CAMS - AML/CFT Compliance Excellence for Success | Updated |

Name: CAMS - AML/CFT Compliance Excellence for Success | Updated |
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AML Compliance Management: Policies, Controls, and Investigations, KYC, EDD, Monitoring, and Reporting. || CAMS Prep ||

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Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand the concepts, stages, and methods of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Explain the economic, social, and regulatory impact of financial crime on organizations and society.
Differentiate between money laundering and terrorist financing risks and typologies.
Identify vulnerabilities associated with correspondent banking, private banking, politically exposed persons (PEPs), virtual assets, and alternative remittance
Interpret key AML/CFT regulations, recommendations, and global compliance frameworks.
Apply risk-based approaches to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance.
Develop and implement effective Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher-risk customers.
Design and evaluate AML compliance programs, policies, and internal controls.
Recognize behavioral and transactional red flags associated with suspicious activity.
Understand transaction monitoring processes and alert investigation procedures.
Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Manage regulatory inquiries, law enforcement requests, and information-sharing obligations.
Strengthen professional knowledge for careers in compliance, banking, risk management, auditing, and financial crime prevention.

Course content

4 sections • 24 lectures • 1h 39m total length

Three Stages of Money Laundering4:18
Economic and Social Consequences of Money Laundering4:02
Distorts asset prices and undermines macro stability by flooding economies with illicit capital, triggering artificial demand in real estate, and unsettling exchange and interest rates.
Distinguishing Between Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing4:19
Distinguish money laundering from terrorist financing by understanding their motives, fund sources, and money trails; apply behavioral red flags and due diligence to detect small versus large transactions.
Money Laundering Vulnerabilities in Correspondent Banking4:05
Risks Associated with Private Banking and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)4:04
Navigate the private banking landscape to mitigate money laundering and corruption risks posed by politically exposed persons, using enhanced due diligence, ultimate beneficial owner identification, and rigorous transaction monitoring.
Emerging Threats in Virtual Assets and Alternative Remittance Systems4:04

Role and Mandate of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)3:52
Explore how the Financial Action Task Force drives global AML/CFT standards through its 40 recommendations, mutual evaluations, and public gray and black lists, shaping compliance and risk worldwide.
FATF's 40 Recommendations: Core Principles and Objectives4:11
Unpack FATF's 40 recommendations as a global, risk-based framework for AML/CFT that strengthens international cooperation, customer due diligence, record-keeping, and rapid reporting of suspicious activities.
Basel Committee's Guidelines on Customer Due Diligence4:08
Explore how the Basel committee's customer due diligence guidelines advance identity verification, ultimate beneficial ownership, and ongoing monitoring to detect unusual activity and safeguard global financial stability.
European Union Directives on Anti-Money Laundering4:10
Explore how EU directives on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing unify member states, extend coverage to crypto platforms, enforce public ultimate beneficial ownership, and impose heavy penalties.
Role of the Wolfsberg Group in International Banking Standards4:07
Learn how the Wolfsberg Group, an association of 13 global banks formed in 2000, shapes international banking standards with risk-based anti-money laundering guidelines for correspondent banking and standardized due diligence.
Extraterritorial Reach of the USA PATRIOT Act3:55
Analyze the extraterritorial reach of the USA Patriot Act and its global anti-money laundering impact, enforcing strict USD transaction controls on foreign banks via sections 311, 313, and 319.

Four Core Pillars of an AML Compliance Program4:05
Explore the four pillars of an aml compliance program: policies and controls; an independent compliance officer; ongoing staff training; and periodic independent audits to identify risks and prevent financial crime.
Developing and Implementing a Risk Assessment Methodology4:24
Develop a proactive risk assessment methodology that identifies geographic, customer, and product risks, compares inherent and residual risk, and guides data-driven resource allocation for AML/CFT compliance.
Customer Identification Programs (CIP) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Frameworks4:02
Build a robust CIP and KYC framework that onboards customers with verified identities, collects core data for individuals and corporate clients, identifies ultimate beneficial owners, and assigns risk-based ongoing monitoring.
Establishing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for High-Risk Customers4:10
Structuring the Role and Responsibilities of the AML Compliance Officer3:59
Designing an Effective AML Employee Training Program3:52
Design a tailored aml training program that equips frontline staff with key red flags. Provide role-specific instruction, real-world case studies, and ongoing refreshers to sustain a culture of compliance.

