Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorist Financing (CTF) Training Course

AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight is a strategic training initiative designed to bolster organisational resilience against financial crime through robust governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

This instructor-led, live course (available online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced-level Board Members, Senior Executives, Compliance Officers, AML Officers, and Risk Professionals who aim to leverage structured AML/CTF frameworks to improve oversight, mitigate regulatory risks, and safeguard institutional reputation.

This instructor-led, live training is based in Ottawa but can be delivered virtually. It is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

This course delivers a straightforward, practical grasp of the Incoterms® 2020 rules, clarifying how they delineate the obligations of buyers and sellers in global trade, and demonstrating their correct application in actual transactions. Through engaging discussions and real-world case studies, attendees will learn how to choose the most suitable Incoterm for their specific requirements, sidestep typical pitfalls, and guarantee seamless, dispute-free shipments.

Overview

Regulators worldwide are increasingly tying the volume of risk banks take to the capital they must hold, prompting financial institutions to adopt risk-based management practices. As banks, their products, regulations, and the global market grow in complexity, effective risk management faces mounting challenges. A critical lesson from the banking crisis of the past five years is that risks are deeply interconnected; to manage them efficiently, banks must comprehend these interactions.

Key features include:

• An explanation of current risk-based regulations
• A detailed review of the major risks banks face
• Industry best practices for adopting an enterprise-wide approach to integrate risk management across the entire organisation
• The use of governance techniques to foster a group-wide culture where everyone actively participates in managing risks in alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives
• An exploration of the challenges risk managers may encounter in the future

The course makes extensive use of case studies designed to explore, examine, and reinforce the concepts and ideas covered over the five days. Historical events at banks are utilised throughout to highlight failures in risk management and actions that could have been taken to prevent losses.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to assist bank management in delivering an appropriate integrated strategy for managing complex and evolving risks and regulations in today’s international banking environment. Specifically, it aims to provide senior-level management with an understanding of:

• Major risks within the financial industry and key international risk regulations
• How to manage a bank’s assets and liabilities whilst maximising returns
• The interaction between different risk types and how banks utilise an integrated approach for their management
• Corporate governance and best practice approaches for managing the diverse interests of stakeholders
• How to develop a culture of risk governance as a tool for minimising unnecessary risk-taking

Who should attend this seminar

This course is intended for those new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible for strategic risk management, or those wishing to deepen their understanding of enterprise risk management. It will be beneficial to:

• Board-level bank management
• Senior managers
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk management
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance personnel
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants to banks and the risk management industry
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level board members and directors who wish to enhance their leadership, governance, and decision-making skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key responsibilities and legal duties of a director.
• Develop effective governance structures and boardroom dynamics.
• Enhance strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Improve communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making at the board level.

This instructor-led, live training in Australia (online or onsite) is aimed at managers, supervisors, and technical professionals transitioning into leadership roles who wish to use structured leadership frameworks and communication tools to strengthen authority, delegation, and team performance in growing organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define and apply clear leadership authority and accountability within their scope.
• Delegate tasks and outcomes effectively while maintaining performance oversight.
• Conduct structured, direct, and constructive performance conversations.
• Communicate expectations clearly to improve engagement and cross-functional alignment.