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Curaçao
Willemstad
The Financial Institute

The Financial Institute heeft als doel :
Het beheer en de exploitatie van een instituut voor opleidingen ten behoeve van de financiële sector.

28/08/2026

Compliance and integrity are essential to maintaining trust, protecting reputation, and ensuring sustainable business operations within regulated industries.

In both the trust and e-Gaming sectors, regulators increasingly expect organisations to demonstrate not only compliance with applicable laws and regulations, but also a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and risk awareness. Every employee plays an important role in safeguarding the organisation. Understanding compliance obligations, recognising risks, and making ethical decisions are no longer responsibilities reserved for compliance departments alone.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:
✔️Understand the role of compliance and integrity within regulated sectors
✔️Recognise their responsibilities in supporting compliance and ethical business conduct
✔️Understand the supervisory roles of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) and the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)
✔️Identify common compliance and integrity risks within the trust and e-Gaming sectors
✔️Understand basic AML/CFT/CFP obligations and reporting responsibilities
✔️Recognise suspicious activities and escalation requirements
✔️Understand the importance of ethical decision-making and professional conduct
✔️Contribute to a culture of integrity, accountability, and risk awareness

Training content Introduction to compliance and integrity, and why it matters in regulated sectors. The role of the CBCS and Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). Overview of AML/CFT obligations and CDD fundamentals. Recognising suspicious activities and reporting obligations. Integrity risks and ethical decision-making. Conflicts of interest and professional conduct. Sanctions, fraud, and other financial crime risks. The role of employees in maintaining a compliant organisation. Practical examples and case discussions from the trust and e-Gaming sectors.

Trainers Benno van Leeuwen, Managing Director
Marjolaine Jardinier, LLM, CAMS, AMLFC, Trainer & Expert in Compliance, Legal & Risk

Register here: https://www.tficuracao.com/events/compliance-integrity-in-trust-and-e-gaming

26/08/2026

What can you expect?
✔️Qualified Instructors: learn from world-class instructors with AML experience
✔️Ongoing Support: connect and interact with your instructor and other professionals
✔️Modules and Multimedia: improve understanding with easy-to-follow case studies, videos and discussions
✔️Practice Tests: assess comprehension to successfully prepare for the final exam
✔️Final Exam: conveniently administered through the actual course on the FIU Online platform
✔️Professional Accreditation: developed and offered in partnership with Florida International University (FIU), a nationally accredited university, ranked number 2 in International Business nationwide by U.S. News and World Report
✔️Access to a Global Network: connect with professionals from various sectors
✔️Training benefits Participants who successfully complete the program will follow a case-study format with practical exercises focusing on the actual challenges faced by the Senior AML Compliance Officer responsible for the AML compliance function. They will utilize necessary components of risk management that can be applied in real-life scenarios, incorporate key factors to meet the challenge of complying with regulatory expectations, and effectively report on all facets of their AML program to senior management, the board of directors, and regulators.

Register here:
English: https://www.tficuracao.com/events/certified-professional-in-anti-money-laundering-cpaml-english
Spanish: https://www.tficuracao.com/events/certified-professional-in-anti-money-laundering-cpaml-spanish

24/08/2026

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is one of the most important building blocks of an effective AML/CFT/CFP framework. Whether you onboard clients, review customer files, or support compliance activities, understanding the fundamentals of CDD is essential.

This practical foundation training gives participants the knowledge and confidence to perform basic CDD activities, identify customer risks, and understand regulatory expectations. Through practical examples, case discussions, and interactive exercises, participants learn how effective CDD helps organisations prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:
✔️Understand the purpose of CDD within an AML/CFT/CFP framework
✔️Explain the key components of CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
✔️Understand customer identification and verification requirements
✔️Apply basic customer risk-assessment principles
✔️Recognise the importance of beneficial ownership identification
✔️Understand the purpose and intended nature of customer relationships
✔️Recognise the importance of ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews
✔️Understand record-keeping obligations and regulatory expectations
✔️Understand their role in supporting effective AML/CFT/CFP compliance

Details: 29 September 2026, 08:00 – 12:00
Duration: 4 hours Level: Foundation
Format: Classroom
Location: Compliance & Forensic Caribbean, Werfstraat 6, Willemstad, Curaçao Language: Dutch or English (depending on participant preference)
Certificate: Certificate of Participation Price: XCG 595,00 incl. 6% OB

