ICA® International Compliance Association Certification Programs
IFE & ICA Partnership
Istanbul Institute of Finance (IFE) has established a strategic partnership with the International Compliance Association (ICA), a leading organization in the international compliance sector. Thanks to this important collaboration, ICA's prestigious certificate and diploma programs are offered to banking and finance professionals in Türkiye.
The partnership aims to contribute to strengthening financial compliance and ethical standards in Türkiye by expanding critical compliance training in our country and increasing the competencies of compliance experts.
ICA's internationally valid certificate trainings offer the opportunity to specialize in six key compliance areas. These programs, ranging from combating money laundering to cyber risk management, are offered to compliance professionals in Türkiye with simple and informative content.
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ICA's opportunity to specialize in six key compliance areas
ICA Certification Programs
ICA certification programs offering specialization in six core compliance areas
Anti Money Laundering
ICA's Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CTF) certification programs offer fundamental and advanced knowledge in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Participants gain critical skills such as developing a risk-based AML/CTF program, implementing effective customer due diligence (CDD), and identifying and reporting suspicious transactions. The programs incorporate best practices aimed at ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and protecting the integrity of the financial system.
For more information You can visit ICA's official Anti-Money Laundering page.
Governance, Risk and Compliance
ICA's Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) certification programs emphasize that compliance is not just about complying with the law, but also encompasses elements such as organizational culture, ethics, data privacy, and technology. These trainings aim to develop systems and controls that will help organizations do the right thing in the right way in a complex regulatory environment. Through these programs, compliance professionals gain a comprehensive perspective on effective risk management, corporate governance, and creating a sustainable compliance culture.
For more information You can visit ICA's official Governance, Risk and Compliance page.
Financial Crime Prevention
ICA's Financial Crime Prevention certification programs focus on skills to identify and prevent financial crime risks such as fraud, bribery, and corruption. These trainings help participants understand the threats that financial crimes pose both inside and outside organizations; they also provide information on the processes of investigating and prosecuting criminal cases when necessary. Participants gain the competence to protect their organizations against financial crime risks and comply with legal requirements in this area, in light of global best practices.
For more information You can visit ICA's official Financial Crime Prevention page.
Customer Due Diligence / KYC
ICA's Customer Due Diligence / KYC (Customer Review / Customer Identification) certification program enables financial institutions to effectively fulfill their obligations to know their customers. Beyond verifying customer identity, this program emphasizes the importance of KYC/CDD processes such as monitoring the customer lifecycle, recognizing significant changes, and regularly conducting risk assessments. Proper Customer Identification practices play a critical role in enabling businesses to both respond to customer needs and prevent crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing.
For more information You can visit ICA's official Customer Due Diligence/KYC page.
Managing Sanctions Risk
ICA's Managing Sanctions Risk certification programs address understanding dynamic and complex sanctions regulations and managing compliance risk in this area. Through these trainings, participants gain the ability to manage the risks arising from sanctions imposed on individuals, groups, or countries and to create a framework compliant with relevant legal obligations. Sanctions compliance, a crucial tool in combating global financial crime, is examined in depth in these programs, offering compliance professionals a critical area of expertise.
For more information You can visit ICA's official Managing Sanctions Risk page.
Cyber Risk
ICA's Cyber Risk certification programs demonstrate how understanding and managing cyber threats is essential for businesses in the interconnected environment of the digital economy. These trainings focus on protecting organizations against cyberattacks, as well as fostering a compliance culture that supports innovation and respects privacy and ethical values. Through these programs, cybersecurity and compliance professionals gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in cyber risk management, learning to both secure their organizations and use technology efficiently and in compliance.
For more information You can visit ICA's official Cyber Risk page.