Description
The Securities market plays a major role in the global economy and provides traders worldwide with an immeasurable exposure as well as a direct entrance to the global financial system, and hence the potential to earn big sums of money. Products offered in this industry are expansive, and many are sophisticated; some are designed to be sold to the general public and others are tailored to the specific needs of single buyers. Many transactions are executed electronically and across international borders. Some of the characteristics attributed to the industry, including its speed in executing transactions, its worldwide outreach, and its flexibility, can make it appealing to criminals who would abuse it for illegitimate purposes, including money laundering and terrorist financing.
This course emphasizes on the money laundering risks associated with the various types of intermediaries, products, payment methods and clients involved in the securities industry. It illustrates the compliance challenges for trading firms and brokerage institutions, and provides a thorough explanation about the methods to be applied in order not to violate the existing regulations. The course details as well several indicators about money laundering in the securities industry and provides various case studies for insider trading, market manipulation and securities fraud in the industry.
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