Regulatory Compliance Training Course

Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance training covering compliance frameworks, legal requirements, risk management, audit processes.

Course Title

Regulatory Compliance

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

Saudi Arabia - Bahrain - Kuwait - Philippines

Course Average Passing Rate

96%

Post Training Reporting

Post Training Report(s) + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Course Overview

This comprehensive Regulatory Compliance training course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for understanding, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance programs that meet legal obligations, mitigate regulatory risks, and foster ethical business conduct. The course covers fundamental compliance principles along with practical techniques for compliance management, risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting to ensure organizational adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Participants will learn to apply proven methodologies including Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Management Systems, Internal Controls frameworks, and Ethics and Compliance programs to identify compliance obligations, implement controls, detect violations, and promote a culture of integrity. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing proactive compliance, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Key Learning Objectives

Understand fundamental regulatory compliance concepts and frameworks
Identify and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and standards
Implement effective compliance management systems and controls
Conduct compliance risk assessments and gap analyses
Develop compliance policies, procedures, and training programs
Monitor compliance performance and conduct internal audits
Manage compliance violations and corrective actions
Foster ethical culture and promote compliance awareness

Group Exercises

Compliance risk assessment and gap analysis workshop including (identifying compliance risks across legal, operational, and reputational categories from a Middle East organization, conducting likelihood and impact assessment using risk matrix methodology, performing gap analysis by mapping regulatory requirements to current practices, developing remediation plans with action priorities and timelines)
Compliance investigation simulation including (conducting compliance violation investigation based on whistleblower report, collecting and preserving evidence through document review and interviews, maintaining objectivity and due process throughout investigation, documenting findings and developing corrective action recommendations with disciplinary measures)
Internal control design and testing exercise including (designing preventive and detective controls for key compliance risks, documenting control descriptions with responsibilities and frequencies, conducting control testing using walkthrough and reperformance approaches, identifying control weaknesses and recommending enhancements)
Compliance training and awareness program development including (conducting training needs assessment for different roles and risk areas, developing Code of Conduct training content with real scenarios and ethical decision-making, designing awareness campaigns using multiple communication channels, creating measurement approaches to assess training effectiveness and knowledge retention), and the importance of proper training in developing effective regulatory compliance capabilities

Knowledge Assessment

Technical quizzes on compliance concepts including (multiple-choice questions on regulatory requirements, matching exercise for control types)
Scenario-based assessments including (analyzing compliance situations, recommending approaches, evaluating risks)
Case analysis exercises including (reviewing compliance violations, identifying issues, recommending corrective actions)
Policy interpretation challenges including (understanding requirements, determining application, explaining obligations)

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Regulatory Compliance

1.1 Compliance Fundamentals

Compliance definition including (adherence to laws, regulations, standards, policies, ethical conduct, legal obligations)
Compliance scope including (legal compliance, regulatory compliance, contractual compliance, policy compliance, ethical compliance)
Why compliance matters including (legal obligation, risk mitigation, reputation protection, stakeholder trust, competitive advantage)
Compliance consequences including (legal penalties, financial fines, business disruption, reputational damage, personal liability)
Compliance evolution including (reactive to proactive, rules-based to risk-based, compliance culture, strategic integration)

1.2 Regulatory Environment

Types of regulations including (laws, regulations, standards, codes, guidance, regulatory hierarchy, diverse requirements)
Regulatory bodies including (government agencies, regulatory authorities, industry regulators, enforcement agencies, oversight organizations)
Industry-specific regulations including (financial services, healthcare, environmental, data privacy, labor, sector requirements)
International regulations including (cross-border compliance, international standards, treaty obligations, global requirements, jurisdictional complexity)
Regulatory trends including (increasing complexity, stricter enforcement, technology focus, ESG requirements, evolving landscape)

1.3 Compliance Framework

ISO 37301 including (Compliance Management Systems, international standard, systematic approach, organizational framework, best practice)
Elements of compliance including (governance, risk assessment, controls, monitoring, reporting, continuous improvement, systematic components)
Three Lines Model including (operational management, compliance oversight, internal audit, defense layers, assurance model)
Compliance roles including (board oversight, management responsibility, compliance function, employee accountability, distributed responsibility)
Compliance lifecycle including (identify, assess, implement, monitor, report, improve, continuous cycle, systematic management)

