Spring 2022 Anti-Illicit Trade Institute Course:<\/p>\n
April 5 – May 5, Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5pm EST<\/p>\n
Trade-Based Money Laundering and Illicit Flows: Practical Solutions<\/p>\n
Register at: https:\/\/gmu.universitytickets.com\/w\/event.aspx?id=1410<\/p>\n
Course Overview:<\/p>\n
This online course emphasizing TBML countermeasures, operations, and practical steps is taught by two internationally-recognized experts on TBML and Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML\/CFT), John Cassara (former US Treasury Special Agent and author) and Lakshmi Kumar (Policy Director, Global Financial Integrity). David M. Luna (former U.S. State Department official, co-Director of traCCC-AITI) and Dr. Louise I. Shelley (University Professor and Omer L. Nancy Hirst Endowed Chair at the Schar School of Policy and International Affairs at George Mason University and founder and executive director of traCCC), along with Peter Wild (FCA, CAMS, and trade finance specialist) will be guest instructors.<\/p>\n
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The instruction will be in “real-time” where students log into virtual class over Zoom. The course focus is on more concrete outcomes than previous AITI classes.\u00a0 the course will run consecutively for five weeks; two sessions a week.\u00a0 Students who successfully complete this executive development webinar will receive a certificate from the Anti-Illicit Trade Institute of the Terrorism, Transnational Crime, and Corruption Center (traCCC), Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University.<\/p>\n
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Course Schedule<\/p>\n
Week 1: i. TBML – Magnitude, Description and Challenges; John Cassara<\/p>\n
ii. Illicit Financial Flows – Illegal movement of Money and Capital; Lakshmi Kumar<\/p>\n
Week 2: iii. Sources of information & Trade Data Analysis; Lakshmi Kumar & John Cassara<\/p>\n
iv. New Technologies that Facilitate TBML – Lakshmi Kumar<\/p>\n
Week 3: v. Trade Finance and Risk Management – Peter Wild<\/p>\n
vi. Analysis of Trade Fraud & Case Examples – Dr. Louise I. Shelley & TraCCC staff<\/p>\n
Week 4: vii. Illicit Financial Hubs, Illicit Trade, & Free Trade Zones (FTZs) – Lakshmi Kumar, Dr. Louise I. Shelley & David M. Luna<\/p>\n
viii. Technology & Countermeasures – John Cassara, Lakshmi Kumar & Peter Wild<\/p>\n
Week 5: ix. Operations, Case Studies, & Practical Steps – Instructor Panel Discussion; moderated by David M. Luna<\/p>\n
x. Practical Applications ii: Student & Instructor Q&As & General Discussion<\/p>\n
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Questions? Contact them at traccc@gmu.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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