Retail Bank Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training

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Course Summary

Money laundering touches the front line of retail banking, and so should your training. This Ethena course covers AML and counter-terrorist financing essentials for everyday retail bank employees.

What money laundering is and why it matters
Key AML laws and regulators
AML duties specific to retail banks
Spotting red flags and reporting risk

Included Modules:

Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering

Explains what money laundering is and why AML training matters, using real-world examples of how close everyday bank employees can be to it.

AML Legal Landscape

Outlines the core AML laws that apply, including the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and AML Act of 2020, and who enforces them.

AML and Retail Banks

Shows how AML rules play out in everyday retail banking, covering customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and frontline reporting duties.

AML and CFT: What You Need to Know

Connects anti-money laundering with counter-terrorist financing, explaining how each works and the red flags employees should watch for and report.

Why is this training important for workplaces?

Retail banks sit on the front line of money laundering, and the people opening accounts and processing transactions are the ones most likely to spot when something’s off. When staff miss the warning signs, criminals move illicit funds through the bank and the institution can face heavy regulatory penalties, frozen relationships with correspondent banks, and lasting damage to its reputation. This training shows employees how to recognize suspicious activity, handle customer due diligence, and escalate concerns the right way, so the bank stays compliant and isn’t used to wash dirty money.

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