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CAMS · Question #756

Which step should financial institutions take when complying with sanctions requirements?

The correct answer is A. Adopt automatic screening systems to detect designated persons and entities. Sanctions compliance is mandatory for financial institutions (FIs) to prevent transactions with sanctioned individuals, entities, and countries. Option A (Correct): Automatic sanctions screening is essential for detecting and blocking transactions involving sanctioned…

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Question

Which step should financial institutions take when complying with sanctions requirements?

Options

  • AAdopt automatic screening systems to detect designated persons and entities.
  • BChange the risk profile to "high-risk" if an existing customer becomes a sanctioned entity and
  • CConduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) for prohibited entities on the sanctions list.
  • DFreeze the funds or assets of designated persons and entities once this decision is approved by

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    72% (39)
  • B
    7% (4)
  • C
    15% (8)
  • D
    6% (3)

Explanation

Sanctions compliance is mandatory for financial institutions (FIs) to prevent transactions with sanctioned individuals, entities, and countries. Option A (Correct): Automatic sanctions screening is essential for detecting and blocking transactions involving sanctioned individuals or entities.

Topics

#sanctions compliance#designated entities#asset freezing#automated screening

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