Compliance

Intensive Course in Anti-Money Laundering

The intensive course Anti-Money Laundering (AML) provides in-depth knowledge of the legal requirements and typical risk factors in the broad context of money laundering, including counter-financing of terrorism (CFT). It covers relevant content from economic criminal law, current developments and practical measures to combat money laundering. The focus is on presenting criminal law risks in professional practice, aiming to raise participants’ awareness of compliance with money laundering regulations and other relevant compliance requirements and to enable them to comply effectively.

Course duration: 4 days
Course fee: CHF 1.800,–
Maximum number of participants: 35
Programme language: German
Course type: part-time professional training
Class times: half days, evenings, weekend course

Course contents at a glance:

• Knowledge of money laundering techniques, methods of terrorist financing, current phenomena and regulatory developments at national, European and international levels
• Knowledge required for the role of a due diligence officer (Anti-Money Laundering Officer)
• Knowledge of risk analysis and assessment as well as suspicious activity reporting to the FIU
• Knowledge of criminal law risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, organised crime and corporate liability
• Knowledge of the challenges posed by cryptocurrencies and the use of AI tools to detect money laundering and terrorist financing

Special features:

• Conducted once annually
• SAQ recertification for “Client Advisor Bank”
• The intensive course is recognised as professional training and further education pursuant to Art 21 SPG in conjunction with Art 32 SPV, as well as proof within the meaning of Art 36 SPV for 2.5 days.

The intensive course is held in cooperation with the Liechtenstein Bankers Association, the Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein (FMA) and the Liechtenstein Trustees Association.

This professional education offering is held regularly. The next session and registration options can be found here — if currently available.

Would you like to be notified as soon as registration is possible? Feel free to request information.

Intensive Course in International Sanctions Law

International sanctions law is one of the most complex areas of economic law. Since the start of the military aggression against Ukraine, regulatory requirements and EU sanctions measures have rapidly evolved, while OFAC has intensified its enforcement practices and expanded the extraterritorial application of US sanctions law.

The course provides a solid introduction to the Liechtenstein Sanctions Act (ISG) as well as the new EU criminal provisions concerning violations of restrictive measures. Comparative legal insights into Switzerland and information on OFAC complement the practice-oriented, cross-sector deepening of applicable sanctions rules. The aim is to develop legally secure skills in dealing with international sanctions and to sustainably strengthen compliance.

Course duration: 2 days
Course fee:  CHF 750,–
Maximum number of participants: 35
Programme language: German, English
Course type: part-time professional training
Class times: half days, evenings

Contents:

• Criminal provisions of the ISG in general and the Ukraine Regulation in particular, as well as the new EU criminal offences
• Practical questions in sanctions law in Liechtenstein and Switzerland
• Importance and scope of international sanctions (especially OFAC)
• Impact on the Liechtenstein financial centre, especially the trustee and banking sectors

Special features:

• Conducted twice annually
• The intensive course is recognised as professional training and further education pursuant to Art 21 SPG in conjunction with Art 32 SPV, as well as proof within the meaning of Art 36 SPV for 1.5 days.

This professional education offering is held regularly. The next session and registration options can be found here — if currently available.

Would you like to be notified as soon as registration is possible? Feel free to request information.

Intensive Course on Due Diligence Obligations

Compliance with all regulations and requirements in the field of anti-money laundering presents major challenges for many due diligence officers. Not only must they maintain an overview of all relevant rules, but they must also be able to identify and prevent misuse for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing at an early stage.
 

The requirements for the role of the due diligence officer have also increased rapidly in recent years and will continue to do so. To keep pace, it is essential to develop broad, interconnected knowledge.

Participation in this course provides you with more than just basic knowledge. You will gain in-depth insight into the principles of identifying and monitoring money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

The Intensive Course on Due Diligence Obligations is delivered in cooperation with the FMA Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein and CLL Compliance Labs Liechtenstein. This event is recognised as professional training and professional education under Art. 21 SPG in conjunction with Art. 32 SPV, and as evidence within the meaning of Art. 36 SPV for a total of 3 days.

This professional education offering is held at regular intervals. The next session and registration options can be found here when available.

Would you like to be notified as soon as registration opens? Request information without obligation.

The intensive course «Criminal Law and Business» is the fifth module of the Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Economic Criminal Law. The focus is on the company as a potentially criminally liable entity and the preventive management of legal risks in the business environment.

First, corporate criminal liability as enshrined in the Liechtenstein Criminal Code (StGB) is analysed. Particular emphasis is placed on misconduct by senior management as well as so-called organisational fault, which is attributable to insufficient internal structures or supervisory measures.

A significant part of the course is devoted to the topic of Criminal Compliance. The following are taught:

• Fundamentals and structure of an effective compliance architecture
• Strategies for preventive legal advice for companies
• Planning and conducting internal investigations

Practical guidance is provided on how compliance violations can be identified, analysed and remedied — including cooperation with supervisory and law enforcement authorities, if necessary.

Another key focus is whistleblowing: participants learn how whistleblowing systems can be implemented in compliance with the law and how grievances can be reported and addressed internally or externally.

Finally, advanced knowledge is imparted in specific business-relevant legal areas, including:

• Criminal copyright law
• Unfair competition law
• Criminal provisions in the field of industrial property rights

The material is conveyed in a vivid and action-oriented manner through practice-oriented case studies.

Course contents at a glance:

• Corporate criminal liability and organisational fault
• Development and implementation of compliance systems
• Internal investigations and risk-oriented measures
• Whistleblowing and whistleblower protection
• Economic criminal law relating to intellectual property and competition

After completing the course, participants have specialised knowledge in corporate criminal law and criminal compliance. They are able to identify criminal risks at an early stage, develop and implement preventive compliance strategies and actively participate in internal investigations to clarify internal corporate legal violations.

This professional education offering is held regularly. The next session and registration options can be found here — if currently available.

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Intensive Course on Payment Transactions and Anti-Money Laundering Prevention

Participants are introduced to specialised topics in banking law beyond the Banking Act, such as payment institutions, payment systems and the e-money regime. They are also sensitised to the area of anti-money laundering compliance. In this module, participants additionally acquire comprehensive knowledge of private banking contract law and the standard framework agreements that are essential for daily practice in the banking sector.

This professional education offering is held at regular intervals. The next session and registration options can be found here when available.

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«Compliance» as an umbrella term for strategies and systems to prevent regulatory breaches has long become a common term in the German-speaking business world. Originating from the Anglo-American banking sector, the concept touches on a variety of heterogeneous legal fields such as banking law, corporate law, tax law, data protection law, IT law, criminal law, European and EEA law. In addition to banks, companies, insurance and fund management firms as well as public administration are particularly confronted with compliance issues. However, compliance as a cross-cutting matter goes far beyond mere legal compliance. The Compliance Day offers a platform for exchanging views on current challenges and trends in the field of compliance. Experts from financial services, law, industry and administration discuss practical solutions – concise, thorough and future-oriented.

This professional education offering is held regularly. The next session and registration opportunities can be found here when available.

Would you like to be notified as soon as registration opens? Request information without obligation.