What is the primary advantage of using a risk-based approach in allocating compliance resources?

The correct answer is C. It ensures focus on high-risk areas while maintaining operational efficiency. The CAMS 6th Edition highlights that a risk-based approach enables organizations to efficiently allocate compliance resources, focusing efforts on areas presenting the highest risk, thereby ensuring both regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. "A risk-based…

AML/CFT Compliance Programs

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AIt reduces the overall cost of compliance programs.
BIt eliminates the need for periodic audits of low-risk customers.
CIt ensures focus on high-risk areas while maintaining operational efficiency.
DIt standardizes compliance processes across all regions.

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A
14% (5)
B
5% (2)
C
78% (29)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

The CAMS 6th Edition highlights that a risk-based approach enables organizations to efficiently allocate compliance resources, focusing efforts on areas presenting the highest risk, thereby ensuring both regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. "A risk-based approach allows firms to concentrate resources and controls where the risk of ML/TF is highest, while applying simplified measures to lower-risk areas. This enhances both effectiveness and efficiency."

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