AML Exam - What you Need to Know

For the first time, AWDC, in collaboration with the FPS Economy, is organizing a large-scale AML exam. Companies that successfully pass the exam will be exempt from the annual AML certification requirement for 3 years, replacing the current AML webinar and questionnaire requirements.

To prepare diamond companies for the exam, AWDC organizes the very first Compliance Week. During this week, participants are fully immersed in the AML topic through an expert panel discussion and classroom training sessions tailored to the diamond sector. 

Why would you take the AML exam and join the Compliance Week? 

  • One-time effort 
  • No annual AML certification for 3 years 
  • Expert exam prep through 3 concise sessions during the first AWDC Compliance Week
  • More time to focus on your business 

The exam will take place on May 19, 2026. The AML Exam is fully booked.

AML exam

Practical Information

Location: Provinciehuis Antwerp (Kon. Elisabethlei 22, 2018 Antwerp)

Date & Time: Tuesday 19 May (exact timing to be confirmed).

How to prepare
You can prepare for the AML exam by attending AWDC’s Compliance Week, during which three focused Exam Preparation Sessions will equip diamond companies with the knowledge needed to succeed. This is not mandatory to be able to join the exam!

Practical details

  • The exam will consist of 25 questions, these can be open questions or multiple choice
  • Obtain at least 60% to pass the exam (and obtain the 3-year AML certification obligation exemption)
  • Exam is written, not digital
  • Exam will be available in both English and Dutch
  • The questions in the 'Test your Knowledge' section of the syllabus are example questions. The exam questions will be similar to these. 

Tips to prepare for the exam

  • Read and study the AML syllabus provided by AWDC. You can find the syllabus here.
  • Test your knowledge by solving the practice questions at the end of each chapter. You can find the answer with the correct answers in the back of the syllabus.
  • Make sure to pay close attention to figures, specific names, dates, and key facts, as a number of questions will test your knowledge in these areas. That said, the rest of the syllabus remains equally important and can also be covered in the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AML Exam FAQ

How do I prepare for the AML exam?

The best option you have is to register for Compliance Week and attend all sessions. A hands-on syllabus will be shared that contains all the material you need to know for the AML exam.

Will the exam be available in both English and Dutch?

Yes, the exam will be available in both languages.

Does the exam also cover the Best Practices certificate?

No, it only covers the AML certificate.

What type of exam can I expect?

The exam will be written (manually, not digitally), you will have 2 hours time to complete 25 questions. These questions will be both multiple choice as open questions. The FPS Economy will grade the exams.

Who is allowed to participate?

  • Max. 2 official AML officers per company can participate: the ultimate AML responsible (senior management representative) and the operational AML officer
  • You can participate if you belong to one of these categories:
  • You are listed on the most recently submitted AML Activity Report for the diamond company for which you are taking the exam as Operational AML Officer or Ultimate AML Responsible (board level)
  • You are a director of the diamond company for which you are taking the exam
  • You are responsible within your company for the follow-up and implementation of AML legislation, but you are not listed on the most recent AML Activity Report
  • For these last two categories: You must be able to demonstrate that you are officially on the company’s payroll in this capacity (for example, via a payslip). The FPS Economy may request this proof after registration and before the exam.
  • Freelancers cannot participate in the exam. You must be on the payroll of the company you wish to obtain the certificate for. If you want to obtain it for multiple companies, you have to be on each company’s payroll.

What is allowed during the exam?

It is not allowed to talk during the exam, cheat or use your (smart)phone.

Can multiple people participate per company? What if only one of them passes?

Multiple people can participate per company. It is sufficient if only one of them passes.

When and where does the AML exam take place?

The AML exam will take place on May 19 (Tuesday) from 10am to 12pm. The exam starts at 10am sharp, registration starts at 9am. The location for the exam is Provinciehuis, Antwerp. 

How do I get from the Diamond District to the Provinciehuis?

You can get there on foot (30 minute walk), by car (https://www.provincieantwerpen.be/nl/Provinciebestuur/provinciehuis/congrescentrum/praktisch/route-bereikbaarheid-en-parkeren) and by public transport (premetro 2 and 6 from Diamant to Provinciehuis, or bus 17 from Centraal Station to Provinciehuis)

How long do I have to wait for my results?

We are estimating that the results will be available after a maximum of 3 weeks.

If one fails, is there a second chance to pass the exam this year?

Yes, because this is the first edition, you can try again later this year. No date for this exam has been confirmed. 

What if one registered for the exam but is sick on the day or unable to make it?

This person or company can make use of the second chance later this year as well. If you fail then, you'll have to do the AML webinar and quiz online instead.

What if there are significant changes to the law in the three years you're exempt from completing the AML webinar online?

If you pass, you'll be exempt for three years no matter what.