Question 1

What AML regulations are covered in the Zurich AML Compliance Workshop?

Accepted Answer

Shasat's two-day AML Compliance Workshop in Zurich covers FINMA AML regulations, Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act AMLA, FINMA Circular 2011/1 due diligence obligations, MROS suspicious transaction reporting, FATF recommendations, EU 6th AML Directive, SECO sanctions compliance, OFAC sanctions, EU sanctions screening, digital assets compliance under FATF Travel Rule, FINMA virtual assets guidance, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence for private banking clients, beneficial ownership verification, and counter proliferation financing CPF obligations.

Question 2

Who should attend the AML Compliance Workshop in Zurich?

Accepted Answer

This AML workshop in Zurich is designed for Chief Compliance Officers, Money Laundering Reporting Officers, Deputy MLROs, FINMA-regulated compliance professionals, private banking compliance officers, wealth management compliance professionals, AML Compliance Managers, Risk Managers, Heads of Financial Crime, Internal Auditors, Legal Counsel, and Regulatory Affairs professionals across Swiss banks, private banks, wealth managers, insurance companies, fintech firms, asset managers, and professional services firms.

Question 3

Is this AML course relevant for professionals across the DACH region?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat's AML Compliance Workshop in Zurich attracts compliance professionals from across the DACH region including Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Professionals from Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna regularly attend this programme in Zurich. The workshop comprehensively addresses FINMA requirements, German BaFin AML obligations, Austrian FMA AML requirements, and cross-border DACH compliance obligations.

Question 4

Is this AML course relevant for EU professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This AML Compliance Workshop in Zurich is directly relevant for compliance professionals across the European Union. The programme comprehensively covers EU 6th AML Directive obligations, the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority AMLA regulatory framework, EU sanctions screening requirements, and cross-border AML compliance obligations for EU-connected organisations. Professionals from Luxembourg, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark regularly attend this programme.

Question 5

Is this AML course specifically designed for private banking and wealth management professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat's AML Compliance Workshop in Zurich specifically addresses private banking and wealth management AML compliance including FINMA enhanced due diligence requirements for high-risk clients, PEP management, beneficial ownership verification for complex offshore structures, nominee shareholder identification, and cross-border wealth management compliance obligations. Zurich is Europe's premier private banking centre making this uniquely the most relevant AML training programme for Swiss private banking compliance professionals.

Question 6

What is covered on MROS reporting obligations in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

This workshop covers suspicious transaction reporting obligations to MROS the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland including SAR filing requirements, reporting thresholds, the duty to report versus the right to report under Swiss AMLA, asset freezing obligations upon filing, and best practice for MROS reporting across different financial institution types including banks, asset managers, insurance companies, and professional services firms.

Question 7

What is covered on SECO and Swiss sanctions compliance?

Accepted Answer

This workshop covers SECO Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs sanctions compliance including Swiss autonomous sanctions, UN Security Council sanctions implemented in Switzerland, Swiss sanctions against Russia and other regimes, OFAC secondary sanctions implications for Swiss banks, EU sanctions screening for Swiss firms with European operations, and practical sanctions compliance programme design for FINMA-regulated institutions.

Question 8

Is digital assets and cryptocurrency AML compliance covered for Swiss businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This workshop covers FINMA virtual assets guidance, Swiss digital asset service provider AML obligations under AMLA, FATF Travel Rule implementation requirements, DeFi risks, NFT-related financial crime, and blockchain analytics tools. Switzerland is one of the world's leading digital asset jurisdictions with Crypto Valley in Zug making digital assets AML compliance one of the most relevant training topics for Swiss compliance professionals.

Question 9

Is the Zurich AML course CPD and CPE accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All delegates receive CPD and CPE accreditation upon completion of Shasat's AML Compliance Workshop in Zurich. The accreditation is recognised by major professional bodies across Switzerland and internationally including the International Compliance Association ICA, ACAMS, ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW.

Question 10

Can this AML workshop be delivered in-house across Switzerland and Europe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat delivers this AML Compliance Workshop as an in-house programme for organisations across Switzerland and Europe including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lugano, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Luxembourg, and Paris. In-house delivery allows the programme to be tailored to your organisation's specific FINMA requirements, EU AML obligations, and sector-specific compliance challenges across the DACH region and European Union.

Question 11

What makes this the best AML training course in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Shasat's AML Compliance Workshop in Zurich is delivered by experienced AML practitioners with direct advisory experience across FINMA-regulated banks, private banks, wealth managers, and professional services firms. The programme uniquely combines FINMA-specific regulatory depth with FATF international standards, EU AML Directive obligations, SECO sanctions compliance, and cutting-edge digital assets coverage including FINMA virtual assets guidance. It is the most comprehensive AML compliance training programme available in Switzerland covering the full spectrum of Swiss, EU, and international AML obligations in a single two-day programme.

Question 12

Where else does Shasat deliver AML Compliance Workshops globally?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Zurich, Shasat delivers 2-Day AML Compliance Workshops in London, Singapore, Las Vegas, Dubai, Bermuda, Riga, Sydney, Mumbai, Mexico City, Nairobi, Istanbul, Manila, Cyprus, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and Brussels. Online AML Masterclass and Crypto AML courses are also available globally.

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