The International Compliance Association (ICA) working in association with Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester, the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO), and the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS), are pleased to announce a new intake onto the compliance and anti money laundering course. Upon enrolment on this Diploma Course individuals become eligible for Associate Membership of BACO or may apply for full membership through their institutions. Completion of the International Diploma leads to individual professional membership of the ICA (MICA) and after five years relevant working experience to Fellowship (FICA). Professional membership of the ICA indicates a high level of practical competence in the field of international compliance and anti money laundering practice.

Start Date: January, 2011 - Register here

The International Compliance and Anti Money Laundering Diplomas have been designed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective discharge of the role of the Compliance Officer and Anti Money Laundering Reporting Officer within a Financial Services Business. The Diploma transcends national boundaries by examining best international compliance and anti money laundering practice.

The programme is divided into two parts.

Part I - International Anti Money Laundering Diploma
This comprises of 10 modules and is assessed by way of two written assignments and an examination. The examination is in an open book format assessing the candidates understanding of the subject and ability to practically apply the knowledge gained during the programme. The examinations are not memory tests. The assignments and examination carry equal weighting (50% each).

Part II - International Compliance Diploma
This comprises of 12 modules and is assessed by way of two written assignments and an open book examination. The assignments and examination carry equal weighting.

Course Fees

Full Programme: $4,550 Bahamian dollars.
Those taking the ICA programme will receive a full set of materials for each section, will be required to attend the classes, complete assignments and sit a one 3-hour examination for each section.This ICA Diploma is awarded in association with the University of Manchester Business School and endorsed by the British Bankers' Association.

Start Date: January, 2011 - Register here