Compliance & financial crime: your exam route

You work in compliance, as an MLRO, or on a KYC or AML team. Two exams cover the ground: GFC for the broad framework, CFC for financial crime in depth.

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Who this path is for

Compliance officers and heads of compliance
MLROs and deputy MLROs
KYC, onboarding and AML analysts
Career-switchers moving into compliance

Your exams

CISI GFC — Global Financial Compliance

£49

The international regulatory environment, the compliance function and how firms manage regulatory obligations.

200 practice questions · 5 chapters · exam: 100 questions · 2 hours

CISI CFC — Combating Financial Crime

£49

Money laundering typologies, customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, sanctions and terrorist financing.

224 practice questions · 7 chapters · exam: 50 questions · 1 hour

Which order?

GFC first if you're broadening into compliance. It covers the regulatory environment, the compliance function and financial crime at a high level.
CFC next if your role is heavy on financial crime. It goes deep on money laundering, due diligence, reporting and sanctions.
Bundle them if you're taking both: the Compliance Officer Pack is £79. Add risk with the Risk & Compliance Pack (£119).

Bundles that fit this path

Compliance Officer Pack

£79 · save £19

GFC + CFC

Risk & Compliance Pack

£119 · save £28

GFC + CFC + RFS

UAE-licensed roles. In the UAE, the CMA licensing chart pairs UAE FRR with CFC for chief compliance officers and heads of compliance. See the UAE licensing guide.

Career paths are a guide, not a rule. Requirements vary by employer and regulator, so confirm what your own role needs before you book an exam.

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FAQ

GFC or CFC first?

GFC is broader, so it's the usual first step. Go straight to CFC if your daily work is financial crime.

Do the packs include walkthroughs?

Yes. GFC and CFC both have chapter walkthroughs, cram sheets and audio.

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