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This introductory level training will take place over 2 x 2-hour virtual webinars.
Part 1
Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
What are crypto currencies?
How does a blockchain work?
Public & private keys
‘Hot’ & ‘Cold’ wallets
Custody providers
Production & Storage of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain assets
Cryptocurrency ‘mining’
Smart contracts
Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Tokens and NFTs
What is Decentralised Finance (DeFi)?
Dapps
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
Non-Fungible Tokens
Part 2
A Recap on the mechanics of virtual assets
Financial Crime Considerations
Darknet markets
Typologies for virtual currency money laundering
Case studies
Virtual assets and sanctions
Regulatory risks
Recent case studies
Terrorism financing observations
Observations and evolving typologies
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - Virtual Assets update
The international view on digital assets and AML/CFT compliance expectations
Achieving effective risk management
A look at some of the resources that can assist in risk management
Ross SavageExpert Trainer at the School of International Financial Services |
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Ross is an experienced freelance financial crime consultant and professional trainer with over 20 years of experience. As an ex Detective and Accredited Financial Investigator, Ross initially focused on conducting money laundering investigations and stripping the illegally obtained assets of organised criminals. Ross spent part of his operational career working for the UK National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU). Working closely with government & industry partners, he led terrorist finance operations and supported work on domestic and international sanctions investigations. During this time, Ross was part of a small training team that delivered bespoke, tailored training in Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions Compliance to overseas partners in the Middle East. For part of the time Ross worked within UK counter-terrorism, he was seconded to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Here, he provided specialist CFT/AML & sanctions expertise, travelling to Afghanistan, the United States and across Europe. Outside of UK law enforcement, Ross has previously held the title of Global Lead for Sanctions Compliance Training for the International Compliance Association, and is a visiting expert and trainer for several other financial crime and sanctions compliance training companies. |