Anti-Money Laundering Overview
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What is the primary purpose of Customer Due Diligence (CDD)?

  • To understand customer relationships and identify potential risks (correct)
  • To assess financial profitability of the institution
  • To ensure compliance with tax regulations
  • To fulfill legal reporting requirements only

    • What ongoing supervision requirement is typically expected from financial institutions?

  • Regular updating of customer profiles and risk assessments (correct)
  • Annual financial audits
  • Quarterly marketing evaluations
  • Mandatory training sessions for all staff every five years

    • What is a critical component of the risk assessment procedures for financial institutions?

  • Conducting risk assessments once every ten years
  • Focusing solely on customer transaction history
  • Ignoring minor account discrepancies
  • Evaluating the geographic risk profile of customers (correct)

    • How should high-risk customers be identified?

    <p>Through predefined criteria such as country of origin and transaction size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verification method is commonly used to confirm customer identity?

    <p>Utilizing third-party databases and records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of designated non-financial businesses regarding anti-money laundering?

    <p>To report suspicions of money laundering and terrorist financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should financial institutions consider when assessing high-risk customer profiles?

    <p>The source of the customer's funds and transaction types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically included in verification methods for customers?

    <p>Personal references from acquaintances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for financial institutions and DNFBPs?

    <p>To identify potential risks associated with customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is enhanced ongoing monitoring required for relationships with PEPs?

    <p>When there is an identified high-risk business relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure must financial institutions follow before establishing a business relationship with a foreign PEP?

    <p>Obtain senior management approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for identifying high-risk customers in relation to PEPs?

    <p>Taking sufficient measures to identify the customer or beneficial owner as a PEP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an institution do if a beneficiary of a life insurance policy is identified as a PEP?

    <p>Inform senior management before payout on the policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if there are reasonable grounds to suspect a transaction involves proceeds of crime?

    <p>Submit a suspicious transaction report (STR) to the FIU without delay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a suitable step for establishing the source of funds of a PEP?

    <p>Gathering personal references from friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should financial institutions do to continuously manage risk with their PEP customers?

    <p>Implement enhanced ongoing monitoring procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures for financial institutions?

    <p>To identify and verify the identity of customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations would require financial institutions to report a suspicious transaction to the FIU?

    <p>When there are reasonable grounds to believe CDD measures could tip off the customer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a prohibited activity for financial institutions and DNFBPs?

    <p>Rather than undertake CDD measures, they report suspicious transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who qualifies as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?

    <p>A person holding a prominent public function in the UAE or abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures are required when dealing with a customer identified as a PEP?

    <p>Senior management approval is necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of accounts must financial institutions avoid creating or maintaining?

    <p>Accounts using fictitious or pseudonymous names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a requirement for risk assessment procedures in financial institutions?

    <p>Assessing customer transaction patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should financial institutions do if they suspect a crime but cannot apply CDD measures?

    <p>Report the suspicious transaction to the FIU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary concerns regarding transactions with shell banks?

    <p>Lack of transparency and potential for money laundering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before a financial institution can continue a business relationship with a foreign PEP?

    <p>Obtain senior management approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measure is NOT required when identifying high-risk customers associated with PEPs?

    <p>Conducting a background check on associates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if a financial institution suspects a transaction involves proceeds of crime?

    <p>Submit a suspicious transaction report directly to the FIU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When dealing with domestic PEPs, what measure must financial institutions also implement?

    <p>Establish if the customer is considered a PEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the relationship between financial institutions and PEPs?

    <p>All PEPs are considered high-risk customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should financial institutions do in relation to life insurance policies if the beneficiary is a PEP?

    <p>Inform senior management before any payout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship is enhanced ongoing monitoring particularly required for?

    <p>Relationships deemed to be high-risk due to associations with PEPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT typically necessary before establishing a business relationship with a PEP?

    <p>Conducting a detailed financial history assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the crime of money laundering in relation to the predicate offence?

    <p>The punishment for money laundering stands independently of any prior offence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is criminally responsible for the crime of money laundering or financing terrorism?

    <p>Legal entities if committed intentionally in their name or for their benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement is imposed on financial institutions concerning the reporting of suspicious activities?

    <p>They are required to report suspicions of money laundering and terrorist financing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is financial institutions NOT allowed to take when they suspect a crime?

    <p>Apply Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entities are explicitly prohibited from maintaining a business relationship with shell banks?

    <p>All financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of politically exposed persons (PEPs), which of the following statements is incorrect?

    <p>Financial institutions have no restrictions on forming relationships with PEPs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What denotes the intent behind financing terrorism according to the outlined criteria?

    <p>Facilitating funds knowing they will support a terrorist act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of politically exposed persons (PEPs), which of the following roles would NOT qualify someone as a PEP?

