CISI Combating Financial Crime (Qatar)
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Combating Financial Crime with Smart Practice
Don't let dry, legalistic texts stand in your way. Our system turns complex AML, Bribery, and Fraud regulations into an interactive and engaging mastery plan.
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| Feature | Exams Academy | Traditional Providers |
|---|---|---|
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| Cost | $189 (One-Time) | $300+ (Recurring) |
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Key Benefits
AI Audio Summaries New
Listen to course modules on the go. Practice anytime, anywhere - even while driving or commuting.
- ✓ Studio-quality AI voice narration.
- ✓ Perfect for auditory learners.
- ✓ Maximize your study time during daily commutes.
Success Simulator Suite
Strategic simulators ensuring you're ready for every financial crime question.
- ✓ Timed Mock Exams: Full exam day replication.
- ✓ Chapter Drill: Master Bribery Act or TF.
- ✓ Adaptive Revision: Focused prep on tricky topics.
Five Full Mock Exams
Fifty questions per mock, matching the workbook examination specification's total question count.
- ✓ Covers all eight workbook syllabus elements.
- ✓ Step-by-Step Explanations: Deep-dive into answers.
- ✓ Performance tracking by syllabus area.
AI Financial Crime Mentor
Regulations can be technical; our AI Mentor simplifies them in seconds.
- ✓ Instant Rule Breakdown of POCA or FATF.
- ✓ 24/7 Availability for conceptual support.
- ✓ Business-ready explanations of confusing points.
Rapid-Recall Flashcards
Optimized for practitioners on the move. Break down the 24/7 risk landscape.
- ✓ Highlights key dates and penalty thresholds.
- ✓ Designed using spaced repetition principles.
- ✓ Critical for memorizing AML and Sanctions facts.
High-Yield Exam Cheat Sheets
The definitive last-minute guide to the most essential crime facts.
- ✓ Condensed summaries of AML stages and Bribery.
- ✓ Essential sanctions reporting rules.
- ✓ Designed for rapid review at the test center.
Syllabus
Module 1: The Background and Nature of Financial Crime 7 marks
Covers core definitions, international standards (FATF), and the regulatory landscape in the UK and globally.
- • Definitions: ML, TF, PF, Fraud, Market Abuse, Bribery, Corruption, Sanctions.
- • FATF's 40 international Recommendations and the roles of regulators and enforcement bodies.
- • UK FSMA 2000 definition of financial crime.
- • GDPR Breach Fines: 4% of global turnover or €20m.
- • Compliance culture, regulator relations, asset recovery and best-practice guidance.
Module 2: Money Laundering 8 marks
Detailed look at the PLI and EDD models, the POCA 2002 legislation, and MLR 2017-2023 updates.
- • PLI Model: Placement (Entry), Layering (Movement), Integration (Reunion).
- • EDD Model: Enable, Distance and Disguise.
- • POCA S327-329: Concealment, Arrangements, Acquisition (Max 14 years prison).
- • POCA S330-333: Failure to Disclose / Tipping Off (Max 5 years prison).
- • MLR 2017 and the 2019, 2022 and 2023 changes.
- • FATF mutual evaluations, regional bodies and other international AML bodies.
Module 3: Terrorist Financing 4 marks
Focuses on the solicitation and collection of funds for terrorism, distinguishing it from general ML.
- • TF vs ML: TF focuses on the destination (use), ML on the source (origin).
- • UN Convention 1999 (Criminalises provision/collection).
- • UNSCR 1267: Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban, ISIL.
- • E-money CDD figures: €150 stored value, €50 remote use and €150 monthly reload.
- • Fund Transfer Regs: Require name, address/DOB, account number/unique ID.
Module 4: Bribery and Corruption 6 marks
Deep dive into the UK Bribery Act 2010, US FCPA, and different types of corrupt practice.
- • UK Bribery Act S1 (Bribing), S2 (Being Bribed), S6 (FPO), S7 (Failure to Prevent).
- • Section 7 is 'Strict Liability'.
- • 6 Principles of Prevention (MOJ): Proportionate, Top-level, Risk, Due Diligence, Communication, Monitoring.
- • FCPA: Covers only ACTIVE bribery (giving), allows 'Facilitation Payments' whereas UK Act DOES NOT.
