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Regulated businesses and subject persons, including banks and other financial institutions must carefully monitor operations for suspicious activity potentially related to money laundering, terrorism financing and bribery and corruption, and report it quickly and accurately. But the best way to conduct such monitoring and reporting is less clear. As financial crime compliance becomes increasingly dynamic and complex, regulated businesses need to exercise greater caution and keep up to date with the latest regulatory developments in order to effectively mitigate risks in this challenging economic environment.
This training workshop provides a practical, introductory overview of financial crime, fraud, bribery and corruption risks. The workshop is targeted at subject persons, AML Professionals, MLROs, Risk and Compliance Personnel and individuals interested in obtaining an overview of anti-money laundering concepts, how to detect and prevent financial crime, and how to combat Bribery and Corruption.
The course outline shown below is illustrative and can be fully tailored to your specific company and industry. The sessions can be held virtually or in-person and will be scheduled according to your requirements.
Outline
During this session, the participants will go through what constitutes money laundering, and terrorism financing, and what are the red-flags that one would need to look out for.
During this session we will go through the foundation of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) concepts, CDD frameworks and practical components of the KYC environment.
Bribery and Corruption, just like fraud, can spike during extraordinary global events such as natural disasters, wars and pandemics, resulting in disruption to normal business and individual activities. Organisational objectives of transparency, business integrity and whistleblowing could get deprioritised as they may be perceived as non-essential, with general employee and client welfare, business community and disaster recovery taking precedence. An understanding of Anti-Bribery and Corruption practices is fundamental to manage compliance with relevant and applicable laws and regulations. During this session we will be focusing on the following areas:
Prevention of bribery and corruption, ensuring the highest level of ethical standards and transparency in conducting business is maintained;
Guidelines to mitigate the risk of staff from offering, receiving, soliciting, promising or extorting bribes, either directly or indirectly;
Ways of mitigating the risk of the company being subject to legal, regulatory, fines or penalties and reputational damage;
COVID-19 implications on anti-bribery and corruption processes.
The adoption of technology and data analytics solutions is a key priority in order to address ever-evolving AML obligations and regulatory reporting requirements. Data underpins the effectiveness of the overall financial crime function in any organisation. As the volume, variety and velocity of data becomes increasingly complex, the aim of the session is to serve as an introduction for non-techies on the application of data analytics and data visualisation techniques in preventing financial crime. During this session the participants will:
Understand the drivers for the use of analytics and data visualisations in combatting financial crime
Translate compliance issues into data questions
Understand data sources and what should be available (including knowledge of available external data)
Identify common data quality issues and how these can be addressed
Explore some of the data analytical and visualisation techniques that can be used to combat financial crime.
Our approach
Our approach to learning is grounded in specific experience of designing and implementing targeted learning solutions across all major business sectors and our success is founded on delivering measurable, sustainable results:
- Rich participant centric methods
- Action oriented
- EY sector knowledge
- Leader led programme development
- Case Study learning
Our trainers
Significant investment has been made in dedicated resources so that the EY Connect Learning education experience extends across the Working World and the business community. All the EY Connect Learning trainers are professionals with deep experience, first-hand knowledge on the subject matter, and a track record of consistent success in working closely within industries who can bring a relevant, stimulating and comprehensive experience to the learner.
Technology
EY is at the forefront in the use of innovative digital platforms that enables the training offered to be learner-centred. The programmes are also designed to increase engagement, allow for a higher degree of self-pacing, promote experiential learning and reflection and exposure to real life practical case studies whilst further enhancing participants’ skillset.
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Ediana has coordinated and project managed learning programmes, mobilising teams, resources and content, for the efficient delivery of high-quality courses. She has seamlessly transferred the offering to a virtual setting and successful organised training for large organisations.
Over the years, she has delivered various training sessions in Malta, the United Kingdom, Germany, and New York. Throughout her work, she has acted as a mentor and counsellor for staff, provided in-house training, facilitated events, participated in firm-wide initiatives, and actively contributed toward the firm’s learning developments. Ediana has also served as tutor and examiner at the University of Malta.
Ediana is a Certified Public Accountant, a Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants and a Certified Facilitator/Trainer for EY. Email: ediana.guillaumier@mt.ey.com