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.)

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...

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Which two steps should be taken to trace funds through the bank to assist law enforcement in their investigation?

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...

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Which two factors assist a money laundering investigation that involves multiple countries? (Choose two.)

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...

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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?

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 ....

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What are two legal risks of having inadequate privacy policies and procedures? (Choose two.)

What are two legal risks of having inadequate privacy policies and procedures? (Choose two.)A . Diminished reputationB . Industry of regulatory sanctionsC . Charges of deceptive business practicesD . Higher marketing and public relations costsView AnswerAnswer: AB

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Which transaction is considered a red flag for potential money laundering?

A compliance officer at an insurance company has been reviewing the transaction activity of several clients. Which transaction is considered a red flag for potential money laundering?A . A client paid the quarterly life insurance premium using money orders from two different banks.B . A client from a high-risk jurisdiction...

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What is an essential element of Know Your Customer (KYC) standards according to the Basel Committee’s Customer Due Diligence for Banks paper?

What is an essential element of Know Your Customer (KYC) standards according to the Basel Committee’s Customer Due Diligence for Banks paper?A . Annual staff trainingB . A customer acceptance policyC . The same KYC requirements must be applied in all casesD . All completed KYC documents must be reviewed...

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What should countries do to help prevent non-profit organizations from being abused for the financing of terrorism according to the Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations?

What should countries do to help prevent non-profit organizations from being abused for the financing of terrorism according to the Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations?A . Allow for freezing assets of non-profit organizationsB . Require all non-profit organizations to register with the country’s financial intelligence unitC . Ensure non-profit...

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What are two sources for maintaining up-to-date sanctions information? (Choose two.)

What are two sources for maintaining up-to-date sanctions information? (Choose two.)C . Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Security LettersF . Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control . Department of the Treasury C Section 311 C Special Measures . Financial Action Task Force’s list of High Risk and...

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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?

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...

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