Overview

This course summarises the key regulatory requirements under the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)’s Guidance Notes on the Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing (February 2024) and the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. It outlines the core procedures and controls required to meet applicable compliance obligations.

Objective

Hong Kong asset management industry has tendency to incorporate funds in Cayman Islands. After completion of the course, participants will be able to understand and comply with the regulatory requirements of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.

Content

1. What is money laundering and terrorist financing?
2. Overview of the AMLR and related Guidance Notes in Cayman Islands
3. Effective management and internal controls
4. Risk assessment of customers
5. Identification and verification requirement (Cayman Islands)
6. Certification of documents
7. Simplified due diligence and enhanced due diligence
8. High risk customers
9. Sanctions
10. Reliance on third parties
11. Customer reviews and monitoring
12. Record keeping
13. Reporting of suspicious activities (Cayman Islands)
14. Training
15. Warning signs to mutual funds (Cayman Islands)

Who should attend

Fund managers, asset managers and anyone who would like to have a better understanding of the AML/CFT practice in the Cayman Islands.