and Financial Crime
-  Virtual Currencies and Red Flags 

Financial Sector

-    Risk Based Approach
-    Customer Due Diligence
-    Suspicious Indicators
-    Best Practices
-    Customer Behaviours
-    Employee Behaviour
-    Shell Companies
-    KYC 

Money Laundering in Non-Financial Sectors

-    Real Estate
-    Precious Metals & Stones Dealers
-    Legal Professionals & Accountants
-    Trust Providers
-    Casinos and Charities & Non-Profit Organisations 

Compliance Programme, Monitoring & Examinations

-    Compliance & AML Programme
-    Policies & Procedures
-    Training, AML mindset
-    Monitoring and Examination
-    Regulatory Reports and Risk Assessments 

The International Framework of AML

-    FATF
-    Basel
-    Egmont
-    Wolfsberg
-    EU AML Directives
-    UN
-    Bank Secrecy Act, 
-    Patriot Act 
-    AMLA 

Exam Preparation

Revision of all topics

AUDIENCE

The GCI AML Specialist Certification is tailored for professionals in compliance, finance, and risk management looking to deepen their expertise in Anti-Money Laundering. It's ideal for:

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