CAMS · Question #927
Which of the following are key components of the Know Your Customer (KYC) process? (Select Two.)
The correct answer is A. Inquiring about the source of wealth and source of funds D. Collecting necessary documents to verify the veracity of information. This question tests knowledge of the foundational elements that constitute a robust Know Your Customer process. Inquiring about source of wealth and funds, and collecting verification documents, are the core regulatory requirements of KYC.
Question
Which of the following are key components of the Know Your Customer (KYC) process? (Select Two.)
Options
- AInquiring about the source of wealth and source of funds
- BAsking to provide a list of immediate family members
- CVerifying the financial crime awareness of the client
- DCollecting necessary documents to verify the veracity of information
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A77% (23)
- B17% (5)
- C7% (2)
Why each option
This question tests knowledge of the foundational elements that constitute a robust Know Your Customer process. Inquiring about source of wealth and funds, and collecting verification documents, are the core regulatory requirements of KYC.
Understanding the source of wealth and source of funds is a critical KYC requirement codified in frameworks such as the FinCEN Customer Due Diligence rule, helping institutions establish whether a customer's financial profile is consistent with their declared background. This inquiry is essential for identifying customers whose funds may be of illicit origin and for setting an appropriate risk rating.
Requesting a list of immediate family members is not a standard KYC requirement; family relationships may be relevant only in specific contexts, such as screening for politically exposed persons or understanding ownership structures.
Verifying a client's personal awareness of financial crime is not a component of KYC; the process focuses on establishing and verifying the customer's identity and risk profile, not assessing their educational knowledge of crime typologies.
Collecting and verifying documentation - such as government-issued identification, proof of address, and business registration records - is the mechanism by which institutions confirm the accuracy of customer-provided information and establish identity. This document-based verification forms the backbone of the due diligence process and is mandated by both domestic AML regulations and international standards such as FATF Recommendations.
Concept tested: Core components of the KYC due diligence process
Source: https://www.fincen.gov/resources/statutes-regulations/cdd-final-rule
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