B.Com. (Banking and Insurance) Anti Money Laundering AML Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the TY BBI syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Anti-Money Laundering AML
Module I: Introduction to Money Laundering and Regulatory Framework
- Unit 1: Fundamentals of Money Laundering Teaching Points with Description:
- Definition and Concept: Understanding what constitutes money laundering and its objectives.
- Stages of Money Laundering: Placement, layering, and integration explained with examples.
- Methods and Techniques: Hawala, smurfing, trade-based laundering, shell companies, and digital money laundering.
- Impact on Economy and Society: How money laundering affects financial stability, governance, and economic growth.
- Unit 2: Regulatory Framework for AML Teaching Points with Description:
- Global Regulatory Bodies: FATF, UN conventions, and international standards for AML.
- Indian AML Laws: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – key provisions and amendments.
- Role of Regulatory Authorities: Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND), RBI, SEBI, and IRDAI.
- International Cooperation: Cross-border monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Module II: AML Compliance and Risk Management in Banking & Insurance
- Unit 3: AML Compliance in Banks and Financial Institutions Teaching Points with Description:
- Know Your Customer (KYC) Guidelines: Customer identification, verification, and due diligence.
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Risk-based approach for different customer profiles.
- Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) & Cash Transaction Reporting (CTR): Mechanisms, procedures, and reporting timelines.
- Internal Controls and Compliance Programs: Policies, monitoring systems, employee training, and audit mechanisms.
- Unit 4: AML Risk Management in Insurance Sector Teaching Points with Description:
- Money Laundering Risks in Insurance: Life insurance, investment-linked policies, and premium payment schemes.
- Regulatory Guidelines for Insurers: IRDAI AML directions and reporting obligations.
- Detection Techniques: Red flags, transaction monitoring, and investigation procedures.
- Role of Ethics and Governance: Corporate governance, accountability, and ethical practices in AML compliance.
Reference Books
- 1 Gupta, Shailendra – Anti-Money Laundering: Principles, Policies, and Practices
- 2 Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (Bare Act with Amendments)
- 3 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Publications and Reports
- 4 RBI Master Circulars on KYC and AML
- 5 IRDAI Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Banking & Insurance) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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