Anti-Financial Crime Elements
Comprehensive and critical knowledge to help you succeed
a. Comprehensive coverage of AML, CTF , Sanctions and all stages of due diligence
b. Concepts made simple using analogies and case studies. Watch and rewatch as many times as you need to
c. You get to learn from Ray Blake who is considered an expert on the topic by the industry.
About the Program
The testimonials below confirm that the AFC Elements program is unlike any other anti-financial crime training in the market today.
Rather than attend multiple training programs, this program provides comprehensive coverage of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and sanctions compliance with a specific focus on due diligence, enhanced due diligence and ongoing due diligence.
You will learn all about the risk-based approach which is critical for you to be successful.
Who is this Program meant for?
This program spans all levels and is perfect for
- Individuals seeking a career in anti-financial crime
- Professionals already working in anti-financial crime who need help with core concepts
- Specialists experienced in one area (e.g., KYC) looking to expand their domain knowledge
- Leaders who lead teams and need to explain key concepts effectively
- Senior leaders, executives, and board members accountable for the firm's compliance
This program isn't about being all things for all people. Instead, we've leveraged our decades of AFC expertise to create a program that serves all these purposes effectively. Complete the program, and you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to build a successful career fighting financial crime.
What will the program cover?
Explore the curriculum below.
1.Understanding financial crime
2.Why commit a crime?
3.Impact of financial crime on society
4.Human trafficking and modern slavery
5.Pig butchering scams
6.Common scams
1.Understanding financial crime and money laundering
2.Introduction to financial crime
3.Why is it called ‘financial’ crime?
4.The need to launder money
5. Examples of types of financial crimes
6.The Scale of money laundering
7.Importance of fighting financial crime
1.Understanding tradecraft
2.Explore common tradecraft
3.Case Study: Tradecraft techniques in action
1.Implementing anti-money laundering (AML) controls
2.Who is responsible for fighting financial crime
3.Anti-financial crime controls
4.Stages of client lifecycle and controls (account opening, transacting, ongoing relationship)
5.Understanding the risk-based approach in our daily life
6.Risk-based approach to fighting financial crime
7.Understanding risk Vs. reward
1.Financial crime and terrorism
2.Understanding terrorism financing
3.Methods of raising and moving funds for terrorism
4.Difference between money laundering and terrorist financing
5.Understanding proliferation financing
6.Importance of sanctions
7.Sanctions tradecraft
8.Case Study: Implementing sanctions controls
1.Conducting due diligence
2.Importance of due diligence
3.Steps of due diligence (collecting information, assessing risk, ongoing monitoring)
4.Source of Funds vs. Source of Wealth
5.Client outreach best practices
6.Risk assessment
7.Ongoing due diligence
8.Identifying and reporting suspicious activities
9.Understanding politically exposed persons (PEPs)
10.Case Study: Due diligence in action
1.Understanding financial crime
2.Why commit a crime?
3.Impact of financial crime on society
4.Human trafficking and modern slavery
5.Pig butchering scams
6.Common scams
1.Understanding financial crime and money laundering
2.Introduction to financial crime
3.Why is it called ‘financial’ crime?
4.The need to launder money
5. Examples of types of financial crimes
6.The Scale of money laundering
7.Importance of fighting financial crime
1.Understanding tradecraft
2.Explore common tradecraft
3.Case Study: Tradecraft techniques in action
1.Implementing anti-money laundering (AML) controls
2.Who is responsible for fighting financial crime
3.Anti-financial crime controls
4.Stages of client lifecycle and controls (account opening, transacting, ongoing relationship)
5.Understanding the risk-based approach in our daily life
6.Risk-based approach to fighting financial crime
7.Understanding risk Vs. reward
1.Financial crime and terrorism
2.Understanding terrorism financing
3.Methods of raising and moving funds for terrorism
4.Difference between money laundering and terrorist financing
5.Understanding proliferation financing
6.Importance of sanctions
7.Sanctions tradecraft
8.Case Study: Implementing sanctions controls
1.Conducting due diligence
2.Importance of due diligence
3.Steps of due diligence (collecting information, assessing risk, ongoing monitoring)
4.Source of Funds vs. Source of Wealth
5.Client outreach best practices
6.Risk assessment
7.Ongoing due diligence
8.Identifying and reporting suspicious activities
9.Understanding politically exposed persons (PEPs)
10.Case Study: Due diligence in action
Participants endorse AFC Elements
I have completed AFC Elements, what next?
Sign up for the AFC Bootcamp, a live masterclass led by Ray Blake. When we launch you can also apply to participate in the Certified Due Diligence Professional (CDDP) Program or pursue one of our specialist programs?