ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Even though that as method of delivery is Face to Face in as the situation caused by the coronavirus, keeps evolving in a dizzying speed, if by the time of commencing date is not safe to resume face-to-face tuition the courses will be run as ONLINE TUITION LIVE (OTL)

As per EU Directives, any person wishing to provide Investment Services and employed by Cypriot Investment Firms, Credit Institutions, Management Companies and Investment Companies of Variable Capital, is required to undergo through Continuous Professional Development courses as to be updated on new Directives and Regulations. AML is considered as one of the most important topics and it is one of the most risky areas in a Financial Institution. 

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

The aim of this seminar is to educate professionals on how they can apply realistic and efficient risk-based approach, on their every-day work environment. Financial institutions are vulnerable to be used as a stepping-stone for criminals and must have enhanced protection for both potential insider threats a well as outsider threats for their organization.

The syllabus covers the contents of the CySEC AML Workbook. During the course, candidates will be provided with insight in regards to the CySEC AML Certification and practical real life examples.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• AML & Compliance Officers
• Compliance employees in Banks and any other regulated entity
• Internal Auditors,
• UCITS/AIF Managers
• Financial Controllers
• Legal Advisors
  

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Introduction
• The Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission
• Becoming an AML Certified Compliance Officer
• The objectives of the CySEC AML Certification
• Understanding Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing & Sanctions
• Legal & Regulatory Requirements
• The AML Compliance Culture
• Assessing And Managing Risks
• Know Your Customer (KYC) & Customer DueDiligence (CDD)
• Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Reporting

Instructor: Konstantinos Michaelides (BEng, MBA, ACA)

Konstantinos Michaelides currently leads the Compliance Function of Flashpoint Venture Capital. In the past, Konstantinos worked with Arthur Andersen and BDO in Audit Departments and held a number of Finance and Accounting Head in multinational and listed organizations like Coca Cola Hellenic and P&G. He has extensive experience in streamlining Finance functions, reorganizations, and debt restructuring. Konstantinos has demonstrated unique teaching abilities in University and Finance Industry courses integrating theory with practical life examples to trigger students' interest. He is a CySEC Advanced, Basic & AML Examination tutor for Fund Industry professionals and a Chartered Accountant, member of ICAEW and ICPAC.

Konstantinos developed a web-based examination tool that is integrated on the CySEC AML Workbook and assess readiness of candidates to pass the CySEC AML Examination. Participants will be given FREE ACCESS to this examination tool. 

Tests & Mock Exam to assess level of knowledge are included in the price