What is the correct next course of action?

A compliance officer learns from an Information Technology (IT) source of a potential new financial service being discussed by the new product approval committee. What is the correct next course of action?A . Request that the new product approval committee include the compliance officer.B . Go to the board of...

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How should the branch manager respond to this activity?

The branch manager notices that a number of customers come in weekly and always use the same teller to process their deposits. The manager notices that the customers and the teller, who are from the same ethnic group, are speaking in a foreign language and every once in a while...

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Which red flag should trigger additional investigation?

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...

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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 information must Bank A obtain under the USA PATRIOT Act?

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 ....

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Which aspect of the USA PATRIOT Act impacts foreign financial institutions?

Which aspect of the USA PATRIOT Act impacts foreign financial institutions?A . Requiring enhanced due diligence for foreign shell banksB . Expanding sanctions requirements to aD . financial institution’s foreign branchesE . Expanding the anti-money laundering program requirements to all foreign financial institutionsF . Providing authority to impose special measures...

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In some instances, a financial institution may receive a warrant from law enforcement authorities to search its premises. A search warrant is a grant of permission from a court for a law enforcement agency to search certain designated premises and seize specific categories of items or information. Generally, what is the required threshold for the requesting agency to establish in order to obtain a search warrant of a financial institution?

In some instances, a financial institution may receive a warrant from law enforcement authorities to search its premises. A search warrant is a grant of permission from a court for a law enforcement agency to search certain designated premises and seize specific categories of items or information. Generally, what is...

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What is most valuable when using the internet as an investigative source?

What is most valuable when using the internet as an investigative source?A . A team of AML investigatorsB . A reference list of websites known to yield credible informationC . A combination of independent thinking and technical skillsD . A powerful search engineView AnswerAnswer: B

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A profitable commercial customer who operates an import-export business has multiple accounts with the same institution at branches m different locations. The customer receives funds from a jurisdiction perceived as highly corrupt according to Transparency International ratings. The customer makes frequent transfers among the accounts and prefers to manage the accounts separately. What should the institution do to mitigate the risk associated with these accounts?

A profitable commercial customer who operates an import-export business has multiple accounts with the same institution at branches m different locations. The customer receives funds from a jurisdiction perceived as highly corrupt according to Transparency International ratings. The customer makes frequent transfers among the accounts and prefers to manage the...

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What should law enforcement provide when asking an institution to keep an account open?

What should law enforcement provide when asking an institution to keep an account open?A . An explanation of the underlying conduct that is being investigatedB . A written request with an explanation of the scope of the investigationC . An in-person visit by an investigating official to explain the reasons...

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