In this episode of The Riffle, we break down the DFSA’s Thematic Review on Continuing Professional Development for MLROs — a deep look into how well firms and financial crime specialists in the DIFC are meeting their regulatory learning obligations.
We cover the review’s key findings, including overall CPD compliance levels, the gaps in hybrid MLRO roles, the widespread reliance on basic or low-value training, the neglect of critical sanctions education, and the persistent weaknesses in record-keeping.
We also highlight the DFSA’s concerns around employer support, the varying levels of MLRO engagement and professionalism, the shortcomings observed within DNFBPs, and what these insights mean for future supervisory expectations as the regulator sharpens its focus on AML competence across the centre.
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