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Qi Card Expands Financial Crime Compliance Training with IFI

In a significant step towards enhancing financial integrity, Qi Card, one of Iraq's preeminent electronic payment service providers, is broadening its collaboration with the Institute for Financial Integrity (IFI). This initiative comes as Qi Card’s operations are expanding throughout the region, emphasizing the company's commitment to robust compliance education and regulation adherence.

The partnership represents a multi-year compliance transformation strategy, with key phases running from April 2025 to December 2027. This program not only aims to enhance corporate governance but also focuses on critical areas such as anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) controls, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and overall risk management frameworks. The primary objective is to ensure Qi Card meets international regulatory standards and maintains exemplary financial integrity. The essential component enabling this improvement is IFI's DOLFIN platform, which supports ongoing professional development through specialized training programs.

Dureid Saad, the Head of Compliance at Qi Card, articulated the vision for this transformation, stating, "Our compliance transformation represents a long-term strategic commitment to strengthening financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and institutional governance across Qi Card and its regional operations. Developing the knowledge and capabilities of our employees is fundamental to achieving these objectives. Our collaboration with IFI supports this commitment by providing structured, internationally oriented compliance education across the organization."

Tailored Training Solutions

The collaboration between Qi Card and IFI has evolved through three critical areas. Firstly, Qi Card employees now have access to foundational learning programs via the DOLFIN platform, bridging gaps in financial crime compliance education through the Financial Integrity and Cross-Border Payments Training Program. These educational resources represent an essential foundation upon which Qi Card can build further compliance capabilities.

Additionally, IFI has customized training solutions specifically for Qi Card, developing three annual courses: Introduction to KYC/CDD, Introduction to Transaction Monitoring, and Introduction to Sanctions Screening. This tailored approach enables Qi Card to address its unique compliance landscape effectively.

Lastly, as Qi Card extends its operations regionally, IFI has actively conducted training needs assessments to pinpoint specific learning priorities. This proactive approach saw Qi Card’s subsidiaries in the UAE and Jordan enrolled in appropriate training modules, ensuring that employees are well-equipped to handle compliance issues as they arise in diverse jurisdictions.

Natalie Pulsifer, Senior Director of Client Services at IFI, underscored the importance of scalable compliance education, stating, "Qi Card's evolving training requirements illustrate the importance of compliance education that can scale with a growing financial services business. IFI's work with Qi Card has progressed from foundational learning to customized courses and expanded regional access, helping deliver relevant training as the organization's needs and geographic reach continue to develop."

The Importance of Compliance in Regional Expansion

As Qi Card navigates its growth into new markets, the significance of insightful compliance education becomes paramount. Financial institutions must address varying regulatory expectations and manage the shifting risks associated with financial crime as they expand their presence. By enhancing its compliance training offerings through this partnership with IFI, Qi Card is positioning itself as a responsible leader within the financial services industry, capable of upholding the requisite standards of integrity and transparency.

The Institute for Financial Integrity is dedicated to empowering organizations to safeguard their operations and the broader financial system from illicit use. They provide comprehensive training, both in-person and online, coupled with testing and certification programs via the DOLFIN® platform, ensuring institutions are equipped to manage compliance effectively.

In summary, Qi Card's strategic commitment to compliance reform, supported by the Institute for Financial Integrity, exemplifies how modern financial services organizations can navigate regulatory challenges and maintain trust with stakeholders. As they continue to expand their footprint across the region, this partnership will likely yield substantial benefits for Qi Card and its mission to enhance financial integrity.