NISM-IFSCA-01: Certification Course on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing in the IFSC

Regulatory Overview

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has mandated certification requirements for Designated Directors and Principal Officers under the IFSCA (AML/CTF/KYC) Guidelines, 2022. Through Circular No. IFSCA-DAC/8/2024-AMLCFT dated November 17, 2025, IFSCA has made it mandatory for all Designated Directors and Principal Officers of regulated entities in IFSC to complete the NISM-IFSCA-01: Certification Course on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing in the IFSC.

Key Compliance Requirements:

• Course Launch Date: November 18, 2025
• Completion Timeline: Within 4 months from course launch or from date of appointment
• Ongoing Requirement: Certification must be maintained at all times while discharging AML/CFT responsibilities
• Applicability: Mandatory for Designated Directors and Principal Officers; encouraged for other employees

Navigate IFSC’s Certification Course

Navigate IFSC by Navigate AIF has launched a comprehensive preparation course designed to help professionals clear the NISM-IFSCA-01 examination with confidence. Our course features detailed video content covering each topic in the certification syllabus.

Course Structure (50 Marks Total):

1. Introduction to AML & CFT (5 marks) Foundation concepts of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks

2. Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (7 marks) Comprehensive coverage of India’s primary AML legislation

3. Prevention of Money-Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 (7 marks) Detailed analysis of record-keeping and reporting obligations

4. Scheduled Offences (3 marks) Understanding predicate offences under PMLA

5. IFSCA AML/CTF/KYC Guidelines, 2022 (8 marks) In-depth study of IFSC-specific regulatory requirements

6. IFSCA Guidelines for KYC Norms (10 marks) Comprehensive coverage of Know Your Customer requirements in IFSC

7. PMLA Related Cases (4 marks) Case law analysis and practical applications

8. FATF Recommendations on AML & CFT (6 marks) International standards and best practices

Why Choose Navigate AIF’s Course:

• Expert-Led Content: Developed by legal and compliance professionals with deep IFSC expertise
• Topic-by-Topic Videos: Structured learning aligned with the exam syllabus
• Short Notes and Mock Tests: Short notes and mock tests to enhance your preparation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures your team meets mandatory certification requirements

Registration & Next Steps

Course registration can be done here: https://cert.nism.ac.in/

Course details are available at https://www.nism.ac.in/nism-ifsca-certification-course/ 

For Navigate AIF’s comprehensive preparation course, contact us to ensure your Designated Directors and Principal Officers meet the regulatory deadline while building robust AML/CFT capabilities.