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Official sources for standards, sanctions lists, regional bodies and financial intelligence units, grouped by what you need to do.
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LearnAML quick references 4
Printable learning aids for AML concepts, escalation and reporting. Free to download with a learner account.
- LearnAMLReporting checklist · Free accountSTR/SAR Narrative Quality ChecklistEight checks, a fictional worked example and local reporting prompts. Make the evidence, explanation and decision traceable.PDF · 2 pages · v1.0Create free account
- LearnAMLQuick reference · Free accountKey Terms at a GlanceTen core money laundering and terrorist financing terms in plain English, with a side-by-side comparison of the two.PDF · 1 pageDownload
- LearnAMLChecklist · Free accountRed Flags Frontline ChecklistWarning signs across six areas, when to escalate, and what not to do. Signals to look at more closely, not proof.PDF · 2 pagesDownload
- LearnAMLTemplate · Free accountInternal Escalation NoteA confidential, fact-based form for raising a concern with your MLRO or compliance contact. Adapt it to your own procedures.Word · 2 pagesDownload
Not signed in? Sign in or create a free learner account to download. Prefer to print the escalation note? Get it as a PDF.
Course materials 4
Find the materials that belong to your course. CDD and Cryptoassets practice packs are available from the start with a learner account. Sanctions completion packs unlock after all eight lessons and a final assessment pass of 75% or higher. Foundations materials unlock as you complete the lessons.
- LearnAMLPractice pack · Free accountCDD & EDD in PracticePractise customer risk, identity, ownership, PEPs, funds and ongoing review with the Aster case and focused supplemental exercises.6 lessons · 3 PDFs · 26 pagesView downloads
- LearnAMLPractice pack · Free accountCryptoassets & Financial CrimePractise wallets, risk, due diligence, transfer information, monitoring, sanctions and integrated decisions using fictional cases.8 lessons · 3 PDFs · 32 pagesView downloads
- LearnAMLCourse materials · Free accountSanctions Compliance in PracticeField guide, fillable decision workbook and worked answers for screening, ownership and escalation. Unlock after course completion and a 75% final assessment pass.8 lessons · 3 PDFs · 34 pagesView materials →
- LearnAMLCourse materials · Free accountAML Foundations & Core ConceptsLesson references and the Essential Resource Bank. References unlock with each lesson; the bank unlocks after all seven lessons.7 lessons · Completion unlocksView materials →
Work through the lesson first, complete the workbook, then compare your reasoning with the worked answers. Version 1.0 · 9 October 2026.
Standards and evaluations 4
The global AML/CFT standard, how countries are assessed against it, and which jurisdictions are under review.
- FATFOfficial websiteFreeFATF official websiteThe inter-governmental body that sets the global AML/CFT standards.fatf-gafi.orgVisit site
- FATFStandardFreeThe FATF RecommendationsThe 40 Recommendations and their interpretive notes: the international AML/CFT standard.fatf-gafi.orgVisit site
- FATFEvaluationsFreeMutual evaluations by countryCountry assessments of how well each jurisdiction applies the FATF standards in practice.fatf-gafi.orgVisit site
- FATFCountry listsFreeHigh-risk and other monitored jurisdictionsThe FATF black and grey lists, updated after each FATF plenary.fatf-gafi.orgVisit site
Sanctions 6
Official sanctions lists and the bodies that impose and enforce them.
- United NationsSanctions listFreeUN Security Council Consolidated ListEvery individual and entity subject to UN Security Council sanctions measures.main.un.orgVisit site
- United NationsSanctions regimesFreeUN sanctions committeesThe committees that run each UN sanctions regime, with their lists and guidance.main.un.orgVisit site
- United NationsLegal textsFreeUN Security Council resolutionsFull text of Security Council resolutions, including those that impose sanctions.main.un.orgVisit site
- US Treasury · OFACOfficial websiteFreeOffice of Foreign Assets ControlThe US Treasury office that administers and enforces US economic and trade sanctions.ofac.treasury.govVisit site
- US Treasury · OFACSearch toolFreeOFAC Sanctions List SearchSearch the SDN list and other OFAC sanctions lists by name, address or programme.sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.govVisit site
- US Treasury · OFACGuidanceFreeSanctions programmes and country informationEach OFAC country and thematic programme, with its legal basis and guidance.ofac.treasury.govVisit site
Regional bodies 4
FATF-style regional bodies that assess their members against the FATF standards.
- MENAFATFOfficial websiteFreeMENAFATF official websiteFATF-style regional body for the Middle East and North Africa.menafatf.orgVisit site
- MENAFATFRegional profileFreeMENAFATF on the FATF websiteMembers, observers and evaluation reports for the MENA region.fatf-gafi.orgVisit site
- Asia/Pacific GroupOfficial websiteFreeAsia/Pacific Group on Money LaunderingFATF-style regional body for Asia and the Pacific.apgml.orgVisit site
- Asia/Pacific GroupEvaluationsFreeAPG mutual evaluationsAML/CFT assessment reports for APG member jurisdictions.apgml.orgVisit site
Financial intelligence units 2
The national units that receive suspicious transaction reports, and the network that connects them.
International institutions 3
Development and research bodies that publish AML/CFT policy, data and assessments.
- World BankPolicy and researchFreeFinancial Integrity and StabilityWorld Bank work on illicit financial flows, AML/CFT and beneficial ownership transparency.worldbank.orgVisit site
- IMFPolicy and researchFreeIMF and AML/CFTThe IMF’s AML/CFT policy work, country assessments and technical assistance.imf.orgVisit site
- Basel InstituteResearchFreeBasel Institute on GovernanceIndependent centre for anti-corruption and asset recovery, and publisher of the Basel AML Index.baselgovernance.orgVisit site
Screening sources 3
Public notices and commercial databases used in customer and sanctions screening.
- INTERPOLSearch toolFreeINTERPOL Red NoticesPublic Red Notices for people wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence.interpol.intVisit site
- INTERPOLNoticesFreeINTERPOL–UN Security Council Special NoticesNotices for individuals and entities subject to UN Security Council sanctions.interpol.intVisit site
- LSEGScreening databaseSubscriptionWorld-CheckSubscription risk-intelligence database used for KYC and sanctions screening.lseg.comVisit site
Professional bodies 2
Associations that offer AML and compliance qualifications and membership.
- ACAMSProfessional bodyMembershipACAMSAssociation of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, which awards the CAMS certification.acams.orgVisit site
- ICAProfessional bodyMembershipInternational Compliance AssociationProfessional body offering compliance, AML and financial crime qualifications.int-comp.orgVisit site
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