المدرب: نايف حسن
Program Introduction:
In light of increasing global regulatory requirements and the importance of financial transparency, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) has become a key compliance obligation for financial institutions worldwide, including banks operating in Palestine.
This intensive training program is designed to provide participants with a practical and comprehensive understanding of FATCA requirements, covering the full compliance lifecycle—from customer onboarding and KYC processes, through classification and documentation, to ongoing monitoring and reporting to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The program focuses on real banking practices, common compliance challenges, and audit expectations, enabling participants to apply FATCA requirements effectively and minimize regulatory risks.
Target Audience:
Frontline staff (Customer Service, Relationship Managers)
Compliance and AML officers
Operations and back-office staff
Internal audit staff
General Objective of the Program:
To enable participants to apply FATCA requirements professionally and effectively, by understanding the full compliance lifecycle and translating regulatory requirements into practical banking procedures.
Program Objectives:
Understand FATCA principles and regulatory expectations.
Identify U.S. indicia and assess associated risks.
Integrate FATCA requirements into onboarding and KYC processes.
Perform accurate customer classification and documentation handling.
Apply due diligence and ongoing monitoring requirements.
Understand FATCA reporting processes and key data requirements.
Recognize common audit findings and strengthen internal controls.
Program Contents:
Day 1
FATCA Fundamentals, Identification, Onboarding & Classification
Overview of FATCA and its objectives
Key definitions (U.S. Person, FFI, NFFE)
FATCA compliance lifecycle
U.S. indicia:
Types and risk implications
Handling multiple indicia
Practical identification exercises
FATCA in onboarding and KYC:
Data collection and FATCA questionnaire
Key control points and common errors
Customer classification:
Individuals (U.S. vs non-U.S.)
Entities (Financial Institutions, Active/Passive NFFE)
Identification of controlling persons (UBOs)
FATCA documentation:
W-9, W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E
Validation and common documentation issues
Day 2
Due Diligence, Monitoring, Withholding & Reporting
Due diligence requirements:
o New vs pre-existing accounts
o High-value accounts and enhanced review
Monitoring and change in circumstances:
o Key triggers and required actions
o Ongoing compliance responsibilities
FATCA withholding:
o Overview of 30% withholding rule
o Recalcitrant accounts and operational considerations
FATCA reporting:
o Identification of reportable accounts
o Required data fields (e.g., name, TIN, account balance)
o Reporting workflow (data collection ? validation ? submission)
Common audit findings and best practices:
o Misclassification
o Missing or expired documentation
o Weak monitoring controls
Case studies, review, and final assessment
Training Methods:
Interactive presentations
Practical exercises
Case study analysis (real banking scenarios)
Group discussions
