CAMS exam

What is the goal of the Egmont Group in providing a forum for Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) around the world?A . To improve international laws to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and foster the implementation of domestic programs.B . To provide a forum for FIUs to improve...

Which two statements in the Wolfsberg Group’s “Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism” define the role financial institutions should play in the fight against terrorism? (Choose two.)A . Financial institutions need to assist competent authorities in fighting terrorist financing through prevention, detection and information sharing.B . Financial institutions need to...

Which three methods are commonly used by an accountant to launder money? (Choose three.)A . Representing a client in courtB . Understating income to take a tax lossC . Overstating income to hide excess cashD . Acting as a conduit for transferring cash between accountsE . Acting as a designee...

A non-U.S. bank wants to open an account at Bank A, which is a U.S.-based bank. Which information must Bank A obtain under the USA PATRIOT Act?A . A complete client list from the non-C . bankD . The identity of owners and percentage of ownership of the non-F ....

What is a key risk associated with Correspondent Accounts according to the Basel Customer Due Diligence paper?A . It is not used on a daily basisB . The service fees are insufficient to cover the cost of managing the accountC . The respondent bank’s customer acceptance and know your customer...

What are the regulatory risks to a bank employee who willfully violates anti-money laundering laws?A . Investigation and reputational damageB . Fines and suspension from the industryC . Criminal investigation and imprisonmentD . Enforcement actions including fines against the financial institutionView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: Reference: https://books.google.com.pk/books?id=qKLr7IdWCqsC&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=What+are+the+regulatory+risks+to+a+bank+employee+who+willfully+violates+anti-money+laundering+laws&source=bl&ots=gZzA0Ey5nB&sig=ACfU3U29fq8lwYh08XqdR1X7sWSISySPZw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiHwKHTjIvmAhWqwzgGHfW_AToQ6AEwC3oECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=What%20are%20the %20regulatory%20risks%20to%20a%20bank%20employee%20who%20willfully%20violates%20anti­money%20laundering%20laws&f=false

A bank compliance officer has implemented enhanced monitoring rules that have identified some unusual activity that may be indicative of human trafficking. Which red flag should prompt additional transactional review?A . Wire transfer activity from countries with significant migrant populationsB . Cash deposits that occur in cities where the customer...

Which two factors assist a money laundering investigation that involves multiple countries? (Choose two.)A . Law enforcement and other authorities should have access to financial information that is pertinent to the investigation.B . Every country should share all their information with foreign law enforcement and government authorities to facilitate rapid...

A United States (U.S.) bank was recently alerted by law enforcement of an increase in sale of large denomination U.S. bank notes to casas de cambio. They suspect that a Mexican syndicate is operating a money laundering scheme in the bank’s jurisdiction. Which two steps should be taken to trace...

A popular restaurant in town has begun depositing less cash than it has in prior years. In a review of the customer’s accounts, you notice that credit card receipts have increased with no explanation. The account officer discovers that the restaurant has installed a privately-owned automated teller machine (ATM) onsite...