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According to the Basel Committee principles, which actions would make a customer identification program at a bank more robust? (Select Two.)

The correct answer is B. Understanding the nature and purpose behind a new business opening an account at the bank. D. Understanding why a customer has selected a particular financial institution for banking. A robust customer identification program is critical in preventing money laundering and financial Understanding the nature and purpose of a customer's business helps banks assess the legitimacy of financial activity and identify potential risks. Understanding why a customer…

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Question

According to the Basel Committee principles, which actions would make a customer identification program at a bank more robust? (Select Two.)

Options

  • ALimiting the online activities of a new customer during the first two months.
  • BUnderstanding the nature and purpose behind a new business opening an account at the bank.
  • CVerifying the identity of a customer with reputable online source documentation.
  • DUnderstanding why a customer has selected a particular financial institution for banking.

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    81% (29)
  • C
    14% (5)

Explanation

A robust customer identification program is critical in preventing money laundering and financial Understanding the nature and purpose of a customer's business helps banks assess the legitimacy of financial activity and identify potential risks. Understanding why a customer selects a particular bank provides insights into possible risk factors, such as jurisdictional concerns or access to certain financial instruments.

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#Basel Committee#customer identification program#KYC#account opening

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