CAMS

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...

What are two requirements for monitoring and reporting suspicious activity for correspondent banking according to the Wolfsberg Principles? (Choose two.)A . Incorporate suspicious activity monitoring into periodic reviewsB . Incorporate due diligence results such as customer risk ratingsC . Utilize downstream correspondents to investigate and report suspicious activityD . Investigate...

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 business with illicit fundsView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Reference: http://fraudaid.com/Dictionary-of-Financial-Scam-Terms/black_market_peso_exchange.htm

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 two are authorized signers on the accountB . Those who have legal title to a controlling share interest in the customerC . Those who...

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 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...