Course Details
Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML): Detection, Prevention and Regulatory Compliance
Global trade has become increasingly complex, with interconnected supply chains, cross-border transactions, and evolving digital platforms creating opportunities for both legitimate commerce and illicit financial flows. Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) has emerged as one of the most sophisticated methods of disguising criminal proceeds, posing significant threats to the stability of financial systems and the integrity […]
Oct 6, 2026
9:00 am
₦296,968.75
3 Days

Global trade has become increasingly complex, with interconnected supply chains, cross-border transactions, and evolving digital platforms creating opportunities for both legitimate commerce and illicit financial flows. Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) has emerged as one of the most sophisticated methods of disguising criminal proceeds, posing significant threats to the stability of financial systems and the integrity of international trade. Unlike traditional forms of money laundering, TBML exploits legitimate trade mechanisms, making detection and prevention more difficult for regulators, financial institutions, and enforcement agencies.
The rising expectations from regulators, combined with the increasing use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and blockchain, demand that compliance and risk professionals adopt innovative and data-driven approaches to combat TBML. Institutions are now under pressure to build frameworks that not only comply with evolving global regulations but also proactively identify, monitor, and mitigate TBML risks that could lead to financial penalties, reputational damage, or regulatory sanctions.
At the end of the training programme, participants will:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of TBML typologies, risk indicators, and the regulatory landscape to enhance financial crime compliance within their institutions.
- Apply advanced analytical techniques, data-driven strategies, and technological tools to detect, prevent, and mitigate TBML risks effectively.
Strengthen institutional compliance frameworks by implementing best practices, fostering interdepartmental collaboration, and ensuring regulatory alignment to reduce financial exposure and operational risks. - Share acquired knowledge with team members within 30 days to, foster a stronger compliance culture.
- Demonstrate proficiency level 3 (can do without help) in detecting, preventing, and mitigating TBML using the tools and techniques provided.
- Demonstrate improved TBML risk management, leading to a 50% reduction in financial losses and sanctions related to illicit trade activities and achieve the same within 180 days
- Critically examine TBML typologies, risk indicators, and the global regulatory framework to strengthen compliance functions and align institutional practices with international standards.
- Apply advanced data-driven techniques, analytical tools, and technology-enabled solutions to detect, prevent, and mitigate TBML risks within financial and trade-related operations.
- Design and implement enhanced compliance frameworks and interdepartmental collaboration mechanisms that reduce exposure to TBML-related financial, operational, and reputational risks
- Overview of Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) and Financial Crime
- Understanding TBML Typologies and Risk Indicators
- Trade Document Manipulation and Fraudulent Practices
- Shipping-Based TBML Schemes and Monitoring Techniques
- Sanctions Compliance and High-Risk Jurisdictions
- Leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence for transaction monitoring
- Regulatory Expectations and Compliance Best Practices
- Interdepartmental Collaboration and Organisational TBML Risk Framework
