The Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is a valuable source of information to law enforcement agencies. However, achieving the right balance between useful information and unnecessary details, can be difficult for many. Our team of former law enforcement investigators and analysts will share their knowledge and experience to guide you through the internal investigation process to produce impactful and actionable intelligence for law enforcement.

Suitable For: All client facing staff, MLROs and DMLROs.

Learning Outcomes:

Through an immersive and practical investigative scenario, participants will be able to utilize skills and techniques learned in this course, to facilitate effective decision-making and reporting regarding suspicious activity. At the end of this course, participants should be able to conduct an effective and robust investigation into reported suspicious activity, and critically assess the information available in order to make the correct decisions. Participants will learn:

1. What is a suspicious activity report (SAR) and its role in the financial intelligence cycle.

2. How to identify suspicious activity and what are common red flags.

3. How to perform internal investigations, including source of information to aid decision-making.

4. When and how to file a SAR.

5. Managing internal and external communications regarding SARs.

6. International regulatory/legal requirements regarding SARs.

7. What to do after a SAR has been filed.