About Us
WHAT WE DO
E-Four
and AAF offers consultation services to financial institutions and
designated non-financial institutions on the policies, procedures,
processes, enhanced practices and internal controls that ensure
compliance with financial regulations. At E-Four and AAF, we work with
financial services firms that want to assess where artificial
intelligence enabled technologies could drive value at their companies.
We provide our clients this resource as a foundation for understanding
the broad possibilities of machine learning in their industry as part of
our more extensive AI Opportunity Landscape service. E-Four and AAF
also offers advisory services on the policies, procedures, processes,
enhanced practices and governance structure that should be implemented
by institutions to ensure the effective development and deployment of
new technologies for combating financial crime. E-Four and AAF offers
consultation and advisory services on the legal and ethical implications
of deploying artificial intelligence enabled systems, and the internal
controls that should be implemented to ensure compliance with financial
regulations. We also offer consultation on the most relevant regional
approaches to confronting financial crime, and the AML software
solutions that can accurately identify and report suspicious
transactions while reducing false positives.
E-Four and AAF also
provides training, awareness and capacity-building to financial
institutions and designated non-financial institutions for compliance
officers and as part of the orientation programmes for new staff and
those posted to the front office, banking operations and branch office
staff, particularly cashiers, account opening, mandate, and marketing
staff, internal control and audit staff and managers. Our training
modules are designed for the entire company and delivered through
training webinars and a series of workshops. This allows for
illustrative case studies to be switched for the ones that are relevant
and understandable to a particular audience. The focus of our training
programme is on providing financial institutions and designated
non-financial institutions with a clear understanding of their due
diligence obligations. The analytical approach adopted by E-Four and AAF for training ensures that clients will achieve the following:
◘ remain familiar with the concepts of money laundering and terrorist financing;
◘ become aware of the threat money laundering and terrorist financing poses to bankers or practitioners;
◘ maintain
a proportionate and risk-level-based approach to those threats; adopt
the AML/CTF procedures appropriate to that level of risk;
◘ and review and maintain those procedures regularly.
E-Four and AAF
is an Accredited Training Provider for the Global Academy of Finance
and Management (GAFM) and the American Academy of Project Management
(AAPM) certification programs. With this partnership, E-Four and AAF
offers various GAFM® and AAPM ® certifications in conjunction with its
existing/relevant training programmes and courses. GAFM® and AAPM ®
courses are TUV Accredited, ISO 9001 Accredited, ISO 29990 Accredited,
AABFS Accredited, CHEA Standards, EU Compliant Level VII, and ACBSP
Articulation Awarded Credential. On May 5, 2022, E-Four and AAF was
granted full accreditation by the International Association for Quality
Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE). QAHE is an
expert in recognizing higher education institutions for research
performances, student services and quality of teaching to value the
confidence of the public along with supporting the development of
quality assurance systems worldwide. We,
at E-Four and AAF, are always committed to providing participants with
the best possible learning experience and thus, continue to invest in
both our facilities and our innovative approach towards education on
financial crime compliance. In addition to being an Accredited Training
Provider for the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM) certification programs on financial crime compliance, E-Four and AAF offers short courses on financial crime compliance
that run for 6 hours, shorter courses that run for 3 hours and GAFM
Certified Training Courses that run between 12 hours and 18 hours.
E-Four and AAF has
developed a e-learning module on money laundering, corruption, fraud,
slavery/human trafficking and independent testing. The interactive
module is designed for all commercial teams, not just the technical
functions where responsibility for these issues usually sits. The
training will ensure that all employees understand the issue and their
role in combating corruption, fraud, slavery and human trafficking. The
main training will take learners through a series of scenarios they
might encounter in their day job. They need to decide if they are
concerned about what they see and hear, and what follow up is required.
The new e-learning modules are in addition to classroom training.
OUR VISION AND PHILOSOPHY
Our vision is to be the top
consulting firm in Africa, Asia and Europe known for providing practical
and tailored solutions to complex financial crime issues and legal
problems with the shortest possible turnaround time.
Our
philosophy at E-Four and AAF is to strive to add value to the
transactions on which we work by being more than just providers of legal
services but also considering ourselves client partners and embracing
and exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Service
par excellence; attention to detail; dedication to proffering
practicable solutions to complex legal problems with an unmatchable
turnaround time...
ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
ACCREDITED TRAINING
PROVIDER FOR THE GLOBAL ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (GAFM) AND THE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (AAPM) CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
E-Four and AAF is
an Accredited Training Provider for the Global Academy of Finance and
Management (GAFM) and the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM)
certification programs. With this partnership, E-Four and AAF offers
various GAFM® and AAPM ® certifications in conjunction with its
existing/relevant training programmes and courses. GAFM® and AAPM ®
courses are TUV Accredited, ISO 9001 Accredited, ISO 29990 Accredited,
AABFS Accredited, CHEA Standards, EU Compliant Level VII, and ACBSP
Articulation Awarded Credential.
