SRO Training

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All VQF seminars are constantly updated in accordance with the latest state of knowledge 

I. Persons subject to training 

 

Both basic training  and advanced training seminars are aimed at all persons who are active in the field of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) (see Art. 46 SRO regulations), i.e. persons who:

  • exercise financial intermediary activities pursuant to Art. 2 Para. 3 AMLA; or
  • are entrusted with compliance with duties pursuant to Art. 3 et seq. AMLA; or
  • belong to the member's special internal department (VQF doc. no. 907.1).

 

 II. Time limits for compliance with duty of training

  • Basic training must be completed by the employee in question within one year of admission into the VQF SRO, or of entering into financial intermediary activity or from the assignment of an AMLA function.
  • Following successful attendance at basic training, persons subject to training must regularly attend an advanced training event every two years. The Management Board resolves the advanced training cycle according to the SRO-training concept.

  

III. Training goals

 

The main goal of training is to ensure that each participant is aware of the duties imposed by the AMLA and is in a position to comply with and correctly implement these duties at all times. At the same time, members must be kept up to date, in a practical manner, with the latest jurisdiction, insights, developments and trends in the entire AMLA field.

 

IV. Details

 

Basic training

The topics of the basic training are very versatile. This seminar informs you about the basic principles of anti-money laundering regulation in the Swiss and the international environment, about the various aspects of the membership as a member of VQF, and on the particular due diligence duties according to AMLA ant the VQF SRO regulations.

 

Fee Webinar & on-site training: CHF 650 plus VAT

On-site training: includes lunch (standing lunch in Zug), coffee breaks and training materials

 

Duration: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Advanced training 

This training provides information about the current developments in the financial market regulation and about the most recent amendments to the AMLA.

 

Fee Webinar & on-site training: CHF 450 plus VAT

On-site training: includes light lunch, coffee break and training materials

 

Duration: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

VASP Focus Advanced training 

This training provides information about the current developments in the financial market regulation and about the most recent amendments to the AMLA with a focus on VASPs. VASP members are warmly invited to attend these seminars; however, participation in this specific advanced training is not mandatory. They are, of course, also free to choose from the general advanced training program.

 

Fee Webinar & on-site training: CHF 450 plus VAT

On-site training: includes light lunch, coffee break and training materials

 

Duration: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  

V. Certification

 

Each participant will receive a certificate of participation as proof of having fulfilled the training requirement. In addition to active participation, the prerequisites are passing the final test (required only for the basic training) and payment of the participation fee.


 

 

Please note that only the German version is legally binding.