AICB-SCAM Exam Information and Outline
Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism Practices (SCAM)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
AICB-SCAM Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
AICB.
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- Exam Format
- 75 multiple-choice questions (50 independent, 25 scenario-based); duration 3 hours; compulsory workshop
- 1. ML, TF and PF Methodologies (8%)
- Methods of laundering, underground banking, cryptocurrency, ESG
- 2. International Frameworks and Standards (10%)
- UN initiatives, FATF Recommendations, mutual evaluations, regional bodies
- 3. AMLA: A Practical Approach (9%)
- Offences, reporting institution obligations, CDD, record keeping
- Freezing, seizure, forfeiture and enforcement
- 4. Malaysian AML/CFT/CPF Governance (10%)
- AMLA, BNM/SC/Labuan FSA policy documents, FIED and domestic cooperation
- 5. The Risk-Based Approach (10%)
- RBA factors, risk profiling, scoring matrices and mitigation
- 6. KYC Policy: Importance and Implementation (10%)
- CDD vs. SDD vs. EDD; ongoing monitoring
- 7. ML/TF Typologies (9%)
- Technology-driven, investment banking, insurance and trade-based typologies
- 8. The Suspicious Transaction Report (11%)
- Section 14 AMLA obligations, defining suspicion, red flags, automated monitoring
- 9. Sanctions Overview (11%)
- Types and purpose of sanctions; reporting institution requirements
- 10. Implementation of AML/CFT Compliance Programme (12%)
- Board, senior management and compliance officer roles
- Policies, training, staff integrity and independent audit