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- Topic 1: RISKS AND METHODS OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING: This section focuses on identifying the various risks and methods associated with money laundering and terrorism financing. Candidates will need to recognize the risks to both individuals and institutions for violations of anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
- Topic 2: COMPLIANCE STANDARDS FOR ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) AND COMBATING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM (CFT): This section assesses understanding of the key compliance frameworks and principles related to AML and CFT.
- Topic 3: AML, CFT, AND SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS: This section focuses on the design and implementation of effective AML, CFT, and sanctions compliance programs. Candidates must be able to recognize the essential elements of an institution-wide risk assessment.
- Topic 4: CONDUCTING AND SUPPORTING THE INVESTIGATION PROCESS: This section of the exam assesses the candidate's knowledge of investigative procedures and reporting requirements. Candidates must show they understand how to appropriately report high-profile suspicious activity reports (SARs) or suspicious transaction reports (STRs) to both internal management and external regulatory authorities.
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The main purpose of the US Treasury Department for OFAC's extraterritorial reach is to:
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a department of the US Treasury that administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions imposed by the US against countries and groups of individuals, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers. The sanctions can be either comprehensive or selective, using the blocking of assets and trade restrictions to accomplish foreign policy and national security goals. The main purpose of the US Treasury Department for OFAC's extraterritorial reach is to apply these sanctions to any person or entity that is subject to US jurisdiction, or that engages in transactions involving US persons, US dollars, or US goods or services. This way, the US can exert pressure on the targets of the sanctions and prevent them from accessing the US financial system or market. OFAC's extraterritorial reach is authorized by Congressional legislation or presidential emergency powers, and is often based on UN Security Council resolutions or multilateral agreements.
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): Definition, Sanctions
About OFAC | Office of Foreign Assets Control
OFAC's Extraterritorial Reach: Purpose of the US Treasury Department
Which scenario should be escalated as potentially suspicious activity?
A domestic business account receiving a wire transfer from an international business with no history of such activity or business needs should be escalated as potentially suspicious activity. This is because this scenario may indicate an attempt to launder money, evade taxes, or finance terrorism through cross-border transfers that have no apparent economic or lawful purpose. The lack of prior relationship or business justification for the wire transfer may also suggest that the transaction is not consistent with the customer's profile or expected activity. Therefore, this scenario should be investigated further and reported if necessary.
9 Financial & Bank Suspicious Activity Examples, Example 2.
CAMS Study Guide 6th Edition, page 40-41.
[Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing]
An anti-money laundering specialist at a large institution is responsible for informing senior management about the status of the anti-money laundering program across the organization. The global institution handles retail banking, commercial banking, global markets, private banking and has an affiliated securities dealer. The specialist and the team provide corporate strategic direction to these areas on anti-money laundering related subjects. The following information is reported to executive management on a regular basis:
*Total number of suspicious transactions identified and reported
*Suspicious transaction trends
*Training that has occurred for the various units
*Status report on the anti-money laundering regulatory environment
*Summary of exception reports
Which of the following additional elements is the most useful?
[Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing]
A new accounts representative recently opened an account for individual whose stated employment is tutoring students.
Which customer action indicates possible money laundering?
[Compliance Standards for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)]
Why is the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) a gateway for international cooperation?
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