Which three elements should be considered in an institution's enhanced due diligence process to assure itself that it has secured sufficient understanding of its higher risk respondent bank…

Question

Options

• AThe quality of the respondent's AML and client identification controls
• BA risk-based determination as to whether or not the respondent is a shell bank
• CWhether a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) has an interest or management role in the
• DThe sources of wealth for all significant ownership interests

• A
  78% (40)
• D
  22% (11)

Explanation

An institution should consider the following three elements in its enhanced due diligence process for higher risk respondent bank customers: The quality of the respondent's AML and client identification controls: The correspondent should assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the respondent's AML policies, procedures, and systems, as well as its compliance with applicable AML laws and regulations. The correspondent should also verify that the respondent has implemented appropriate customer identification and verification measures, and that it maintains sufficient records of its customers and transactions. A risk-based determination as to whether or not the respondent is a shell bank: The correspondent should ensure that the respondent is not a shell bank, which is defined as a bank that has no physical presence in any country and is not affiliated with a regulated financial group. The correspondent should also avoid establishing or maintaining relationships with banks that are known to allow their accounts to be used by shell banks. Whether a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) has an interest or management role in the The correspondent should identify and assess the potential risks associated with any PEPs who have an ownership or management interest in the respondent, or who are customers of the respondent. The correspondent should apply enhanced scrutiny and monitoring to such relationships, and obtain senior management approval before establishing or continuing them.

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