Countering the Financing of Terrorism

Masterclass

Empowering Professionals Against Terrorism Financing

In today’s world, the spectre of terrorism looms large, casting a shadow over global peace and security. A critical aspect of this threat is the financing of terrorism. This practice fuels the capabilities of terrorist groups, enabling them to orchestrate and execute devastating acts that threaten nations and communities alike. For regulated sectors, the risk is profound. Terrorist financiers deftly exploit any weaknesses, using sophisticated methods to launder money and channel funds to support their activities. This reality underscores a critical need for vigilance.

 

Why take this course?

This training will assist the delegates in comprehending various key concepts about financing of terrorism, understanding key regulatory requirements, identifying red flags, and grasping techniques to mitigate risks associated with financing of terrorism. By enhancing your team’s understanding of terrorism financing, you are not only protecting your organisation but also contributing to a larger fight against global terrorism. Equip your staff with the knowledge and tools to be the first line of defence in this critical battle.

 

Understanding the threat of terrorism financing is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a vital component of corporate responsibility and global citizenship. This one-day masterclass equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills to identify and counteract these threats. We will delve into the intricate mechanisms of terrorism financing, offering insights into the latest trends, methods, and global regulatory frameworks. Participants will learn to recognise the subtle signs of suspicious activities, understand the intricacies of international laws and sanctions, and master the art of due diligence to safeguard their institutions.

  • Relationship Managers
  • Compliance Professionals
  • Financial Crime Advisors
  • AML Officers
  • Money Laundering Reporting Officers
  • Global Terrorism: mapping the threat
  • Examination of international legal frameworks and enforcement options
  • Unwrapping key techniques utilized by terrorist organisation to fund their activities
  • Terrorism Financing and digital currencies with case study
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Consequences of failure – lessons learned from real-world case studies 

Delegates of this masterclass shall be assessed through a multiple-choice test at the end of the training session. Upon successful completion of this masterclass, delegates will be awarded the Sigma Risk certification.

This masterclass may be delivered in person at client premises, at external location or virtually via Zoom or MS Teams.

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Full Suite of Sigma Risk Masterclasses

• Understand applicable regulations
• Third party risk assessment
• Managing conflict of intrest

• Identify key AML risks
• Conduct AML risk assessment
• Build a robust methodology

  • Correct level of due diligence
  • Identification and verification
  • Corroboration of source of wealth
  • Learn about complexity & reliance
  • Downstream banking and nesting
  • Respondent risk assessment
  • Preventing & recovering from a cyber attack
  • Identify key threat actors
  • Understand different types of cyber attacks
  • Understand the risks in gaming
  • Applicable regulatory requirements
  • Proportionate risk assessment

• Understanding digital currencies
• Corroboration of SOF/SOW
• Financial crime risks

  • Law enforcement collaboration
  • Asset tracking and confiscation
  • Suspicion activity reporting
  • Recognize key sanctions regimes
  • Establish screening & monitoring
  • Escalations & reporting
  • Attractiveness to Criminals
  • Discover emerging typologies
  • Identify red flags and warning signs
  • Recognising key signs of terrorism funding
  • Risk identification & mitigation techniques
  • Learning from real-life case studies