Format
This course will be delivered online over a six-week
period. Each module will take place on Monday evenings from
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM , running consecutively from
Monday 15 September to Monday 3 November . By booking this course, participants are registering for the full series of sessions and are expected to attend all six modules.
Who should attend
The course will benefit a wide range of participants, including executive and non-executive
board members, senior executives, management and key staff across various business
functions as well as risk, regulatory, audit and compliance professionals
Course overview
Week 1 - Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing or Terrorism (CFT)
- Definitions and Impacts
- Overview of International Standards and Regulatory Framework - FATF, EU
& Ireland
- Financial Sanctions
- Emerging Trends, Regulatory Developments
- Interactive Elements: Polls and Q&A
Week 2 - Ireland's AML/CFT Regulatory
Regime
- Competent / Supervisory Authorities in Ireland
- Focus: CBI - Supervision & Enforcement
- Overview of AML/CFT obligations of financial services firms
- Focus: Customer Due Diligence obligations
- Interactive Elements: Q&A - Discussion on practical challenges.
- Case Study/Scenario Group Activity
Week 3 - AML Compliance Programs
- Roles and Responsibilities within financial services firms
- Compliance Monitoring, Risk Management, Internal Audit
- Remediations and Corrective Actions
- Reporting & Disclosure Obligations
- Interactive Elements: Case Study / Scenario Group Discussion / Q&A
Week 4 - Interactions with Competent Authorities
- Reporting Requirements
- Inspections Information Requests & Investigations
- Focus: Managing CBI AML inspections
- Legal Considerations
- Interactive Elements - Q&A Session
Week 5 - Impact of Technology
- Risks presented by technology
- The use of AI/Machine Learning /Data Analytics for AML/CFT in Industry
- How technology can support regulation & law enforcement
- Data privacy considerations
- Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
- Interactive Elements - Examples in practice
Week 6 - Interactive Session & Course
Recap
- Q&A Discussion (Selected Topics)
- Recap - Prep for M
Key learnings outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Outline the regulatory regime in Ireland to prevent money laundering and counterthe financing of terrorism financing (AML/CTF).
Speaker bio
Tracy Tookey - GRC Consultant,
Tracy Tookey Consulting Limited For over 25 years, Tracy has performed a variety of roles at senior, group, and board level in the financial & corporate services sectors as well as in the public and not for profit sectors covering a range of GRC SME areas and jurisdictions. Tracy currently runs her own consultancy business - Tracy Tookey Consulting Limited - which provides advisory & support services, director & officer appointments, and training to a range of clients, educational establishments, and professional bodie.
Annick O'Brien General Counsel, CybSafe - Guest Speaker on Week 5 - The Impact of Technology. Data Protection Officer (DPO), and cyber risk officer. A skilled architect of compliance and risk management frameworks, Annick ensures these initiatives align with business objectives to deliver tangible value. Passionate about fostering culture change, she has a proven track record of shaping corporate behavior through impactful training and awareness programs.
With a focus on cyber security, privacy, and information security, Annick specializes in navigating complex regulations, including GDPR, DORA, and the EU AI Act. Her mission is to help organizations integrate new legal requirements into their operations safely and sustainably. A recognized thought leader, Annick frequently writes and speaks on the intersection of human cyber risk and evolving legal landscapes.
In 2024, Annick was honored with the GRC Head of Legal of the Year award, a testament to her contributions in advancing compliance and risk excellence.
Faye McCrossan Vice President, Regulatory Consulting, Kroll Advisory (Ireland) Limited -Guest Speaker on Week 4 - Interacting with Competent Authoritie. Faye is a Vice President on the Regulatory Consulting team in Kroll Advisory (Ireland). Limited and has been active in the Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") area since 2015. Since joining Kroll, she has been appointed as Money Laundering Reporting Officer ("MLRO") and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer ("AMLCO") to a number of investment funds and entities domiciled in both Ireland and the Cayman Islands providing guidance and expertise on AML matters to the Board of Directors.
Prior to joining Kroll in April 2023, Faye was employed by KB Associates where she was a Manager of the MLRO team and responsible for the Beneficial Ownership service offering. She has also held various roles with fund administrators where she managed day to day AML processes as well as overseeing remediation and ongoing monitoring projects.
Faye has gained an excellent knowledge and understanding of AML legislation through her experience working in operations and as a consultant
Note for Legacy CPA Members
Members who joined Chartered Accountants Ireland following the amalgamation on 1 September, please continue to book on the CPA Portal here
to ensure you receive your member discount.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this or any other CPD course or requirements, please feel free to contact the team here or call us at
(+353) 01 523 3930
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