Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions in Anti-Money Laundering

This specialised training course is designed to equip Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in Southern Africa with the practical tools and knowledge necessary to identify, mitigate, and respond to financial crime risks within their operations.

It is specifically tailored for professionals operating within high-risk DNFBP sectors, including:

• Legal practitioners (attorneys, conveyancers, and notaries)
• Accounting and audit professionals
• Real estate agents and property practitioners
• Trust and company service providers
• Dealers in precious metals and stones
• Key internal stakeholders such as compliance officers, risk managers, and business owners responsible for regulatory oversight

These sectors are increasingly recognised by regulators as critical gatekeepers in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, with heightened expectations around compliance and accountability.

Anchored in both regional regulatory frameworks and international best practices, the course addresses the unique vulnerabilities faced by DNFBPs. Participants will explore real-world typologies, sector-specific red flags, and regulatory expectations related to customer due diligence, beneficial ownership transparency, and suspicious transaction reporting.

The training emphasises a risk-based approach and promotes a practical, business-aligned culture of compliance suited to the evolving threat landscape in Southern Africa.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to meet their regulatory obligations with confidence and to protect their businesses from abuse by criminal actors.