Module 5: Fraud and Market Abuse 4 marks
Analysis of the Fraud Act 2006, Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), and international standards like SOX.
- • Fraud Act S2 (False representation), S3 (Failure to disclose), S4 (Abuse of position).
- • Dishonesty + Intent to gain/cause loss = Fraud (No actual loss needed).
- • MAR: Insider dealing, Unlawful disclosure, Market manipulation, Spoofing.
- • CJA 1993 insider dealing and Financial Services Act 2012 sections 89–91.
- • Volcker Rule: Limits banks to 3% Tier 1 capital in private equity/hedge funds.
- • Sarbanes-Oxley controls for reporting, governance and auditor independence.
Module 6: Tax Evasion 4 marks
Distinction between evasion and avoidance, FATCA (US), and the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
- • Tax Evasion (Illegal) vs Avoidance (Legal but aggressive).
- • FATCA: US Law requiring global reporting of US persons' assets.
- • Criminal Finances Act 2017: Corporate strict liability for failing to prevent facilitation of tax evasion.
- • Common Reporting Standard (CRS): OECD standard for automatic exchange of info.
- • CDOT arrangements, the EU non-cooperative list and the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework.
Module 7: Financial Sanctions 4 marks
Listing processes, screening technologies, and the consequences of designation.
- • Two core prohibitions of an Asset Freeze: Dealing with funds AND making funds available.
- • Fuzzy Logic: Used in screening to catch misspellings/anagrams.
- • OFSI (UK), OFAC (US), EU, UN lists.
- • Breach Penalties: Up to £1m or 50% of funds; max 7 years prison.
- • Policing and Crime Act 2017 powers allow UK implementation of UN sanctions without waiting for EU action.
Module 8: Financial Crime Risk Management 13 marks
The highest-weighted exam section (13 marks). Practical application of CDD, 3 Lines of Defence, and governance.
- • 3 Lines of Defence: 1. Front Office, 2. Compliance/Risk, 3. Internal Audit.
- • CDD: identify and verify the customer and beneficial owner and understand the relationship.
- • Company beneficial ownership: more than 25% or control by other means.
- • Recommendation 10 occasional-transaction CDD threshold: €15,000.
- • EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence): Required for PEPs, High-Risk countries, Correspondent banking.
- • Correspondent banking due diligence and the prohibition on shell-bank relationships.
- • PEPs: Remains a PEP for at least 12 months after leaving office.
- • SARs and DAML, the seven-working-day initial consent notice, and no general UK cash-reporting threshold.
- • CDD records: five years after the relationship; transaction records: five years from completion.
Interactive Playground
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An individual is found to be driving a luxury sports car that was purchased for £5,000, despite its market value being over £80,000. The individual claims they bought it from a friend. Which POCA 2002 offence is most applicable here?
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course content is aligned with the latest CISI Combating Financial Crime syllabus and its eight chapter areas.
Each mock contains 50 questions. Questions are mapped across the eight syllabus chapters, and explanations are checked against the source workbook.
We do not guarantee a pass — success requires reading the official CISI workbook and using our materials for active revision. However, our system is specifically designed around recall-based learning, which is proven to significantly improve retention and exam performance.
The workbook starts with the definitions and institutional framework before moving into applied controls, so the course supports both newcomers and experienced financial-crime professionals.
The workbook specifies 50 questions: 7 on the background and nature of financial crime, 8 on money laundering, 4 on terrorist financing, 6 on bribery and corruption, 4 on fraud and market abuse, 4 on tax evasion, 4 on financial sanctions, and 13 on financial-crime risk management. An element may vary by up to plus or minus two questions.
Yes — CISI recommends candidates read the official workbook. Our course is designed as a powerful revision companion, not a replacement for the workbook. We distil the most exam-relevant content into flashcards, cheat sheets, and mock exams to accelerate your preparation.
You get lifetime access from the moment of purchase. Study at your own pace with no time limits or recurring fees.
Yes — the entire platform is mobile-responsive and works on any device with a browser. Flashcards, summaries, and the AI tutor are all optimised for on-the-go study.
Yes! You can test your knowledge and see our AI tutor in action with our free CISI Combating Financial Crime Sample Paper.
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