Which practices should financial institutions (FIs) adopt when determining the timeline for completing an internal AML investigation and filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to the Financial…

The correct answer is A. Follow local regulatory requirements for reporting periods. The timely filing of SARs is legally mandated, and financial institutions must follow jurisdiction- specific reporting deadlines. Option A (Correct): Regulatory requirements dictate SAR filing deadlines (e.g., in the U.S., SARs must be filed within 30 calendar days of detecting…

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Question

Which practices should financial institutions (FIs) adopt when determining the timeline for completing an internal AML investigation and filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)?

Options

AFollow local regulatory requirements for reporting periods.
BReport the SAR within 30 days.
CUse a matrix based on the complexity of an investigation.
DAct on the professional judgment of a senior manager.

How the community answered

(47 responses)

A
79% (37)
B
6% (3)
C
13% (6)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The timely filing of SARs is legally mandated, and financial institutions must follow jurisdiction- specific reporting deadlines. Option A (Correct): Regulatory requirements dictate SAR filing deadlines (e.g., in the U.S., SARs must be filed within 30 calendar days of detecting suspicious activity).

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