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Certificate Course on Anti Money laundering Laws (AML Specialist)

30th Batch Certificate Course on Anti- Money Laundering Laws (AML) Specialist -12 Batch in online Mode from 25th May - 29th June 2026 , from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, organized by Commercial Laws & Economic Advisory Committee". - (Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 02:00PM - 05:00 PM)

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Course Modules:
  • Module- I: Introduction and Legislative Background
  • Module- II
  • Module- III: Overview of Allied Laws w.r.t. AML compliances
  • Module- IV: Interplay of other Laws in AML - Compliances & Procedures
  • Module- IV: Interplay of other Laws in AML - Compliances & Procedures
  • Module- V: KYC, Customer Profiling & Regulatory Framework in India
  • Module- VI: Management Obligations & the Risk Based Approach for AML
  • Module- VII: Money Laundering in specific sectors and Evolution of Virtual Money & Assets
  • Module- VIII: Global Legal and Regulatory Structures for AML
  • Module- IX: Practice Development & Advocacy for Chartered Accountants

Module- I: Introduction and Legislative Background

  • Origin and Legislative background of Anti Money Laundering Laws
  • Definition, Size & reasons for Money Laundering
  • Origin of Money Laundering Transactions
  • Methods of Money Laundering and Terror Financing
  • International Initiatives to curb Money laundering
  • Overview of International Conventions and Resolutions (Vienna Convention/ Strasbourg Convention/OECD Convention on Corruption/ United Nations Convention against Corruption)
  • Sanctions
Module- II
  • Detailed Understanding of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 including Rules & Regulations framed thereunder with case laws
Module- III: Overview of Allied Laws w.r.t. AML compliances
  • The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988
  • The Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) And Imposition of Tax Act, 2015
  • The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018
  • The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988
  • The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA)
  • The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  • The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
  • The Banking Regulation Act ,1949
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934
  • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Act, 1992
  • The Insurance Act, 1938
  • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Act 1999
  • The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
  • Any new legislation having impact on AML, introduced from time to time

Module- IV : Interplay of other Laws in AML - Compliances & Procedures

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (Formerly Indian Penal Code, 1860)
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (Formerly Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)
  • The Civil Procedure Code, 1908
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) (Formerly Indian Evidence Act, 1872)
Module- V: KYC, Customer Profiling & Regulatory Framework in India
  • Identifying, dealing and reporting with suspicious transactions & Money Laundering Test
  • Designing a comprehensive AML framework
  • Risk based customer due diligence (CDD) including Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Unwrapping Beneficial Ownership, customer risk profiling and on- going monitoring
  • Suspicious activities/suspicious transactions reporting and dealing with entities
  • Client Due Diligence, Know Your Customer Guidelines & Practical Aspects related to KYC
  • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
  • Client confidentiality & handling risk of tipping off
  • Regulatory Requirements for Designated Non-Financial Business and Professions (DNFBPs) under PMLA
  • Financial Intelligence Units and the Basel Statement of Principles
  • Combating Terror Financing and understanding related laws in India
  • Role of Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-Ind) and the Directorate of Enforcement
Module- VI: Management Obligations & the Risk Based Approach for AML
  • Understanding Risk based approach
  • Formulating AML Policies and Procedures within organisation
  • Monitoring and compliance
  • Resources
  • Risk assessment of banks
Module- VII: Money Laundering in specific sectors and Evolution of Virtual Money & Assets
  • Emerging Modus Operandi for Money Laundering/Sector Specific issues of Money laundering and Global Trends (with reference to Case Studies and Case Laws)
  • Emerging technologies and new payment methods
  • Trade Based Money Laundering
  • Money Laundering Risk in Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance and NBFC Sectors, Real Estate Sector, Not-for-Profit Sectors
  • Understanding virtual currencies & virtual assets
  • Establishment of Money & Fund Trail and Forensic Analysis & Audit Aspects
  • Modern Methodology of Evidence Gathering in cases of fraud / PMLA
Module- VIII: Global Legal and Regulatory Structures for AML
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Global Regulations- Overview of regulations in US, UK, UAE and other countries
  • Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act - What is FATCA, Objective, Overview of FATCA provisions, FATCA Joint Statement and Non-Compliance with FATCA
  • Recommendations of FATF
Module- IX: Practice Development & Advocacy for Chartered Accountants
  • Practice Opportunities after certification
  • Practical, relevant topics with industry applications
  • Overview of industry size, scope, and emerging areas
  • Accreditation and Empanelment with Arbitration Institutions
  • Ethical practice, pro bono services, community contribution
  • Use of social media, branding, and digital networking for practice expansion
  • Presentations before adjudicating bodies
  • Interacting with authorities and regulators
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Last Updated on 06th May, 2026

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