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Financial Crime Compliance Training

E-learning courses for staff

People are your first line of defence against financial crime. Without the right knowledge, and confidence to act on it, even robust controls can fail. Effective compliance training helps staff recognise and respond to risks such as money laundering, sanctions breaches, tax evasion and fraud, reducing financial and reputational risk.

Skillcast provides 44 expert-led, flexible e-learning modules that are ready to be rolled out across your organisation or can be tailored to your specific risks and requirements. Strengthen your compliance controls, reduce financial crime exposure and give your staff the confidence to act when it matters.

Financial Crime Compliance Training for Staff

Strengthen financial crime prevention with Skillcast compliance courses

Conduct Rules for Senior Managers at Dual Regulated Firms

Conduct Rules for Senior Managers at Dual Regulated Firms

In-depth 60 Minutes UK For managers

Conduct rules for senior managers at dual-regulated firms compliance e-learning course, from acting with integrity to delivering good outcomes (Consumer Duty).

Financial Sanctions Compliance E-Learning Course

Financial Sanctions Compliance E-Learning Course

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

One missed match can cost a licence. Understand designated persons, your screening obligations and exactly how to escalate a possible sanctions hit.

Embargoes and Sanctions

Embargoes and Sanctions

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Embargoes stop everything; sanctions stop some things. Know the difference, the prohibited transactions and asset freezes, and how to raise a concern.

Information Barriers

Information Barriers

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Information barriers compliance training for UK staff covering inside information, wall crossing, conflicts of interest and trading restrictions.

Embargoes and Sanctions Training Course

Embargoes and Sanctions Training Course

In-depth 45 Minutes Global For all staff

Protect your business from market abuse by helping global staff recognise insider dealing, prevent unlawful disclosure and spot market manipulation before it leads to prosecution, fines or reputational damage.

Market Abuse Regulation Global Compliance Training Course
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Market Abuse Regulation Global Compliance Training Course

In-depth 45 Minutes Global For all staff

Protect your business from market abuse by helping global staff recognise insider dealing, prevent unlawful disclosure and spot market manipulation before it leads to prosecution, fines or reputational damage.

Financial Crime Prevention E-Learning Course for Staff

Financial Crime Prevention E-Learning Course for Staff

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For all staff

Help staff spot the warning signs, report suspicious activity and prevent financial crime from going undetected with practical compliance training.

MCOB - General Standards

MCOB - General Standards

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For all staff

Understand and apply FCA MCOB standards, identify responsible lending requirements and make compliant decisions.

Ethical Standards in Finance and Investment

Ethical Standards in Finance and Investment

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For all staff

Ensure finance professionals understand how to manage conflicts, protect confidential information and uphold FCA ethical standards.

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II)

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II)

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For all staff

MiFID II compliance requires more than awareness; train staff to apply product governance, protect investors and meet best execution and reporting obligations.

Whistleblowing for Managers (FS)

Whistleblowing for Managers (FS)

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For managers

A poor response can silence future concerns. Ensure financial services managers meet FCA requirements and know how to handle whistleblowing disclosures.

Complaints Handling for Managers

Complaints Handling for Managers

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For managers

Managers own the complaint process, not just the outcome. Resourcing, oversight and the checks that keep handling compliant when volumes rise.

Financial Crime Prevention (Commercial Insurance)

Financial Crime Prevention (Commercial Insurance)

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For all staff

Commercial insurance attracts fraud, laundering and sanctions risk. Give staff the red flags and the due diligence steps that keep business clean.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing E-learning Course
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing E-learning Course

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Launderers rely on staff who do not ask. Conduct proportionate customer due diligence, recognise red flags and report suspicion the right way.

Training and Competence

Training and Competence

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Competence has to be assessed, not assumed. Understand the FCA's T&C rules, supervision duties and what they mean for customer-facing staff.

MCOB - APRC, Shortfalls and Charges

MCOB - APRC, Shortfalls and Charges

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

APRC is how customers compare loans, so errors are visible. Total charge for credit, shortfalls and charges in home finance promotions.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing

In-depth 30 Minutes Global For all staff

AML failures end careers as well as licences. Recognise laundering and terrorist financing, apply due diligence and meet your reporting duties.

BCOBS - General Standards

BCOBS - General Standards

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Retail banking is judged on clarity. Understand BCOBS general standards, what customers must be told and when your communication has to improve.

Payment Services Regulations

Payment Services Regulations

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

The PSRs created rights customers now expect firms to honour. Covered services, conduct of business rules and how complaints must be handled.