    <p>An executive manager of a private company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prohibition is in place to curb money laundering and terrorism financing activities?

    <p>Institutions should avoid creating accounts without proper verification of the client's identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should financial institutions do if they encounter a customer using a pseudonym for their bank account?

    <p>Refuse to create or keep the account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) primarily used for?

    <p>Reporting transactions that raise suspicions of illegal activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must financial institutions seek senior management approval in relation to PEPs?

    <p>When the beneficial owner of the account is a PEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary obligation of designated non-financial businesses and professions regarding anti-money laundering?

    <p>They must report suspicious activities to the competent authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary obligation of financial institutions before establishing a relationship with a foreign PEP?

    <p>Conduct enhanced CDD measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a financial institution suspects that a transaction involves proceeds of crime, what is their primary responsibility?

    <p>Report the suspicious transaction without applying CDD measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is considered a direct family member of a PEP?

    <p>The PEP's children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the crime of money laundering from its predicate offence?

    <p>Money laundering can be prosecuted independently of the predicate offence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following obligations do financial institutions have under anti-money laundering laws?

    <p>They are required to report suspicions of money laundering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of financing terrorism, what action constitutes a crime?

    <p>Providing funds knowingly intended for terrorist use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reports must be generated by financial institutions if they suspect money laundering?

    <p>Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who bears legal responsibility if money laundering or financing terrorism is committed in the name of a legal person?

    <p>The legal person itself is criminally responsible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does NOT fall under the role of financial services in combating money laundering?

    <p>Creating and maintaining shell companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?

    <p>A former head of state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main prohibitions in anti-money laundering laws?

    <p>Allowing anonymous transactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must financial institutions do if they suspect a transaction involves proceeds of crime?

    <p>Submit a suspicious transaction report (STR) without delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When identifying whether a customer is a foreign PEP, what is a necessary step for financial institutions?

    <p>Put in place suitable risk management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals would be classified as a PEP?

    <p>A senior official in a government department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken before paying out on life insurance policies if the beneficiary is a PEP?

    <p>Inform senior management before payout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for reporting situations involving suspicious transactions?

    <p>Immediate submission of a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures must be taken for domestic PEPs when there is a high-risk business relationship?

    <p>Conduct enhanced ongoing monitoring and know-your-customer (KYC) checks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a financial institution implement as part of their risk assessment for foreign PEPs?

    <p>Obtain senior management approval before establishing a business relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT a suitable response when a customer is identified as a PEP?

    <p>Proceed with normal transaction protocols without additional measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must financial institutions do if they cannot apply Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures due to a suspicion of crime?

    <p>Report the suspicious transaction to the FIU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a prohibited activity for financial institutions?

    <p>Maintaining a business relationship with shell banks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who qualifies as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?

    <p>A spouse of a senior politician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must financial institutions do before maintaining a relationship with a foreign PEP?

    <p>Seek senior management approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR)?

    <p>To report suspicious financial activities to authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations would require heightened scrutiny by financial institutions?

    <p>Transactions involving shell banks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should financial institutions refrain from when they have reasonable grounds to believe that CDD measures would tip off a customer?

    <p>Applying comprehensive background checks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of records must financial institutions avoid keeping regarding customer accounts?

    <p>Records using pseudonyms or fictitious names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

    • Money laundering is an independent crime and punishment for a predicate offense does not prevent punishment for money laundering.
    • Financing terrorism includes providing, collecting, preparing, or obtaining funds, or facilitating these activities, with the intent to use them for terrorist purposes or while knowing they will be used for a terrorist offense.
    • Legal persons are criminally responsible for money laundering or financing terrorism crimes if they are committed in their name or for their account intentionally.

    The Role of the Financial Services Sector

    • Financial institutions, designated non-financial businesses (DNFBPs), and designated non-financial professions are required to report suspicions of money laundering and terrorist financing.
    • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures must be performed before establishing a business relationship with a customer, and these measures relate to identifying and verifying the customer's identity, residence, and source of funds.
    • For Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), financial institutions and DNFBPs must carry out the following:
      • For foreign PEPs: put in place suitable risk management systems, obtain senior management approval before establishing a business relationship, take reasonable measures to establish the source of funds, and conduct enhanced ongoing monitoring.
      • For domestic PEPs and individuals previously entrusted with prominent functions at international organizations: take sufficient measures to identify them, and if there is a high-risk business relationship, take the same steps as for foreign PEPs.

    Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)

    • Financial institutions and DNFBPs must submit a STR if they have reasonable grounds to suspect a transaction, attempted transaction, or funds constitute proceeds of crime or are related to a crime, regardless of the amount.

