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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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.)

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

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Which suspicious activity should be the focus of the suspicious transaction report?

A branch manager for a small community bank has a new customer who deposits four EUR 50,000 checks into one account. Shortly thereafter, the customer goes to another branch and asks to transfer all but EUR 1,500 to three accounts in different foreign jurisdictions. Which suspicious activity should be the...

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What are two reasons physical certificates present a money laundering risk to broker-dealers? (Choose two.)

What are two reasons physical certificates present a money laundering risk to broker-dealers? (Choose two.)A . The trade information on a physical certificate can be easily alteredB . Physical certificates do not expire and may be held by the owner for perpetuityC . There is little information readily available to...

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What is the role of the auditor during the correction phase?

An anti-money laundering audit identifies a significant weakness in how transaction monitoring alerts are cleared. Audit sampling identified potentially suspicious activity that was cleared as not suspicious. Management accepts the audit finding and develops a remediation plan. What is the role of the auditor during the correction phase?A . Directing...

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What is a key objective of the Egmont Group?

What is a key objective of the Egmont Group?A . To find ways to promote the development of Financial Intelligence Units and the sharing of expertise.B . To safeguard the financial system from illicit use and combat money laundering and promote national security.C . To issue binding standards that establish...

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