Day 1 – Payments Basics

• Part 1: International payment systems overview (SWIFT, SEPA, ACH).

• Part 2: Currency markets and FX fundamentals.

• Part 3: Introduction to settlement risks.

• Part 4: Practice – mapping cross-border transactions.

Day 2 – Payments in Practice (Intermediate)

• Part 1: Correspondent banking relationships.

• Part 2: Compliance challenges in international transfers.

• Part 3: Case studies of successful cross-border settlements.

• Part 4: Practice – structuring a compliant payment flow.

Day 3 – Advanced Risk & Compliance

• Part 1: Basel standards, FATF recommendations, and global AML frameworks.

• Part 2: Sanctions, embargoes, and geopolitical considerations.

• Part 3: Risk, accounting, reporting, compliance, and regulatory monitoring.

• Part 4: Practice – AML/KYC scenario analysis.

Day 4 – Future of Payments

• Part 1: RegTech solutions in payments.

• Part 2: Blockchain and digital currencies in settlements.

• Part 3: CBDCs and their impact on global finance.

• Part 4: Practice – designing a digital cross-border payment system.