KYC Transaction Monitoring Course
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When did the term 'money laundering' originate in the United States?

  • 1980s
  • 1970s
  • 1990s
  • 1920s (correct)
  • What was Al Capone known for during the time of the term's origin?

  • International bank accounts
  • Liquor smuggling (correct)
  • Real estate investments
  • Drug trafficking
  • Which international organizations played a role in developing guidelines to deter and combat money laundering?

  • United Nations and World Bank
  • United Nations and FATF (correct)
  • Interpol and FATF
  • European Union and FATF
  • What method did criminals use in the 1970s and 1980s to hide illegally obtained money?

    <p>Setting up shell companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of translating international guidelines into national regulations in Europe?

    <p>To ensure compliance with established directives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for European directives created based on FATF guidelines?

    <p>A.M.L.D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Transaction Monitoring?

    <p>To detect suspicious activity like money laundering or fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two main work streams constitute the KYC field?

    <p>Transaction Monitoring and Customer Due Diligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do financial institutions closely monitor and analyze customer financial transactions?

    <p>To comply with the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Transaction Monitoring in preventing illegal activities?

    <p>To protect the financial system from money laundering and criminal money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of customer transactions does Transaction Monitoring primarily focus on?

    <p>Tracking the source and destination of customer money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Transaction Monitoring help financial institutions meet regulatory requirements?

    <p>By detecting and reporting suspicious activities like money laundering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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