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Mastering Compliance; A Step-by-Step Guide to Ensuring Full Coverage under the Payment Services Directive

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What does the Compliance course cover?

Compliance is covered here in 8 modules: Introduction to the Payment Services Directive (PSD): Key definitions and concepts, Types of Payment Services and Regulatory Requirements: Capital requirements and funding, Risk Management and Security Measures: Business continuity planning and 5 more.

How do you approach Compliance step by step?

The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Introduction to the Payment Services Directive (PSD): Key definitions and concepts, moves through Types of Payment Services and Regulatory Requirements: Capital requirements and funding and Risk Management and Security Measures: Business continuity planning, and ends at Case Studies and Group Discussions: Sharing of best practices and experiences.

What is in Module 1 of the Compliance course?

Module 1 is Introduction to the Payment Services Directive (PSD): Key definitions and concepts. It works through overview of the PSD and its objectives, scope and application of the PSD, key definitions and concepts and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 7 modules build on.

How is the Compliance course delivered?

The Compliance course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Compliance course cost?

The Compliance course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

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Mastering Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ensuring Full Coverage under the Payment Services Directive



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the Payment Services Directive (PSD) and the requirements for ensuring full compliance. The course is structured to take participants on a step-by-step journey through the complexities of the PSD, providing interactive and engaging content, real-world applications, and actionable insights.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the Payment Services Directive (PSD) and its requirements
  • Learn how to ensure full compliance with the PSD
  • Gain knowledge of the different types of payment services and their regulatory requirements
  • Understand the role of the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) in regulating payment services
  • Learn how to implement effective risk management and security measures
  • Understand the importance of anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations
  • Gain knowledge of the different types of payment systems and their regulatory requirements
  • Learn how to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)


Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to the Payment Services Directive (PSD): Key definitions and concepts

  • Overview of the PSD and its objectives
  • Scope and application of the PSD
  • Key definitions and concepts
  • Regulatory framework and enforcement

Module 2. Types of Payment Services and Regulatory Requirements: Capital requirements and funding

  • Overview of different types of payment services (e.g. credit transfers, direct debits, card payments)
  • Regulatory requirements for each type of payment service
  • Authorization and licensing requirements
  • Capital requirements and funding

Module 3. Risk Management and Security Measures: Business continuity planning

  • Overview of risk management principles and practices
  • Security measures for payment services (e.g. encryption, authentication)
  • Incident response and crisis management
  • Business continuity planning

Module 4: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Regulations

  • Overview of AML and CFT regulations
  • Customer due diligence and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements
  • Transaction monitoring and reporting
  • Sanctions and asset freezing

Module 5. Payment Systems and Regulatory Requirements: Governance and oversight

  • Overview of different types of payment systems (e.g. SEPA, SWIFT)
  • Regulatory requirements for each type of payment system
  • Interoperability and standards
  • Governance and oversight

Module 6. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Compliance: Consent and data subject rights

  • Overview of the GDPR and its application to payment services
  • Data protection principles and practices
  • Consent and data subject rights
  • Data breach notification and incident response

Module 7. Compliance and Governance: Audit and assurance, Regulatory reporting and disclosure

  • Overview of compliance and governance principles and practices
  • Compliance frameworks and risk management
  • Audit and assurance
  • Regulatory reporting and disclosure

Module 8. Case Studies and Group Discussions: Sharing of best practices and experiences

  • Real-world case studies of payment services and compliance challenges
  • Group discussions and debates on compliance and regulatory issues
  • Sharing of best practices and experiences


Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their mastery of compliance and regulatory requirements for payment services.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content
  • Real-world applications and case studies
  • Actionable insights and best practices
  • Hands-on projects and group discussions
  • Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Gamification and progress tracking
  • Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform
  • Community-driven and expert instructors
  • High-quality content and certification
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