Tradekins and Temasek Polytechnic have unveiled a new anti-money laundering (AML) training programme in response to escalating financial crime in Singapore. The initiative, launched on 22 July 2025, aims to equip compliance professionals with the necessary skills to combat increasingly sophisticated scams and navigate a complex regulatory environment.
Financial crime in Singapore reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with scam victims losing S$1.1b, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced AML frameworks. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s recent consultation on AML/CFT regulation amendments further underscores the necessity for industry-wide upskilling.
The two-day course, ‘Anti-Money Laundering Essentials: Practical Strategies for Compliance and Risk Mitigation’, is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore. It is designed to provide practical skills and strategic insights for identifying and mitigating financial crime risks. The course targets professionals in finance, fintech, and related sectors, integrating Tradekins’ industry expertise with Temasek Polytechnic’s applied learning approach.
Participants will engage in case-based training, focusing on real-world scenarios such as suspicious fund transfers and drafting Suspicious Transaction Reports. Tradekins CEO V Jesudevan emphasised the need for agile executives to embed resilience and strategic thinking into operations, whilst Dr Kwan Kian Hoong of Temasek Polytechnic highlighted the programme’s role in nurturing future leaders in governance and financial innovation.
The first intake is scheduled for 4 and 5 September 2025, supporting Singapore’s goal of cultivating a resilient talent pipeline in financial governance and compliance.
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