Introduction to Virtual Currencies

This fully CPD accredited Virtual Currencies AML online training course is self-paced and will give you the opportunity to raise awareness by explaining what Virtual Currencies are, why they are so appealing to criminals Red Flags to be aware of and the current regulatory environment around Virtual Currencies. All of our Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance training and Know Your Customer (KYC) training are evidenced at the time of completion with a digital certificate.

In this course you will learn about the following:

• • What is Money Laundering
  • What is Terrorist Financing
  • The Money Laundering cycle
  • The impact of money laundering on our society and economy
  • What are Virtual Currencies
  • Why are Virtual Currencies growing in popularity and what benefits do they present
  • Why are Virtual Currencies so appealing to criminals?
  • The types of offences involving Virtual Currencies
  • Example of a real money laundering case involving a Virtual Currency
  • What should Countries and Financial Institutions do in regards of Virtual Currencies?
  • Virtual Currencies and the Regulatory Environment 
  • What are Red Flags
  • Raising suspicious behavior
  • Recap and Test

Who is the course suitable for?

• Anyone with an interest in Anti Money Laundering/Know Your Customer
• New entrants in AML Compliance/Client onboarding roles
• Consultants, Project managers, operational staff or anyone whose role involves managing risk in the customer onboarding process

Benefits of taking this AML/KYC course

Taking a KYC certification course or Anti Money Laundering certification Course will not only enhance your virtual currency knowledge in relation to AML but give you the opportunity to stand out from the rest of your peers at your current role or at the time of applying for an AML/KYC position.

This course can be taken at your own pace in any of the following formats:

• Desktop
• Laptop
• Tablet
• Smartphone devices

This course includes:

• 35 minutes video lessons
• End of course quiz (10 questions – 15mins)
• Certificate of Completion
• 2 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits

Additional features with this course:

• Online support with our in-house professionals
• Unlimited access to LEI search
• Unlimited access to all our AML tutorial videos
• Unlimited access to our AML related articles