Trust and Wealth Management Training: From Trust Fundamentals to Practical Considerations

January 5, 2026 / Source: Compliance Alliance

Published: January 5th, 2026

Description: This presentation provides a practical overview of trust structures, terminology, and legal foundations, with a focus on how these concepts translate into real-world situations such as bank account-opening, customer identification procedures (CIP), operational requirements and risk considerations. It is designed to help bankers understand how trusts are formed, who the customer is, who has authority, and what documentation matters in everyday trust-related scenarios.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how trust concepts impact decisions on account opening, authority, and documentation.
• Learn who the bank’s customer is in a trust, and how rules like CIP, CDD, and beneficial ownership apply.
• Recognize common trust-related operational risks and BSA/AML red flags.
• Gain practical advice on handling trust documents and certificates, whether as custodian or fiduciary.

People Who Should Attend:
Trust Officers/Managers, Fiduciary Advisors/Planners, Wealth Managers, Portfolio Managers, Relationship Managers, Private Bankers, Compliance Officers, Risk Management Professionals, Senior Management (Trust Department), Operations Personnel (Trust Department), Marketing and Communications Professionals (for Trust Products/Services)