Stopping Proliferation Financing

The financing of weapons of mass destruction poses a major threat to global security — and financial institutions play a key role in stopping it. This course explains how proliferation financing works, what red flags to look for, and how to apply risk-based controls effectively. Strengthen your ability to detect and disrupt illicit financial networks.

20 - 25 minutes

Certificate Included

Global

Description

This engaging course explores how the global financial system can be exploited to support the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Learners will understand what proliferation financing is, why it poses a global threat, and how financial professionals play a critical role in preventing it. The course examines international frameworks, red flags, and emerging technologies shaping the fight against this high-risk financial crime.

What will you learn?

Module 1 – Understanding Proliferation Financing
Learn what proliferation and proliferation financing mean, how funds are raised, moved, and used, and why these activities threaten global peace and economic stability.
Module 2 – The Global Effort
Explore the international response led by the UN, FATF, and national regulators, and understand how cross-border cooperation strengthens sanctions and enforcement.
Module 3 – How It Happens in Practice
Identify how proliferation financing hides within normal trade and business activity, the techniques used to disguise high-risk transactions, and the red flags to monitor.
Module 4 – Your Role in Prevention
Understand your responsibility in applying customer due diligence, sanctions screening, escalation procedures, and maintaining strong records to prevent misuse of the financial system.
Module 5 – The Future of Proliferation Financing Controls
Examine how artificial intelligence, data sharing, and blockchain technology are transforming the detection of proliferation financing and driving global compliance innovation.