Securities crimes and anti-money laundering 2600-DIdzPGkf
The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of issues related to money laundering, counter-terrorism, and manipulation in the capital market. It should be noted that the problem of preventing money laundering and terrorist financing is closely linked to crimes committed in the capital market. The course will cover both European Union regulations and national legal provisions.
The subject matter will address the following aspects: definitional issues, the obligations of obliged institutions, examples of abuses and crimes in the field of money laundering and the capital market, the duties of obliged institutions and capital market participants, as well as the role and functions of state authorities, including supervisory bodies.
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student, in the scope of:
Knowledge
• E_W01 – has an in-depth knowledge of terminology related to stock market crimes and money laundering.
• E_W02 – understands complex social, political, legal, and economic processes and phenomena, including fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization, and their impact on financial decisions in organizations, the functioning of the entire economy, and the design of information systems in the area of preventing financial fraud.
• E_W07 – knows the principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship at national and global levels, as well as the associated obligations in preventing money laundering and stock market crimes.
Skills
• E_U01 – can apply knowledge of law and economics to identify, diagnose, and solve problems related to money laundering and stock market crimes.
• E_U02 – can interpret complex economic and regulatory processes in financial markets and assess their impact on financial decisions in the context of preventing money laundering and stock market crimes.
• E_U04 – can formulate and test hypotheses related to research problems in the area of preventing money laundering and stock market crimes.
• E_U05 – can propose solutions to tasks set in unpredictable business conditions with exposure to stock market crimes and money laundering.
• E_U06 – can independently and collaboratively prepare analyses, diagnoses, and reports on complex and unusual issues related to stock market crimes, money laundering, and the obligations of business entities in this area, present them effectively to diverse audiences, and conduct debates.
Social Competences
• E_K01 – can critically assess complex situations and phenomena in the financial market in the context of crimes and abuses related to money laundering and stock market offenses.
• E_K02 – recognizes the importance of scientific and expert knowledge in preventing money laundering and stock market abuses.
• E_K03 – can initiate actions based on the results of analyses of individual cases that benefit the community, society, or the environment (e.g., refraining from involvement in activities using funds derived from crimes).
Assessment criteria
Written exam
Test, passing requires 50% correct answers
Practical placement
Internships are not required to complete the course
Bibliography
Basic
Martysz C.B., Manipulacje instrumentami finansowymi i insider trading. Analiza prawno-ekonomiczna, Wolters Kluwer, 2015.
Sroga A., Przeciwdziałanie praniu pieniędzy oraz finansowaniu terroryzmu. Obowiązki biur rachunkowych, Infor, 2024
USTAWA z dnia 1 marca 2018 r. o przeciwdziałaniu praniu pieniędzy oraz finansowaniu terroryzmu, Dz. U. z 2025 r. poz. 644.
ROZPORZĄDZENIE PARLAMENTU EUROPEJSKIEGO I RADY (UE) NR 596/2014 z dnia 16 kwietnia 2014 r. w sprawie nadużyć na rynku (rozporządzenie w sprawie nadużyć na rynku) oraz uchylające dyrektywę 2003/6/WE Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady i dyrektywy Komisji 2003/124/WE, 2003/125/WE i 2004/72/WE
Supplementary
Morawski M., Historia największych oszustw finansowych, Ridero 2019.
Płókarz R., Iwanowicz B., Iwanowicz T., Majewski P, Voss G., Wojtczak K., Przestępczość finansowa. Tom 1, Difin 2020.
Płókarz R., Czapiewski M., Strysik J., Włodarczyk G., Zacharzewski K., Przestępczość finansowa. Tom 2, Difin 2021.
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