US AML Regulatory Framework
Understanding the US AML Regulatory Framework
This course provides a foundational overview of the United States’ anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions frameworks.
US AML Regulatory Framework Course Content
Participants will gain insight into the structure and objectives of the US regulatory system, the roles of key federal and state agencies, and the core compliance obligations required of financial institutions. The course also explores the intersection of AML laws with sanctions and export controls, while examining the primary threats and vulnerabilities facing the US financial sector.
This certificate course is one of the elective options available with the CAMS exam package at no additional cost. It is also available for standalone purchase for learners not pursuing CAMS Certification.
You’ll learn to
- Understand the core goals and components of the US AML/CFT and sanctions framework
- Identify the major US regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement agencies involved in AML/CFT compliance
- Summarize key compliance obligations, including reporting requirements and the intersection of sanctions and export controls with AML/CFT laws
- Understand the key threats to the US financial sector and the vulnerabilities of the framework
Key course topics
- Overview of the US AML/CFT framework
- Regulatory and supervisory agencies and their functions
- Federal vs. state responsibilities
- Sanctions, export controls, and reporting
- Key threats to the US financial sector
Intended audience
This course is ideal for both US institutions and global organizations interacting with the US regulatory environment.
Ideal for professionals working in:
- US-based AML/CFT compliance
- Sanctions and export-control obligations
- Regulatory reporting and oversight
- Governance, policy, and internal controls
Course structure
- Online and self-paced
- 90 minutes of coursework
- Complete within four weeks
- Certificate of achievement upon completion of the course
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Pricing
- Access your self-paced online course
- 400 hours of training webinars live and on demand
- Practitioner toolkits and best practice guides
- Perspectives from 115,000+ global members
- Discounts on all ACAMS products