Certificate in Compliance for Non-Bank Financial Institutions

A 44-hour certificate on the regulatory framework and compliance function in finance companies, from AML and consumer protection to board reporting.

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Overview

About this course

This certificate is built for people working in registered finance companies and similar non-bank institutions. Participants learn the roles of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Financial Intelligence Unit and international bodies such as FATF, APG, IMF and BIS, and the legal and regulatory requirements for registered finance companies, including the duties of the compliance function and compliance officer. Twelve topics cover the industry and its regulation, compliance risk management, AML/CFT, consumer protection and fair lending, governance and ethics, emerging issues, policy development, compliance audit and monitoring, board reporting, data privacy, responsible and sustainable lending, and regulatory examinations. 44 hours of teaching are listed, in English, with sessions held on Sundays from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. The delivery mode (in-person or online) is not stated on the page. The fee is LKR 35,000 and IBSL lists a certificate on completion. The start date shown on the page (27 July 2025) has already passed, so no intake is published here; ask IBSL for the next batch.

Modules

12 modules
Course contents12 modules
Introduction to the LFC Industry and Regulatory Framework
Compliance Risk Management
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
Consumer Protection and Fair Lending
Governance and Ethics
Emerging Issues and Challenges
Compliance Policy and Procedure Development
Compliance Audit and Monitoring
Board and Board Committee Reporting
Data Privacy and Protection
Financial Inclusion, Responsible Lending and Sustainable Lending
Regulatory Compliance and Examinations

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 35,000total
Course fee as published by IBSL. IBSL lists the instalment option as "60% + 50% of course fee", which adds up to 110%, so confirm the payment schedule with IBSL.

Payment options

Course fees range from about LKR 40,000 for several diplomas to LKR 200,000 for the Postgraduate Executive Diploma in Bank Management.
Instalment payments are listed as "60% + 50% of course fee". These add up to 110%, so ask IBSL for the exact instalment terms.
The DBF and HDBF pages show a nominal fee with a note that fees are charged as per the subjects taken.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

Location

Colombo

Fees

LKR 35,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

FinanceBusiness

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