QC holds training on anti-money laundering

A two-day training course titled “Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing” was recently organised by Qatar Chamber in partnership with Al-Rowad Academy. The training course, which consisted of 16 hours, brought together 19 participants from tellers, front office and back-office staff working in exchange and insurance companies. The training courses covered topics including the latest concepts of money laundering and terrorist financing crimes in accordance with Law No (20) of 2019 and its executive regulations and ways of how such crimes may occur in remittances and exchange services. Participants enhanced their knowledge on techniques to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in accordance with Law No. (20) of 2019, its executive regulations and identified the latest rules issued by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) in this respect. It also focused on the latest developments related to money laundering, terrorist financing and efforts to combat it globally, regionally, and locally. The course was delivered by Dr. Bashir Al-Naqeeb who enjoys over 25 years of professional experience in governance, operational risk, compliance, financial crime, and anti-money laundering training.