    Prohibitions

    • Financial institutions and DNFBPs are prohibited from establishing or maintaining a business relationship if they are unable to undertake CDD measures.
    • Financial institutions and DNFBPs should not apply CDD measures if they have reasonable grounds to believe that doing so would tip off the customer, but should report a suspicious transaction.
    • Financial institutions and DNFBPs are prohibited from dealing with shell banks or creating or keeping records of bank accounts using pseudonyms, fictitious names, or numbered accounts without the account holder's name.

    Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

    • A PEP is defined as a natural person who is or has been entrusted with a prominent public function in the UAE (domestic PEP) or any other foreign country (foreign PEP).
    • Examples of prominent public functions include heads of state or government, senior politicians, senior government officials, judicial or military officials, senior executive managers of state-owned corporations, senior officials of political parties, and persons who are, or have previously been, entrusted with the management of an international organization or any prominent function within such an organization.
    • The definition of PEPs also includes direct family members, including spouses, children, spouses of children, and parents.

    Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

    • Money laundering is an independent crime, meaning punishment for the original crime does not prevent punishment for money laundering.
    • Financing terrorism involves providing or using funds knowingly for terrorist purposes or in support of terrorist organizations.
    • Financial institutions (banks, etc.) and designated non-financial businesses (brokers, real estate agents, etc.) are obligated to report suspicions of money laundering and terrorist financing.

    Obligations of Financial Institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses

    • These entities are required to conduct customer due diligence (CDD) measures to identify and verify customers.
    • This includes obtaining information on the customer's identity, residence, and source of funds.
    • For Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), heightened CDD measures are required, including obtaining senior management approval for business relationships.

    Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

    • A PEP is a natural person who holds or has held a prominent public function in the UAE (domestic PEP) or another country (foreign PEP).
    • Examples of prominent public functions include heads of state, senior politicians, and senior officials in government, judiciary, military, state-owned companies, political parties, or international organizations.
    • This also includes direct family members of PEPs (spouse, children, parents, etc.).

    Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)

    • Financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses must file STRs to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) without delay if they suspect a transaction is related to money laundering or terrorist financing.
    • STRs must be filed electronically or through other approved channels.

    Prohibitions

    • Financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses cannot establish or maintain business relationships or execute transactions where they are unable to undertake CDD measures.
    • They are prohibited from dealing with shell banks, including opening bank accounts in their names or accepting funds from them.
    • The use of pseudonyms, fictitious names, or numbered bank accounts without the account holder's name is also prohibited.

    Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

    • Money Laundering: A separate crime from the original offense and does not depend on punishment for the original offense.
    • Financing Terrorism: Engaging in actions with knowledge that funds are owned by, linked to, or intended for terrorist organizations or acts is a crime.
    • Financial Institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses (DNFBPs): Required to report suspicions of money laundering and terrorist financing.
      • Examples of DNFBPs: Brokers, real estate agents, dealers in precious metals, lawyers, accountants.
    • Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Financial institutions and DNFBPs must determine the identity of the customer and the beneficial owner.
    • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): Natural persons holding or having held prominent public functions in the UAE or any other country.
      • Examples of prominent public functions: Heads of state, senior politicians, government officials, judicial or military officials, senior executives of state-owned corporations, senior officials of political parties, individuals entrusted with management of international organizations.
      • Categories of PEPs: Domestic PEPs, Foreign PEPs, and individuals previously entrusted with prominent functions at international organisations.
      • Required Measures for PEPs:
        • Senior management approval needed to establish or continue a business relationship.
        • Enhanced ongoing monitoring of the relationship.
        • Measures to determine the source of funds.
    • Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs): Financial institutions and DNFBPs must report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) without delay if there are reasonable grounds to believe that a transaction is related to money laundering or terrorist financing.
    • Prohibitions:
      • Financial institutions and DNFBPs cannot establish or maintain a business relationship or execute transactions where they cannot undertake CDD measures.
      • Cannot engage with shell banks.
      • Cannot create or keep records of bank accounts using pseudonyms, fictitious names, or numbered accounts without the account holder's name.
    • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Financial institutions and DNFBPs must take reasonable measures to determine the beneficiary or beneficial owner of life insurance policies and family takaful insurance. If the beneficiary or beneficial owner is a PEP, senior management should be informed before payout and the business relationship should be thoroughly examined.
    • Reporting Suspicious Transactions Without Undertaking CDD: Financial institutions and DNFBPs should not apply CDD measures if they believe it would tip off the customer, but they must still report the suspicious transaction to the FIU.

    Key Individuals and Entities

    • Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
    • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
    • Designated Non-Financial Businesses (DNFBPs)
    • Financial Institutions
    • Decision No.(10/Chairman) of 2019
    • Article 1
    • Article 4
    • Article 13
    • Article 14
    • Article 15
    • Article 16
    • Article 17
    • Article 18

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