CAMS exam

Which method to launder money through deposit-taking institutions is closely associated with international trade?A . Forming a shell companyB . Using Black Market Peso ExchangeC . Structuring cash deposits/withdrawalsD . Investing in legitimate businesses with illicit fundsView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Reference: http://fraudaid.com/Dictionary-of-Financial-Scam-Terms/black_market_peso_exchange.htm

A bank located in Arizona is considering a loan application for a new client. The collateral for the loan is a property in Florida. The loan will be in the name of a limited company (LLC) whose ownership is not disclosed to the bank. The LLC was established by a...

The compliance officer for a private bank has been tasked with writing a policy on how the bank will deal with intermediaries. Which two aspects should be included in the policy in respect of intermediaries to align it with the Wolfsberg Anti-Money Laundering Principles for Private Banking? (Choose two.)A ....

What is the appropriate compliance control for identifying politically exposed persons (PEPs) according to the Basel Committee’s paper on Customer Due Diligence for Banks?A . Determining that a local figure is a PEPB . Reviewing when a relationship is establishedC . Reviewing relationships at account opening and on a periodic...

A politically exposed person (PEP) maintains an account at a bank. Last month a money laundering analyst filed a suspicious transaction report about unusual wire deposits originated by unknown individuals in the home country of the official. To whom should this situation be escalated?A . The board of directorsB ....

Which two individuals are ordinarily beneficial owners of a private banking account according to the Wolfsberg Anti-Money Laundering Principles for Private Banking? (Choose two.)A . Those who are authorized signers on the accountB . Those who have legal title to a controlling share interest in the customerC . Those who...

A customer living in a high-risk jurisdiction makes frequent, large cash deposits at a bank. The same customer sends small wire transfers to unrelated parties in other high-risk jurisdictions. What are two red flags that may indicate money laundering? (Choose two.)A . The bank allows cash depositsB . The client...

A customer brings $15,000 worth of chips into a casino and plays various games. The customer redeems all the remaining chips and requests a wire transfer of the proceeds to an unrelated third party. What are two red flags that indicate money laundering? (Choose two.)A . Customer redeeming all remaining...

When should the anti-money laundering risk assessment be updated?A . Every two yearsB . After a merger or acquisitionC . When the board of directors changesD . When instructed to by the Financial Action Task ForceView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Reference: https://www.wolfsberg-principles.com/sites/default/files/wb/pdfs/faqs/17.%20Wolfsberg-Risk­Assessment-FAQs-2015.pdf (10)

What is an example of the integration stage of money laundering involving a bank or another deposit-taking institution?A . Depositing illicit funds into an account set up for a front companyB . Directing third parties to exchange illicit cash for negotiable instrumentsC . Wiring illicit funds from an account at...