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Board Oversight of AML and Financial Crime Risk

Board Oversight of AML and Financial Crime Risk

Dates

  • November 2026
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    Delivered Online
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Highlights

  • Live Online

  • 3 CPD Units | 3 Hours

The EIMF Live Online Learning Experience

Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.

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Course Overview

AML Governance and Financial Crime Risk Oversight for Boards

This programme provides board members and senior decision-makers with a practical understanding of their responsibilities in relation to anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime risk management, and governance oversight.

Participants will explore regulatory expectations, the role of the board in maintaining an effective AML framework, common governance weaknesses identified during regulatory inspections, and practical approaches to exercising effective oversight.

The programme focuses on helping boards understand the questions they should be asking, the information they should expect to receive, and how governance decisions influence the effectiveness of an organisation's AML programme.

Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Understand their role in overseeing financial crime risk.

  • Recognise the key elements of an effective AML framework.

  • Identify common governance weaknesses and oversight gaps.

  • Interpret AML information and reporting more effectively.

  • Ask more informed questions and provide meaningful challenge.

  • Better understand current regulatory expectations relating to AML governance.

Training Outline

  1. Financial Crime Risk and why it matters

  1. The Board’s role in AML Governance

  1. Understanding an effective AML framework

  1. Board oversight in Practice

  1. Regulatory expectations and the evolving AML landscape

  1. Lessons from regulatory findings and real cases

Training Style

This programme combines presentations, practical examples, case studies, and interactive discussions to help Board members understand their AML/CFT responsibilities, governance obligations, and oversight expectations. Participants are encouraged to exchange views, discuss challenges, and consider practical approaches to effective financial crime governance.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 3 CPD units in Financial Regulation & AML. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

This training course may be approved as an external activity under the new ACAMS recertification category ”non-ACAMS credits” for up to 3 CPD units. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). To read more about the non-ACAMS credits policies and eligibility criteria please click here

Who Should Attend

  • Board Members and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)

  • Chairpersons of Boards and Board Committees

  • Members of Risk, Audit, and Compliance Committees

  • Senior Executives with AML/CFT oversight responsibilities

  • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)

  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)

  • Chief Risk Officers (CROs)

  • Senior Managers involved in governance and risk management

  • Compliance and AML Officers supporting Board reporting and oversight

  • Individuals preparing to assume Board or senior governance roles

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.

Facilitators

  • Anna Stylianou

    Anna Stylianou

    CAMS, CCAS, CFE, CRC, CySEC Advanced, CySEC AML | Anna is a passionate leader and expert in the global Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) community, with extensive experience across various financial institutions, including traditional banking, EMIs, investment firms, and the legal industry. Leveraging her deep understanding of regulatory compliance, Anna empowers organizations to effectively combat financial crime through her strategic guidance and practical solutions. Recognized as a thought leader in AML, KYC, and Crypto Compliance, she actively facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration within the AFC community. Anna is the founder and principal of AML Cube, a consulting and training firm, Anna equips financial institutions with the tools and expertise they need to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and build robust AFC programs.