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CAMS · Question #814
The purpose of a risk appetite statement is to:
The correct answer is A. clearly define the level of risk exposure to financial crime which a financial institution is willing to. A risk appetite statement clearly defines the level and type of financial crime risk a financial institution is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives. It guides decision-making and ensures consistency in risk-taking across the organization.
AML/CFT Compliance Programs
Question
The purpose of a risk appetite statement is to:
Options
- Aclearly define the level of risk exposure to financial crime which a financial institution is willing to
- Bhelp investors understand the risk a financial institution is willing to take.
- Chelp customers understand which financial institutions may be willing to bank their business.
- Deliminate high-risk business types from a financial institution.
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A74% (29)
- B10% (4)
- C13% (5)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
A risk appetite statement clearly defines the level and type of financial crime risk a financial institution is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives. It guides decision-making and ensures consistency in risk-taking across the organization.
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#risk appetite#financial crime risk tolerance#compliance framework#risk exposure
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