Institute of Banking Studies
In cooperation with
International Compliance Association (ICA) &
International Compliance Training (ICT)/Middle East
Advanced Certificate in Compliance Qualification Program
Class
No.
Class Topic
Instructor /
Mentor
Day
Date
Timing
No. of
Hours
1
Workshop One –
delivered by ICT Middle
East in Jordan –
Raven GroomBaker
Wednesday
11/5/2016
10 am – 6 pm
8 hours
2
Mentoring Session One
Monday
23/5/2016
5 pm-7:30 pm
2.5 hours
Monday
30/5/2016
5 pm-7:30 pm
2.5 hours
Mr. Khader
Yacoub
3
Mentoring Session Two
4
Assignment One Due
date – the date by which
students must send their
assignment to ICA for
assessment
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Monday
6/6/2016
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5
Workshop Two –
delivered by ICT Middle
East in Jordan
Raven GroomBaker
Tuesday
16/8/2016
10 am – 6 pm
8 hours
6
Mentoring Session Three
Sunday
21/8/2016
6 pm – 8 pm
2 hours
Tuesday
23/8/2016
6 pm – 8 pm
2 hours
Thursday
8/9/2016
10am – 11.45am
1 hour 45
minutes
Mr. Antone
Sabella
7
Mentoring Session Four
8
Examination Date –
the date of when the
exam is to be taken in
Jordan
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Main Topics and Syllabus of the Program:
1- Understanding the Regulatory Environment
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Background to regulation.
The regulatory Timeline.
2- International Regulation
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Regulators and their powers.
Overview of recent international legislation.
3- Compliance in Practice
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Compliance Structure.
The role of the compliance officers.
Key compliance activities.
4- Managing the risk of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing
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The objectives of money laundering.
Vulnerabilities of particular services and products.
Designing an effective internal reporting system.
Terrorist financing.
The USA Patriot Act and US extraterritoriality.
Money Laundering and tax evasion.
5- Financial Crime Prevention
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Misleading statements.
Market manipulation.
Insider dealing.
Market Abuse.
Mentors Profile: (mentoring sessions)
1- Mr. Khader Yacoub:
- Compliance Manager in Cairo Amman Bank, with an International Diploma In Compliance from ICA,
Manchester Business School/UK, Certified Anti-money laundering Specialist from (ACAMS)/USA,
Master Degree /International Business Law, from Australia, Diploma in Law and BS Degree in Law. (9)
Years of wide range experience in Regulatory Compliance in banking sector, during which time I have had
senior responsibilities in relation to Regulatory Compliance.
- Proven track record of leadership, achievements and the ability to inject and maintain a high standard of
accuracy and quality in all areas.
- Works well in a team environment and motivate teams to achieve success.
Major Achievements in Compliance :
- Devised and implemented regulatory compliance database for Cairo Amman Bank which contains all laws
and regulations issued and promulgated by competent authorities applicable to banking sector.
- Developed and implemented for Cairo Amman Bank regulatory compliance monitoring and testing reports
and programs.
- Devised for Cairo Amman Bank regulatory Compliance internal work manual covering all aspects of
regulatory compliance.
- Implemented for Cairo Amman Bank regulatory compliance risk methodology and matrix based on a risk
based methodology.
- Supervised and coordinated the establishment of Cairo Amman Bank/Palestine Compliance Department.
- Prepared full interpretation of FATCA Agreement ( FATCA Final Regulations 2013)
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
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Master Degree, LLM. (International Business Law), University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Dip. In Law, Arab Institute for Studies and Research, Cairo/Egypt.
Bachelor of Law, Jerash University/ Jordan
International Diploma in Compliance / ICA/ Manchester Business School in United Kingdom.
CAMS certification
2- Mr. Antone Sabella:
- Head of Compliance and AML Division in Cairo Amman Bank, with a total of (12) Years of wide range
experience in Regulatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in banking
sector, during which time I have assisted in formulating the AML/CFT regime that consists of Policies,
Procedures, Controls, Systems, recruitment, Training, etc.
- Proven track record of leadership, achievements and the ability to inject and maintain a high standard of
accuracy and quality in all areas.
- Works well in a team environment and motivate teams to achieve success.
Major Achievements in Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing:
- Devised and implemented regulatory compliance database for Cairo Amman Bank which contains all laws
and regulations issued and promulgated by competent authorities applicable to banking sector.
- Supporting the monitoring of the compliance with internal AML policies and local AML regulations.
- Developed and implemented for Cairo Amman Bank AML/CFT detailed procedures for Divisions and
Branches.
- Devised for Cairo Amman Bank AML/CFT internal work manual covering all aspects of banks products
and services.
- Implemented for Cairo Amman Bank AML/CFT risk methodology and matrix based on a risk based
methodology.
- Supervised and coordinated the establishment of Cairo Amman Bank/Palestine AML/CFT Department.
- AML\CFT trainer, Conducting and delivering specialized AML\CFT courses in accordance with targeted
audience.
- Overseeing Palestine Compliance and AML/CFT Department and conducts an on sight AML/CFT
Training for their staff (mangers, supervisors and officers).
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Jordan “Amman Private University”
- Certified Compliance Officer, American Academy for Financial Management.
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, ACAMS Miami USA.
- International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention / ICA / Manchester Business School in United
Kingdom.