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I am frequently asked to run public workshops or participate in conferences and seminars.  Where appropriate, I will publicise these events on this page.

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Anti-money laundering: a primer for non-regulated FSBs - 28 February and 2 March 2012, Guernsey

Presented in association with the GTA University Centre, this two-hour, fast-paced seminar is designed to introduce MLROs and nominated officers in non-regulated financial services businesses to their responsibilities under Guernsey's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.  The seminar will cover:

bullet Introduction to money laundering
bullet Guernsey's AML/CFT legislation and regulation
bullet Two important developments: senior management responsibility, and the risk-based approach
bullet The four strands of the AML/CFT regime: customer due diligence, record-keeping, reporting, and staff training
bullet The Financial Intelligence Service and disclosures
bullet Useful sources of information
bullet Colourful case studies.

For more information, please email Sarah Elliott at the GTA University Centre or email Susan.

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Anti-money laundering: the bare necessities for senior managers - 18 April 2012, Guernsey

This fully-updated seminar, presented in association with the GTA University Centre, is aimed at financial sector senior managers who are not MLROs but nonetheless need a clear understanding of the important issues involved in order to be able to contribute effectively to policy formulation and application within their organisations.  The seminar will cover:

bullet Money laundering legislation and regulation: the offences and penalties and the requirements on both individuals and financial services businesses
bullet The role and duties of the MLRO
bullet Staff AML training: what it should cover, how to deliver and assess it, and how to maintain staff awareness during training
bullet Terrorism and money laundering: where they meet and where they differ
bullet Forewarned is forearmed: what is coming down the money laundering pipeline towards Guernsey
bullet Interactive session
bullet Colourful case studies.

For more information, please email Sarah Elliott at the GTA University Centre or email Susan.

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MLRO VI: A new workshop for experienced MLROs - 19 April 2012, Guernsey

This full-day workshop is intended for experienced MLROs in Guernsey who need to fulfil their own training requirements, and enjoy discussing some of the more knotty or tangential aspects of the role.  As always, the day will be a mixture of serious and fun, static and interactive, covering:

bulletThe AML atmosphere in Guernsey: sanctions, Instructions and the Code of Corporate Governance
bulletOutsourcing and the MLRO
bulletUpdates on whistleblowing, counterfeiting and terrorist financing
bulletHuman trafficking and slavery: the similarities and the differences
bulletFeeding the monster: money laundering case studies
bulletSocial networking sites: their uses and their dangers
bulletDown the barrel of the gun: the 4th EU ML Directive and other proposals.

For more information, please email Susan.

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Demystifying money laundering - 26 September 2012, Guernsey

This fully-updated seminar is aimed at financial sector employees who have had limited exposure to anti-money laundering strategies and who wish to understand this important issue and its implications for them and the way they conduct business, and is presented in conjunction with the GTA University Centre.  The seminar will cover:

bulletGuernsey's anti-money laundering legislation
bulletThe importance of customer due diligence (CDD)
bulletHow to recognise and react to suspicion
bulletThe role and duties of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer
bulletRecord-keeping requirements
bulletAlphabet soup: FATF, NCCT, OECD and IMF in AML and CFT
bulletColourful case studies.

For more information, please email Sarah Elliott at the GTA University Centre or email Susan.

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AML/CFT Primer: A Workshop for Compliance and Other Staff - 27 September 2012, Guernsey

This full-day workshop is intended for those who have a particular interest in and responsibility for the AML/CFT regime within their regulated firms – such as newly-appointed MLROs and deputy MLROs, and compliance staff, and the responsible Board member.  The workshop will cover:

bullet Guernsey's AML/CFT legal framework: offences, penalties and obligations
bullet Who does what: the respective duties of the MLRO, senior management and other staff
bullet The risk-based approach: what it means, and including a practical exercise to demonstrate it
bullet Sources of information for the MLRO
bullet Money laundering movie quiz
bullet The four strands of your AML/CFT regime: designing an effective and compliant AML regime
bullet Keeping it lively: tips and techniques for good AML training
bullet Dealing with staff: including common AML difficulties, staff vetting, and your own training as an MLRO
bullet Action-planning: putting it all into practice.

For more information, please email Susan.

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MLRO VI: A new workshop for experienced MLROs - 6 December 2012, Guernsey

This is a repeat of the workshop dated 27 April 2012.

This full-day workshop is intended for experienced MLROs in Guernsey who need to fulfil their own training requirements, and enjoy discussing some of the more knotty or tangential aspects of the role.  As always, the day will be a mixture of serious and fun, static and interactive, covering:

bulletThe AML atmosphere in Guernsey: sanctions, Instructions and the Code of Corporate Governance
bulletOutsourcing and the MLRO
bulletUpdates on whistleblowing, counterfeiting and terrorist financing
bulletHuman trafficking and slavery: the similarities and the differences
bulletFeeding the monster: money laundering case studies
bulletSocial networking sites: their uses and their dangers
bulletDown the barrel of the gun: the 4th EU ML Directive and other proposals.

For more information, please email Susan.

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