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What is the primary goal of money laundering?
What is the primary goal of money laundering?
Which of the following is NOT considered a typical predicate crime for money laundering?
Which of the following is NOT considered a typical predicate crime for money laundering?
What was a key finding by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding money laundering?
What was a key finding by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding money laundering?
According to the Palermo Convention, what is a necessary element in the definition of money laundering?
According to the Palermo Convention, what is a necessary element in the definition of money laundering?
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Which action, according to the Palermo Convention, constitutes money laundering?
Which action, according to the Palermo Convention, constitutes money laundering?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical stage in the money laundering cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a typical stage in the money laundering cycle?
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What is a primary risk associated with correspondent banking?
What is a primary risk associated with correspondent banking?
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Which of these is a common method used to launder illicit funds through casinos?
Which of these is a common method used to launder illicit funds through casinos?
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What is the main purpose of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
What is the main purpose of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
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Which of these best describes the role of 'gatekeepers' in the context of money laundering?
Which of these best describes the role of 'gatekeepers' in the context of money laundering?
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Flashcards
Money Laundering
Money Laundering
The process of disguising the origin of illegally obtained funds, making them appear legitimate.
The Money Laundering Cycle
The Money Laundering Cycle
The three stages of money laundering are placement, layering, and integration.
AML/CFT Compliance Programs
AML/CFT Compliance Programs
Banks and other financial institutions are required to have AML/CFT compliance programs. These programs include a system of policies, procedures, and controls to identify and mitigate financial crime.
Predicate Crimes
Predicate Crimes
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Banks and Other Depository Institutions
Banks and Other Depository Institutions
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Disguising the Source of Funds
Disguising the Source of Funds
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Structuring
Structuring
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
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Knowledge in Money Laundering
Knowledge in Money Laundering
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Study Notes
Money Laundering Overview
- Money laundering is disguising illegal funds' origin to use them legally or illegally.
- Criminals hide the funds' source, change their form, or move them to a less-noticed location.
- Predicate crimes include illegal arms sales, drug trafficking, and organized crime.
- Money laundering isn't limited to cash; it uses various financial mediums.
Three Stages of Money Laundering
- Placement: Initial transfer of funds into a financial system.
- Layering: Transactions are disguised and broken down to obscure origins.
- Integration: Funds are reintroduced into the system, appearing legitimate.
Economic and Social Consequences
- Money laundering harms economic stability, leading to higher taxes.
- It hinders privatization efforts, risks corruption, and serves as a vehicle for fund laundering.
- A country's reputation as a money-laundering haven hurts its development and economic growth by damaging its reputation.
Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs)
- EFTs are initiated electronically (e.g., internet, ACH, ATMs, mobile phones).
- Trillions of dollars are transferred electronically daily, making illicit transfers harder to detect.
- Money launderers use EFTs to layer funds in multiple accounts across jurisdictions.
Correspondent Banking
- Correspondent banking involves one bank (respondent) using another (correspondent) to handle customer transactions.
- Correspondent banks may have limited information about respondent bank's controls.
- Respondent banking "nesting" shields correspondent banks from knowing parties involved.
- Inadequate AML/CFT controls in correspondent banking can lead to substantial penalties (e.g., Deutsche Bank penalty).
- Deutsche Bank experienced significant compliance issues with correspondent banks (Danske Bank Estonia, FBME Bank), and related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Payable-Through Accounts (PTAs)
- PTAs allow respondent bank customers to transact through respondent's correspondent account without the respondent bank's oversight.
Key Takeaways
- Senior management support is crucial for effective AML compliance.
- Ignoring red flags can have adverse consequences.
- Nested accounts present high risk for correspondent banks.
- Correspondent banks should assess respondent banks' AML/CFT controls.
- AML/CFT policies and procedures for respondent banks must be sufficient.
FATF (Financial Action Task Force)
- FATF sets international standards against money laundering and terrorist financing.
- FATF expanded the understanding of money laundering beyond just cash transactions.
International AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Standards
- International bodies such as FATF create guidelines relevant globally.
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This quiz delves into the fundamentals of money laundering, exploring its definition, methods, and the three critical stages: placement, layering, and integration. It further examines the economic and social implications of money laundering, highlighting its detrimental effects on stability and growth. Test your knowledge on this complex financial crime.
