The 13th Financial Leaders Anti-Money Laundering Expert Course Graduation Ceremony was held.

-Sungkyunkwan University's College of Business Administration has established itself as a cradle of AML expertise in the financial sector.-

On Tuesday, November 11th, at 7:00 PM, Sungkyunkwan University's College of Business Administration held the "13th Financial Leaders Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Expert Course Graduation Ceremony" in the R&E Lounge on the 5th floor of the International Building. A total of 40 trainees, including professionals from the financial sector and public institutions, graduated. The ceremony was graced by Dean Lee Jong-eun of the College of Business Administration, Director Jang Il-seok of the New Financial Society Research Institute, and President Seo Ah-young of the Management Institute.

▲ Award Ceremony for Outstanding Paper Team

▲ Award Ceremony for Outstanding Paper Team

▲ Best Attendance Award Ceremony

The event began with an opening declaration, followed by congratulatory remarks, an award ceremony for the best paper teams, the Best Attendance Award, a group photo, and a dinner.

First, Dean Lee Jong-eun of Sungkyunkwan University's College of Business Administration gave a congratulatory address, saying, "The anti-money laundering system is more than just financial regulation; it's a core infrastructure that protects global financial trust." He encouraged the graduates by saying, "I hope that through this training course, you will develop into key talents who will enhance the transparency and trust of the Korean financial sector by demonstrating AML expertise in your respective organizations."

Following the congratulatory remarks, an awards ceremony was held to recognize the outstanding paper teams that demonstrated outstanding achievement during the course. The Best Attendance Award was presented to a graduate who diligently participated in the training. The event concluded with a group photo, a commemorative moment for all attendees.

This Financial Leaders Anti-Money Laundering Expert Course, designed for practitioners in the financial sector and related organizations, featured a practice-oriented curriculum that included introduction to finance, anti-money laundering legislation, practice, predicate crimes, capital confiscation, and accounting and taxation. Furthermore, a two-day workshop included paper proposal presentations and a student gathering, providing opportunities for in-depth learning that encompassed both theory and practice.

All graduates were exempted from the first round of the K-CAMS certification exam and issued a Sungkyunkwan University Digital Learning Badge. This digital badge, which certifies the completion of a previously offline certificate of completion, can be easily used on social media and email signatures, and certifies the course graduate as an officially certified AML Certified Professional (Anti-Money Laundering Professional).

A Sungkyunkwan University official stated, "This course has produced a number of practical anti-money laundering experts in the financial sector." They added, "We will continue to strengthen AML education and contribute to the spread of a global-level ethical financial culture." Following this 13th course, the Financial Leaders Anti-Money Laundering Expert Program will evolve into a curriculum more focused on practical application, with the 14th cohort scheduled to open in the first half of next year.