ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets

Course level : ICA Specialist Certificates

This course is currently being reviewed and updated to reflect recent changes in global financial markets and will be available again from May 2023.

Gain an understanding of money laundering risks and vulnerabilities in capital markets by exploring the financial market product, customer risk and service risk typologies.

The course will examine the specific financial crime risk factors involved in key customer types such as funds and exchanges. It compares the vulnerabilities of major financial markets products, such as derivatives and foreign exchange. You will also learn more about the importance of the CDD process in mitigating these risks.

ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility.

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Is this course right for me?

ICA Specialist Certificates are designed for anyone wanting focused yet accessible knowledge in specific areas of risk. They are suitable either for those working in the first and second lines of defence looking to certify existing specialist areas of knowledge, or for those looking to increase their professional agility by learning about new areas of risk.

To get the most from the course, a good understanding of written English is required.

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What will I learn?

Regulatory environment, risks and impacts on the world of corporate banking and financial markets
Market abuse, fraud and manipulation, tax evasion, sanctions risk
Risk exposure and specific customer typologies
Financial markets products and their susceptibility to financial crime
The CDD process

Course format

Study in your own time and at your own pace
Course can be completed in as little as 4 weeks but you will have access for up to 3 months
Assessed by a 1 hour online multiple-choice exam
Your results are available immediately
Downloadable certificate to demonstrate your achievement

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Course fees

Course fees (subject to local taxes)


per currency depending on location
GBP	645
EUR	711
USD	840

Course fees stated exclude VAT or local tax, this will be added to your basket at the checkout if applicable.

These fees include a downloadable certificate which you are able to print. Should you require a hard copy posted, there is a fee of £50 plus VAT if applicable.

Discount for Low GDP countries

A 15% discount applies if you are based in one of the countries on this list The discount will be added automatically on the check out page.

Membership Fee: £110* (Associate Membership - you must be an ICA member for the duration of your studies)

*Payable unless you are already an ICA Member.

Exclusive Qualification Discount for ICA Professional and Fellow Members
All ICA Professional and Fellow members are entitled to discounted rates on subsequent qualifications they choose to enrol on:

Professional (MICA) - 10%
Fellow (FICA) – 15%

Simply enter your membership number on enrolment to gain your exclusive discounted rate.

Funding available for students in Singapore

This course is eligible for Financial Training Scheme (FTS) funding.

This scheme is only available for company-sponsored individuals.

*MAS will enhance course fee subsidies up to 70% for locals attending accredited or recognised courses.

*Grant Cap of S$500 per participant per programme

Find out more about funding eligibility and details here.

*Terms and conditions apply

What do our customers say?

“The study material is very comprehensive, especially so with the examples provided within, such that someone without prior knowledge of the module can still relate to the points within”

Past student of ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets

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