Senior Management Arrangements Systems and Controls

Senior Management Arrangements Systems and Controls

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For managers

Governance fails quietly before it fails publicly. Understand the SYSC sourcebook, how responsibilities are recorded and the controls firms need.

COBS - Client Categorisation

COBS - Client Categorisation

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Categorisation decides how much protection a client gets. The categories, the criteria for re-categorisation and the records you must keep.

COBS - Dealing and Managing

COBS - Dealing and Managing

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Best execution is a process, not a claim. Order handling, aggregation and allocation, explained so dealing decisions hold up to review.

FSCS Deposit Protection

FSCS Deposit Protection

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Customers ask about protection when they are already worried. Compensation limits, temporary high balances and what your firm has to provide.

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks of Virtual Assets

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks of Virtual Assets

Express 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Crypto gives launderers speed and distance. Understand how criminals move value through virtual assets and the red flags staff should act on.

Anti-Money Laundering [Financial services version]

Anti-Money Laundering [Financial services version]

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Fifteen minutes to reset the fundamentals. The laundering cycle, the offences and penalties, and what your reporting duties actually require.

Economic Sanctions
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Economic Sanctions

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Sanctions change faster than most policies. A refresher on why they exist, how they affect operations and what compliance demands of you.

Counter Terrorist Financing

Counter Terrorist Financing

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Terrorism runs on funding like anything else. Recognise the channels, understand the disruption measures and know your duty to report.

Third-Party Due Diligence

Third-Party Due Diligence

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

You inherit the risks your suppliers carry. Understand the five-step process, do it properly and recognise the red flags that should stop a deal.

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Suspicion you keep to yourself is a criminal risk. What to look for and how to report it so you meet your legal duty.

Customer Due Diligence

Customer Due Diligence

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

CDD is everyone's responsibility, not just onboarding's. How to do it properly and the red flags that should stop a relationship.

Tipping Off

Tipping Off

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Warning a customer is a criminal offence, even unintentionally. How to handle someone under investigation without saying too much.

Counter-Proliferation Financing

Counter-Proliferation Financing

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Proliferation financing now sits inside your AML checks. Build it into existing processes and navigate sanctions without stalling business.

Appropriate Use of Communication Channels

Appropriate Use of Communication Channels

In-depth 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Regulators have fined firms over WhatsApp. Know which activities must be recorded and which channels are approved for business use.

Understanding Sanctions

Understanding Sanctions

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Sanctions restrict who you can do business with, and the lists move. Understand the types, the impact on operations and your part in compliance.

Money Laundering Red Flags

Money Laundering Red Flags

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Suspicious transactions look ordinary until you know the pattern. Recognise common red flags and follow the reporting route that applies.

The Three Stages of Money Laundering

The Three Stages of Money Laundering

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Placement, layering and integration. See how criminals disguise illicit funds and recognise the activity you are required to report.

Preventing Tipping Off

Preventing Tipping Off

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Saying too much to a customer under investigation is an offence. Handle their questions without breaching anti-money laundering law.

Terrorist Financing Red Flags

Terrorist Financing Red Flags

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Terrorist funding hides in ordinary transactions. Recognise the suspicious patterns, the high-risk indicators and behaviour worth a second look.

Understanding Terrorist Financing

Understanding Terrorist Financing

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Funding comes from legitimate sources as well as criminal ones. Understand how terrorist groups raise money and the red flKnowing your customer is more than an identity check. Initial and ongoing due diligence, and when activity needs reporting.ags that follow.

Customer Due Diligence

Customer Due Diligence

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Knowing your customer is more than an identity check. Initial and ongoing due diligence, and when activity needs reporting.

Enhanced Customer Due Diligence

Enhanced Customer Due Diligence

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Some relationships need a closer look. Recognise when enhanced due diligence applies and how to run the deeper checks properly.

Politically Exposed Persons

Politically Exposed Persons

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Influence and access make PEPs higher risk. Identify them, assess the risk sensibly and apply enhanced due diligence without causing offence.

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Suspicion triggers a legal obligation. Understand what must go to your MLRO, how to report it and the cost of staying quiet.

Unexplained Wealth Orders

Unexplained Wealth Orders

Microlearning 5 Minutes UK For all staff

Assets can be frozen when wealth cannot be explained. How unexplained wealth orders work and why suspicious activity reporting matters.

See related compliance topics

Bribery prevention

Bribery prevention is a focus that forms part of a robust financial crime compliance framework

Fraud Prevention

Fraud prevention is a branch of financial crime compliance, focusing on fraud risk identification and mitigation

Risk Management

Effective financial crime compliance forms a core part of broader risk management, identifying and reducing threats

Not sure where to begin?