2. Legal and Regulatory Requirements

2.1 Understanding Legal Obligations

Sources of law including (legislation, regulations, case law, international law, contractual obligations, diverse sources)
Statutory requirements including (mandatory compliance, legal obligation, civil liability, criminal liability, enforcement)
Regulatory requirements including (specific regulations, industry rules, licensing conditions, operating permits, detailed requirements)
Standards and codes including (voluntary standards, industry codes, best practices, technical standards, professional standards)
Contractual obligations including (contract terms, customer requirements, supplier agreements, service level agreements, commercial commitments)

2.2 Key Regulatory Areas

Anti-corruption and bribery including (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, anti-bribery laws, gifts and hospitality, conflict of interest)
Data protection and privacy including (GDPR, data privacy laws, personal information, consent, data security, privacy rights)
Anti-money laundering including (AML regulations, know your customer, suspicious transactions, reporting obligations, financial crime)
Competition law including (antitrust, price-fixing, market abuse, anti-competitive behavior, fair competition, market integrity)
Environmental regulations including (emissions, waste management, environmental permits, sustainability, pollution control, environmental protection)
Employment law including (labor standards, discrimination, health and safety, working conditions, employee rights, fair employment)

2.3 Regulatory Interpretation

Legal research including (reading legislation, regulatory guidance, legal databases, interpretation resources, understanding requirements)
Ambiguity resolution including (regulatory clarification, legal advice, industry interpretation, guidance seeking, informed understanding)
Applicability assessment including (jurisdictional scope, business relevance, activity coverage, exemptions, determining application)
Change monitoring including (regulatory updates, legislative changes, new requirements, amendment tracking, staying current)
Documentation including (regulatory register, compliance obligations, requirement documentation, accessibility, organized records)

3. Compliance Risk Assessment

3.1 Risk Identification

Compliance risks including (legal violations, regulatory breaches, policy non-compliance, ethical misconduct, diverse exposures)
Risk sources including (complex regulations, regulatory changes, business operations, third parties, human error, multiple origins)
Risk categories including (legal risk, financial risk, operational risk, reputational risk, strategic risk, classification)
Assessment scope including (organizational scope, regulatory scope, business activities, geographic coverage, comprehensive review)
Stakeholder input including (legal counsel, business units, compliance team, external advisors, collective intelligence)

3.2 Risk Analysis

Likelihood assessment including (probability evaluation, frequency estimation, vulnerability analysis, exposure assessment, occurrence chance)
Impact assessment including (financial impact, operational impact, reputational impact, legal consequences, severity evaluation)
Inherent risk including (risk before controls, natural exposure, baseline risk, unmitigated risk, starting point)
Residual risk including (risk after controls, remaining exposure, managed risk, control effectiveness, accepted risk)
Risk prioritization including (risk matrix, high-medium-low, critical risks, priority ranking, resource focus)

3.3 Compliance Gap Analysis

Current state assessment including (existing practices, current controls, documentation review, process examination, baseline understanding)
Requirement mapping including (regulatory requirements, organizational practices, compliance alignment, requirement coverage, systematic matching)
Gap identification including (compliance gaps, control weaknesses, missing elements, deficiencies, improvement needs)
Root cause analysis including (gap causes, systemic issues, resource constraints, awareness gaps, underlying factors)
Remediation planning including (gap closure, action plans, responsibility assignment, timeline, resource allocation, systematic improvement)

4. Compliance Management System

4.1 CMS Development

Compliance policy including (management commitment, compliance principles, organizational expectations, policy statement, tone from top)
Governance structure including (board oversight, compliance committee, compliance officer, roles and responsibilities, accountability framework)
Compliance program including (policies, procedures, controls, training, monitoring, reporting, integrated system, comprehensive approach)
Resource allocation including (compliance team, budget, technology, expertise, adequate resources, capability provision)
Documentation including (policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, forms, systematic documentation, accessible records)

