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Anti-Money Laundering Obligations for VASPs in India
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Overview
The recent amendment of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (2002) has brought Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in India under the AML regulatory framework. This virtual workshop by Fintelekt is designed to help the VASPs newly introduced to AML compliance to improve their understanding of how AML and financial crime risks can be managed. It aims to equip AML compliance teams with the knowledge and strategies required to navigate the landscape of AML obligations.
Through this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of AML regulations in India and their impact on VASPs
- Learn practical strategies for enhancing AML compliance within the organization
- Understand the latest developments in AML regulations and enforcement
- Interact virtually with industry peers and experts to share experiences and insights
- Access valuable resources and best practices to strengthen the AML compliance program.
Who Should Attend:
AML compliance, risk, legal and audit team and senior management members from VASPs in India
Inclusions:
Participation Certificate
Workshop Agenda
10.00 am to 10.05 am
Opening Remarks
Arpita Bedekar, Director – Strategy & Planning, Fintelekt Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
10.05 am to 10.45 am
Regulatory Expectations from VASPs
Ashima Batra, Additional Director, Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND)
- Primary responsibilities of the AML compliance team in a VASP and reporting obligations
- Applying the risk-based approach to AML in the organisation
- Implementing red flag indicators in the detection of suspicious transactions.
10.45 am to 11.30 am
Implementation of the Travel Rule
Malcolm Wright, Independent Financial Crime Compliance Advisory, Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), United Kingdom
Former Senior Director, Regulatory Assurance and Compliance, Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai
One of the most significant challenges in AML compliance for VASPs is the implementation of the Travel Rule. This session will focus on strategies for addressing this requirement effectively, including:
- Understanding the Travel Rule and its significance
- Challenges in implementation of the Travel Rule
- Key considerations for implementation of the travel rule in India
- Real-world case studies highlighting successful Travel Rule implementations.
11.30 am to 1.00 pm
Designing a Robust Monitoring and Screening Programme
Vijay Bharadwaj, Senior Manager, Ingenia Consultants, Singapore
An effective AML programme is built on the foundation of robust monitoring and screening processes and systems. This session will delve into the practical aspects of developing and maintaining these systems within VASPs and will cover:
- Best practices for customer identification and verification
- Identifying and mitigating risks unique to virtual asset transactions
- Transaction monitoring techniques to detect suspicious activities, considering both off-chain and on-chain information
- Leveraging technology and tools to streamline compliance efforts
1.00 pm
Closing Remarks
Registration
Participation Fees
- 1 Participant: INR 11,000 plus GST per person
- 2 - 4 Participants: INR 9,500 plus GST per person
- 5+ Participants: INR 8,000 plus GST per person
Terms
- The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the participant only on receipt of payment.
- Cancellations are not allowed. Substitutions are welcome but must be communicated by email at least three days before the workshop.
- The training programme is subject to a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled by Fintelekt at its discretion, without liability, if this criterion is not met. In such instances, Fintelekt will offer the participants credit for a future programme, or a full refund.
- If the workshop cannot take place due to any unforeseen reasons, it will be postponed and new dates will be announced. Fintelekt will retain the participation fees in a credit shell, which may be utilised by participants for the workshop on the revised date, or for any other Fintelekt training programme.
Contact
To register, contact:
Karishma Dattani
Fintelekt Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
+91 93700 78917 / +91 90490 08840
karishma@fintelekt.com