Proliferation Financing

Proliferation Financing

Law firms can unwittingly be involved in proliferation financing. This course gives staff the knowledge to spot red flags, assess client and third-party risk, and respond effectively.

This course helps lawyers to spot proliferation financing risks and protect themselves & their firms from regulatory action or prosecution.

Who is it for?

Perfect for anyone working in a law firm.

Course content

E-learning overview

Proliferation Financing is a growing compliance risk that can expose law firms to serious legal, regulatory and reputational consequences. This engaging e-learning course provides a practical introduction to help staff understand how it relates to AML and Sanctions compliance, how to identify potential risks and the actions they should take when concerns arise. 

Through real-world examples, interactive scenarios and knowledge checks, learners will gain the confidence to recognise proliferation financing red flags, assess client and third-party risks, and support effective compliance and risk management across the firm. 

Content

  • Understanding proliferation financing: definitions, risks and regulatory requirements 
  • The links between proliferation financing, AML and Sanctions regimes 
  • Identifying red flags in clients, transactions and third parties 
  • Three steps for managing proliferation financing risk 
  • Quiz 

Outcomes

As a result of completing this course you will: 

  • understand what proliferation financing is and why it matters 
  • recognise common proliferation financing risks and warning signs 
  • identify the links between proliferation financing, AML and sanctions compliance 
  • know how to report and escalate concerns appropriately 
  • support the firm’s proliferation financing prevention and risk management controls 

Format

Self-paced, cost-effective e-learning. Interactive scenarios and quizzes with management reporting tools to track progress. 

Duration

20 minutes

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