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Professional training course · AGRC-037
Trade-Based Money Laundering Detection
Trade-based money laundering disguises criminal proceeds through trade transactions, using techniques such as over- and under-invoicing, multiple invoicing and…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 5Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Trade-based money laundering disguises criminal proceeds through trade transactions, using techniques such as over- and under-invoicing, multiple invoicing and misrepresented goods. It is one of the most complex financial crime typologies to detect.
This LLMI course explains TBML typologies, trade finance products and documentation, red flags, customer due diligence for trade clients, transaction monitoring, investigations and reporting suspicious activity. Participants analyse trade cases and documents for indicators.
The course suits AML, trade finance and compliance professionals.
Course Objectives
Explain trade-based money laundering typologies
Understand trade finance products and documents
Recognise TBML red flags
Apply due diligence to trade customers
Monitor and investigate trade transactions
Report suspicious activity effectively
Target Audience
AML and financial crime professionals
Trade finance operations staff
Compliance officers
Relationship managers
Investigators
Auditors
Course Methodology
Typology presentations
Document review exercises
Case studies
Investigation workshops
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: TBML Fundamentals
- Money laundering stages
- Why trade is exploited
- Global typologies
- Regulatory expectations
- Sanctions links
- Case study: TBML scheme
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2Day 2: Trade Finance
- Letters of credit
- Documentary collections
- Open account trade
- Trade documents
- Parties
- Exercise: Document review
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3Day 3: Red Flags
- Pricing anomalies
- Shipping anomalies
- Customer behaviour
- Goods misrepresentation
- Free trade zones
- Workshop: Red flag analysis
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4Day 4: Due Diligence and Monitoring
- Trade customer due diligence
- Transaction monitoring
- Price verification
- Vessel and shipping checks
- Escalation
- Exercise: Monitoring scenario
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5Day 5: Investigation and Reporting
- Investigation steps
- Documentation
- Suspicious activity reports
- Training
- Controls improvement
- Capstone: TBML investigation
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Trade-Based Money Laundering Detection course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Trade-Based Money Laundering Detection course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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