4.2 Policies and Procedures

Policy development including (regulatory requirements, best practices, risk assessment, stakeholder input, clear policies)
Policy content including (purpose, scope, definitions, requirements, responsibilities, non-compliance consequences, complete coverage)
Procedure development including (step-by-step guidance, work instructions, process flows, practical implementation, operational clarity)
Policy hierarchy including (corporate policies, functional policies, procedures, work instructions, logical structure, appropriate detail)
Policy approval including (review process, authorization, stakeholder consultation, formal approval, governance)

4.3 Internal Controls

Control design including (preventive controls, detective controls, corrective controls, compensating controls, layered defense)
Preventive controls including (authorization, segregation of duties, access controls, training, proactive prevention, error avoidance)
Detective controls including (monitoring, audits, reconciliation, exception reports, anomaly detection, issue identification)
Control documentation including (control description, responsibility, frequency, evidence, documentation requirements, clear specification)
Control testing including (design effectiveness, operating effectiveness, control verification, assurance, systematic testing)

5. Compliance Monitoring and Testing

5.1 Continuous Monitoring

Monitoring purpose including (compliance verification, early detection, trend identification, control effectiveness, ongoing assurance)
Monitoring methods including (automated monitoring, manual reviews, key indicators, exception reports, transaction sampling, diverse techniques)
Key Risk Indicators including (compliance metrics, warning signals, threshold breaches, performance indicators, predictive measures)
Real-time monitoring including (automated alerts, system controls, continuous surveillance, immediate detection, proactive identification)
Data analytics including (pattern analysis, anomaly detection, trend analysis, predictive analytics, data-driven insights)

5.2 Compliance Testing

Testing purpose including (control verification, compliance validation, effectiveness assessment, assurance provision, systematic verification)
Testing approaches including (walkthrough, inspection, reperformance, observation, inquiry, evidence-based testing)
Sample selection including (random sampling, risk-based sampling, representative samples, sample size, statistical validity)
Testing documentation including (test plan, test results, findings, evidence, work papers, audit trail)
Issue identification including (control failures, compliance violations, process weaknesses, documentation gaps, deficiency detection)

5.3 Internal Audit

Audit planning including (risk-based planning, audit scope, audit schedule, resource allocation, systematic approach)
Audit execution including (fieldwork, evidence gathering, testing, interviews, documentation review, objective assessment)
Audit findings including (observations, non-compliance, control weaknesses, best practices, improvement opportunities, balanced reporting)
Audit reporting including (audit report, findings communication, management response, action plans, transparent disclosure)
Follow-up including (corrective action tracking, verification, closure, continuous improvement, accountability)

6. Compliance Training and Awareness

6.1 Training Program Development

Training needs including (role-based training, regulatory requirements, risk areas, skill gaps, competency development)
Training content including (legal requirements, policies, procedures, ethical conduct, real scenarios, practical relevance)
Training methods including (classroom training, e-learning, workshops, case studies, blended approach, effective delivery)
Code of Conduct training including (ethical principles, expected behavior, reporting mechanisms, consequences, foundational training)
Specialized training including (anti-corruption, data privacy, competition law, role-specific training, targeted development)

6.2 Training Delivery

New employee training including (onboarding, essential compliance, organizational expectations, early foundation, immediate awareness)
Ongoing training including (annual refresher, regulatory updates, emerging risks, continuous learning, knowledge maintenance)
Senior management training including (governance, oversight responsibilities, tone from top, leadership accountability, strategic focus)
High-risk roles including (enhanced training, specific risks, detailed requirements, focused attention, specialized knowledge)
Training effectiveness including (assessment, testing, feedback, knowledge verification, continuous improvement)

6.3 Awareness Building

Communication strategy including (regular communication, multiple channels, consistent messaging, engagement, awareness maintenance)
Awareness campaigns including (themed campaigns, posters, newsletters, videos, reminders, creative engagement)
Success stories including (positive examples, recognition, best practices, role models, cultural reinforcement)
Ethical culture including (values promotion, speak-up culture, integrity emphasis, leadership example, cultural foundation)
Continuous reinforcement including (regular reminders, integration, embedding, sustained attention, cultural persistence)

