Short course
Fundamentals of Suspicious Activity Transaction Reporting
This workshop will prepare participants to create and submit useful reports that support the organisation's compliance goals.
Overview
About this course.
Clear, well-supported Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reports (SAR/STRs) help law enforcement and other agencies act effectively on the information they receive — while poor-quality SAR/STRs can undermine enforcement outcomes. This brief workshop equips participants to recognise when a report should be filed and to write a focused, factual narrative suited to its intended audience.
Next intake
Confirmed dates for every course are published on our upcoming intakes page. The Executive Education team will confirm the next intake for this one on enquiry.
Bringing a team? We also run this in-company.
Curriculum
What you will be able to do.
1. Identify scenarios and transaction patterns that would warrant a SAR/STR filing.
2. Adequately and consistently detect suspicious activity within their area of responsibility.
3. Distinguish between reasonable suspicion and evidentiary proof when deciding to file.
4. Construct a SAR narrative that applies the 4 Cs — clear, concise, complete and chronological.
5. Apply confidentiality and “tipping off” rules correctly when handling a report.
6. Recognise and avoid common drafting mistakes that reduce a SAR’s usefulness to law enforcement.
7. Identify the intended audience for a SAR and tailor the narrative accordingly, avoiding unhelpful jargon.
8. Describe what happens to a filed SAR during a police investigation, including the use of Production Orders.Pre-requisites
What do you need.
No formal prerequisites are required.
Audience
Who it is for.
This programme would be beneficial to:
- Compliance officers and AML/CFT/CPF professionals
- Reporting officers at financial institutions and listed businesses
- Law enforcement and investigative personnel
- Persons with statutory reporting obligations, including realtors, motor vehicle dealers, accountants, attorneys, art dealers and jewellers
Faculty
Who teaches this.
Mrs. Vyana Sharma
Mrs. Vyana Sharma is an Attorney at law and Regulatory compliance and governance professional with a combined experience of 22 years and has been supporting firms across financial services and regulatory sectors most recently. She is dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex compliance requirements, strengthen risk management frameworks, and maintain robust regulatory standards.
In addition to her existing professional responsibilities, Vyana serves as a Consultant Associate at @Complyport Gentium UK, where she contributes to regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and advisory initiatives, supporting clients in meeting evolving regulatory expectations and operational best practices.
She is passionate about delivering practical compliance solutions, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement in regulatory and business processes."
Details
Delivery and Fee.
| Structure | 6 hours over 2 sessions, 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. |
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| Delivery | Online via Zoom |
| Fee | TT$1,500.00 or US$220.00 per participant, inclusive of all training materials and a Certificate of Completion |
| Certification | Requires tuition paid in full and a minimum 75% attendance rate |
Fees and structure are those on the current course outline. Confirmed dates for every course are on our upcoming intakes page; the Executive Education team confirms the next intake on enquiry.
How we teach
Learning you can apply on Monday.
Our teaching approach incorporates syndicate learning, case studies, regular assessments and immersion in real-life industry projects. Assessment varies by course, combining assignments, tests and participation.
Register your interest.
Tell us about your role and we will confirm the next intake, fee and format.
(868) 299-0218 ext. 9100 · openenrolment@lokjackgsb.edu.tt