Sanctions Compliance and Screening
Course overview
Delegates learn to build a sanctions compliance programme that keeps the organisation clear of prohibited parties and jurisdictions. The course covers the major sanctions regimes, name screening and fuzzy matching, alert investigation, and the management of false positives. Practical exercises walk through screening decisions and escalation of potential breaches.
What you will gain
- Explain the major global sanctions regimes
- Design proportionate screening controls
- Investigate and clear screening alerts
- Manage false positives efficiently
- Escalate and report potential breaches
Who should attend
- Sanctions and compliance analysts
- Financial crime staff
- Trade and export compliance officers
- Risk professionals
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 to 15 Sep 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | Book |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
| 10 to 11 May 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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