ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING & SANCTIONS CONTROL
“Strengthening Financial Integrity through Compliance with AML Laws and Sanctions Regulations”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 03 – 05 Mar 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In today’s globalized economy, financial institutions and businesses face increasing regulatory scrutiny to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations. Non-compliance can result in significant reputational damage, legal consequences, and financial penalties. A robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions Control framework is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding the integrity of financial operations.
This intensive 3-day course provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of AML principles, international regulatory frameworks, and the operational steps required to detect, prevent, and report suspicious activity. The course also addresses sanctions compliance, customer due diligence, and risk-based approaches tailored for financial and non-financial sectors.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the core concepts and legal frameworks surrounding AML and sanctions compliance
• Apply risk-based approaches to customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence
• Detect and report suspicious transactions effectively
• Develop and implement internal controls, training, and monitoring programs
• Navigate global sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU) and manage screening obligations
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain a strong foundation in AML regulations and sanctions compliance
• Learn how to design or evaluate an effective AML program
• Understand your legal responsibilities as a compliance officer or front-line employee
• Improve your ability to identify suspicious patterns and mitigate reputational risk
• Prepare your organization for regulatory audits and enforcement reviews
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• AML and compliance officers
• Risk managers and internal auditors
• Legal and regulatory affairs professionals
• Operations and KYC analysts
• Professionals working in banking, insurance, fintech, and regulated industries
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Customer risk assessment and due diligence methodologies
• Suspicious activity monitoring and red flag recognition
• Application of global sanctions and screening techniques
• Internal audit and AML controls testing
• Effective reporting and compliance documentation
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Strengthened AML compliance culture across departments
• Enhanced ability to manage financial crime and reputational risks
• Greater readiness for regulatory inspections and audits
• Improved reporting procedures and documentation standards
• Reduced exposure to sanctions violations and enforcement actions
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – AML regulatory frameworks, FATF standards, and sanctions regimes
• Case Studies – Real-world AML breaches, fines, and enforcement actions
• Workshops – Suspicious transaction review, KYC documentation, and sanctions screening
• Peer Exchange – Sector-specific risks and control challenges
• Tools – AML checklists, SAR templates, sanctions screening matrices
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: AML Legal Framework and Regulatory Requirements
- Module 1: Introduction to AML and Financial Crime Risks (07:30 – 09:30)
• Money laundering stages, typologies, and global trends - Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Foundations (09:45 – 11:15)
• FATF Recommendations, Basel principles, national laws - Module 3: Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and KYC (11:30 – 01:00)
• Risk-based approach, identity verification, EDD - Module 4: Workshop – Customer Risk Profiling Exercise (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Suspicious Activity, Reporting, and Internal Controls
- Module 1: Detecting and Reporting Suspicious Transactions (07:30 – 09:30)
• Red flags, transaction monitoring systems, SAR writing - Module 2: AML Program Design and Internal Controls (09:45 – 11:15)
• Policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities - Module 3: Employee Training and Independent Testing (11:30 – 01:00)
• Training programs, audit frameworks, and documentation - Module 4: Workshop – Drafting an Internal AML Compliance Checklist (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Sanctions Compliance and Global Enforcement Trends
- Module 1: Understanding Sanctions Regimes (07:30 – 09:30)
• OFAC, UN, EU sanctions, dual-use goods, embargoes - Module 2: Screening Tools and Name Matching (09:45 – 11:15)
• Watchlists, PEPs, fuzzy logic, false positives - Module 3: Enforcement, Penalties, and Case Studies (11:30 – 01:00)
• Regulatory actions, compliance failures, lessons learned - Module 4: Certification and Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
• Final Q&A, assessment, and certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions Control, validating their readiness to manage AML obligations and sanctions compliance in accordance with global best practices and regulatory expectations.