Overview

Certain clients, transactions, and jurisdictions carry higher money laundering risks than others, and recognising these is a crucial part of AML compliance. This short explainer video introduces some of the most common money laundering risk factors, including politically exposed persons (PEPs), crypto-assets, complex structures, and high-risk countries. It also covers how to assess and manage higher-risk scenarios, and how to distinguish risk from suspicion, empowering staff to know when to ask more questions and dig deeper.

Learning Objectives

• Identify common money laundering risk factors, including PEPs, crypto, and high-risk jurisdictions
• Understand how to assess and navigate high-risk situations without jumping to conclusions
• Know the difference between elevated risk and reportable suspicion, and how to respond to each appropriately
• Recognise your responsibilities when dealing with high-risk clients or activity

Target Audience

While it can be taken at all levels, this course is intended as a refresher for intermediate professionals who already have awareness of AML risk factors.