Which two pieces of information must a non-U.S. bank provide to its U.S. correspondent to enable them to comply with this requirement?

The USA PATRIOT Act requires United States (U.S.) financial institutions to collect certain information from non-U.S. banks that hold a correspondent account. Which two pieces of information must a non-U.S. bank provide to its U.S. correspondent to enable them to comply with this requirement? (Choose two.)A . The name and...

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Which two red flags should prompt the firm’s compliance officer to take action?

A customer opens a corporate account with a broker-dealer on behalf of several beneficial owners, with a stated long-term investment goal. The customer deposits $25.5 million into the account and three days later transfers $5 million to an overseas bank. Shortly thereafter, the customer begins making numerous purchases of pesos....

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To whom should this situation be escalated?

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 ....

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What is an example of the integration stage of money laundering involving a bank or another deposit-taking institution?

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...

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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 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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Which factor causes the compliance officer to update the bank’s risk assessment?

A new compliance officer is reviewing the bank’s anti-money laundering program and notices that the risk assessment was completed six months ago. Since that time, the bank acquired another financial institution, re-named the internal records group, and streamlined cash handling procedures. Which factor causes the compliance officer to update the...

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What warrants enhanced due diligence in this scenario?

A bank account is established for a new business customer. The business was established five years ago with an address in another state. The business website contains few details other than stating it is a real estate business. One principal has an international telephone number and appears to be living...

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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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The Wolfsberg Anti-Money Laundering Principles for Private Banking require new clients to be approved by whom?

The Wolfsberg Anti-Money Laundering Principles for Private Banking require new clients to be approved by whom?A . The board of directorsB . Only the private bankerC . The private banker’s supervisorD . At least one person other than the private bankerView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Reference: https://www.wolfsberg-principles.com/sites/default/files/wb/pdfs/wolfsberg-standards/10.% 20Wolfsberg-Private-Banking-Prinicples-May-2012.pdf (04)

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