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New Book: Financial Crime Compliance: A Handbook for the Detection, Prevention and Investigation of Financial Crime

Ian Messenger

“Financial Crime Compliance: A Handbook for the Detection, Prevention and Investigation of Financial Crime” is available at Amazon in both Paperback and Hardback.

Over 548 pages, the book covers topics including:

  • Leadership

  • Ethics

  • Anti-Money Laundering

  • Terrorism Financing

  • Fraud

  • Bribery and Corruption

  • Sanctions

  • Governance and Risk Management

  • Casino Gaming

  • Arts and Antiques

  • Cryptocurrency

  • Information Security

Financial crime is a growing threat to businesses and society as a whole. Criminal organizations use sophisticated techniques to launder money, finance terrorism, commit fraud, and engage in bribery and corruption. The impact of financial crime can be devastating, ranging from reputational damage to financial losses, and in some cases, loss of life.

To address these risks, businesses and governments have implemented a range of measures to prevent, detect, and respond to financial crime. Financial crime compliance has become a critical function for businesses operating in high-risk industries such as banking, insurance, and financial services.

This book is a comprehensive guide to financial crime compliance for professionals working in this field. It covers a wide range of topics, including anti-money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, bribery, and corruption, among others. The book provides practical guidance on how to design, implement, and manage effective compliance programs that are tailored to the specific risks faced by an organization.

ISBN‏ : ‎ 979-8390757611

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Building your AML, Compliance, and Financial Crime career: Low cost - or Free - courses to boost your knowledge and strengthen your CV/Resume

Ian Messenger

If you are currently working in the field of Financial Crime - or have been exploring entering the profession - you will know how expensive many of the courses and certifications can be. A word of warning: just because a course or certification has a high price tag, it doesn’t mean it will be the “best”.

Through my career in Financial Crime I have seen many good certifications that are worth the cost and several that are worth avoiding!

There are many short courses which are low cost - in some cases Free - that can be useful additions both to your own knowledge but also your resume (under the “short courses” or “professional development” section).

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Short courses for the Financial Crime Professional

Ian Messenger

In these COVID-19 times, many of us have taken a moment to focus on our own professional and personal development. This often comes at a financial cost; for many in the current climate there isn’t a development budget to undertake many of the certifications and courses being offered.

Several interesting - low cost and, in some cases, Free - courses have come to my attention and would be worth considering if you are looking to upskill your knowledge and/or refresh your resume:

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Reminder: Ask the Instructor session - Certificate in Financial Crimes Prevention and Mitigation

Ian Messenger

Are you interested in the Certificate in Financial Crimes Prevention and Mitigation offered through Seneca College? If you have viewed the course webpages and have questions - or would simply like to hear more about the course in a live environment - consider attending the free “Ask the Instructor” session I am running via Zoom on Friday 10th July 2020.

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Review - Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) from ManchesterCF

Ian Messenger

The Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) designation is awarded by ManchesterCF, a Canadian financial intelligence company, and accredited by University of New Haven.

Manchester CFs Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) designation was on my radar for a while because it is, in the world of financial crime certifications, unique. There are 12 modules, all completed via an online learning platform, on a range of subjects and each with their own knowledge assessment. Successfully obtaining 80% means you pass the module, and passing all 12 modules awards the Financial Intelligence Specialist designation.

Unlike many other certifications, there are no ongoing CPD or renewal costs.

From the outset I will say that the FIS has quickly become one of my recommended certifications, for reasons I will elaborate in this review.

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My Recommendations for Financial Crime Certifications and Courses

Ian Messenger

You may also be interested in my own training course - the 40 hour Financial Crime Professional course:

  • 548 page PDF Study Guide

I frequently get asked on social media for recommendations on what certifications and courses to take to a) increase job prospects or b) advance knowledge and understanding of Financial Crime. In this post I outline my recommended/preferred Financial Crime certifications and, in rank order, demonstrate what I think is the value they provide.

A word of caution: simply having certifications and courses on your resume does not make you a good Financial Crime professional - I have seen too many individuals who have all the certifications possible and lack the required skills and experience.

Certifications and courses should always be combined with “soft skills” and - where possible - experience.

You may also wish to check out my earlier post on 12 recommended books related to Financial Crime.

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Ask the Instructor: Certificate in Financial Crimes Prevention and Mitigation

Ian Messenger

Are you interested in the Certificate in Financial Crimes Prevention and Mitigation offered through Seneca College? If you have viewed the course webpages and have questions - or would simply like to hear more about the course in a live environment - consider attending the free “Ask the Instructor” session I am running via Zoom on Friday 10th July 2020.

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COVID-19 and the Compliance Professional

Ian Messenger

As we enter the 5th (?) week of Stay at Home due to COVID-19, or Coronavirus, I’ve been reflecting on some of the “Silver Linings” that it has brought. Aside from being able to spend more time with family (of the same household), I believe there are many opportunities that our current situation brings to us as Compliance Professionals.

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