Where Training Meets Regulation.
Where Risk Meets Control.
Dope & Dollars — A Live, One-Time Session from Inside the Investigation
7/14/25—2:00PM EST
Course Description:
Go behind the scenes of narcotics investigations with a Special Agent from the IRS Criminal Investigation Division. In this live-only, unrecorded session, you'll hear how federal agents follow financial trails to build major trafficking and money laundering cases through forensic accounting..
Agenda:
- What IRS agents actually do on drug task forces
- How narcotics trafficking is proven with and without the “bricks”
- How agents identify and rule out legitimate income
- What they look for in financial accounts
- What makes money dirty under the law
Upcoming Events
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![Criminal Tax Exposure: Defense Strategies for Financial Professionals]()
Criminal Tax Exposure: Defense Strategies for Financial Professionals
7/15/25 - 3PM EST
Uncover how routine tax audits can turn criminal—and what steps professionals can take to detect risks and protect their clients.
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![AML in 2025: Smarter Compliance with Fewer Resources]()
AML in 2025: Smarter Compliance with Fewer Resources
7/16/2025 - 12 PM EST
Compliance expectations continue to rise, but staffing and budgets don’t always follow. This session focuses on where AML programs can find efficiencies without sacrificing effectiveness.
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![Fraud: Creating a fraud program and implementing it for high-risk institutions]()
Fraud: Creating a fraud program and implementing it for high-risk institutions
7/21/2025 - 12PM EST
Discover how to create a fraud program that helps your institution stay ahead of scams, cybercrimes, and traditional threats. -
![Making Monitoring Matter: Building a Risk-Based Second Line That Delivers]()
Making Monitoring Matter: Building a Risk-Based Second Line That Delivers
7/22/2025 - 12PM EST
A second line of defense should do more than check boxes. This session focuses on how to design a second-line monitoring and testing program that’s risk-based, targeted, and useful.
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![Conducting KYC, CIP, CDD, EDD for High Risk]()
Conducting KYC, CIP, CDD, EDD for High Risk
7/23/25 — 2PM EST
This training provides a practical overview of Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes for high-risk customers and businesses. -
![Crypto Investigations: What Triggers an Investigation + How to Build a Criminal Case]()
Crypto Investigations: What Triggers an Investigation + How to Build a Criminal Case
7/24/2025 - 1PM
Learn what triggers crypto investigations and how criminal cases are built—from blockchain tracing to real-world enforcement. -
![Don't Let Up! Why Consumer Compliance Still Deserves Full Attention]()
Don't Let Up! Why Consumer Compliance Still Deserves Full Attention
7/24/25 — 11AM EST
Even as financial crime and sanctions grab headlines, consumer protection remains a top priority for regulators.
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![Intro to AML in High-Risk areas/institution's]()
Intro to AML in High-Risk areas/institution's
7/25/2025 - 12PM EST
Get a clear look at how money laundering works in high-risk sectors and what rules are in place to stop it. -
![Crypto Compliance: “The Other KYC…Know-Your-Criminal.”]()
Crypto Compliance: “The Other KYC…Know-Your-Criminal.”
7/31/2025 - 12PM
Explore how criminals exploit crypto and how “Know-Your-Criminal” thinking can strengthen your compliance defenses. -
![Redefining ‘Effective’: What FinCEN’s Rule Really Means for Your AML Program]()
Redefining ‘Effective’: What FinCEN’s Rule Really Means for Your AML Program
8/1/25 — 12PM EST
Even as financial crime and sanctions grab headlines, consumer protection remains a top priority for regulators.
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![Fair Lending for High Risk Businesses]()
Fair Lending for High Risk Businesses
8/6/25 — 12PM EST
This training provides a comprehensive overview of Fair Lending laws and how they apply specifically to high-risk businesses and customer segments.
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![Compliance and Risk Culture or Culture That Holds: Embedding Compliance and Risk Where It Counts]()
Compliance and Risk Culture or Culture That Holds: Embedding Compliance and Risk Where It Counts
8/8/25 — 12pm EST
This course explores how to embed compliance and risk into the foundation of your organization’s culture.
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![HMDA Before the Data: Getting It Right Starts Here]()
HMDA Before the Data: Getting It Right Starts Here
8/12/25 — 12PM EST
Before your institution ever reports a single field to the CFPB, you need to define your internal HMDA rules clearly and consistently.
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![Responding to IRS Summons and Grand Jury Subpoenas: What Financial Institutions and Professionals Must Know]()
Responding to IRS Summons and Grand Jury Subpoenas: What Financial Institutions and Professionals Must Know
8/13/25 — 12PM EST
Financial institutions, fintechs, and advisory professionals increasingly face legal demands for information as the IRS and Department of Justice expand their enforcement reach.
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![Elder Fraud & Online Fraud Training for Banks, MSBs, and Fintechs]()
Elder Fraud & Online Fraud Training for Banks, MSBs, and Fintechs
8/15/25 — 1PM EST
This training covers two key areas of fraud that continue to affect financial institutions: elder fraud and online fraud.
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![IRS Investigative Tools: How the Government Builds Financial Crime Cases]()
IRS Investigative Tools: How the Government Builds Financial Crime Cases
8/21/25 - 12PM EST
See how the IRS uses its investigative tools to build financial crime cases—from gathering evidence to proving willfulness.
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![Introduction to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for High-risk]()
Introduction to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for High-risk
8/18/2025 - 12PM ET
Get the essentials on the Bank Secrecy Act, including what to report, when to report it, and why it matters.
Our Services
We provide expert-led training on high-risk financial topics, including AML, fraud prevention, privacy, consumer compliance, and risk management.
Our live and on-demand courses help financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, fintech companies, money services businesses (MSBs), payment processors, mortgage lenders, and other consumer finance companies stay compliant with changing regulations through practical, real-world insights.
Our regulatory research services deliver timely insights on financial regulations, enforcement trends, and compliance best practices.
We help institutions stay ahead of regulatory changes with in-depth analysis and actionable intelligence tailored to their business needs.
We design tailored training programs to meet the unique compliance needs of banks, credit unions, fintechs, and MSBs.
Whether you need role-specific or industry-focused courses, our experts create engaging, practical sessions that align with your regulatory obligations.
About High-risk Education (HrE)
High-risk Education (HrE) delivers sharp, real-world training for professionals navigating the most complex and fast-moving areas of risk and compliance. We specialize in high-impact topics like artificial intelligence, digital assets and cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, fraud, AML, sanctions, and consumer protection — the areas regulators, prosecutors, and boards are watching closely.
We serve a wide range of financial institutions — including banks, credit unions, fintechs, MSBs, payments firms, and mortgage lenders — and support both executive leaders and frontline professionals. Whether you’re leading a team, building a program, or sharpening your skills, our courses give you the practical tools to stay compliant, mitigate risk, and thrive in today’s high-risk environment.
Our instructors are experienced professionals who’ve been on the ground — and know what matters. Every course is focused, current, and designed to deliver value from day one.