Detecting and Preventing Illicit Funds in Property Transactions

Category
AML/CFT

Format
e-Learning

Duration
45 – 60 minutes

Start
Anytime

Money Laundering in Real Estate

In today’s global economy, the real estate sector plays a crucial role in shaping our communities and driving economic growth. However, it also carries significant risks from those seeking to exploit property transactions for illicit purposes. Money laundering and terrorist financing pose serious threats to the integrity of the real estate market and the broader financial system. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to detect, prevent, and report suspicious activities in real estate transactions. As an employee of a financial institution, understanding AML/CFT principles is essential for protecting your business and complying with regulatory requirements.

DURATION: APPROXIMATELY 60  minutes including  knowledge checks
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is especially relevant for (Senior) Client Relationship Managers, Trade Finance (Operations) specialists, Risk Management analysts, Compliance officers, CDD analysts and Senior Executives.
COURSE OVERVIEW: This highly interactive e-learning has especially been designed by subject matter experts. Participants will gain valuable general knowledge about Money Laundering in real estate and how to recognise how financial firms can be misused for ML activities and how to mitigate those risks.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: After completing the e-learning a participant will be able to:

  • Understand the vulnerabilities of the real estate sector to money laundering schemes
  • Identify common money laundering techniques used in real estate transactions
  • Recognize red flags and suspicious activities related to real estate money laundering
  • Implement effective due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for real estate clients
  • Comply with relevant anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and reporting requirements
METHODOLOGY: The course has been developed using the latest e-learning authoring tools and is informative, interactive and engaging.
COURSE OVERVIEW: Module 1: Course Introduction and ML principles

  • Understanding Real Estate Money Laundering
  • Definition and scope of money laundering in real estate
  • Global trends and estimated scale of the problem
  • Vulnerabilities of the real estate sector to illicit activities
  • Common Money Laundering Techniques

Module 2: Application

  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Conducting risk assessments for real estate clients and transactions
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications

Module 3: Knowledge Check

  • Minimum passing score
  • Audit trail: proof of completion
  • Certificate of Completion

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