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Client Onboarding Process and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Procedures

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This document outlines the comprehensive steps involved in onboarding new clients and adhering to anti-money laundering procedures for a company providing financial services.

Scope of Application

Who is this policy applicable to?

  • Clients
  • Customers
  • Other individuals or entities interacting with our company

Purpose of the Policy

  • To ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to money laundering prevention and financial crime
  • To protect our company from potential risks associated with money laundering and other financial crimes

Client Onboarding Process

Steps Involved in Onboarding a New Client

  1. Initial Contact: Establish communication with the client and gather basic information.
  2. Documentation Requested: Obtain required documentation and information from clients (see Section 3: Verification of Identity and Section 4: Proof of Address).
  3. Verification Process: Verify client identity and address using the provided documents (see Section 3: Verification of Identity and Section 4: Proof of Address).
  4. Client Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on clients, including checking for any potential risks or red flags.
  5. Account Setup: Set up client accounts and ensure that all necessary documentation is completed.

Required Documentation and Information Needed from Clients

  • Identification documents (passport, ID card, etc.)
  • Proof of address (utility bills, bank statements, etc.)

Verification of Identity

How We Verify Client Identity

We verify client identity by:

  1. Reviewing identification documents (passport, ID card, etc.)
  2. Checking for any discrepancies or inconsistencies in the provided information
  3. Conducting thorough background checks on clients

Documents Required for Verification

  • Passport
  • ID card
  • Utility bills
  • Bank statements
  • Other relevant documents as required by applicable laws and regulations

Proof of Address

What Constitutes Proof of Address?

Proof of address includes:

  1. Utility bills (electricity, water, gas, etc.)
  2. Bank statements
  3. Lease agreements
  4. Other relevant documents as required by applicable laws and regulations

Documents Required for Proof of Address

  • Utility bills
  • Bank statements
  • Lease agreements
  • Other relevant documents as required by applicable laws and regulations

Full KYC Documents for Directors, Shareholders, and Beneficial Owners

What are Full KYC Documents?

Full KYC (Know Your Customer) documents include:

  1. Identification documents (passport, ID card, etc.)
  2. Proof of address (utility bills, bank statements, etc.)
  3. Information about the director’s, shareholder’s, or beneficial owner’s business activities and interests

Why are Full KYC Documents Required?

Full KYC documents are required to ensure that we have a thorough understanding of our clients’ business activities and interests.

Additional Measures

What Are Additional Measures?

Additional measures include:

  1. Conducting enhanced due diligence on clients with elevated risk profiles.
  2. Monitoring client transactions for potential suspicious activity.
  3. Reporting any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.

When Do We Take Additional Measures?

We take additional measures when conducting client due diligence in cases where there is an elevated risk of money laundering or other financial crimes.

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

What Constitutes a PEP?

A PEP is an individual who holds a prominent public position, such as:

  1. Head of state
  2. Senior government official
  3. Member of parliament

Why Are PEPs Relevant to Our Company?

PEPs are relevant to our company because they may pose a higher risk of money laundering or other financial crimes.

Record Keeping

How Do We Document the Verification Process?

We document the verification process by:

  1. Maintaining accurate records of client documentation and information.
  2. Storing client KYC information, transaction records, and other relevant data in a secure manner.

By following this comprehensive outline, our company aims to ensure that we comply with applicable laws and regulations related to money laundering prevention and financial crime.