Anti-Money Laundering Law (AMLA) in the Philippines
Explore the key aspects of the Anti-Money Laundering Law (AMLA) in the Philippines, including the law itself (R.A. 9160), the year it was enacted, the money laundering scheme, and the rationale behind enacting AMLA. Understand the importance of combating money laundering on a global scale.
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Anti-Money Laundering Law (AMLA) in the Philippines
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- Question 1
- To protect life, liberty and property from acts of terrorism
- To protect the integrity of the Philippine financial system and confidentiality of bank accounts
- To extend cooperation in transnational investigations and prosecution of persons involved in money laundering
- To ensure the Philippines is not used as a money laundering site for the proceeds of unlawful activities
- Question 2
- To ensure that the Philippines is not used as a money laundering site for the proceeds of any unlawful activity
- To extend cooperation in transnational investigations and prosecution of persons involved in money laundering activities wherever committed
- To protect and preserve the integrity of the Philippine financial system, including the confidentiality of bank accounts
- To promote economic development and reduce poverty through corporate governance and public office transparency
- Question 3
- Extends cooperation in transnational investigations and prosecution of money laundering
- Promotes economic development and reduces poverty
- Retains confidentiality and integrity of legitimate bank accounts
- Prevents the Philippines from being a money laundering site
- Question 4
- 1999
- 2000
- 2002
- 2001
- Question 5
- To increase investor confidence in the Philippine financial system
- To promote transparency and good governance in public offices
- To contribute to the global fight against money laundering
- To ensure the Philippines is not used as a site to launder proceeds of unlawful activities
- Question 6
- Placement, Layering, Integration
- Investment, Integration, Concealment
- Layering, Investment, Concealment
- Concealment, Placement, Smuggling
- Question 7
- Fraudulent practices
- Forgery and counterfeiting
- Tax evasion
- Piracy
- Question 8
- To impose strict bank deposit secrecy laws
- To facilitate money laundering transactions
- To relax requirements on customer due diligence
- To gather and analyze financial information for combating money laundering
- Question 9
- Using legitimate funds for personal expenses
- Transacting or attempting to transact
- Converting or transferring proceeds of unlawful activities
- Concealing or disguising the true nature of dirty money
- Question 10
- Performing acts that facilitate money laundering
- Knowing about the need to report but not doing so
- Reporting the transaction accurately
- Aiding or abetting the commission of money laundering
List of Flashcards10 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink 'AML'.Memory TipAMLA: Act to Maintain Legitimacy and Accountability.
- Card 2HintThink about what problems AMLA solves.Memory TipAMLA protects the Philippines from being a 'laundromat' for dirty money.
- Card 3HintThink about what the government aims to achieve with AMLA.Memory TipThink: Protect, Prevent, Cooperate, Combat (PPCC).
- Card 4HintThink about the key actions and components AMLA introduces.Memory TipAMLA's features are like tools in a toolbox to fight dirty money.
- Card 5HintWhat do criminals do to 'clean' dirty money?Memory TipLaundering: Making dirty money appear clean.
- Card 6HintHow is dirty money 'cleaned'?Memory TipThink: Place the dirty money, Layer to hide, Integrate to use.
- Card 7HintWhere does the dirty money first enter?Memory TipPlacement: Putting the money 'in place'.
- Card 8HintHow do criminals hide the money trail?Memory TipLike layers of an onion, hiding the core.
- Card 9HintWhat is the final step in making dirty money usable?Memory TipIntegration: Now it's part of the system.
- Card 10HintWhat kind of crimes create the need for money laundering?Memory TipPredicate: What comes *before* the laundering.