Financial Crime & Conduct

CISI Combating Financial Crime (UAE)

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CISI Combating Financial Crime
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Don't let dry, legalistic texts stand in your way. Our system turns complex AML, Bribery, and Fraud regulations into an interactive and engaging mastery plan.

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Syllabus

Module 1: The Background and Nature of Financial Crime 7% syllabus weight

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Covers core definitions, international standards (FATF), and the regulatory landscape in the UK and globally.

  • Definitions: ML, TF, PF, Fraud, Market Abuse, Bribery, Corruption, Sanctions.
  • FATF's 40 international Recommendations and the roles of regulators and enforcement bodies.
  • UK FSMA 2000 definition of financial crime.
  • GDPR Breach Fines: 4% of global turnover or €20m.
  • Compliance culture, regulator relations, asset recovery and best-practice guidance.

Module 2: Money Laundering 8% syllabus weight

Detailed look at the PLI and EDD models, the POCA 2002 legislation, and MLR 2017-2023 updates.

  • PLI Model: Placement (Entry), Layering (Movement), Integration (Reunion).
  • EDD Model: Enable, Distance and Disguise.
  • POCA S327-329: Concealment, Arrangements, Acquisition (Max 14 years prison).
  • POCA S330-333: Failure to Disclose / Tipping Off (Max 5 years prison).
  • MLR 2017 and the 2019, 2022 and 2023 changes.
  • FATF mutual evaluations, regional bodies and other international AML bodies.

Module 3: Terrorist Financing 4% syllabus weight

Focuses on the solicitation and collection of funds for terrorism, distinguishing it from general ML.

  • TF vs ML: TF focuses on the destination (use), ML on the source (origin).
  • UN Convention 1999 (Criminalises provision/collection).
  • UNSCR 1267: Sanctions against Al-Qaida, Taliban, ISIL.
  • E-money CDD figures: €150 stored value, €50 remote use and €150 monthly reload.
  • Fund Transfer Regs: Require name, address/DOB, account number/unique ID.

Module 4: Bribery and Corruption 6% syllabus weight

Deep dive into the UK Bribery Act 2010, US FCPA, and different types of corrupt practice.

  • UK Bribery Act S1 (Bribing), S2 (Being Bribed), S6 (FPO), S7 (Failure to Prevent).
  • Section 7 is 'Strict Liability'.
  • 6 Principles of Prevention (MOJ): Proportionate, Top-level, Risk, Due Diligence, Communication, Monitoring.
  • FCPA: Covers only ACTIVE bribery (giving), allows 'Facilitation Payments' whereas UK Act DOES NOT.

Module 5: Fraud and Market Abuse 4% syllabus weight

Analysis of the Fraud Act 2006, Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), and international standards like SOX.

  • Fraud Act S2 (False representation), S3 (Failure to disclose), S4 (Abuse of position).
  • Dishonesty + Intent to gain/cause loss = Fraud (No actual loss needed).
  • MAR: Insider dealing, Unlawful disclosure, Market manipulation, Spoofing.
  • CJA 1993 insider dealing and Financial Services Act 2012 sections 89–91.
  • Volcker Rule: Limits banks to 3% Tier 1 capital in private equity/hedge funds.
  • Sarbanes-Oxley controls for reporting, governance and auditor independence.

Module 6: Tax Evasion 4% syllabus weight

Distinction between evasion and avoidance, FATCA (US), and the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

  • Tax Evasion (Illegal) vs Avoidance (Legal but aggressive).
  • FATCA: US Law requiring global reporting of US persons' assets.
  • Criminal Finances Act 2017: Corporate strict liability for failing to prevent facilitation of tax evasion.
  • Common Reporting Standard (CRS): OECD standard for automatic exchange of info.
  • CDOT arrangements, the EU non-cooperative list and the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework.

Module 7: Financial Sanctions 4% syllabus weight

Listing processes, screening technologies, and the consequences of designation.

  • Two core prohibitions of an Asset Freeze: Dealing with funds AND making funds available.
  • Fuzzy Logic: Used in screening to catch misspellings/anagrams.
  • OFSI (UK), OFAC (US), EU, UN lists.
  • Breach Penalties: Up to £1m or 50% of funds; max 7 years prison.
  • Policing and Crime Act 2017 powers allow UK implementation of UN sanctions without waiting for EU action.

Module 8: Financial Crime Risk Management 13% syllabus weight

The highest-weighted exam section (13 marks). Practical application of CDD, 3 Lines of Defence, and governance.

  • 3 Lines of Defence: 1. Front Office, 2. Compliance/Risk, 3. Internal Audit.
  • CDD: identify and verify the customer and beneficial owner and understand the relationship.
  • Company beneficial ownership: more than 25% or control by other means.
  • Recommendation 10 occasional-transaction CDD threshold: €15,000.
  • EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence): Required for PEPs, High-Risk countries, Correspondent banking.
  • Correspondent banking due diligence and the prohibition on shell-bank relationships.
  • PEPs: Remains a PEP for at least 12 months after leaving office.
  • SARs and DAML, the seven-working-day initial consent notice, and no general UK cash-reporting threshold.
  • CDD records: five years after the relationship; transaction records: five years from completion.

Free Topic Quiz & Key Practice Questions

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Money Laundering

A criminal attempts to deposit £50,000 in cash, generated from illegal narcotics sales, into a legitimate retail bank account. Which stage of the money laundering process does this scenario primarily illustrate, and what is its main vulnerability?

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Frequently Asked Questions

All content is created from the official CISI workbooks and compiled with input from finance professionals who have studied for and passed the CFC exam themselves. We combine their notes, insights, and exam feedback into a focused, interactive study system.

Our mock exams are built from a combination of past CISI examination patterns and feedback from candidates who have recently sat the exam. Each exam matches the official format — 50 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour with a 70% pass mark — so you practise under real exam conditions.

We do not guarantee a pass — success requires reading the official CISI workbook and using our materials for active revision. However, our system is specifically designed around recall-based learning, which is proven to significantly improve retention and exam performance.

No previous qualifications or experience are required. The CFC exam is open to anyone. Our materials are structured to help both newcomers to compliance and experienced professionals looking to formalise their knowledge.

The CISI CFC exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 1 hour. The pass mark is 70% (35 out of 50). There is no negative marking. Exams can be booked year-round at Prometric test centres worldwide.

Yes — CISI recommends candidates read the official workbook. Our course is designed as a powerful revision companion, not a replacement for the workbook. We distil the most exam-relevant content into flashcards, cheat sheets, and mock exams to accelerate your preparation.

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As an official CISI Accredited Training Partner, our provider holds ATP status and our materials are structured around the current CISI syllabus. This gives you a structured, exam-focused companion to the official workbook.

Yes! Test your knowledge and review detailed explanations with the free CISI Combating Financial Crime Topic Quiz below. It contains 15 questions from one named syllabus topic and is not a full mock exam or overall readiness assessment.

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