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CDD NOTES 1. Compliance Management Framework A structured approach to ensure an organization meets regulatory, legal, and internal compliance requirements. Key Components: Policies & Procedures: Clear guidelines to adhere to regulations. Monitoring & Auditing: Regular checks on compliance adher...

CDD NOTES 1. Compliance Management Framework A structured approach to ensure an organization meets regulatory, legal, and internal compliance requirements. Key Components: Policies & Procedures: Clear guidelines to adhere to regulations. Monitoring & Auditing: Regular checks on compliance adherence. Training: Continuous training for employees on compliance regulations. Reporting: Transparent reporting mechanisms. Remediation: Actions taken to address compliance failures. 2. Activity-wise Compliance Breaks down compliance into specific business activities or processes. Ensures that every individual activity within an organization adheres to regulatory norms. Examples: Marketing compliance, financial transactions compliance, customer data handling compliance. 3. Event-wise Compliance Compliance based on specific events within an organization. Examples: Launch of a new product, mergers, financial reporting, or data breaches. Requires tailored compliance checks and responses for each event type. 4. Purpose of Compliance Framework Ensures adherence to laws and regulations. Protects the company from legal and financial penalties. Enhances the organization’s reputation and ensures business sustainability. Identifies risks and establishes a culture of ethical conduct. 5. Overview of Compliance Management Components: Policies: Set guidelines for acceptable behavior. Training: Educating employees on compliance requirements. Monitoring: Continuous evaluation of adherence to regulations. Reporting: Systems for identifying, documenting, and reporting non-compliance. Significance: Prevents legal issues. Protects the organization’s reputation. Enhances operational efficiency. 6. Responsibility Center Mapping Allocation of compliance responsibilities to different teams or departments. Identifies which departments are accountable for specific compliance areas. Ensures accountability and helps in tracking adherence to regulations. 7. Impact of Non-compliance Legal Penalties: Fines, sanctions, and legal actions. Reputation Damage: Loss of customer trust and brand value. Operational Impact: Disruptions in business operations. Financial Loss: Losses due to fines, lawsuits, or compensations. 8. Importance of Reporting Non-compliance Allows timely corrective actions. Protects the organization from further regulatory violations. Builds trust with regulators and stakeholders by demonstrating transparency. 9. Electronic Documentation vs. Physical Documentation (Advantages and Difference) Electronic Documentation: Advantages: Easy to store and retrieve, cost-efficient, reduced risk of physical damage. Disadvantages: Vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, requires technological infrastructure. Physical Documentation: Advantages: Tangible, no electronic vulnerabilities. Disadvantages: Requires physical space, susceptible to loss or damage. 10. Electronic Repository vs. Physical Repository (Difference) Electronic Repository: Stores data digitally, accessible from multiple locations. Secure with encryption and backup features. Cost-effective for long-term storage. Physical Repository: Stores paper-based documents. Limited to physical space and prone to damage. Costlier in terms of storage and maintenance. 11. Types of Due Diligence Tax Due Diligence: Verifying tax compliance and liabilities. Legal Due Diligence: Assessing legal standing, litigations, and contracts. Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence: Evaluation of the company’s financial health and strategic fit. Financial Due Diligence: Analysis of financial statements, cash flow, and assets. Human Resources Due Diligence: Review of employee contracts, benefits, and compliance with labor laws. 12. Status Report A periodic report detailing the progress of compliance activities. Highlights any areas of concern or pending actions. Provides a snapshot of an organization’s compliance posture. 13. Privacy in Documentation Ensuring that sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access. Implementing access controls, encryption, and secure storage methods. Adherence to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR). 14. Escalation & Reporting Mechanism Escalation: Process for reporting compliance breaches or issues to higher management. Reporting Mechanism: Structured channels for employees to report non-compliance, such as whistleblower systems. 15. Principles of Good Documentation Accuracy: Ensure documents are factual and error-free. Completeness: Capture all necessary information. Consistency: Use uniform formats and language across all documentation. Security: Implement proper access controls and protection measures. Accessibility: Ensure documents are easily retrievable. 16. Role of RBI & SEBI RBI (Reserve Bank of India):