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What You'll Learn

Stay compliant in banking & finance with expert training on records retention, AML, audits & digital governance. Build audit-ready systems today
Course Benefits
Industry Certification

Internationally recognized qualification

Expert Instructors

Learn from industry professionals

Dedicated Support

Assistance during and after training

Practical Skills

Apply knowledge immediately

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
Training on Financial Services Records and Regulatory Compliance - Course Cover Image
Duration 5 Days
Level Intermediate
Format In-Person

Course Overview

How do banks and financial institutions stay compliant in a world where every transaction leaves a digital footprint? The answer isn’t chance—it’s rigorous records management backed by airtight regulatory compliance. With audits, anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, and ever-changing financial regulations, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

This training takes you beyond the rulebook. You’ll learn not only what the regulators expect but how to build systems that withstand scrutiny. From retention schedules to digital recordkeeping, from AML documentation to preparing for surprise audits, you’ll gain practical strategies that financial services professionals use to keep their institutions safe, compliant, and audit-ready. More than just theory, the program blends interactive exercises and real-world case studies to ensure you leave confident in applying what you’ve learned the very next day.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

  • Records managers and compliance officers in banking and financial services

  • Legal, audit, and risk management professionals

  • Data protection officers and IT security staff

  • Branch managers and senior operations officers

  • Anyone responsible for financial documentation, reporting, or regulatory compliance

Course Impact

Individual Impact

  • Navigate AML, audit, and financial reporting requirements with confidence

  • Apply compliant retention schedules tailored for the financial sector

  • Prepare for regulatory inspections without stress

  • Strengthen personal accountability in compliance-related roles

  • Enhance decision-making by accessing the right records at the right time

Organizational Impact

  • Reduce the risk of costly fines and penalties from non-compliance

  • Build stronger trust with regulators, auditors, and customers

  • Improve efficiency with streamlined recordkeeping systems

  • Strengthen resilience against fraud and financial crime

  • Ensure long-term sustainability through compliant data governance

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand financial records compliance frameworks (AML, audit, retention laws).

  • Develop compliant retention and disposal schedules for financial records.

  • Implement best practices for digital recordkeeping in financial institutions.

  • Conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments.

  • Prepare effectively for external audits and regulatory reviews.

Course Outline

Module 1: Regulatory Landscape in Financial Services

  • Global and local financial regulations (AML, Basel, GDPR, etc.)

  • Compliance challenges unique to financial institutions

  • Case Study: Regulatory breaches and their consequences

Module 2: Records Retention & Legal Requirements

  • Developing compliant retention schedules

  • Balancing business needs with regulatory requirements

  • Practical Exercise: Drafting a retention schedule for key financial records

Module 3: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Fraud Prevention Documentation

  • AML recordkeeping requirements

  • Detecting and documenting suspicious transactions

  • Case Study: Lessons from AML enforcement actions

Module 4: Digital Records & Audit Readiness

  • Electronic records management in financial services

  • Preparing for internal and external audits

  • Practical Exercise: Mock internal audit on digital records compliance

Module 5: Risk Management & Future-Proofing Compliance

  • Conducting compliance risk assessments

  • Building sustainable governance frameworks

  • Case Study & Simulation: Responding to a surprise audit

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites required. This course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Course Administration Details

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.

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In-Person Training Schedules


January 2026
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Cape Town, South Africa USD 3,500 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 4,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Zanzibar, Tanzania USD 2,200 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,800 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Accra, Ghana USD 5,950 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 2,200 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dar es Salaam, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Johannesburg, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dakar, Senegal USD 3,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Naivasha, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nairobi, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 99,000
USD 1,400
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Cape Town, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 4,000
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 115,000
USD 1,500
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 1,800
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Accra, Ghana
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 5,950
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dakar, Senegal
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Naivasha, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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It’s a program that equips professionals to manage records in line with financial regulations, audits, and AML requirements.
Compliance officers, auditors, records managers, and financial sector staff responsible for regulatory documentation.
It prevents penalties, strengthens trust with regulators, and ensures institutions meet AML, audit, and legal obligations
Yes, it covers managing electronic records, ensuring audit readiness, and meeting data protection laws in finance.
They’ll learn to draft retention schedules, prepare for audits, assess compliance risks, and strengthen AML reporting
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