Course Description

The Financial Crime module provides a practical overview of financial crime risks, regulatory expectations, and compliance requirements in Singapore and globally. Participants will gain hands-on understanding of AML/CFT, fraud, corruption, sanctions, and emerging risks such as crypto-related financial crime, supported by real-world typologies, investigation management, and effective reporting practices. The module also covers governance, risk management, technology, and ethical considerations to help professionals design and operate effective financial crime compliance and remediation frameworks.


ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting Qualification - Modular Pathway

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Jesudevan Viveganandam

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, TradeKins

With over two decades of legal, judicial, and regulatory enforcement experience, Jesudevan is an internationally sought-after thought leader in compliance and risk management, export controls, and financial crimes.Before founding TradeKins, he served as a criminal prosecutor and Deputy Senior State Counsel in the specialist financial crimes team of the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) in Singapore. He led prosecutions of financial crimes and advised the government on a wide range of legal matters. He also represented AGC at high-level international engagements and chaired its Innovation Network.Jesudevan has worked extensively with agencies such as the Commercial Affairs Department, ACRA, CPIB, and MAS on matters including fraud, corruption, money laundering, and Companies Act violations. He is a recognised specialist in export controls and UN sanctions, particularly relating to Iran and the DPRK, and has advised multiple Singapore ministries and authorities on enforcement and compliance issues.His earlier career includes roles as a District Judge and as a lawyer in a major Singapore law firm, where he handled complex dispute resolution and arbitration matters for multinational clients across industries.Jesudevan is also active in academia and international policy circles. He is an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore and a lecturer at Singapore Management University, where he teaches courses he designed on compliance and anti-corruption law. He has been recognised by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and represents Singapore in international working groups on trade controls.A Fulbright Scholar, he holds a Master of Laws from New York University and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2005. In August 2023, he became President of the Centre for Trade Excellence, Singapore.
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Paul Singh

Engagement Manager, Risk Mitigation & Investigations, TradeKins

With over 15 years of dedicated experience, Paul is a seasoned expert in financial crime investigations, risk management, and compliance. He also serves as an Adjunct Associate Trainer at SPCS Consultancy, delivering customised courses for law enforcement agencies and ministries in Singapore.A former Senior Officer at the Singapore Police Force, Paul led and oversaw numerous investigations at the Commercial Affairs Department, including complex fraud and money laundering cases. During his time in the Commercial Crime Squad of Central Police Division, he handled investigations involving corporate fraud and misconduct related to financial institutions, working closely with both local and foreign law enforcement counterparts.Prior to joining TradeKins, Paul worked at Amazon as a Risk Manager in the Escalations Management & Prevention Team. There, he managed critical global brand-related escalations involving abuse and fraud, assessed cross-border fraud patterns, and collaborated with internal teams to strengthen global risk controls.Paul holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Cross-Border Business and Finance Law in Asia from Singapore Management University and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) from the University of London. He is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

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