This specialized course provides comprehensive coverage of anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and sanctions compliance frameworks essential for financial institutions operating in global markets. Participants will learn about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other international anti-corruption legislation, along with modern sanctions regimes and their implications for financial services. The curriculum covers risk assessment, control implementation, due diligence processes, and monitoring systems designed to prevent corruption and ensure sanctions compliance. Through case studies and practical exercises, learners will develop the expertise to navigate complex international compliance requirements and protect their organizations from regulatory violations.
Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery & Modern Sanctions Compliance
Banking, Insurance and Financial Services
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate global anti-corruption and anti-bribery regulations
- Implement effective sanctions compliance programs
- Conduct corruption risk assessments
- Develop anti-bribery policies and procedures
- Manage third-party due diligence processes
- Monitor transactions for sanctions compliance
- Respond to regulatory investigations
- Implement whistleblower protection programs
- Conduct compliance training and awareness programs
Target Audience
- Compliance Officers
- Legal Counsel
- Risk Management Professionals
- Internal Auditors
- Financial Services Executives
- Trade Finance Professionals
- International Business Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Staff
Methodology
- Corruption case studies analysis
- Sanctions screening exercises
- Third-party due diligence simulations
- Investigation role-playing scenarios
- Regulatory response exercises
- Technology implementation workshops
Personal Impact
- Enhanced compliance expertise
- Improved risk assessment skills
- Stronger investigative capabilities
- Better regulatory knowledge
- Enhanced ethical decision-making
Organizational Impact
- Reduced regulatory violations
- Enhanced reputation protection
- Improved risk management
- Better stakeholder confidence
- Increased operational resilience
Course Outline
Unit 1: Anti-Corruption Framework
Legal Foundations- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act provisions
- UK Bribery Act requirements
- Other international anti-corruption laws
- Enforcement trends and patterns
Unit 2: Anti-Bribery Programs
Program Development- Bribery risk assessment methodologies
- Policies and procedures development
- Gift and entertainment guidelines
- Political contribution restrictions
- Training and awareness programs
- Internal controls design
- Monitoring and testing frameworks
- Incident response procedures
Unit 3: Third-Party Management
Due Diligence Processes- Third-party risk assessment
- Due diligence investigation techniques
- Contractual protection mechanisms
- Ongoing monitoring requirements
- Red flag identification
- Risk-based due diligence approaches
- Remediation strategies
- Termination procedures
Unit 4: Sanctions Compliance
Sanctions Framework- OFAC sanctions programs overview
- EU and UN sanctions regimes
- Country-specific sanctions requirements
- Sectoral sanctions implications
- Sanctions screening processes
- List management best practices
- Transaction filtering systems
- License application procedures
Unit 5: Investigations and Enforcement
Internal Investigations- Investigation planning and scoping
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Interview techniques and protocols
- Reporting and disclosure decisions
- Government investigation management
- Voluntary disclosure considerations
- Settlement negotiation strategies
- Remediation plan development
Unit 6: Technology Solutions
Compliance Technology- Screening system implementation
- Transaction monitoring tools
- Data analytics applications
- Case management systems
- Artificial intelligence in compliance
- Network analysis techniques
- Predictive risk modeling
- Automated due diligence tools
Unit 7: Global Program Management
Program Optimization- Global compliance program design
- Resource allocation strategies
- Performance measurement metrics
- Continuous improvement frameworks
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