About the program
If you work in the financial services sector, which is regulated, then it's important that you understand the regulations relating to financial crime. This course covers areas of the law that deal with the prevention of financial crime and is intended to provide a background for firms that are subject to the Money Laundering Regulations, as well as those outside the regulated sector that might still be used in the money laundering process. Who should take this Course? This course is suitable for anyone who works in the financial services sector that handles or processes large amounts of money, particularly those businesses where illegally obtained cash, property or goods could be bought, sold or exchanged. It's a legal requirement for businesses in the regulated sector to put in place systems and controls to prevent financial crime, money laundering and counter-terror financing. This includes those businesses in the financial sector, such as accountants and bookkeepers, and businesses where substantial sums of money form part of the business, such as estate agents and those in the gambling industry. Aim of the course By the end of this course, you will; be able to explain the concepts of money laundering, bribery, tax evasion and terrorist fundraising and understand their impact on the financial services sector and the economy as a whole, be able to identify and explain the law concerning money laundering, understand what constitutes a bribe, understand how the law in relation to financial crime impacts upon the work you carry out in terms of procedures and your responsibilities. Certification On successful completion of the course, a customised digital certificate will be issued to you instantly via email. This certificate will be personalised with your name, course name and date of completion. This certificate does not have an expiry date.