Categorizing Behavioral and Transactional Red Flags4:38
Process of Transaction Monitoring and Alert Triage3:55
Master transaction monitoring and alert triage to filter routine activity through automated oversight and escalate alerts into case investigations. Assess false positives, perform due diligence, and document regulatory reporting.
Structuring and Documenting an Internal AML Investigation4:02
Structure and document internal AML investigations with a comprehensive scope, gather foundational data, analyze fund flows and beneficiaries, and produce an auditable report that withstands regulatory scrutiny.
Procedures for Drafting and Filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)4:27
Draft and file sars through a narrative answering who, what, when, where, why, enabling emergency reporting. Note cash structuring and cross-border transfers; follow 30 calendar days.
Managing Law Enforcement Inquiries and Subpoenas4:08
Master the process for handling law enforcement inquiries in financial institutions, including document authentication, data preservation, and chain-of-custody, while weighing keep-open requests and potential exit from the relationship.
Frameworks for International Cooperation and Information Sharing4:29
Explore how global networks enable international cooperation and information sharing to counter borderless financial crime, via financial intelligence units, mutual legal assistance, and public-private partnerships.

Requirements

No prior knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is required.
An interest in financial crime prevention, compliance, risk management, or regulatory frameworks.
A willingness to learn about AML regulations, KYC procedures, due diligence, and financial crime investigations.

Description

" This course contains the use of Artificial Intelligence "

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Financial crime continues to be one of the greatest threats to the integrity and stability of the global financial system. Organizations across the world are under increasing pressure to establish effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) programs that comply with international regulations and protect against emerging financial crime risks. This comprehensive course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of AML and CFT principles, regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, risk management strategies, and investigative procedures used by financial institutions and compliance professionals worldwide.

Throughout this course, you will explore the foundations of money laundering and terrorist financing, including the methods criminals use to disguise illicit funds and the significant economic, social, and reputational consequences these activities create. You will gain a clear understanding of the differences between money laundering and terrorist financing while examining vulnerabilities in correspondent banking, private banking, politically exposed persons (PEPs), virtual assets, and alternative remittance systems.

The course provides an in-depth examination of the international standards and regulatory frameworks that shape modern AML and CFT compliance programs. You will learn about the role of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), its globally recognized recommendations, customer due diligence expectations established by international banking standards, and the influence of major regulatory initiatives that impact financial institutions across multiple jurisdictions.

You will also learn how to design, implement, and maintain an effective AML compliance program. The course explains risk-based approaches to compliance, customer identification procedures, Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, enhanced due diligence processes, compliance governance structures, and employee training strategies. These concepts will help you understand how organizations identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks while maintaining regulatory compliance.

In addition, the course covers the practical aspects of AML monitoring and investigations. You will learn how to identify behavioral and transactional red flags, conduct transaction monitoring reviews, investigate suspicious activities, document findings, and prepare reports that meet regulatory expectations. The course also explores the processes involved in filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), managing law enforcement requests, and participating in international information-sharing initiatives that support global financial crime prevention efforts.

By the end of this course, you will possess a strong understanding of AML and CFT regulations, compliance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, due diligence practices, transaction monitoring systems, investigative techniques, and reporting requirements.

Whether you are pursuing a career in compliance, risk management, banking, auditing, financial services, or regulatory oversight, this course will provide valuable knowledge and practical insights to help you understand and combat financial crime in today's increasingly complex global environment.

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Who this course is for:

Compliance officers and AML professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks.
Banking and financial services professionals responsible for customer onboarding, due diligence, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
Risk management, governance, and internal audit professionals interested in financial crime prevention.
Financial analysts, investigators, and fraud prevention specialists looking to expand their AML/CFT expertise.
Students and graduates pursuing careers in banking, finance, compliance, auditing, or financial crime investigations.
Legal, regulatory, and public sector professionals involved in financial oversight and enforcement activities.
Business owners and managers who want to understand AML compliance obligations and financial crime risks.
Individuals preparing for roles related to AML, KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
Professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of international AML/CFT standards, FATF recommendations, and compliance best practices.
Anyone interested in learning how organizations detect, prevent, and respond to money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

CAMS - AML/CFT Compliance Excellence for Success | Updated |

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Course content

Foundations of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing6 lectures • 25min

International AML and CFT Standards6 lectures • 24min

Designing an Effective AML/CFT Compliance Program6 lectures • 25min

AML Investigation and Reporting Process6 lectures • 26min

Requirements

Description

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