Trainers Benno van Leeuwen, Managing Director
Marjolaine Jardinier, LLM, CAMS, AMLFC, Trainer & Expert in Compliance, Legal & Risk

Register here: https://www.tficuracao.com/events/customer-due-diligence-core-principles-and-practice

22/08/2026

The internationally recognized AMLCA Certification is designed for intermediate-level compliance officers in both financial and non-financial sectors. The in-depth curriculum is based on best practices and international standards regarding the origin, practices, and development of regulations on money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Participants will be able to:
✔️Utilize the necessary tools to implement and improve each organization's internal controls, policies, procedures, and processes
✔️Incorporate key factors to effectively mitigate risks in transactions of possible money laundering and terrorist financing
✔️Effectively meet the challenge of complying with the expectations of AML/CFT laws and regulations

Who should attend BSA/AML Managers, Bank Examiners, Auditors, Attorneys, Accountants, Consultants

Course details:
September 17, 2026 – December 16, 2026 90 days | 100% online, accessible 24/7 Languages: English or Spanish Level: Intermediate Instructor: Ana María de Alba, with more than 25 years of professional experience.

Registration link (english): https://www.tficuracao.com/events/anti-money-laundering-certified-associate-amlca-english
Registration link (spanish): https://www.tficuracao.com/events/anti-money-laundering-certified-associate-amlca-spanish

20/08/2026

The program is designed to strengthen the knowledge of professionals, officers, directors, and managers on U.S. sanctions compliance. It explains how sanctions programs work, the risks they create for financial institutions and other businesses, and the key elements required for an effective OFAC compliance framework.

Participants will be able to:
✔️Discover the purpose of international sanctions programs
✔️Identify persons subject to U.S. sanctions policy
✔️Explore key elements for identifying the various types of OFAC lists
✔️Apply the steps financial institutions must take
✔️Understand OFAC's requirements for regulatory compliance

Who should attend
✔️Senior Management,
✔️Executive Board Members,
✔️Compliance Officers,
✔️Risk Managers,
✔️Sanctions and Screening Analysts,
✔️Operations and Payments Staff,
✔️Auditors, and
✔️Attorneys/Legal Counsel.

Course details September 17, 2026 – November 16, 2026 Online – 60 days, accessible 24/7 Language: Spanish or English

The OFAC Sanctions Certificate is an advanced-level program and carries 15 Continuing Education (CE) credits.

Register here (english): https://www.tficuracao.com/events/ofac-sanctions-certificate-english
Register here (spanish): https://www.tficuracao.com/events/ofac-sanctions-certificate-spanish/form

19/08/2026

De training Business Banking biedt een breed en praktisch totaalbeeld van de belangrijkste kennis en vaardigheden die hiervoor nodig zijn. De verschillende aspecten van zakelijke kredietverlening worden in samenhang behandeld: van het analyseren en interpreteren van jaarrekeningen, cashflows en prognoses tot het beoordelen van de onderneming, de financieringsstructuur, zekerheden en kredietrisico’s.

Ook het beheer van de bestaande kredietportefeuille krijgt nadrukkelijk aandacht. Deelnemers leren mogelijke risico’s en kredietbeheersignalen tijdig te herkennen, deze op de juiste manier te interpreteren en passende beheersmaatregelen te bepalen.

Voor wie is deze training?
✔️Accountmanagers of daarvoor in opleiding
✔️Kredietadviseurs
✔️Startende analisten en startende fiateurs zakelijke relates
✔️Pensioenadviseurs voor ondernemers
✔️Hypotheekadviseurs voor de ondernemer in privé
✔️Iedereen die op basis van de jaarrekening van een onderneming beslissingen moet nemen of adviezen moet geven.

Wat kun je verwachten?
De training bestaat uit een onderdeel Financiële Analyse (3 dagdelen) en Business credit en Riskmanagement (2 dagdelen).
De onderdelen kunnen los van elkaar gevolgd worden, maar het is aanbevolen de training in zijn geheel te volgen om zo de verschillende onderdelen van het Business Banking-vak beter met elkaar te kunnen verbinden.

