Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Framework
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Reporting a client’s suspicious behaviour to the ______ (a Suspicious Activity Report should be completed)

police

Informing someone suspected of money laundering that they are being ______

investigated

Telling a colleague that you think one of their clients is acting ______

suspiciously

You must report, as soon as practical, where you have knowledge, reasonable grounds for knowledge or suspicion of Money Laundering or Terrorist ______

<p>Financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Looking at paper-based documents as a means of client anti-money laundering identity checks may not now be ______

<p>sufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reluctance or Failure to provide this information must result in the discontinuance of the business relationship, and consideration given to making a ______ Activity Report

<p>Suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

Framework of Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing: The framework was created by a number of different acts and regulations. The reduction of financial crime is one of the country’s main objectives. Therefore, training, creating awareness and the ability to recognise suspicious transactions are all ______.

<p>vital</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stages of Money Laundering Placement – This involves getting the cash (illegally obtained money) into the financial system and turning it into other financial assets such as cheques, postal orders, bank accounts, traveller’s cheques and property etc. This is the initial placement of the ______.

<p>money</p> Signup and view all the answers

Layering – This involves creating as many complex series of transactions between the criminal and the dirty money as possible to prevent anyone tracing a link. This is creating ______ of transactions.

<p>layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Individual Obligations If YOU conceal, acquisition, knowingly assist, fail to report or tip off a suspected money laundering, then it is YOU (not your organisation) that is committing a criminal offence. (YOU are personally liable under Money Laundering regulations to report all suspicions or knowledge of Money Laundering. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) What is “Tipping Off”? This can involve acting in a suspicious manner which the money launder ______.

<p>notices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the country's framework of Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing?

<p>To recognize suspicious transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'Layering' stage in money laundering?

<p>To create complex transaction links to hide the source of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is personally liable under Money Laundering regulations to report suspicions or knowledge of Money Laundering?

<p>The person who fails to report or tips off suspected money laundering</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Anti-Money Laundering terminology, what does 'Tipping Off' refer to?

<p>Informing a suspected criminal that they are being investigated</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be completed when reporting a client's suspicious behavior to the police?

<p>Suspicious Activity Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action is considered 'tipping off' under Money Laundering regulations?

<p>Alerting the client that you have knowledge or are suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) defined as?

<p>Someone trusted with a prominent public function</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for identity verification for corporate clients according to the text?

<p>Companies House check, Directors information, Registered number</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a client shows reluctance or fails to provide required identity verification information?

<p>Complete a Suspicious Activity Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) be conducted on clients?

<p>All clients graded as medium or high risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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