Advanced Anti-Money Laundering Training

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Course Summary

Your team already knows the basics of anti-money laundering. This Ethena course takes them further, building on foundational AML knowledge to cover how laundering schemes work, how they connect to tax evasion and terrorist financing, and how strong programs catch them. It’s built for compliance professionals, risk teams, and frontline staff who need more than a refresher, from the branch office to the back-office investigations desk.

This advanced course gives learners the practical detail they need to spot, assess, and report money laundering risk with confidence. Coverage includes:

The mechanics of placement, layering, and integration
Global AML/CFT governance and the role of the FATF
Identifying suspicious patterns and red-flag behaviors
Risk assessment and effective internal controls
How and when to file a suspicious activity report (SAR/STR)

Included Modules:

AML: Going Deeper

Builds on foundational AML knowledge with a deeper look at why money laundering matters, who it harms, and the advanced concepts this course explores.

The Mechanics of Money Laundering

Explains how laundering works through the three classic stages of placement, layering, and integration, with examples of the methods criminals use at each step.

Where Tax Evasion and Money Laundering Meet

Examines the overlap between tax evasion and money laundering, including how illicit funds and unreported income move through similar channels and trigger similar red flags.

AML and CFT: What You Need to Know

Clarifies the relationship between anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and why programs are expected to address both.

Global AML Governance

Outlines the international framework for AML, including the role of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in setting standards that countries adopt into their own laws.

Identifying Suspicious Patterns and Behaviors

Teaches learners to recognize common red flags in transactions and customer behavior, such as structuring, unusual activity, and inconsistencies with a customer’s profile.

Managing Money Laundering Risk

Introduces the risk-based approach to AML, showing how organizations assess and prioritize money laundering risk across customers, products, and geographies.

Building Effective AML Controls

Covers the components commonly required of an AML program, including written internal policies and controls, a designated compliance officer, ongoing training, and independent testing.

How and When to File a SAR

Explains what a suspicious activity report (SAR), known as a suspicious transaction report (STR) in some jurisdictions, is, the circumstances that prompt one, and the practical steps for filing while protecting confidentiality.

AML and Law Enforcement Collaboration

Describes how financial institutions report to a financial intelligence unit and work with regulators, and how that reported information supports law enforcement investigations and prosecutions.

Why is this training important for workplaces?

Anti-money laundering (AML) is crucial for maintaining the integrity of financial systems and preventing illegal activities. Implementing strong AML measures protects businesses from reputational damage, legal consequences, and financial losses. It ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and enhances trust among clients, investors, and stakeholders. By understanding and actively addressing money laundering risks, organizations can foster a safe and secure environment, safeguard their assets, and contribute to the overall stability of the financial ecosystem.

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