Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Executive Education · Finance

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT)

Strengthen financial integrity through AML/CFT frameworks, due diligence and effective compliance.

Programme overview

Build your professional perspective.

Money laundering and terrorist financing pose significant threats to financial stability, economic development, and national security. As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, organizations and regulators must strengthen their compliance frameworks to detect, prevent, and report illicit financial activities effectively. This programme provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of AML/CFT principles, international standards, and regulatory obligations, with particular emphasis on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations, customer due diligence, and transaction monitoring. Through practical case studies and real-world applications, participants will develop the knowledge and skills required to build robust AML/CFT compliance programmes that promote financial integrity and support effective tax and regulatory enforcement.

Illustrative executive discussion in a professional learning setting.

Learning outcomes

What you will work towards.

  1. Strengthen understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and compliance obligations.
  2. Learn tools for detecting and reporting suspicious transactions.
  3. Understand FATF recommendations and global best practices.
  4. Explore the intersection of AML/CFT with tax systems and financial integrity.

Programme outline

Explore the key topics.

  • AML/CFT principles, Typologies, and Global Standards
  • FATF Recommendations and National Compliance Obligations
  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and KYC Requirements
  • Tools: Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting
  • Case study: Building Effective AML/CFT Compliance Programs

Your next step

Plan your participation.

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