AML Risks in Charities & NGOs - Red Flags, Due Diligence & Proportionate Controls

Introduction

Charities and NGOs can be particularly vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing due to their cross-border activities, complex funding arrangements, reliance on third parties and operations in higher-risk regions.

This webinar provides a practical, risk-based guide to identifying these risks and implementing proportionate controls. It considers donor, partner and beneficiary due diligence, payment controls, key warning signs and the governance measures required to protect charitable assets without unnecessarily obstructing legitimate activity.

It is ideal for AML and compliance professionals, accountants and finance teams supporting charities and NGOs, in-house counsel, charity trustees and senior managers.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Why charities and NGOs may be vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing
• Common methods by which non-profit organisations and charitable funds can be misused
• How to prepare a proportionate AML and financial crime risk assessment
• Due diligence considerations for individual, corporate and foundation donors
• Managing the risks associated with beneficiaries, delivery partners and local intermediaries
• Appropriate controls for grants, restricted funds, cash payments and higher-risk jurisdictions
• Key red flags, including unusual donations, rapid movement of funds, opaque intermediaries and weak governance
• Record-keeping, internal escalation and external reporting considerations
• Practical steps trustees and senior managers can take to strengthen oversight and accountability