Asia-Pacific

International Compliance Training Academy (ICTA) is the primary training partner of the ICA in the APAC region.

ICTA's training leads to the award of ICA's professional qualifications, globally recognised benchmarks of competence and excellence in anti money laundering, compliance and financial crime prevention, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.

Enrol now for an ICA qualification, with IBF-STS accredited and IBF-FTS approved courses available for all levels of knowledge and experience.

ICTA also provides bespoke training and board briefings to firms, sharing regulatory and financial crime compliance knowledge and best practice with individuals, SMEs and multinationals.

Headquartered in Singapore, ICTA covers Malaysia, Hong Kong and the rest of Asia Pacific, with additional offices in the UK, US and Middle East. We have worked with local subject matter experts to ensure workshop content is relevant, with references to local rules, regulations and case studies.

 

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About ICTA

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In-house programmes

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Contact us

Singapore Office

6 Shenton Way #17-08 OUE Downtown 2 Singapore 068809

General enquiries:
+65 6500 0010
enquiries@int-comp.org
Whatsapp@ +65 8660 5808 (message only) or
Telegram @icaAPAC

Finance enquiries:
+65 6500 0019
accounts@int-comp.org

Student administration:
+65 6500 0017
studentadmin@int-comp.com

How to get here

By MRT
EW15 Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (0.31km)

By Bus
After Capital Tower, Robinson Road
10, 10E, 70, 75, 97, 97E, 100, 107, 128, 130, 162, 196, 196E
V on Shenton (formerly UIC Building), Shenton Way
10, 10E, 57, 70, 75, 97, 97E, 100, 106, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162,167,186,196,196E

 

© International Compliance Training Academy Registration number: 200706149E Period of registration: 12/3/2021- 11/3/2025.

Malaysia Office

Address: MZ02, Penthouse, 16-1, Level 16, Wisma UOA Damansara II, No. 6 Changkat Semantan, Bukit Damansara, 50490, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603 92131438, Whatsapp@ +65 8660 5808 (message only) or Telegram @icaAPAC 
Email: enquiriesMY@int-comp.com

Hong Kong Office

Address: Office Unit 503-504, 5th Floor Haleson Building, 1 Jubilee Street,
Central, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 3665 0914, Whatsapp@ +65 8660 5808 (message only) or Telegram @icaAPAC 
Email: enquiries@int-comp.org

Funding

Which courses are eligible for IBF-STS funding?

IBF accredited courses:

  • ICA Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance
  • ICA Diploma in Regulatory Compliance (IBF Level 2)
  • ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance (IBF Level 2)
  • ICTTF Certified Cyber Risk Officer

Which courses are eligible for FTS Funding?

ICA certificated courses:

  • ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering
  • ICA Certificate in KYC and CDD
  • ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
  • ICA Certificate in Compliance
  • ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering
  • ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Fraud
  • ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
  • ICA Advanced Certificate in Practical Customer Due Diligence
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Money Laundering Risk in Correspondent Banking
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Trade Based Money Laundering 
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Conduct Risk
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Combating the Financing of Terrorism
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Anti-Corruption
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk and New Technology

What funding am I eligible for?

IBF-STS recognised programme funding is available to self-paying and company-sponsored Singaporeans and Permanent Residents physically residing in Singapore. IBF-FTS eligible programme funding is available to company-sponsored Singaporeans and Permanent Residents physically residing in Singapore. Companies in this case refer to Singapore financial institutions regulated by MAS (licensed or license exempt) as well as fintech firms certified by the Singapore Fintech Association. Prevailing IBF funding terms apply.

I am funding my qualification myself; do I have to pay the full fee upfront?

Singaporeans/Permanent Residents who are eligible for the IBF funding will need to pay only the nett fee upfront. Please refer to the course page for payment details.

Will I still get funding if I fail?

Should you fail the programme despite the resit, ICTA will exercise its legal responsibility to claw back the disbursed total fee subsidy from the self-sponsored individual and return the monies recovered to IBF within two months from the completion of the programme.

Can I use SkillsFuture funding? How much allocation is there and how do I check my credit?

SkillsFuture encourages individuals to take ownership of their skills development and lifelong learning. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening credit of S$500 from January 2016. Your credit does not expire and the government will provide periodic top-ups. Singaporeans can utilise their SkillsFuture Credits to offset part of the course fee where applicable. The amount to be used with your SkillsFuture Credit is determined by you. You can check your credit balance and claim transactions by going to myskillsfuture.gov.sg, selecting ‘Login’ and then clicking on ‘SkillsFuture Credit’.

Is there funding support for National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) members?

Yes, through their Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), NTUC Members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to S$250 each year for courses supported under UTAP, when you sign up as in individual. For more information, please visit the UTAP website. The following ICA certified courses are eligible:

  • ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering
  • ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention
  • ICA Certificate in KYC and CDD
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Trade Based Money Laundering
  • ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
  • ICA Specialist Certificate in Money Laundering in Correspondent Banking

To promote financial sector training the Singapore government have provided funding through The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) where training is recognised and supported by the Financial Sector Development Fund (FSDF). These funding schemes are known as the IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) and the Financial Training Scheme (“FTS”).

Full details of the funding schemes are available on the IBF website. For further queries, individuals can email: certification@ibf.org.sg and financial institutions and FinTech firms can contact: standards@ibf.org.sg