AGRC Certificate in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
OVERVIEW
This certificate will provide you with the tools and knowledge required to become an invaluable member of any institution’s client onboarding and customer retention process.
A key concern and significant risk for financial institutions remain the possibility of unknowingly becoming complicit in money laundering actions, where illegitimate money is moved into legitimate institutions. In order to mitigate such risk, FIs have strengthened their internal control systems by increasingly making use of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements, as part of their anti-money laundering (AML) strategies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of KYC and CDD principles and their role in mitigating money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
- Conduct effective client risk assessments and apply appropriate due diligence measures.
- Ensure compliance with international AML/CFT standards and regulatory requirements.
- Strengthen client onboarding, monitoring, and retention processes while minimising institutional risk.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
AGRC’s KYC & CDD Certificate has been designed for professionals who practice AML such as Compliance and AML Managers in banks, investment companies or funds, financial services providers and law firms.