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Financial Crime & Conduct

CISI Combating Financial Crime

Defeat financial crime complexities with our rapid-recall system. Replace dry workbooks with an interactive learning experience that makes CDD and AML regulations easy to memorize and master for the latest syllabus.

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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.

We've built a logic-driven platform designed for the Latest Syllabus, focusing on rapid recall and practical understanding of financial crime risks.

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Key Benefits

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Tailored to the logic and structure used by official CISI examiners.

✓ Covers latest regulatory changes and global trends.
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Regulations can be technical; our AI Mentor simplifies them in seconds.

✓ Instant Rule Breakdown of POCA or FATF.
✓ 24/7 Availability for conceptual support.
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Optimized for practitioners on the move. Break down the 24/7 risk landscape.

✓ Highlights key dates and penalty thresholds.
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Sample Question 1 of 10

The maximum penalty for ML offenses under POCA S.327-329 is:

This is just a taste — the full course includes far more

Who Is This For?

✓ Compliance & Risk professionals

✓ MLROs, Deputy MLROs & Nominated Officers

✓ Banking & Insurance professionals

✓ Legal and Audit specialists

✓ Wealth Managers & Fund Managers

✓ Front-line bank staff & Operations teams

✓ Senior executives, Directors & Board members

✓ Fresh graduates entering financial services

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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 40 Recommendations (Soft Law).
• UK FSMA 20 definition of financial crime.
• GDPR Breach Fines: 4% of global turnover or €20m.
• Role of FIUs (Financial Intelligence Units) under FATF Rec 29.

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).
• POCA S327-329: Concealment, Arrangements, Acquisition (Max 14 years prison).
• POCA S330-333: Failure to Disclose / Tipping Off (Max 5 years prison).
• Beneficial Ownership threshold: >25%.
• Occasional Transaction threshold: €15,000 (standard) or €10,000 (art/crypto).

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 thresholds: €150 storage / €150 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.
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 2002: US Rules-based response to Enron/WorldCom.
• Volcker Rule: Limits banks to 3% Tier 1 capital in private equity/hedge funds.

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.

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.
• Economic Crime Act 2022: UK can implement UN sanctions without delay.

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, Verify, Purpose of relationship.
• EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence): Required for PEPs, High-Risk countries, Correspondent banking.
• Correspondent Banking: Vostro/Nostro accounts, NO SHELL BANKS allowed.
• PEPs: Remains a PEP for at least 12 months after leaving office.
• Record Keeping: 5 years from end of relationship or transaction.