Course details

Compliance is an all-encompassing function of a bank. Compliance is related to every activity of the bank, be it business or support activities. The programme is intended to keep the compliance officers (COs), Internal Control Officers (ICOs) and Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) abreast of their responsibilities, duties, limits, and liabilities and to update them on new changes in regulation. This programme introduces the compliance officer to the various compliance requirements both from external regulatory and internal policy requirements.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define regulations
  • Discuss regulatory objectives
  • Map compliance with regulatory objectives
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the compliance officer
  • Explain the risks associated with non-compliance
  • Interpret compliance and reporting requirements domestically
  • Appraise enforceability of regulatory requirements

Target Audience

Money laundering reporting and prevention officers and their deputies; compliance officers and their deputies; risk managers, internal audit and regulatory staff, persons wishing to acquire a detailed understanding of fundamental regulatory principles and how to assist businesses to comply with the regulatory environment

Entry Requirements

One to two years experience in compliance (or) related areas.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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