Question 1

What AML regulations are covered in the Istanbul AML Compliance Workshop?

Accepted Answer

Shasat's two-day AML Compliance Workshop in Istanbul covers MASAK Mali Suçları Araştırma Kurulu AML requirements, Law No 5549 on Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime obligations, BDDK AML guidelines for Turkish banks, Şüpheli İşlem Bildirimi suspicious transaction report obligations to MASAK, FATF recommendations, Turkey FATF evaluation requirements, SPK crypto-asset AML regulations, FATF Travel Rule, OFAC secondary sanctions implications for Turkish banks, EU sanctions, UN Security Council sanctions, and counter proliferation financing CPF obligations.

Question 2

Who should attend the AML Compliance Workshop in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

This AML workshop in Istanbul is designed for Uyum Görevlisi Compliance Officers, MLROs, MASAK-regulated compliance professionals, BDDK-regulated banking compliance officers, SPK-regulated capital markets compliance professionals, AML Compliance Managers, Risk Managers, Heads of Financial Crime, Internal Auditors, Legal Counsel, payment institution compliance officers, fintech compliance professionals, insurance compliance professionals, and real estate AML compliance officers across Turkey and the wider Caucasus, Central Asia, and Balkan region.

Question 3

Why is Istanbul uniquely positioned as an AML training hub?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia making it the most geographically accessible AML training hub in the world for professionals from four major regions simultaneously. Compliance professionals from Turkey, the Caucasus including Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia, Central Asia including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Balkans including Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Albania, and the MENA region including Egypt and Jordan all access Istanbul as their most convenient AML training location.

Question 4

Is this AML course relevant for professionals across Central Asia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Compliance professionals from Tashkent, Almaty, Astana, Ashgabat, Bishkek, and Dushanbe regularly attend this AML Compliance Workshop in Istanbul. Istanbul is the most accessible training hub for the entire Central Asian region. The programme addresses FATF standards and cross-border AML compliance obligations directly relevant for compliance professionals from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Question 5

Is this AML course relevant for Caucasus professionals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Compliance professionals from Baku, Tbilisi, and Yerevan regularly attend this AML Compliance Workshop in Istanbul. The programme addresses FATF standards and cross-border AML compliance obligations applicable for compliance professionals from Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. Istanbul is the most accessible AML training hub for the entire Caucasus region and the programme is directly relevant for professionals from all Caucasus financial institutions.

Question 6

What is MASAK and what are the AML reporting obligations for Turkish entities?

Accepted Answer

MASAK — Mali Suçları Araştırma Kurulu — is Turkey's primary AML financial intelligence unit. Turkish obligated parties including banks, payment institutions, insurance companies, capital market intermediaries, real estate agents, accountants, and lawyers must file Şüpheli İşlem Bildirimi suspicious transaction reports to MASAK. This workshop provides comprehensive practical guidance on all MASAK reporting obligations under Law No 5549 and the specific filing requirements for Turkish reporting entities.

Question 7

Does this AML course cover OFAC sanctions and their implications for Turkish banks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This workshop specifically addresses OFAC secondary sanctions implications for Turkish banks and financial institutions with US dollar operations and cross-border financial flows. Turkey's unique geopolitical position means Turkish banks face complex OFAC sanctions screening obligations for transactions involving sanctioned jurisdictions. The programme covers OFAC SDN list screening, secondary sanctions risk management, EU sanctions obligations for Turkish financial institutions with European operations, and UN Security Council sanctions screening.

Question 8

Does this AML course cover SPK crypto-asset regulations for Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This workshop covers SPK Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu Capital Markets Board of Turkey crypto-asset regulations, FATF Travel Rule implementation for Turkish digital asset businesses, DeFi risks, NFT-related financial crime, and blockchain analytics tools. Turkey has one of the most active cryptocurrency markets in Europe and the Middle East and SPK has introduced comprehensive crypto-asset regulations making digital assets AML compliance one of the most important training topics for Turkish compliance professionals.

Question 9

Is the Istanbul AML course CPD and CPE accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All delegates receive CPD and CPE accreditation upon completion of Shasat's AML Compliance Workshop in Istanbul. The accreditation is recognised by major professional bodies across Turkey and internationally including the Banks Association of Turkey TBB, the Turkish Capital Markets Association TKYD, ACAMS, the International Compliance Association ICA, ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW.

Question 10

Can this AML workshop be delivered in-house across Turkey and the region?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shasat delivers this AML Compliance Workshop as an in-house programme for organisations across Turkey and the region including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Baku, Tbilisi, Tashkent, Almaty, Bucharest, and Sofia. In-house delivery allows the programme to be tailored to your organisation's specific MASAK requirements, Law No 5549 obligations, BDDK supervisory expectations, FATF evaluation priorities, and sector-specific AML challenges across Turkey and the wider Caucasus, Central Asian, and Balkan region.

Question 11

Where else does Shasat deliver AML Compliance Workshops globally?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Istanbul, Shasat delivers 2-Day AML Compliance Workshops in London, Singapore, Las Vegas, Dubai, Zurich, Manila, Brussels, Cape Town, Mexico City, Cyprus, Bermuda, Nairobi, Riga, Sydney, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, and New York. Online AML Masterclass and Crypto AML courses are also available globally.

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