181 Courses

ICA Specialist Certificate in Combating the Financing of Terrorism Firms have a crucial role to play in identifying activity linked to terrorism. This course will examine the key motivating factors and ideologies that drive terrorists and explore how they raise and use funds to advance their goals and achieve their objectives. You will examine the global CFT environment, explore sources of financing, identify red-flag indicators and consider proliferation issues (dual-use goods and WMD). ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? Introduction to terrorism Terrorism threats and risk assessment Hierarchy of international and regional legislative and regulatory framework Risk management Red flag indicators

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ICA Specialist Certificate in Money Laundering Risk in Betting and Gaming Whether you work in the betting and gaming industry or have a customer that does, this accessible course will help you get to grips with money laundering risks associated with this sector and how to mitigate them. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. In addition to the essential concepts of AML and CTF, you will also cover the following areas: Essential AML concepts The gambling market- a summary Money laundering risks in gambling Risk based approach, culture & governance AML in operation Market outlook

ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets Gain an understanding of money laundering risks and vulnerabilities in capital markets by exploring the financial market product, customer risk and service risk typologies. The course will examine the specific financial crime risk factors involved in key customer types such as funds and exchanges. It compares the vulnerabilities of major financial markets products, such as derivatives and foreign exchange. You will also learn more about the importance of the CDD process in mitigating these risks. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. Regulatory environment, risks and impacts on the world of corporate banking and financial markets Market abuse, fraud and manipulation, tax evasion, sanctions risk Risk exposure and specific customer typologies Financial markets products and their susceptibility to financial crime The CDD process

ICA Specialist Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Art Art market participants now face further regulatory requirements under 5AMLD. Implementing these requirements and dealing with regulators can be daunting. This unique qualification will give you the knowledge, skills and practical tools to carry out your role with confidence. Essential AML concepts - understand the fundamentals of money laundering and customer due diligence The risks for the art market - find out where participants are most vulnerable and the legal and regulatory requirements for the market Risk-based approach - discover how to assess and mitigate the risks AML in operation - see what good controls, monitoring, and customer due diligence look like ICA Specialist Certificates are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This specialist qualification covers: Essential AML concepts Money laundering risks in the art market The art market - a summary AML in operation Risk-based approach, culture and governance

Help manage your firm's risk exposure with this accessible online course. Key features of cryptocurrencies- understand what they are and how they work Financial crime risks- discover the risks specific to cryptocurrencies Solutions- how best to manage those associated risks Successful completion of this course provides formal recognition to anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge quickly in this niche subject area.  ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn: Essential concepts of financial crime Distributed ledger technologies (DLT's) Blockchains Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency risk and financial crime Blockchain investigations vs Traditional investigations Solutions to managing risk from crypto-assets Red flag indicators Application within the financial industry

ICA Specialist Certificate in Trade Based Money Laundering Trade-based money laundering is a highly effective way to launder the proceeds of crime or finance terrorism. By exploiting the complexities of international trade, criminals can transmit vast amounts of value across borders and fund wider organised crime. This course will enable you to understand and compare trade-based money laundering typologies such as variable pricing and goods, understand how financial crime risk can manifest and be mitigated against in this huge global marketplace. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? In addition to the essential concepts of AML and CTF, you will also cover the following areas: International trade and receivables finance Introduction to money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation International laws, regulations and industry guidance Managing risk Money laundering typologies Terrorist financing, resourcing and sanctions Further financial crime risk considerations

ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk and New Technology Explore the landscape of new and emerging technology in today's world, viewed through the lens of financial crime risk management. This practical course is ideal for compliance professionals and will help you: understand innovations impacting the financial sector understand the definitions and subsets of RegTech and FinTech and how to potentially leverage big data to prevent financial crime assess the benefits and risks of new technologies adopt the horizon-scanning approach to emerging technologies. ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility. What will I learn? Applying financial crime concepts to emerging technology Emerging technologies and financial crime risk The impact of innovation on financial services Harnessing RegTech to minimise financial crime Predicting the next wave of disruptive technology for financial services

ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Fraud This intermediate-level course is aimed at those already working within fraud risk management who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills as well as those who are new to the discipline. It provides a comprehensive understanding of fraud threats, how to formulate an effective strategy to prevent these threats and how to manage the response when they occur. You will learn how to implement key fraud management strategies at your firm to manage the risk to your business. The course also explores international fraud management best practice and anti-fraud frameworks. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Students who successfully complete this course will be awarded the ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Fraud and will be able to use the designation- Adv.Cert(Fraud) This qualification is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. What will you learn? International context Global anti-fraud frameworks Understanding risks The 'Fraudster' Formulating an effective counter-fraud strategy Managing the response to fraud The future of fraud How will you be assessed? Assessed by a one-hour, question-based exam and one research-based assignment

If you have at least 5 years working experience and you would like to attain Gold Card status via the Experienced Worker route by joining the City & Guilds 2346 NVQ Level 3, you will also need to hold the below two pre-requisite qualifications: City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing Course C&G 2382-22 BS7671 18th Edition