You will gain a comprehensive overview of financial crime, including its various forms and the potential risks it poses to both consumers and lenders. Understanding financial crime is crucial for safeguarding your organisation and maintaining the integrity of the consumer credit landscape.   Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is a key component of preventing financial crime. This course will provide insights into the importance of conducting thorough CDD checks, verifying customer identities, assessing risk profiles, and monitoring customer activities. By understanding CDD, you can effectively identify and mitigate the risk of engaging with individuals involved in illicit activities.   Money laundering is a pervasive issue in the financial industry. This course will delve into the concept of money laundering, including its methods, indicators, and legal frameworks. You will learn how to recognise and report suspicious transactions, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and contributing to the prevention of financial crime.   Understanding the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Senior Management Arrangements, Systems, and Controls (SYSC) is vital for implementing effective controls and processes to prevent financial crime. This course will explore the requirements outlined in the FCA SYSC, including the responsibilities of senior management, risk assessment frameworks, and the importance of a strong compliance culture.   Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in exposing financial crime within organisations. This course will provide insights into the concept of whistleblowing, the protections available to whistleblowers, and the procedures for reporting suspected wrongdoing. Understanding whistleblowing empowers you to create a culture of transparency and accountability, deterring financial crime and protecting both consumers and your organisation.