Door wie?
De training wordt verzorgd door Alex Tevel, een ervaren kredietprofessional en financieel adviseur van Finpact Financiële Trainingen met uitgebreide ervaring in de kredietverlening, risicomanagement, en bancaire processen.

18/08/2026

The Certified Virtual Assets Associate (CVAA) program provides a practical understanding of virtual assets, their regulatory environment, and the risks they pose to financial institutions and other businesses.

An interactive online course focused on due diligence policies for identity verification, risk assessment, and virtual asset transaction monitoring. It helps professionals comply with AML/CFT and Sanction Screening standards to prevent fines.

Participants will be able to:
✔️Refresh their understanding of fundamental AML/CFT concepts applicable across all industries
✔️Explain the basics of AMLA 2020 expectations and how understanding these requirements supports the design of effective internal controls
✔️Review the main principles behind MiCA, the EU Crypto-Asset Regulation
✔️Understand essential concepts related to definitions, prohibitions or limitations, registration of Virtual Asset Providers, and Travel Rule obligations
✔️Identify risks and risk-mitigation strategies associated with virtual assets and virtual asset providers

Course details September 17, 2026 – November 16, 2026 60 days | Online, self-paced & available 24/7 Language: Spanish Level: Intermediate Instructor: Ana María de Alba, consultant with more than 25 years of professional experience

Participants have 60 days to complete readings, narrated PowerPoint modules, practice tests, and the final exam through an interactive, self-paced online format.
CVAA Certified is valid for 2 years.

Register here: https://fiba.site-ym.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2073392

28/07/2026

5- half day training by Compliance Caribbean
31 August - 4 September 2026, 8.00 am – 12.00 pm.

Compliance II: In Depth is the sequel to the Compliance I: Basics training with more in-depth learnings on money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud. This training will increase your knowledge on how to set up an effective compliance work program and how to conduct a risk assessment. It will get you more insight into the integrity guidelines of the supervisor and provide you with tools to conduct financial investigations and interview techniques. You will learn about a risk-based approach to CDD and how to set up a Compliance Work Program. Also, you will gain more insight into the integrity policy and applicable laws as well as the approach of PEPs and corruption. Furthermore, new developments in the field of compliance will be discussed.
Topics Covered
👉🏼 Money laundering / financing of terrorism, current issues and typologies;
👉🏼 (Differentiated) Customer Due Diligence, a Risk Based Approach;
👉🏼 Compliance (year) program, including the shift in compliance activities;
👉🏼 The role of the Compliance Officer;
👉🏼 Incident and whistleblowing policy;
👉🏼 PEP, corruption and international framework;
👉🏼 Interview techniques;
👉🏼 Financial investigations techniques;
👉🏼 Reporting: required compliance reports.

Register Now: https://www.tficuracao.com/events/compliance-ii-in-depth-5

For more information or to register, please visit our website, www.tficuracao.com or contact us at [email protected] or +5999 4652505.

27/07/2026

In correspondent banking, nested accounts are where the risk hides.
This program covers the practical application of USA PATRIOT Act and Bank Secrecy Act requirements, with a focus on nested accounts. It's built for U.S. financial institutions offering correspondent banking and for foreign institutions that have, or are seeking, U.S. correspondent relationships.

In partnership with Florida International University.

📅 August 20 to October 19, 2026
💻 Online via the Canvas educational platform (FIU)

Info & registration: tficuracao.com (Get $100 off with TFI's discount code)

24/07/2026

Operational risk rarely announces itself. It shows up in the incident report.

This certificate gives you a practical understanding of how operational risk works in the financial system and how to manage it end to end, from international standards and risk categories to incident reporting and enterprise-wide risk management.

Who it's for: senior management, risk and compliance officers, operations and internal control staff, auditors, correspondent banking and operations teams, and anyone working in enterprise risk management and internal controls.

📅 August 20 to September 19, 2026 (30 days)
💻 Online, accessible 24/7
🗣️ Available in English or Spanish

Info & registration: tficuracao.com

Adres

Abraham De Veerstraat 2
Willemstad

Openingstijden

Maandag	09:00 - 17:00
Dinsdag	09:00 - 17:00
Woensdag	09:00 - 17:00
Donderdag	09:00 - 17:00
Vrijdag	09:00 - 17:00

Telefoon

+59994652505

Website

http://www.tficuracao.com/

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