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Appropriate Use of Communication Channels

Not all communication channels are appropriate for business purposes.

Firms are facing intense scrutiny over their use of unapproved and ephemeral messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, Signal, Snapchat and Telegram.

Learn the best practices and keep yourself up to date with the latest developments so that you can protect yourself and your firm.
  • 10 Minutes
  • All staff
  • Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish which activities classify as 'in-scope' and therefore must be recorded
  • Recognise which communication channels and apps are permitted for business use - and which ones are not
  • Act appropriately if you find yourself in an unrecorded or potentially compromised conversation
  • Be professional when communicating with clients, colleagues and counterparties
  • Act appropriately in an emergency or as part of an approved Business Continuity Process

    What can you expect your employees to learn?

Welcome

Why record communications?

  • What is in scope?
  • What gets recorded?
  • How to stay compliant and conduct business on approved systems
 

The consequences of getting it wrong

  • Crossing the line
  • Best practice: Dos
  • Best practice: Don'ts
 

Scenario: The price check

  • Scenario: The group chat
  • Scenario: The WhatsApp call
  • Scenario: The LinkedIn message
 

Summary

Affirmation

Assessment

Does your company have…

Under 50 employees?

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Your questions, answered

How can I log and track incidents of financial crime in my organisation?

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How can I ensure my employees understand and comply with our internal policies in relation to financial crime?

Our Policy Hub enables you to distribute policies such as your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy to employees, track acknowledgements, and send automated reminders. This ensures everyone understands their obligations and helps you maintain compliance with financial crime regulations.
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Are the courses SCORM-compliant?

Yes. This means they can be delivered via the Skillcast Portal or any other SCORM-compliant Learning Management System.

What other tools are needed beyond training?

A comprehensive compliance solution often needs more than just training. Alongside e-learning, tools like declarationssurveys, and registers that track compliance tasks are usually essential. Skillcast provides full support to help you set up these additional tools.

Can users only view the courses assigned to them?

No. All users can view all the courses in your Portal. Additionally, some of these courses may be mandatory, requiring completion by the given deadline.