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SIDC CPE COURSE

Understanding AMLA and Ethics: A Guide for Financial Professionals


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Accreditation:
10 SIDC CPE Points

ICF Competency Type / Title / Level:
Foundational – Regulatory/ Anti Money Laundering / Level 2
Core Competency/Ethics and Integrity/ Level 2
Course Synopsis:
This comprehensive course equips financial professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the critical areas of anti-money laundering, terrorism financing, and professional ethics. Participants will explore the evolution and application of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act (AMLATFA), engage with real-world case studies of money laundering and ethical breaches, and develop a deeper understanding of ethical principles in the financial services industry. Through this course, professionals will gain practical insights to uphold integrity and compliance in their roles.

Trainer's Profile: Saw Ann Ping

Saw Ann Ping has over 20 years’ experience in financial advisory, fund raising and consulting. Her areas of specialisation are financial structuring, Islamic finance and privatisation. Her work has been recognised by various Malaysian and international bodies such as Euromoney and Islamic Finance News for its innovation. Her last position was head of wholesale banking for Hong Leong Islamic Bank.

Prior to that, she was the head of corporate finance in RHB ISLAMIC Bank and head of corporate banking and debt securities in Utama Merchant Bank. Before becoming an investment banker, she was a management consultant with Arthur Andersen, involved in various advisory projects for the Asian Development Bank, KL International Airport and other Government agencies and the private sector. She was a speaker at China Development Bank’s Senior Policy Seminar in Beijing and at the Middle East Business Forum in Dubai on Islamic finance for infrastructure projects. She holds a Bachelor of Science (honours) degree from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, majoring in Economics and Operations Research. She is the co-author of “The Islamic Finance and Sukuk Handbook – Where Shariah Meets Commercial Demands”.

Accreditation: 10 SIDC CPE points Price: 375.00

Content
  • A. Refresher on Money Laundering and AMLA
  • 1.0 Fiduciary Duty To The Public And Stakeholders
  • 1.1 The Repercussion To The Economy And The Country If Ethics Are Disregarded
  • 1.2 Case Studies - Ethical Breaches' Past Instances & Their Repercussions - P1
  • 1.3 Case Studies - Ethical Breaches' Past Instances & Their Repercussions - P2
  • Quiz 1
  • B. Case studies
  • 2.0 Notes
  • 2.1 Introduction to AMLA Case Studies
  • 2.2 Genneva Gold
  • 2.3 Deutsche Bank
  • 2.4 HSBC Bank
  • C. money laundering
  • 3.0 Notes
  • 3.1 What Is Money Laundering?
  • 3.2 Origin And History Of Money Laundering
  • 3.3 How Is Money Laundered?
  • 3.4 Quiz
  • D. Terrorism Financing
  • 4.0 What Is Terrorism Financing?
  • 4.1 Quiz
  • E. aml/cft regulatory framework
  • 5.0 AMLA 2001-Report Inst, Cust Due Diligence(CDD), Enhancd Due Diligence(EDD)
  • 5.1 Quiz
  • 5.2 Sanctions Related To Terrorism And Terrorism Financing
  • F. REPORTING OBLIGATIONS UNDER AMLA
  • 6.0 Red Flags, Tipping Off, Cash Threshold Report, ML/FT's Impact to the Country
  • 6.1 Quiz
  • G. The Role of Technology in AMLA Compliance
  • 7.0 Key Technologies in AMLA
  • 7.1 Integrating Technology in AMLA
  • 7.2 Digital Surveillance Systems
  • 7.3 Big Data Analytics
  • 7.4 AML Data Management Approach
  • 7.5 Strategies for Transitioning from Manual to Technology-Driven AML Processes
  • 7.6 Challenges in Adopting Technological Tools in AML Compliance
  • H. Ethics and the Financial Services Professional
  • 8.0 Guidance Notes
  • 8.1 Code Of Ethics Notes
  • 8.2 The Five Principles Code Of Ethics
  • 8.3 Guidance Notes – How To Apply The Code Of Ethics
  • 8.4 Quiz
  • 8.5 Conflict Between Business Needs And Ethics
  • 8.6 Pressure From Stakeholders
  • 8.7 Personal Gain And The Hidden Cost
  • 8.8 Legal But Not Ethical
  • 8.9 Quiz
  • 9.0 Taking A Stand And Walking The Talk
  • 9.1 Quiz
  • Summative Assessment
  • Final Test
  • Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever