AML/CFT Compliance Training

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AML/CFT · Compliance Training

AML/CFT Training for
Crypto & FinTech

Effective AML/CFT compliance requires more than policies and procedures. Regulators expect staff to understand their obligations, recognise financial crime risks, and know how to escalate suspicious activity in practice.

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Training Built for Regulated Digital Businesses

AML/CFT training is a regulatory requirement across virtually all regulated sectors. Regulators increasingly assess not only whether training was completed — but whether it was relevant, practical, and proportionate to the actual risks faced by the business.

Generic online courses do not satisfy this expectation for crypto, fintech, and payment businesses. The financial crime risks facing a crypto exchange, a payment platform, or a digital asset custodian differ significantly from those of a traditional financial institution — and training must reflect that.

Our training programmes are developed specifically for the risk profile of regulated digital businesses — covering virtual asset risks, crypto-specific typologies, emerging digital asset risks, and the operational compliance expectations staff encounter in practice.

Who this training is for
  • Compliance officers and MLROs in regulated businesses
  • Onboarding and KYC teams
  • Operations and transaction monitoring teams
  • Senior management and board members
  • Customer-facing staff with AML/CFT obligations
  • New joiners in regulated businesses
  • Businesses required to evidence staff training for regulatory purposes

AML/CFT Training Programmes

We offer four core training programmes — each developed around the operational reality of regulated digital businesses, and adaptable to the specific risk profile of your organisation.

Foundations

AML/CFT Foundations

Core AML/CFT training for all staff with compliance obligations — covering the regulatory framework, financial crime typologies, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity escalation.

Regulatory framework FATF & AMLD6 Risk-based approach CDD & EDD Suspicious activity escalation Sanctions awareness KYC procedures Record-keeping
Suitable for: all staff with AML/CFT obligations, onboarding teams, new joiners
Crypto & Virtual Assets

Crypto & Digital Asset AML

Specialist AML/CFT training focused on the specific financial crime risks associated with virtual assets, crypto exchanges, and digital asset platforms.

Virtual asset typologies Unhosted wallet risks Cross-border transaction risk Sanctions in virtual assets Travel Rule obligations Emerging digital asset risks Crypto suspicious activity indicators
Suitable for: crypto exchange staff, CASP/VASP compliance teams, digital asset platform personnel
Transaction Monitoring

Transaction Monitoring Training

Practical training for staff involved in transaction monitoring — covering alert review, financial crime typologies relevant to the business, and suspicious activity escalation processes.

Monitoring framework overview Alert review process Financial crime typologies Escalation procedures Suspicious activity escalation & reporting Documentation & record-keeping
Suitable for: transaction monitoring teams, compliance analysts, operations staff
Senior Management

Senior Management & Board AML Training

AML/CFT governance training for senior management and board members — covering regulatory obligations, oversight responsibilities, risk appetite, and the compliance expectations of leadership.

AML/CFT regulatory obligations Governance & oversight responsibilities Risk appetite & compliance culture Regulatory risk & consequences Emerging financial crime risks Board-level reporting expectations
Suitable for: CEOs, CFOs, board members, senior leadership

Training Delivery & Documentation

All training is tailored to your business model, risk profile, and regulatory environment — and can be fully documented for regulatory purposes.

01

Live Sessions

Online or in-person training sessions — tailored to your team, delivered by experienced AML/CFT professionals.

02

Written Materials

Training materials prepared for your business — suitable for staff training records, regulatory evidence, and ongoing reference.

03

Bespoke Content

Training developed around your specific business model, products, customer base, and risk profile — not generic financial services content.

04

Assessment & Records

Knowledge checks and completion records — providing documented evidence of staff training for regulatory and audit purposes.

05

Refresher Training

Periodic updates reflecting regulatory changes, emerging typologies, and developments relevant to your business and risk environment.

06

Regulatory Documentation

Full training documentation package — attendance records, materials, and completion evidence suitable for regulatory inspection.

Why AML/CFT Training Matters Beyond Compliance

AML/CFT training is both a regulatory obligation and an operational necessity. Businesses that treat training as a genuine compliance investment — rather than a tick-box exercise — build more resilient and credible compliance programmes.

Regulatory requirement

AML/CFT training is a legal and regulatory obligation across regulated sectors — including crypto, fintech, and payment businesses.

Regulatory scrutiny

Regulators assess training records during inspections and audits — including the relevance and quality of training content.

Banking onboarding

Banks and payment providers may request evidence of staff AML training as part of compliance due diligence.

Staff competency

Operationally effective AML/CFT requires staff who understand the risks they face and know how to escalate in practice.

Compliance culture

Regular, relevant training builds a compliance culture that reduces financial crime risk and supports governance objectives.

Licensing applications

MiCA/CASP and other licensing frameworks expect documented evidence of staff training as part of the authorisation process.

Training Developed From Operational Experience

Our training programmes are developed by compliance professionals with experience in MLRO and operational compliance functions within regulated financial and digital asset businesses.

Training content reflects the actual risks, typologies, and regulatory expectations that compliance and operational staff encounter in practice — not generic financial services content adapted for a crypto or fintech audience.

  • Developed by ACAMS certified AML professionals
  • Crypto and fintech-specific risk content
  • Practical, operational focus
  • Aligned with FATF standards and regulatory expectations
  • Documented for regulatory and audit purposes
Professional Credentials
AML expertise built on
operational experience
AML/CFT training developed by ACAMS certified professionals with operational AML experience and cross-border regulatory exposure.
ACAMS

ACAMS Certified

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists — global standard in AML/CFT

ACFE

ACFE Member

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners — financial crime and fraud risk expertise

CySEC

CySEC AML Certified

Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission — EU investment services AML certification

Discuss Your AML/CFT Training Requirements

Whether you need foundational AML/CFT training for your team, specialist crypto training, or bespoke content developed around your business model — we can discuss the most appropriate programme for your requirements.

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