Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA): Learn How to Identify and Avoid Involvement in Money Laundering Schemes


Don’t Get Caught Off Guard—Be AMLA-Ready!


Did you know that even unintentional involvement in money laundering schemes can expose you and your company to serious legal, financial, and reputational risks?


The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) requires businesses and professionals to implement strict controls, yet many are unaware of the full scope of their responsibilities. 


This high-value learning session will give you the confidence to navigate AMLA requirements, recognize suspicious transactions, and respond appropriately to potential threats.


Join us and gain the essential tools to build strong internal defenses, ensure compliance, and demonstrate integrity in your role. Staying compliant isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about safeguarding trust.


MasterClass 3.0



Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA): Learn How to Identify and Avoid Involvement

in Money Laundering Schemes

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

01:00 PM – 05:00 PM PHT



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Webinar Description:


In today’s increasingly complex regulatory landscape, organizations must stay vigilant against the growing threat of money laundering and financial crime. This timely and essential learning session is designed to equip professionals with a solid understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) fundamentals, current compliance requirements, and practical risk mitigation strategies.


In this MasterClass, participants will gain essential knowledge of the legal framework governing AML practices in the Philippines and globally, including key legislation such as the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), recent updates from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The session will cover the end-to-end AML process—Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR), and ongoing monitoring—highlighting real-world red flags and typologies to enhance detection and prevention efforts.


This transformative learning session emphasizes a risk-based approach to compliance, enabling organizations to tailor AML programs to their specific exposure levels. It also explores current challenges, such as digital transaction risks, beneficial ownership transparency, and the role of technology in AML systems.


Ideal for compliance officers, auditors, risk managers, legal professionals, finance executives, and front-line staff, this course provides practical insights and tools to strengthen your organization’s defense against money laundering threats while ensuring regulatory compliance and reputational integrity.

Webinar Objectives:


The specific objectives of this unique fun-filled online learning experience are as follows;

  • Understand the Legal and Regulatory Framework: Gain comprehensive knowledge of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), its recent amendments, and international AML standards including FATF guidelines;
  • Identify and Assess Money Laundering Risks: Learn how to recognize common money laundering schemes, red flags, and vulnerabilities specific to various industries and sectors;
  • Apply Risk-Based AML Practices: Understand how to implement a risk-based approach in AML compliance, focusing on customer profiling, transaction risk, and enhanced due diligence;
  • Strengthen KYC, CDD, and Monitoring Processes: Master the best practices in Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and ongoing transaction monitoring to ensure robust internal controls; and
  • Enhance Reporting and Documentation Procedures: Equip participants with the tools to properly document compliance activities and file timely Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with AMLC requirements.

Key benefits from attending this webinar


In this online session, your participants and organization will be able to:

  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Avoid Penalties: Reduce the risk of fines, sanctions, and reputational damage by staying up-to-date with evolving AML requirements and practices;
  • Improve Internal AML Controls and Governance: Strengthen your organization’s internal compliance programs by aligning with global and local regulatory expectations;
  • Boost Staff Awareness and Capability: Equip your team with the skills to detect, report, and respond effectively to suspicious activities and financial irregularities;
  • Protect Business Reputation and Integrity: Demonstrate due diligence and ethical conduct in financial operations to build trust with regulators, clients, and stakeholders; and
  • Adapt to Emerging AML Challenges and Trends: Stay informed on the latest AML threats, including digital laundering, cryptocurrency misuse, and beneficial ownership concealment.

Webinar Outline:

Session 01: Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

  • Definition and overview of money laundering
  • Stages of money laundering: Placement, Layering, Integration
  • Impact on financial systems, businesses, and the economy
  • Key stakeholders in AML enforcement (local and global)


Session 02: Legal and Regulatory Framework

  • The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (RA 9160, as amended)
  • Recent updates under the AMLA and their implications
  • Overview of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)
  • FATF recommendations and the Philippines’ compliance status
  • Penalties and consequences of non-compliance


Session 03: Understanding Risks and Red Flags

  • Common typologies and case studies of money laundering
  • Red flags in customer behavior and financial transactions
  • Sector-specific vulnerabilities (e.g., banking, real estate, remittance)
  • Risk profiling and customer segmentation


Session 04: Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

  • Core principles and purpose of KYC and CDD
  • Risk-based approach in onboarding clients
  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers
  • Ongoing monitoring and periodic review
  • Beneficial ownership identification


Session 05: Reporting Obligations and Internal Controls

  • Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR): what, when, and how to report
  • Covered Transaction Reports (CTR): thresholds and filing process
  • Documentation standards and record-keeping requirements
  • Role of compliance officers and audit teams
  • Creating and maintaining an AML compliance manual


Session 06: Emerging Trends and Technology in AML Compliance

  • Digital financial services and cryptocurrency risks
  • Use of AI and RegTech in AML monitoring
  • AML in the context of cybersecurity and fraud prevention
  • Adapting compliance practices to evolving threats



Who Should Attend?

Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) Webinar is ideal for professionals and organizations committed to upholding regulatory standards and safeguarding financial integrity. This learning session is especially beneficial for:

  • Compliance Officers and AML Officers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Internal and External Auditors
  • Banking and Finance Executives
  • Accountants and Finance Managers
  • Legal and Regulatory Affairs Personnel
  • Treasury and Cash Management Staff
  • Operations and Branch Managers
  • Insurance and Remittance Professionals
  • Cooperative and Microfinance Officers
  • IT and Cybersecurity Professionals involved in AML Systems
  • Government Regulators and Enforcement Officers

Whether you’re part of a financial institution, fintech company, insurance firm, or any regulated entity, this course offers valuable insights to help you stay compliant, mitigate risk, and respond to today’s AML challenges with confidence.



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