Introduction
Learn how financial crimes occur in international trade and how to detect, prevent, and report them.
This course provides a practical understanding of Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices in trade finance. It focuses on real-world techniques used in cross-border transactions and how banks, regulators, and professionals identify suspicious activities.
Designed for trade finance professionals and compliance officers, this course combines theory with case studies to build strong risk detection skills.
What You Will Learn
- What is Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML)
- Common TBML techniques (invoice manipulation, over/under invoicing)
- Role of shell companies and hawala channels
- AML compliance in trade finance
- Red flags in import and export transactions
- Regulatory frameworks and global guidelines
- Case study-based analysis of financial crimes
Course Highlights
- Practical, case study-based learning
- Focus on real trade finance scenarios
- Covers both TBML and broader financial crimes
- Designed for banking and compliance professionals
- Industry-relevant risk detection techniques
Why Choose This Trade Based Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Training
You also get guidance for:
- Exam registration process
- Fee eligibility and discounts
- Documentation support
Course Modules
- Definition and scope of TBML
- Link between trade finance and financial crime
- Global impact of TBML
- Over and under invoicing
- Multiple invoicing
- False description of goods
- Trade diversion
- Shell and front companies
- Hawala networks
- Use of cryptocurrencies
- NGOs and informal channels
- Diamond trade risks
- Gold trade vulnerabilities
- E-commerce and services misuse
- Risk indicators in imports
- Risk indicators in exports
- Trade transaction monitoring
- AML framework in trade finance
- Reporting suspicious transactions
- Role of financial institutionsGlobal guidelines and compliance standards
- Real-world TBML cases
- Detection techniques
- Lessons learned
Who Should Enroll
Trade finance professionals
AML & compliance officers
Bankers handling international trade
Law enforcement professionals
Legal and risk advisory professionals
Students entering finance and compliance roles
Disclaimer: This is an exam preparation program only.
All certifications are awarded by ACI Financial Markets Association after passing the official exams.
Benefits of the Course
- Identify and prevent TBML risks
- Strengthen AML compliance knowledge
- Understand real financial crime techniques
- Improve career opportunities in banking and compliance
- Gain practical insights through case studies
Course Deliverables
- Access to SIFL Learning Platform
- Study material (soft copy + audio)
- Recorded explanations
- Case study analysis
- Mock assessments
- Final test
- Certification upon completion
FAQs
TBML refers to the misuse of trade transactions to launder money through manipulation of invoices, goods, or payments.
Yes. It focuses specifically on AML risks in trade finance, which is a specialized area.
Yes. Case-based learning is a core part of the program.
Basic understanding helps, but the course explains concepts clearly.
Bankers, compliance officers, and anyone involved in trade finance or financial crime prevention