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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

FATF Overview

  • Historical background and objectives of the FATF
  • Organizational structure and membership
  • Impact on global AML/CFT standards

Navigating FATF Recommendations

  • In-depth examination of the 40 FATF Recommendations
  • Core concepts: Risk-Based Approach, Technical Compliance, and Effectiveness

Foundations of Mutual Evaluations

  • The purpose and significance of mutual evaluations
  • Key phases in the mutual evaluation cycle

Strategic Preparation for Mutual Evaluations

  • Pre-evaluation activities and national coordination
  • The function of the national assessment team
  • Compiling and organizing pertinent data and documentation

Evaluating Technical Compliance

  • Comprehensive explanation of technical compliance benchmarks
  • Collecting evidence for compliance assessment

Assessing Effectiveness

  • Interpreting effectiveness ratings
  • Evaluating results: immediate outcomes and core issues

Planning and Executing On-Site Visits

  • Creating a strategic on-site visit plan
  • Methods for conducting effective interviews and gathering data
  • Role-playing exercises and mock interviews

Stakeholder Interaction

  • Collaborating with government bodies, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders
  • Maintaining cooperation and transparency
  • Managing challenges and resolving conflicts

Compiling the Mutual Evaluation Report

  • Report structure and essential components
  • Writing clear and concise findings

Review and Feedback Mechanisms

  • The FATF Plenary and the review procedure
  • Incorporating feedback and making necessary revisions
  • Safeguarding the quality and accuracy of the final report

Follow-Up and Ongoing Monitoring

  • Comprehending the follow-up process
  • Readying for follow-up assessments and progress reporting
  • Implementing recommendations and driving improvements

Continuous Improvement and Best Practices

  • Deriving insights from previous evaluations
  • Exchanging best practices and professional experiences
  • Formulating action plans for sustained compliance and effectiveness

Advanced Analytical Methods

  • Data analysis and interpretation for mutual evaluations
  • Utilizing technology and tools for data management and reporting

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Familiarity with core Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) principles and practices

Target Audience

  • Compliance officers
  • Policymakers
  • Assessors
  • Legal professionals

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