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AFB’s Training Programme for 2026 is available to view here.
AFB provides a wide range of training courses for its members on banking and related topics, with a specific focus on what is important to foreign banks operating in the UK. We offer a variety of course types and content, ranging from single session courses to those which are studied over a longer period and lead to a formal qualification.
AFB is trusted by AFB members to provide valuable and cost-effective training courses; we actively engage with training partners to ensure that courses are bespoke and relevant to the international banking community. Our training enables members to network and benchmark with fellow professionals and are always competitively priced.
Courses are delivered in partnership with trusted providers, combining expert insight with flexible learning options.
All course participants are invited to provide feedback on our training courses.
AFB offers training across four programmes:
- Senior Managers Training Programme
- Financial Crime Training Programme
- Conduct and Culture Training Programme
- Climate Financial Risk and Green Finance Training Programme
For more details on these programmes and upcoming sessions, please see the information below, or alternatively contact the AFB Secretariat
Senior Managers Training Programme
AFB Senior Managers Development Programme
This programme is designed to help those in designated Senior Manager and other senior positions stay up-to-date with topical areas of regulatory change. It will provide practical advice on what senior managers need to do to ensure compliance and minimise their exposure.
AFB’s Senior Managers Development Programme for 2026 will be shared with members later this year. For any questions, please contact the AFB Secretariat.
Learn more about the SMDP here
Masterclass: Impact of Recent Enforcement Cases and Supervisory Activity on Senior Managers Regime Compliance
This half-day masterclass is specifically designed for existing established SMFs across all different SMF designations looking to develop their knowledge of important aspects of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR).
The course provides an update on the key developments to the operation of the regime in the previous 12 months and, in particular, outline how SMFs should seek to demonstrate reasonable steps.
Learn more about this Masterclass here
Financial Crime Training Programme
AFB Financial Crime Compliance (AML) Diploma
The Diploma is a comprehensive learning programme designed to equip senior risk professionals with both the theoretical and practical knowledge required to enhance their knowledge and develop new skills and awareness around a topic which continues to be critical to all banks. If you would like to register interest in the Diploma, contact us here.
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AFB Financial Crime Masterclass Series
This renewed series of Masterclasses has been designed exclusively for AFB members and will provide answers to the key operational and technical issues that risk and compliance professionals in foreign banks must address in 2026 and beyond.
- Mitigating Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) in Trade Finance
- Suspicious Activity Reporting in Practice: Detect, Decide, Disclose
- Cybercrime Managing Converging Threats in AML Compliance
- Correspondent Banking (Mitigating the Risks in Respondent Relationships)
- Managing Sanctions Risks (Identifying the Risks in Transactions and Trade)
Financial Crime Online & On-Demand Training Courses
In the 2025 AFB training survey, 63% of respondents cited Financial Crime/AML as their top priority for training, alongside risk and compliance. With this in mind, AFB have worked closely with Great Chatwell Academy of Learning (GCAL) to deliver five online instructor-led training courses:
- Advanced Certificate in Managing the Risks of Terrorist Financing
- Customer Risk and CDD Compliance Certificate
- Financial Crime Risk Assessment Compliance Certificate
- Fraud Risk Management Compliance Certificate
- SARs Compliance Certificate
Conduct and Culture Training Programme
AFB Masterclass: Culture, Behaviour, and Compliance in International Banks
This brand‑new programme brings together specialist insight, practical tools, and cutting‑edge behavioural science to help international banks strengthen culture, build trust, and meet rising UK regulatory expectations. Designed exclusively for senior leaders and heads of department with responsibility for culture, conduct, governance, or people outcomes
The interactive masterclass is designed to help participants move beyond compliance-led approaches to culture and instead develop a deeper understanding of the behavioural drivers that shape conduct, decision-making, and performance in international banks.
Learn more about the course here
Climate Financial Risk and Green Finance Training Programme
Certificate in Climate Risk
This comprehensive learning programme is designed to equip risk professionals with the understanding and skills relating to climate change, climate risk and sustainable finance, and how to support their clients, colleagues and communities in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon world.
More information on this training here
Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance
This global, benchmark qualification will help individuals develop their understanding of green and sustainable finance principles and practice to apply to their roles and within their institutions.
More information on this training here
Training Enquiries
If you would like any further information, or if you would like to discuss ideas for specific training courses, then please get in touch with us.
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