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Anti Money Laundering (AML) Fundamentals

EDUCBA via Coursera

Overview

Master Anti Money Laundering (AML) and KYC with real-world banking insights. Learn how financial institutions detect, prevent, and report financial crimes. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of money laundering, its methods, and its global impact. You will explore how illegal money is converted into legitimate assets and how banks play a critical role in identifying suspicious activities. Through practical examples, you will learn the three stages of money laundering—placement, layering, and integration—and understand how criminals exploit financial systems. The course also covers global AML frameworks such as FATF and highlights how regulatory bodies enforce compliance. In addition, you will gain hands-on knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, customer risk classification, and transaction monitoring used by banks worldwide. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to identify financial risks, understand AML regulations, and apply compliance practices in real-world banking and financial environments.

Syllabus

  • Foundations of Money Laundering & Its Impact
    • Understand the core principles of money laundering, including its purpose, sources of illegal money, and global impact. Learn how criminals operate and how financial systems are exploited across different regions.
  • AML Regulations and Banking Practices
    • Explore global AML frameworks, FATF guidelines, and the role of financial institutions in combating financial crimes. Learn how KYC processes and banking systems detect and prevent suspicious activities.

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EDUCBA

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