7. Managing Non-Compliance

7.1 Violation Detection

Detection methods including (monitoring systems, audits, whistleblower reports, self-reporting, external notification, multiple sources)
Whistleblower mechanisms including (hotline, reporting channels, confidentiality, non-retaliation, accessible reporting, speak-up enablement)
Self-reporting including (employee disclosure, voluntary reporting, good faith reporting, cultural encouragement, trust)
Red flags including (unusual patterns, policy violations, control overrides, suspicious behavior, warning signs)
Investigation triggers including (credible information, risk indicators, audit findings, complaint receipt, inquiry initiation)

7.2 Investigation Process

Investigation planning including (scope definition, team assignment, methodology, timeline, resource allocation, systematic approach)
Evidence collection including (document review, interviews, electronic evidence, physical evidence, systematic gathering, preservation)
Investigation conduct including (objectivity, confidentiality, due process, fairness, thoroughness, professional approach)
Findings documentation including (fact summary, analysis, conclusions, evidence support, clear documentation, objective reporting)
Investigation report including (findings, recommendations, action required, stakeholder notification, transparent communication)

7.3 Corrective and Disciplinary Action

Corrective action including (immediate correction, root cause remediation, control enhancement, process improvement, systematic resolution)
Disciplinary measures including (counseling, warnings, suspension, termination, progressive discipline, appropriate consequences)
Consistency including (fair treatment, similar situations, precedent consideration, policy adherence, equitable application)
Due process including (investigation, employee hearing, evidence consideration, appeal rights, procedural fairness)
Communication including (decision communication, rationale explanation, lessons learned, transparency, organizational learning)

8. Reporting and Disclosure

8.1 Internal Reporting

Management reporting including (compliance status, key indicators, significant issues, action plans, dashboard, regular updates)
Board reporting including (governance oversight, risk exposure, major issues, effectiveness assessment, strategic reporting)
Escalation including (significant issues, material breaches, immediate notification, appropriate escalation, timely communication)
Report content including (compliance status, risk assessment, incidents, monitoring results, training completion, comprehensive information)
Reporting frequency including (monthly, quarterly, annual, ad-hoc, regular cadence, timely information)

8.2 Regulatory Reporting

Mandatory reporting including (incident notification, periodic reporting, licensing reports, regulatory submissions, legal obligations)
Reporting requirements including (content, format, timing, submission method, accuracy, completeness, specific requirements)
Self-disclosure including (voluntary reporting, proactive notification, cooperation credit, early disclosure, potential benefit)
Accuracy and completeness including (factual information, comprehensive disclosure, verification, quality assurance, credible reporting)
Record retention including (supporting documentation, retention periods, accessible records, audit trail, regulatory requirements)

8.3 External Communications

Stakeholder communication including (investors, customers, employees, public, transparent communication, reputation management)
Media inquiries including (prepared responses, spokesperson, consistent messaging, reputation protection, professional handling)
Public disclosure including (mandatory disclosure, voluntary disclosure, transparency, stakeholder confidence, appropriate information)
Regulatory liaison including (regulator communication, cooperation, responsive approach, professional relationship, collaborative engagement)
Crisis communication including (rapid response, accurate information, stakeholder reassurance, reputation protection, coordinated messaging)

9. Third-Party Compliance

9.1 Third-Party Risk

Third-party types including (suppliers, contractors, agents, distributors, joint ventures, business partners, diverse relationships)
Third-party risks including (compliance violations, regulatory breaches, reputational damage, vicarious liability, extended exposure)
Due diligence including (background checks, compliance assessment, reputation review, risk evaluation, informed decisions)
Risk-based approach including (risk categorization, proportionate diligence, high-risk focus, resource optimization, strategic assessment)
Red flags including (compliance history, high-risk jurisdictions, unusual arrangements, warning signs, concern indicators)

