CAMS

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

A law enforcement official calls a bank inquiring about a customer who is currently under investigation. The law enforcement official requests information about the customer. How should the bank respond?A . Confirm the customer is either a current or former customerB . Inform the board of directors before responding to...

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...

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...

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...

A foreign bank operating under an offshore license wants to open a correspondent account with a United States (U.S.) bank. The foreign bank plans to provide payable through account services to some of its customers. What must the foreign bank provide to the U.S. bank under the USA PATRIOT Act?A...

An automotive parts company in South America sends multiple $500,000 wire transfers per week to ABC Holdings Ltd. in Asia referencing payment for silk flower shipments. Research reveals Sunrise Holdings, Ltd is registered in the British Virgin Islands with no available ownership information. What are two red flags that indicate...

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...

An institution has made the decision to exit a client relationship due to anti-money laundering concerns. Prior to starting the close out process, the institution receives a written request from a law enforcement agency to keep the account open. The client is the subject of an ongoing investigation and law...

In reviewing recent activity, a compliance officer for a money transmitter that several customers are each remitting the same amount of money but much more frequently. How should the institution respond?A . File a suspicious transaction reportB . Instruct the tellers not to process remittances for these customers in the...