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JST528 Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing: Operational Issues (16)

Abstract

This subject addresses best practice operational issues in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing risk identification and management within the Banking, Insurance, Real Estate and Investment, Gambling, Remittance, Professional Services (Legal and Accounting), Government, and Law Enforcement Sectors. Common practices and tools will be discussed and evaluated critically. In addition, sector specific challenges to money laundering and terrorist financing prevention will be addressed together with regulatory compliance options to address these challenges.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLAustralian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Assumed Knowledge

Successful completion of Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing

Enrolment restrictions

No enrolment restrictions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of present and future money laundering and terrorist financing trends and issues in prevention
  • be able to critically evaluate professional practice in money laundering and terrorist financing investigations, key challenges and risks and ways these might be mitigated
  • be able to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize legal issues surrounding money laundering and terrorist financing prevention
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical an operational concepts and methodologies relevant to the money laundering and terrorist financing prevention process
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the procedures followed by compliance managers, investigators and other stakeholders and challenges arising in these procedures
  • be able to think critically about the ethical dimensions of the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing function and how this can impact on processes and procedures
  • be able to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize best practice in anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing management
  • be able to identify money laundering and terrorist financing risks and demonstrate an ability to apply the appropriate methodologies to minimize the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing and communicate these to a range of professional and academic audiences

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1: The Duties and Responsibilities of AML/CTF Compliance Managers
  • Module 2: Designing a Comprehensive AML/CTF Framework for a Business
  • Module 3: Principles of AML/CTF Management and Planning
  • Module 4: Budget and Financial Considerations
  • Module 5: Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Challenges
  • Module 6: Recognition, Handling, Monitoring and Reporting Transactions/Illegal Behaviour
  • Module 7: Engendering an Effective Compliance Culture
  • Module 8: Dealing with the Authorities

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.