Introduction

Financial institutions are operating in an increasingly complex environment where financial crime, fraud risk, cyber-enabled fraud, money laundering, insider threats, digital banking fraud, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven fraud, identity theft, payment fraud, and regulatory compliance have become major strategic concerns. Banks are under continuous pressure to strengthen their Anti-Fraud Compliance Framework while complying with evolving global regulatory requirements and protecting customer trust. An effective anti-fraud compliance program enables financial institutions to minimize operational losses, enhance regulatory compliance, improve risk governance, and build organizational resilience against emerging financial crime threats.

Anti-Fraud Compliance for Banks Training Course equips banking professionals with practical knowledge, international best practices, and advanced fraud risk management techniques to identify, investigate, prevent, and respond to fraud across retail, corporate, digital, and investment banking operations. Participants will explore fraud analytics, AI-powered fraud detection, forensic investigations, anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions compliance, cyber fraud prevention, fraud governance, whistleblower management, regulatory reporting, and enterprise fraud risk management through real-world case studies, interactive workshops, simulations, and industry-leading frameworks. The course aligns with global regulatory expectations and supports organizations in building a proactive, technology-enabled anti-fraud compliance culture.

Programme Curriculum

Anti-Fraud Compliance for Banks Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Develop an Enterprise Anti-Fraud Compliance Framework aligned with global banking regulations.
Identify emerging fraud risks, cyber-enabled fraud, and digital banking vulnerabilities.
Apply AI-powered fraud detection and predictive analytics to strengthen fraud prevention.
Implement effective Fraud Risk Assessment methodologies across banking operations.
Strengthen AML, KYC, CDD, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) controls.
Conduct professional fraud investigations using forensic and digital evidence.
Detect and mitigate payment fraud, card fraud, account takeover, and identity fraud.
Design effective Fraud Governance, Internal Controls, and Compliance Monitoring programs.
Utilize Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Fraud Intelligence for continuous monitoring.
Improve Regulatory Compliance with international banking standards and supervisory expectations.
Enhance Whistleblower Protection, Ethics, and Anti-Corruption mechanisms.
Develop effective Fraud Response, Crisis Management, and Incident Reporting strategies.
Create a sustainable Fraud Risk Culture through leadership, employee awareness, and continuous improvement.

Target Audience

Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs)
Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
Internal Auditors
Fraud Investigation Officers
AML/KYC Compliance Professionals
Operational Risk Managers
Branch Managers and Banking Executives
Financial Crime, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory Compliance Professionals

Course Modules

Module 1: Banking Fraud Landscape and Regulatory Compliance

Global banking fraud trends and emerging threats
Fraud risk governance framework
International regulatory requirements
Three Lines of Defense model
Fraud risk culture and compliance leadership
Case Study: Analysis of a multinational bank's fraud governance transformation following regulatory enforcement actions.

Module 2: Enterprise Fraud Risk Assessment

Fraud Risk Assessment methodology
Enterprise Risk Management integration
Fraud risk indicators (KRIs)
Control effectiveness assessment
Fraud heat maps and risk prioritization
Case Study: Developing a fraud risk assessment matrix for a commercial bank.

Module 3: Digital Banking Fraud and Cyber Fraud Prevention

Digital banking fraud schemes
Mobile banking and online payment fraud
AI-driven fraud attacks
Social engineering and phishing
Cybersecurity collaboration for fraud prevention
Case Study: Response to a large-scale online banking account takeover attack.

Module 4: AML, KYC, Customer Due Diligence and Financial Crime Compliance

AML regulatory framework
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Sanctions and PEP screening
Transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
Case Study: Identifying suspicious transactions involving shell companies and trade-based money laundering.

Module 5: Fraud Detection, Investigation and Forensic Techniques

Fraud investigation methodology
Digital forensic evidence
Interviewing techniques
Evidence preservation
Regulatory reporting requirements
Case Study: Internal employee fraud investigation involving unauthorized fund transfers.

Module 6: Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Fraud Monitoring

AI-powered fraud detection
Machine learning applications
Fraud analytics dashboards
Continuous transaction monitoring
Predictive fraud intelligence
Case Study: Implementation of AI-based fraud detection reducing false positives in retail banking.

Module 7: Internal Controls, Ethics and Fraud Governance

Internal control framework
Segregation of duties
Whistleblower systems
Ethics and anti-corruption compliance
Compliance monitoring and auditing
Case Study: Strengthening internal controls after procurement fraud within a financial institution.

Module 8: Fraud Response, Crisis Management and Future Trends

Fraud incident response planning
Business continuity and resilience
Regulatory investigations
Fraud recovery strategies
Future trends in financial crime and fraud prevention
Case Study: Managing reputational risk and regulatory response following a major banking cyber-fraud incident.

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Fraud Prevention Compliance Management Risk Detection Transaction Monitoring

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 26 2026

26 Oct — 30 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000