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Strengthen your defences with financial crime compliance training courses

Financial crime risks, such as money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations, can affect businesses at any time. Our financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance training prepares your team to spot potential threats, understand their role in preventing financial crime, and adhere to vital regulations to maintain a strong compliance culture.

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Build a resilient business with financial crime compliance training

92%

It’s been identified that 92% of regulated firms risk financial crime due to a lack of daily monitoring.*

*SmartSearch

$3.1 trillion

The estimated costs of illicit funds that flowed through the global financial system, including activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing.**

**Nasdaq

£571.7 million

The amount UK business lost to fraud in the first half of 2024 alone.***

***UK Finance

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Prepare your team to tackle financial crime

Upskill your team with our adaptable training solutions, empowering your employees to protect your business against financial crime.

Choose from our comprehensive, off-the-shelf financial crime compliance courses or customised training plans to suit your needs. Our training packages cover key areas such as AML compliance, customer due diligence, and understanding sanctions to ensure you meet evolving regulatory standards in various formats. Need a tailored solution to meet your company’s specific needs? Our bespoke course options could be the perfect fit.

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Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing

To prevent criminal activity, nearly all countries in the world have committed themselves to extremely tough laws against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Anti-Money Laundering

To prevent the proceeds of crime from finding their way into the formal economy, most countries have extremely tough laws with severe penalties.

Financial Sanctions

Financial and economic sanctions are binding prohibitions applied by governments to prevent business transactions with certain designated persons.

Financial Crime Prevention

There are two kinds of financial crime.

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Suspicious Activity Reporting

It is your employees' legal duty to report any knowledge or suspicion of financial crime.

Economic Sanctions

Violation of sanctions issued by the UN, the US and the EU which place restrictions on payments and other financial transactions can result in fines as well as criminal charges.

Embargoes and Sanctions

Embargoes and sanctions prohibit all transactions with an entity, trading of certain commodities, or supplying critical goods.

Customer Due Diligence

Customer Due diligence is a legal requirement and plays a vital role in protecting your Company.

Tipping Off

Tipping off a person about a money laundering or terrorist financing investigation is a criminal offence.

Understanding Sanctions

Bring "Understanding Sanctions" e-learning to life using animation characters and storylines.

Money Laundering Red Flags

Bring "Money Laundering Red Flags" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Counter Terrorist Financing

Terrorism is a huge risk that we face in the world today and like other human activities, it requires funding.

Counter-Proliferation Financing

UK companies are required to tackle proliferation financing as part of their anti-money laundering and sanctions checks.

Third-Party Due Diligence

Due diligence plays a vital role in protecting your Company.

MCOB - General Standards

The Mortgage Conduct of Business (MCOB) for General Standards applies to all firms that deal with home finance.

Ethical Standards in Finance and Investment

The FCA's ethical standards apply to individuals in finance and investment.

BCOBS - General Standards

The FCA Banking Conduct of Business Sourcebook (BCOBS) applies to all firms that accept deposits from banking customers in the UK.

Training and Competence

Training and Competence (T&C) forms an important part of UK regulations under the FCA.

The Three Stages of Money Laundering

Bring "The Three Stages of Money Laundering" e-learning to life using animation characters and storylines.

Preventing Tipping Off

Bring "Preventing Tipping Off" e-learning to life using animation characters and storylines.

COBS - Client Categorisation

The Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS) applies to financial firms in the UK that deal with client investments.

Payment Services Regulations

The Payment Services Regulations (PSRs) 2017 was introduced in 2018 and set the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) in motion.

Whistleblowing for Managers

Whistleblowing refers to disclosing corrupt, illegal or fraudulent activities committed by organisations.

Appropriate Use of Communication Channels

Not all communication channels are appropriate for business purposes.

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II)

The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) originally aimed to increase competition and integration in markets for financial instruments.

COBS - Dealing and Managing

The FCA Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS) applies to financial firms in the UK.

Information Barriers

The flow of information in financial firms needs monitoring between businesses involved with private and public side activities.

Senior Management Arrangements Systems and Controls

The Senior Management Arrangements Systems and Controls (SYSC) Sourcebook apply to authorised financial services firms.

Conduct Rules for Senior Managers at Dual Regulated Firms

Under the Senior Managers Regime, all senior managers must comply with the FCA's six Individual Conduct Rules (ICRs) and four Senior Managers Rules (SMRs).

MCOB - APRC, Shortfalls and Charges

The Mortgage Conduct of Business (MCOB) for the Annual Percentage Rate of Charge (APRC), shortfalls, and charges apply to home finance businesses.

FSCS Deposit Protection

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) safeguards customers' finances.

Complaints Handling for Managers

One of the three operational objections of the FCA is to protect consumers.

Financial Crime Prevention (Commercial Insurance)

There are two kinds of financial crime.

Terrorist Financing Red Flags

Bring "Terrorist Financing Red Flags" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Understanding Terrorist Financing

Bring "Understanding Terrorist Financing" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Customer Due Diligence

Bring "Customer Due Diligence" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Enhanced Customer Due Diligence

Bring "Enhanced Customer Due Diligence" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Politically Exposed Persons

Bring "Politically Exposed Persons" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Bring "Suspicious Activity Reporting" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Unexplained Wealth Orders

Bring "Unexplained Wealth Orders" training to life using animation characters and storylines.

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks of Virtual Assets

Unlike fiat currency, virtual assets are not managed by any bank or government, leaving them vulnerable to several unique risks concerning money laundering and terrorist financing.

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Your central portal for streamlining compliance

The Skillcast Portal offers Standard, Enhanced, and Premium packages to streamline training across your business. You can also enhance your e-learning experience with our all-in-one Learning Management System — or use your own. Benefit from ready-made courses or tailor existing solutions to fit your specific requirements.

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Common anti-bribery course questions

How can I log and track incidents of financial crime in my organisation?

Our Compliance Breach Register allows you to securely log and monitor incidents of financial crime, such as bribery or money laundering. The tool enables you to track resolution progress and maintain a clear audit trail, ensuring accountability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

How can I ensure my employees understand and comply with our internal policies in relation to financial crime?

Our Policy Hub enables you to distribute policies such as your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy to employees, track acknowledgements, and send automated reminders. This ensures everyone understands their obligations and helps you maintain compliance with financial crime regulations.
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Are the courses SCORM-compliant?

Yes. This means they can be delivered via the Skillcast Portal or any other SCORM-compliant Learning Management System.

What other tools are needed beyond training?

A comprehensive compliance solution often needs more than just training. Alongside e-learning, tools like declarationssurveys, and registers that track compliance tasks are usually essential. Skillcast provides full support to help you set up these additional tools.

Can users only view the courses assigned to them?

Yes. Users can view all the courses in the portal that have been assigned to them as either mandatory or optional. Courses that are mandatory will have a deadline shown.