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Introduction
Course overview
Trade-based money laundering disguises criminal proceeds through trade transactions, using techniques such as over- and under-invoicing, multiple invoicing and misrepresented goods. It is one of the most complex financial crime typologies to detect.
This Aractech course explains TBML typologies, trade finance products and documentation, red flags, customer due diligence for trade clients, transaction monitoring, investigations and reporting suspicious activity. Participants analyse trade cases and documents for indicators.
The course suits AML, trade finance and compliance professionals.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain trade-based money laundering typologies
- Understand trade finance products and documents
- Recognise TBML red flags
- Apply due diligence to trade customers
- Monitor and investigate trade transactions
- Report suspicious activity effectively
Who should attend
Target audience
- AML and financial crime professionals
- Trade finance operations staff
- Compliance officers
- Relationship managers
- Investigators
- Auditors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Typology presentations
- Document review exercises
- Case studies
- Investigation workshops
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
TBML Fundamentals
- Money laundering stages
- Why trade is exploited
- Global typologies
- Regulatory expectations
- Coffee break
- Regulatory expectations (continued)
- Sanctions links
- Case study: TBML scheme
Day 2
Trade Finance
- Letters of credit
- Documentary collections
- Open account trade
- Trade documents
- Coffee break
- Trade documents (continued)
- Parties
- Exercise: Document review
Day 3
Red Flags
- Pricing anomalies
- Shipping anomalies
- Customer behaviour
- Goods misrepresentation
- Coffee break
- Goods misrepresentation (continued)
- Free trade zones
- Workshop: Red flag analysis
Day 4
Due Diligence and Monitoring
- Trade customer due diligence
- Transaction monitoring
- Price verification
- Vessel and shipping checks
- Coffee break
- Vessel and shipping checks (continued)
- Escalation
- Exercise: Monitoring scenario
Day 5
Investigation and Reporting
- Investigation steps
- Documentation
- Suspicious activity reports
- Coffee break
- Suspicious activity reports (continued)
- Training
- Controls improvement
- Capstone: TBML investigation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Trade-Based Money Laundering Detection (AGRC-037) cover?
This course covers Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
AML and financial crime professionals, Trade finance operations staff, Compliance officers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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