9.2 Third-Party Management

Contractual provisions including (compliance obligations, audit rights, termination rights, indemnification, regulatory requirements, protection)
Code of conduct including (supplier code, ethical expectations, compliance requirements, alignment, values extension)
Training and communication including (expectation communication, compliance training, ongoing dialogue, awareness building, partnership)
Monitoring and oversight including (performance monitoring, compliance verification, audit rights, ongoing oversight, assurance)
Issue management including (violation response, corrective action, relationship review, termination consideration, appropriate action)

9.3 Vendor Compliance

Vendor selection including (compliance criteria, evaluation process, due diligence, approval, informed selection)
Ongoing assessment including (periodic review, performance monitoring, compliance verification, risk reassessment, continuous oversight)
Compliance audits including (vendor audits, site visits, documentation review, compliance verification, assurance activities)
Contract compliance including (obligation fulfillment, performance monitoring, issue identification, contract enforcement, accountability)
Vendor development including (capability building, compliance support, improvement assistance, partnership approach, mutual benefit)

10. Ethical Culture and Leadership

10.1 Ethical Leadership

Tone from top including (leadership commitment, visible support, resource provision, accountability, role modeling, cultural foundation)
Leading by example including (ethical behavior, policy adherence, transparency, integrity demonstration, credible leadership)
Ethics and values including (organizational values, ethical principles, decision framework, behavioral expectations, value alignment)
Ethical decision-making including (ethical considerations, value conflicts, dilemma resolution, stakeholder impact, principled choices)
Management accountability including (compliance responsibility, performance evaluation, consequences, ownership, leadership accountability)

10.2 Building Compliance Culture

Culture definition including (shared values, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, organizational norms, cultural characteristics)
Culture assessment including (climate surveys, behavioral observation, incident patterns, culture maturity, honest evaluation)
Culture building including (communication, training, recognition, consequences, integration, sustained effort, systematic development)
Speak-up culture including (reporting encouragement, psychological safety, non-retaliation, accessible channels, trust building)
Ethical recognition including (behavior recognition, positive reinforcement, role models, success celebration, cultural reinforcement)

10.3 Sustaining Compliance

Continuous improvement including (lessons learned, best practice adoption, process enhancement, innovation, progressive advancement)
Compliance integration including (business processes, decision-making, performance management, embedded compliance, operational integration)
Technology leverage including (compliance technology, automation, analytics, efficiency, capability enhancement, digital transformation)
Benchmarking including (industry comparison, best practices, maturity assessment, improvement opportunities, competitive positioning)
Long-term commitment including (sustained investment, continuous focus, cultural persistence, organizational priority, enduring commitment)

11. Compliance Technology and Innovation

11.1 Compliance Technology

Technology benefits including (efficiency, accuracy, scalability, real-time monitoring, data analytics, enhanced capability)
Compliance management systems including (centralized platform, policy management, training tracking, incident management, integrated solution)
Risk assessment tools including (risk identification, assessment automation, scoring, heat maps, analytical tools)
Monitoring technology including (automated monitoring, exception reporting, data analytics, continuous surveillance, intelligent systems)
Regulatory technology including (RegTech, regulatory change management, compliance automation, innovative solutions, digital transformation)

11.2 Data Analytics

Analytics applications including (transaction monitoring, pattern detection, anomaly identification, risk prediction, insight generation)
Predictive analytics including (risk forecasting, early warning, trend projection, proactive management, forward-looking intelligence)
Data visualization including (dashboards, heat maps, trend charts, visual presentation, accessible insights, executive communication)
Big data including (large data volumes, diverse sources, complex analysis, comprehensive view, advanced analytics)
Artificial intelligence including (machine learning, intelligent automation, pattern recognition, cognitive compliance, emerging capability)

11.3 Digital Compliance

Process automation including (workflow automation, document automation, approval automation, efficiency gains, error reduction)
Electronic signatures including (digital signing, approval workflows, audit trail, legal validity, paperless processes)
Document management including (centralized repository, version control, access control, retention management, organized documentation)
E-learning platforms including (online training, tracking, assessment, scalable delivery, accessible learning, modern training)
Blockchain applications including (immutable records, transparency, traceability, smart contracts, emerging technology, innovative applications)

