Fraud Awareness for Financial Services Training Singapore

3 Modules

Course Description

IBF Accredited CourseInstitute of Banking and Finance Singapore

IBF‑accredited fraud awareness training for financial services organisations in Singapore. This course helps employees identify, prevent, and report workplace fraud across financial services functions, including banking, insurance, wealth management, and capital markets.

Fraud exists in almost every workplace and often goes undetected until significant financial and reputational damage has occurred. When fraud is identified, it is more likely to be detected through internal tip‑offs from colleagues than through audits or automated controls alone.

Global fraud losses continue to rise, with major incidents affecting organisations of all sizes. Small and mid‑sized organisations often experience higher losses per fraud incident, making staff awareness critical.

This course builds practical fraud awareness by helping employees recognise fraud behaviours, understand the consequences of fraud, and know how to report suspected fraud in accordance with organisational procedures.

IBF accreditation and Financial Training Scheme (FTS)

This course is recognised under the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Financial Training Scheme (FTS) and is eligible for FTS claims, subject to eligibility criteria being met.

FTS provides 30% to 70% course fee subsidy support, capped at S$500 per candidate per course, for eligible entities and participants. Participation in the scheme does not represent endorsement of the training provider or course quality.

More information is available at IBF website.

Why this training matters

Fraud imposes significant and increasing costs on financial services organisations in Singapore and globally. Beyond financial loss, fraud can result in regulatory action, reputational damage, and serious penalties for individuals involved.

Effective fraud awareness training helps organisations:

  • Reduce the risk and impact of workplace fraud
  • Improve early detection through staff awareness and tip‑offs
  • Support internal controls and fraud detection programs
  • Reinforce accountability and ethical conduct
  • Ensure employees understand reporting obligations

What this course covers

This fraud awareness training course covers:

  • What fraud is and who commits fraud
  • Types of workplace fraud relevant to financial services
  • Internal fraud committed by staff
  • Identity theft and data‑related fraud
  • Red flags and warning signs of fraud
  • Fraud prevention, detection, reporting, and response
  • Building fraud awareness across teams

Tailor this course to your organisation

Do you have a policy, process, or subject matter expertise you would like to include? Talk to us about ways we can tailor this course to suit your needs.

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  • Module 1: Understanding fraud (all staff) 
  • Module 2: Internal fraud committed by staff (all staff) 
  • Module 3: Fraud risk management (managers) 

This training is suitable for employees across financial services organisations in Singapore. 

It is particularly relevant for roles in: 

  • Sales and Relationship Management 
  • Operations and Customer Services 
  • Legal, Risk, and Compliance 
  • Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management, and Capital Markets 

By the end of the course, learners can expect to: 

  • Understand common fraud typologies in financial services 
  • Recognise internal fraud warning signs 
  • Understand the consequences of fraud for individuals and organisations 
  • Know how to report suspected fraud 
  • Support fraud prevention and risk management efforts 

Is this course IBF accredited?
Yes. This course is recognised under the IBF Financial Training Scheme (FTS), subject to eligibility criteria.  

Can this course be claimed under FTS?
Yes. Eligible participants may claim 30%–70% subsidy support, capped at S$500 per course.  

Does this course cover internal fraud committed by staff?
Yes. The course includes detailed coverage of internal fraud typologies and red flags.  

Who should attend this training?
The course is suitable for staff across financial services functions, including sales, operations, legal, risk, and compliance. 

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