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Description:
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are at the heart of any effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, yet many professionals find the filing process confusing or intimidating. This foundational session breaks down SAR requirements in plain language, offering participants a clear roadmap for recognizing, documenting, and reporting suspicious activity. You’ll explore real-world case examples of fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking, while learning what regulators expect and how to avoid common pitfalls.
The course focuses on how to write complete, compliant narratives that reflect thoughtful analysis and demonstrate institutional diligence. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen their AML documentation processes and respond confidently to examiner questions.
Who This Is Designed For:
AML analysts, compliance officers, and investigators at banks, MSBs, and fintechs who are new to AML reporting or want to strengthen foundational SAR skills. No advanced experience required.
Agenda:
SAR Basics: Learn the purpose, timing, and structure of SAR filings.
Red Flags: Recognize common indicators of fraud, money laundering, and trafficking.
Documentation: Strengthen recordkeeping and narrative writing practices.
Regulatory Insights: Review of recent trends and expectations from regulators.
By the end of this course, you will know how to:
Identify activities that trigger SAR obligations.
Write concise, clear, and compliant SAR narratives.
Build internal procedures that meet regulatory standards.
Description:
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are at the heart of any effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, yet many professionals find the filing process confusing or intimidating. This foundational session breaks down SAR requirements in plain language, offering participants a clear roadmap for recognizing, documenting, and reporting suspicious activity. You’ll explore real-world case examples of fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking, while learning what regulators expect and how to avoid common pitfalls.
The course focuses on how to write complete, compliant narratives that reflect thoughtful analysis and demonstrate institutional diligence. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen their AML documentation processes and respond confidently to examiner questions.
Who This Is Designed For:
AML analysts, compliance officers, and investigators at banks, MSBs, and fintechs who are new to AML reporting or want to strengthen foundational SAR skills. No advanced experience required.
Agenda:
SAR Basics: Learn the purpose, timing, and structure of SAR filings.
Red Flags: Recognize common indicators of fraud, money laundering, and trafficking.
Documentation: Strengthen recordkeeping and narrative writing practices.
Regulatory Insights: Review of recent trends and expectations from regulators.
By the end of this course, you will know how to:
Identify activities that trigger SAR obligations.
Write concise, clear, and compliant SAR narratives.
Build internal procedures that meet regulatory standards.