12. Industry-Specific Compliance

12.1 Financial Services Compliance

Banking regulations including (capital requirements, liquidity, consumer protection, anti-money laundering, prudential regulation)
Securities regulations including (disclosure, market conduct, insider trading, market manipulation, investor protection)
Insurance regulations including (solvency, policyholder protection, claims handling, regulatory oversight, sector requirements)
Consumer protection including (fair dealing, disclosure, complaints handling, customer rights, fair treatment)
Financial crime including (fraud prevention, AML compliance, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, crime prevention)

12.2 Healthcare Compliance

Patient privacy including (HIPAA, medical records, confidentiality, consent, data protection, privacy rights)
Quality of care including (clinical standards, patient safety, quality assurance, professional standards, care excellence)
Billing compliance including (accurate coding, fraud prevention, documentation, claim integrity, proper billing)
Licensing and accreditation including (professional licenses, facility accreditation, credentialing, qualification verification)
Drug regulations including (pharmaceutical compliance, controlled substances, prescription practices, medication safety)

12.3 Environmental Compliance

Environmental permits including (air permits, water permits, waste permits, operating authorization, regulatory approval)
Emissions control including (air emissions, monitoring, reporting, limits compliance, pollution control)
Waste management including (hazardous waste, disposal requirements, manifests, storage, proper management)
Spill prevention including (containment, response plans, emergency procedures, prevention measures, environmental protection)
Sustainability reporting including (environmental performance, GHG emissions, disclosure, ESG reporting, transparency)

13. Case Studies & Group Discussions

Real-world compliance scenarios including (regulatory violations, ethical dilemmas, investigation cases, compliance challenges)
The importance of proper training in developing effective regulatory compliance capabilities

Practical Assessment

Compliance risk assessment including (identifying compliance risks, assessing severity, prioritizing risks, developing action plan)
Gap analysis exercise including (reviewing current practices, identifying gaps, recommending improvements, developing remediation plan)
Investigation simulation including (conducting investigation, gathering evidence, documenting findings, recommending actions)

Gained Core Technical Skills

Implementing Compliance Management Systems (CMS) including (ISO 37301 framework, compliance governance structure, policy and procedure development, internal control design with preventive and detective controls, compliance program documentation)
Conducting compliance risk assessments including (risk identification across legal, financial, operational, and reputational categories, likelihood and impact assessment, inherent and residual risk analysis, risk prioritization using risk matrix, Key Risk Indicators (KRI) development)
Performing compliance gap analysis including (current state assessment of existing practices and controls, regulatory requirement mapping, gap identification between requirements and practices, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of compliance deficiencies, remediation planning with action plans)
Developing compliance policies and procedures including (policy development based on regulatory requirements and best practices, policy content creation with purpose, scope, and responsibilities, procedure development with step-by-step guidance, policy hierarchy establishment, approval and communication processes)
Executing compliance monitoring and testing including (continuous monitoring using automated and manual methods, compliance testing approaches such as walkthrough, inspection, and reperformance, sample selection methodologies, control effectiveness verification, issue identification and documentation)
Conducting internal compliance audits including (risk-based audit planning, audit execution with evidence gathering and testing, audit findings documentation, audit reporting with management response, corrective action tracking and follow-up)
Managing compliance violations and investigations including (violation detection through monitoring and whistleblower mechanisms, investigation planning and evidence collection, maintaining objectivity and due process, findings documentation, corrective and disciplinary action implementation with consistency)
Implementing compliance training programs including (role-based training needs assessment, Code of Conduct training development, specialized training for anti-corruption, data privacy, and competition law, training delivery methods using classroom and e-learning, training effectiveness measurement)
Utilizing Three Lines Model including (first line operational management ownership, second line compliance oversight and risk management, third line independent internal audit assurance, coordinated defense approach, clear roles and responsibilities)
Fostering ethical culture and compliance awareness including (tone from top leadership commitment, speak-up culture development with non-retaliation, ethical decision-making frameworks, compliance integration into business processes, continuous improvement and benchmarking)

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