We can help. Having delivered compliance training to over 1,500 customers, we understand what each business needs to achieve compliance success. That’s why we offer flexible training packages to ensure you receive a plan that matches your unique requirements.

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Financial Crime Compliance Training

Choose training that protects you and your teams

Turn compliance knowledge into action and reduce financial crime risk with learning paths tailored to day-to-day risk exposure.

  • Compliance and Risk professionals:
    Keep your compliance programmes current and reliable with expert-written AML e-learning delivered to those who need it most.
  • Operational and Customer-facing staff:
    Gain a clear understanding and build the confidence to identify and respond to financial crime risks with training grounded in real-world scenarios.
  • Managers, Human Resources (HR) and Learning & Development (L&D) teams:
    Simplify the delivery of training with ready-to-use courses, automated tracking, and tailored learning paths - making it easier to monitor and demonstrate compliance.

Skillcast in numbers: 2025

See how we helped other companies like yours deliver and innovate their compliance programme in 2025.

Number of learners trained

899,415+

Learning hours delivered

2,973,084+

Languages used

33+

Put Skillcast compliance training to the test

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Common questions on financial crime compliance training

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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Can small businesses be held accountable under competition law?

Yes. Competition law applies to businesses of all sizes. Even small companies can face investigations and serious penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct.

Are informal conversations with competitors risky?

Absolutely. Informal chats, especially those involving prices, market plans, or customers, can constitute unlawful agreements and should be avoided.

What are the consequences of breaking competition law?

Violations can lead to heavy fines for companies, director disqualification, criminal prosecution, and reputational damage.

How can companies prevent anti-competitive behaviour?

By implementing regular compliance training, setting clear internal policies, encouraging reporting of concerns, and ensuring employees understand the legal risks.

Does the Criminal Finances Act 2017 apply to non-UK companies?

Yes. The Act can apply to overseas entities if any part of the tax evasion facilitation occurs within the UK or involves UK tax liabilities. Multinational firms with UK operations should take note.

What industries are most at risk under the Criminal Finances Act?

Industries with complex financial transactions, high-value assets, or extensive third-party relationships such as banking, legal services, real estate, and professional consulting are particularly exposed to conduct and facilitation risks.

How often should businesses review their tax evasion prevention procedures?

Best practice is to conduct reviews annually or whenever there are significant changes in business operations, regulatory guidance, or risk exposure. Regular audits help ensure ongoing compliance.

Can small businesses be prosecuted under the Criminal Finances Act 2017?

Yes. The Act applies to all organisations, regardless of size. However, the HMRC’s guiding principles allow for proportionality, meaning smaller firms are expected to implement controls that match their risk level and operational complexity.

What industries are most vulnerable to proliferation financing risks?

Industries dealing with dual-use goods, advanced technologies, chemicals, and logistics are particularly exposed. Financial institutions supporting international trade also face elevated risks.

How can small businesses ensure compliance with proliferation financing regulations?

Even SMEs should implement basic risk assessments, maintain up-to-date sanctions screening tools, and train staff on red flags related to trade-based money laundering and dual-use items.

Are there international standards for combating proliferation financing?

Yes. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) provides global guidelines, including Recommendation 7, which focuses on targeted financial sanctions related to proliferation.

What are “dual-use goods” and why are they significant?

Dual-use goods are items that can serve both civilian and military purposes. Their trade is tightly regulated due to the potential for misuse in weapons development.

How often should proliferation financing risk assessments be updated?

Best practice suggests reviewing risk assessments annually or whenever there are significant changes in business operations, customer profiles, or geopolitical developments.

What is an anti-money laundering check?

As per Experian, AML checks “help prevent money laundering by confirming potential customers and businesses are who they say they are, and assessing how likely it is they’re involved in financial crime. For entities regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), this due diligence is considered essential and is a legal requirement”.

What is anti-money laundering compliance?

Following AML laws, regulations and procedures to detect and stop suspicious and illicit money flows, including fraud and terrorist financing.

What’s the most common punishment for financial crime?

 Monetary fines: they’re a powerful tool for encouraging 100% compliance. However, financial crime still happens worldwide. For example, cryptocurrency exchange Binance paid a $4.3 billion fine after admitting it engaged in money laundering, among other things. Brazilian engineering giant Odebrecht was fined $2.6 billion for bribery to the tune of £553 million; luxury car and aero-engine manufacturing business Rolls-Royce paid £671 million to settle corruption cases; and global financial services group Barclays received a £284 million fine for failing to control business practices – to name a few.