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AML/CFT and KYC Policy: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Implementation

In an effort to combat money laundering, financing of terrorism, predicate offences, and other related financial frauds, [Bank/Financial Institution] has implemented a robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) policy, along with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. This comprehensive framework aims to establish an internal control system that meets the legal, regulatory, and international banking standards.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this AML/CFT and KYC Policy are:

  • To develop a sound mechanism for AML/CFT compliance measures in line with legal, regulatory, and international banking practices.
  • To adopt a risk-based approach (RBA) and functional adequate system controls.
  • To have a robust customer identification system in place to ensure effective implementation of KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Program.
  • To develop a mechanism against suspicious transactions and strengthen monitoring and reporting to the regulatory body as necessary.

Regulatory Requirements

As per regulatory requirements, banks and financial institutions must apply a risk-based approach to identify, assess, monitor, manage, and mitigate AML/CFT risks. The risk management framework should be based on:

  • Countries’ reports on national and sectoral risk evaluation.
  • Reports from renowned international institutions on AML/CFT.
  • Business relationship, nature, and transaction threshold.

Action Plan

To ensure effective implementation of AML/CFT measures, the Bank will implement standard procedures for:

  • Screening of customers while onboarding.
  • Obtaining KYC information.
  • Risk Profiling.
  • Customer due diligence as per risk profile and periodic update.
  • Transaction monitoring.
  • Due diligence of correspondent banks.
  • Threshold transaction reporting.
  • Suspicious activity & transaction monitoring and reporting.
  • Screening of counterparty in cross-border trade and remit transactions.
  • Implementation of instructions from Law enforcement agencies.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of customer’s information.
  • Retention of records.
  • Training and capacity building of human resources.

Know Your Customer/Customer Due Diligence Policy

The KYC is a process of identifying and verifying customers about their identity, address, transactions, profiles based on risk-based approach, and adopting required measures to protect the bank from being means of money laundering. The Bank will take KYC and CDD as per requirement.

Conclusion

The AML/CFT and KYC Policy is designed to ensure that [Bank/Financial Institution] operates in a compliant manner with the legal, regulatory, and international banking standards. The implementation of this policy will help prevent and control potential risks, maintain business reputation, and protect the bank’s interests.