AML/CFT overview

For non-members of APCAL, payment for the course must be made before registration is confirmed.
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The training provides a detailed overview of recent developments and relevant regulations in the field of anti-money laundering law, with a focus on activities in Luxembourg.

The training highlights evaluations by the FATF, European Union directives, and specific obligations in Luxembourg. Topics include risk self-assessment, identification of beneficial owners, international sanctions, and the role of AMLA. The training emphasizes the growing importance of compliance and strengthened measures to combat money laundering.

• Legislative evolution of the EU in the fight against money laundering.
• Obligations and responsibilities of professionals in the Luxembourg financial sector.
• Importance of self-assessment of money laundering risks.
• Process of identifying beneficial owners and establishment of registers.
• Impact of international financial sanctions on economic operators.
• Emerging role of AMLA in centralized supervision of anti-money laundering efforts.
• Strengthened measures and aggravated sanctions for non-compliance.
• Combatting terrorism financing and sanction regimes.
• Increasing significance of compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

Interactive presentations:

• Using visual presentations to explain key concepts.
• Incorporating interactive elements such as question-and-answer sessions and discussions to maintain participant engagement.

Knowledge quiz with a few questions in the form of multiple choice questions introduced at the start of the session.
Certificate provided at the end of the session, subject to completion of the quiz.

Certificate provided at the end of the session, provided that the quiz has been completed and returned within the deadline.

• Powerpoint
• Course materials provided after the session

An email is sent the day before the training with the details of the video conference.

Good practices:* Arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the training

• Before the training: do an audio/video test (all too often video conferences lose 10 to 15 minutes due to connection problems)
• Be on time for the start of the training

Some recommendations:* Use headphones

• Be in a quiet environment
• Have a good internet connection
• Turn off your mobile phone for the duration of the training
• Avoid doing several things at the same time
• Be punctual
• Sit in a secluded and convenient place for your cables and taking notes.
• Isolate yourself from any kind of distraction and noise for the duration of your training.
• Settle into a dedicated space, an office for example, and make sure to lock the door when you work - so that your colleagues don't pop in unexpectedly;)