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CAMS-FCI Exam Topics and Domains
CAMS-FCI is organized into 4 weighted domains.
Leading Complex Investigations
Investigative Mindset and Approach
- Understand what makes a good financial crime investigator
- Develop and apply an investigative mindset to complex cases
Investigation Planning and Research
- Plan investigations and conduct research effectively
- Identify informational gaps and use diverse research techniques to fill them
Investigation Tools and Techniques
Use investigation tools and techniques to filter, analyze, and organize information linked to complex cases
Coordinating Multi-Faceted and Cross-Border Investigations
- Collaborate with law enforcement and regulators on investigations
- Navigate the complexities of cross-border investigations
Presenting and Documenting Investigative Findings
- Prepare, present, and document investigative conclusions
- Implement learnings from investigations to improve institutional controls
Financial Crime Typologies - Intermediate
High-Risk Products and Customer Profiles
Recognize how certain products and customer profiles can be misused for financial crime
Terrorist Financing and WMD Proliferation
Understand the methods used to finance terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Organized Crime and Trafficking
Identify how criminal organizations operate, including human, animal, and drug trafficking networks
Cyber-Enabled Financial Crimes
Explain how cybercriminals exploit businesses and individuals through malware, ransomware, and dark markets
Emerging Financial Crime Typologies
Stay current on emerging financial crime trends and typologies
Reporting Suspicious Activity
Regulatory Obligations and SAR Framework
- Understand obligations and the processes involved in reporting suspicious activity
- Clarify the purpose of SARs, who reviews them, and the circumstances that trigger filing
Data Sharing and Cross-Jurisdictional Reporting
Navigate data-sharing considerations and reporting requirements across jurisdictions
SAR Filing Process and Account Management
Follow the steps required to file a SAR and manage an account once a report has been submitted
SAR Narrative Writing
Craft a clear and effective SAR narrative using recognised best practices
Governance of an AFC Investigations Unit
FIU/Investigations Unit Structure and Governance
- Understand the governance structures necessary for an effective AFC investigations unit
- Assess the organizational placement and independence of investigations functions
Investigator Onboarding and Development
- Enhance onboarding expectations to ensure superior investigative output
- Design training and development programs for investigation staff
Resource Management and Performance
- Manage investigation resources effectively
- Establish and use performance metrics for the investigations unit
FIU Feedback and Continuous Improvement
- Establish feedback mechanisms to improve organizational AFC effectiveness
- Drive continuous improvement in the investigations function
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CAMS-FCI earns the Advanced CAMS-FCI certification. It sits in the Financial Crimes Investigations track.
- CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist)
- CKYCA (Certified Know Your Customer Associate)
- CAMS-RM - Advanced CAMS-Risk ManagementComplementary advanced specialization for professionals who also manage AML/AFC risk functions
- CAMS-Audit - Advanced CAMS-AuditComplementary advanced specialization for professionals who also audit AML/AFC compliance programs
- CAFCA - Certified AML FinTech Compliance AssociateFor professionals also working in FinTech compliance, covering digital financial crime
- CGSS - Certified Global Sanctions SpecialistFor professionals who also handle sanctions compliance alongside financial crime investigations
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What's changed on this exam?
- Blockchain Analytics Covered under Financial Crime Typologies - Intermediate domain (cyber-enabled financial crimes)
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Tools Fundamental skill area tested across multiple domains
- AI-Powered Transaction Monitoring Potential exam updates to include AI tool evaluation and governance
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by AML and AFC professionals who perform or supervise financial crime investigations within regulated institutions and Individuals seeking advanced knowledge in financial crime investigations.
- Minimum of five years relevant experience in financial crimes investigations
- Knowledge of financial crimes investigations fundamentals
Related practice tests
- CAMS-RMAdvanced CAMS-Risk Management
- Advanced-CAMS-AuditAdvanced Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist - Audit
- CAFCACertified AML FinTech Compliance Associate
- CAFSCertified Anti-Fraud Specialist
- CAMSCertified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (6th edition)