New - CDD Workshop for Property Professionals
Delivered in person by our experts
Our new Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Workshop is specifically designed for regulated property businesses that manage their CDD internally. It aims to deepen participants' understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and strengthen their CDD processes through practical, hands-on learning.
The workshop at a glance:
- Practical exercises to understand your team's baseline knowledge and focus the training on their weaker areas.
- Discussion and collaborative analysis of example cases from the property industry, giving you practical guidance to help you navigate the processes required for CDD.
- Dedicated time that allows participants the opportunity to ask questions and foster a deeper understanding of the material.
- The workshop's format is flexible, ensuring participants' needs are met.
Scroll down to read the learning outcomes and for more details about the workshop.
Feedback from a recent workshop attendee
“The CDD Workshop was especially valuable. We didn't want an out-the-box course. Stephen brought example cases, but most of the session was discussion-based, which is what made it so useful.”
Becky Lindsay - Chief Operating Officer, Rettie
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures, and the tools used to assess client risk in compliance with global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) regulations.
- Apply practical skills to effectively manage client risk and avoid engaging with criminals, terrorists, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) through analysis of real case studies.
- Identify which tools, information and digital data is required to ensure effective AML procedures are in place.
- Differentiate between levels of due diligence and determine an appropriate course of application based on client risk profiles.
- Respond effectively to high-risk situations, implementing enhanced due diligence strategies in a productive and compliant manner.
- Define, explain and apply the risk-based approach.
- Understand which CDD approach is required to be applied to legal persons and arrangements i.e companies and trusts.
Practical and hands-on exercises
Using a variety of practical exercises, your FCS Compliance workshop leader will gauge attendees' baseline knowledge and experience to ensure your business's needs are met.
Through interactive activities, you and your team will embark on a journey to deepen your understanding of the complexities surrounding CDD. Each exercise is crafted to be a straightforward yet effective method to refine your skill set and tackle the nuances of due diligence processes.
Work through actual scenarios
One of the workshop's most valuable features is its emphasis on real-world application. You are encouraged to bring questions and problems to your own cases and these will be compared against relevant industry examples.
This interactive environment allows for the collective exploration of actual scenarios, where the workshop leader will lend their expertise to support participants in navigating challenges and arriving at informed conclusions. The workshop leader will also facilitate a constructive dialogue, guiding you through the thought process required to analyse and address each case effectively.
Dedicated discussion time
The CDD Workshop's structure is flexible, and we always dedicate time for discussion. This allows participants to ask questions and engage meaningfully.
This interactive component not only helps to deepen their understanding of the material but also encourages the exchange of ideas and experiences among participants. By sharing insights and perspectives, everyone has the opportunity to learn from each other and enrich their grasp of CDD complexities.
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Workshop leaders
Our highly-skilled and respected team are experts in financial investigation, many with a law enforcement background, as well as experience in the legal sector, financial services and regulatory authorities.
Stephen Williamson MICA, Dip (AML)
Lead AML Consultant
Stephen spent 17 years working in the banking industry, specialising in both property finance and managing fraud and anti-money laundering teams for a range of organisations, from tier 1 banks to electronic money institutions. Stephen also has first-hand experience of the London property market, having spent many years both working for and running a property development firm. He is a member of the International Compliance Association (ICA), holding a Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering.
Caroline Walters AICA
Director of AML Quality Assurance
Caroline brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in law enforcement with Thames Valley Police, where she specialised in investigating serious and organised crime, including fraud, theft, and child protection. Since moving into the compliance field, she has held roles across both the UK public and private sectors, as well as offshore in the Channel Islands. For the past eight years, Caroline has focused on real estate compliance, developing deep expertise in regulatory standards and compliance strategies. She is a proud member of the International Compliance Association (ICA), underscoring her commitment to excellence in compliance and governance.
Jen Siwicki BA (HONS) MICA DIP. (AML) CERT. (KYC/CDD)
Senior AML Consultant
Jen has a strong background in financial crime enforcement, having served with both the National Crime Agency and the Economic Crime Directorate of the City of London Police. She specialised in the analysis and investigation of complex fraud and international money laundering cases involving both private individuals and businesses. In the last six years, Jen has developed extensive experience in the real estate compliance sector, applying her investigative expertise to regulatory and anti-financial crime frameworks. She is a member of the International Compliance Association (ICA) and holds a Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) as well as a Certificate in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD).
Request a CDD Workshop booking
Enquire about how FCS Compliance can help your in-house team improve their procedures.