Can the FSC confirm whether the staff training requirements for this calendar year would be suspended in light of the cancellation of several scheduled conferences and whether proof of cancellations or other options that suit the Commission would be requi

Licensees are strongly encouraged to consider alternative delivery methods for AML related staff training. Options which do not require persons to travel or be physically present in a classroom-type environment may be facilitated via online platforms, or through participation in webinars and other online learning modules. In-house training, which may be facilitated by your MLRO, compliance officer, or another qualified senior officer, should be considered to meet the staff training obligations. 

Licensees should document any instance where scheduled AML training is postponed or cancelled by the organiser or yourself, due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, and specify (a) the reasons for the cancellation, whether due to travel or other social distancing restrictions and (b) that attempts to source alternative arrangements were unsuccessful