Please find below the GAFM certified training courses offered by E-Four and AAF:CDDP – Certified Due Diligence ProfessionalCAMA – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Auditor™CCO Certified Compliance Officer ™CMRA Certified Money Laundering Risk Analyst ®ChFI Chartered Fraud Investigator ™CFC Certified in Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention™CAMC Certified Anti-Money Laundering Consultant ®
ACADEMIC AFFILIATION AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN AFRICAN UNION UNIVERSITY - AUU INTERNATIONAL AND E-FOUR AND AAF
E-Four and AAF
offers the International Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial
Crime Risk Management programme through an established academic
partnership with the African Union University - AUU International. Our
International Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Risk
Management programme allows you to study across the financial crime
spectrum without focussing on one specific area of financial crime. It
aims to offer you the knowledge and expertise to allow you to contribute
more fully to your chosen profession through the development of
intellectual competence and postgraduate skills.
Where you'll study
You will study online.
How will I be taught?
Study
for an International Diploma is intensive and challenging and it is
important that you take full advantage of the teaching that is provided
in order to succeed. Attendance at classes and dissertation supervisions
is compulsory and we will expect you to be well prepared. Our teaching
is very flexible and your modules may be delivered through seminars or a
combination of lectures and seminars. Other teaching methods include
the online use of discussion boards, self-access study packs and
formative quizzes and activities. Modules may be diverse in content to
cater for a high proportion of overseas students or students with
previous qualifications other than in law. Modules are typically led by
experienced staff actively engaged in research relevant to their subject
area.
How will I be assessed?
We make use of both formative and summative assessment.
Formative
assessments do not count towards your degree but are designed to give
you the opportunity to practice for your summative assessments and
enable you and your tutors to assess your progress in your
modules. Formative assessments will normally involve written coursework
or a class test or may comprise individual student presentations.
Summative
assessments count towards your degree. Your marks in these assessments
count towards your formal progression from stage one (taught modules) to
stage two (the dissertation), and towards the determination of your
final award. Summative assessments in stage one will vary by module but
will typically involve written coursework (5,000 word essays), unseen
examinations or pre-release examinations. The Dissertation (up to 15,000
words) comprises the stage two summative assessment.
How will I be supported?
We
have created a specially designed research and study skills module
which is studied by all Diploma students at the beginning of the
programme. Your learning will be supported through e-learning; all
modules are supported by Learning Central, a virtual learning
environment that is available on and off campus through which you will
access a wide range of materials for your modules. You will receive
dedicated pastoral support through our personal tutor scheme. We offer
an extensive programme of careers lectures and workshops with an
in-house Law Careers Consultant and a Pro-bono Scheme Co-ordinator. A
designated Disability and Diversity Officer ensures that reasonable
adjustments are made for students with disabilities. The University also
has a range of services to support you, including the Careers Service,
the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the
Student Support Service and excellent libraries with specialist law
librarians and resource centres.
Feedback
Feedback
is available through oral feedback during seminars and you will receive
written feedback on both your formative and summative
assessments. Individual feedback on formative work will help you
identify strengths and weaknesses in your learning, as well as how you
might improve your performance in summative assessments. Written
feedback will be made available no later than four weeks from the
submission of your assessment.
What skills will I practise and develop?
You are expected to assume a greater responsibility for your education as you undertake your postgraduate studies.
Through
the International Diploma, you will acquire and develop a range of
valuable skills, both those which are discipline specific and more
generic employability skills. During the programme you will be able to
extend your communication and presentation skills, both oral and
written. You will also be able to develop collaborative skills, take
leadership roles and enhance skills of disciplined and independent
study. You will be encouraged to work independently to seek out legal
materials for yourself, to read and analyse these materials critically
and to present structured and reasoned argument under the guidance of
your tutors and supervisors. You will be provided with training in
postgraduate research skills to develop your independent legal analysis,
research and writing.
E-FOUR AND AAF COOPERATES
WITH THE GLOBAL ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT AND THE AMERICAN
ACADEMY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF EQUIVALENT
CERTIFICATIONS IN FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE
Upon successful
completion of one of our Short Courses on Financial Crime Compliance,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion of the Training with
assigned CDP Points from E-Four and AAF and the Global Academy of
Finance and Management (GAFM). 6 hours Courses come with 20 CDP Points
while 3 hours Courses come with 10 CDP Points. So if you enrol for three
Courses, you will be entitled to 60 CDP Points. With 60 CDP Points, you
can apply directly through E-Four and AAF for the GAFM Certification
entitled CMRA Certified Money Laundering Risk Analyst and you will
receive the Certification after paying the Certification fee. With 120
CDP Points, you can apply directly through E-Four and AAF for the GAFM
Certification entitled CDDP – Certified Due Diligence Professional™ and
you will receive the Certification after paying the Certification fee.
With 180 CDP Points, you can apply directly through E-Four and AAF for
the GAFM Certification entitled CCO Certified Compliance Officer ™ and
you will receive the Certification after paying the Certification fee.
With 240 CDP Points, you can apply directly through E-Four and AAF for
the GAFM Certification entitled CFC Certified in Financial Crimes and
Fraud Prevention™ and you will receive the Certification after paying
the Certification fee. With 300 CDP Points, you can apply directly
through E-Four and AAF for the GAFM Certification entitled CAMC
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Consultant ® and you will receive the
Certification after paying the Certification fee.
With a GAFM
Certified Course, you can use the designation on your business card and
resume and you will be granted access to 22 months membership to the
GAFM ™ professional body and access to the GAFM ™ network and body of
information online. You will receive a Gold Embossed Certificate with
your name and designation as MGAFM (Member of the Global Academy of
Finance and Management) and Free access to the E-Four and AAF digital
financial newspaper for 1 year. This newspaper will be released 2 times
in a year.