This program is designed to meet HRDA standards for professional training.
23-24 April 2026 | 09:00 – 12:15
Eligible for 6 CPD units
The practical guide for non-legal professionals who want to manage trust structures with security and confidence.
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Webinar Description
“Misinterpreting a Trust Deed is not just a formal error. It is a gateway that exposes your organization to heavy AML fines, regulatory sanctions, and incalculable reputational risk.”
In the world of corporate services, Trusts are a cornerstone of wealth management. However, for non-lawyers, the concepts of “legal” and “equitable” ownership often remain “gray areas”. This seminar transforms that complexity into actionable knowledge.
With your participation you will answer critical questions:
- Legal & Regulatory Framework: The AML Law and the duties of reporting entities.
- Typologies & Stages: Understanding placement, layering, and integration.
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Identifying and verifying beneficial ownership and ongoing monitoring.
- Reporting Obligations: Identifying suspicious activities and procedures for MOKAS.
- Internal Controls: Risk assessment methodologies and administrative penalties.
Curriculum at a glance:
- The Nature of Trusts: Why they are used and how they function in Cyprus (Cap. 193).
- The 3 Certainties of Validity: When is a Trust legally enforceable?
- Trust Classification: Fixed, Discretionary, Local vs. International – When do we choose each?
- Trustee Duties: Responsibilities, loyalty, and personal liability in case of breach.
- Workshop: Practical document analysis and risk identification.
What you will gain from this seminar:
- Complete Decoding: Learn to read and understand the critical points of a Trust Deed without constantly needing legal support.
- Compliance Shielding: Understand how to correctly identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) in trust structures for AML/KYC purposes.
- Risk Management: Recognize “Red Flags” (such as Sham Trusts) and conflicts of interest before they evolve into legal problems.
- Professional Confidence: Communicate on equal terms with legal advisors and clients, making informed decisions.
Who should attend:
- Corporate Administrators & Fiduciary Service Providers: To strengthen competence in managing and assessing trust-related structures.
- Compliance & AML Officers: To ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks governing beneficial ownership and client due diligence (CDD).
- Wealth Managers & Financial Advisors: To understand the purpose and function of trusts in asset management and wealth preservation.
- Accountants & Tax Consultants: To improve the accuracy of internal compliance reviews and understand reporting obligations like CRS and FATCA.
Androulla Poutziouris
As the Founder, Director, and Lecturer at the European Legal Training Centre, she is deeply passionate about delivering high-quality legal education and training to law students, legal professionals, and the public. Her journey in law began with a double LLB in English and French Law, followed by an LLM in International Legal Practice, which laid the foundation for her career as an Advocate and Member of the Cyprus Bar Association.
Over the years, she has built the European Legal Training Centre from the ground up, transforming it into a successful, bootstrapped business that now serves as a leading provider of legal education. This journey has been challenging but incredibly rewarding, as she has seen the courses empower countless individuals to advance their legal careers.
With over 15 years of both academic and practical legal experience, she has had the privilege of teaching the LLB Law Degree for various UK universities and working as a lawyer in prominent law firms. Her teaching experience extends to being an accredited lecturer for the National Association of Licensed Paralegals and serving as a mentor for University of London LLB Law students. Additionally, she is recognized as a legal expert by the Human Resource and Development Agency in Cyprus. She has provided training seminars to a number of professional associations and companies, training both in-house and in multi-company courses. She oversees and develops all courses at ELTC, ensuring their quality and usefulness for professionals.
Being bilingual in Greek and English, with working proficiency in French, has allowed her to connect with a diverse range of students and professionals. Her mission is to empower the next generation of legal professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel in the legal industry.