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The Kaieteur Bank Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) Policy
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The Kaieteur Bank (TKB) has developed a comprehensive AML/CTF policy document to prevent, detect, and report money laundering and terrorism financing activities.
Key Points of the AML/CTF Program
Here are some key points from the document:
1. AML/CTF Program
- TKB has developed an AML/CTF program that includes policies, procedures, and controls to prevent and mitigate ML/TF risks.
2. Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- The bank conducts CDD on all customers, including:
- Identifying and verifying customer information
- Monitoring ongoing due diligence
- Conducting risk-based reviews of transactions
3. Suspicious Transaction Reporting
- TKB has a system in place for reporting suspicious transactions to the Financial Services Unit (FSU) within the required timeframe.
4. Record Keeping
- The bank maintains accurate and up-to-date records of:
- Customer information
- Transactions
- Other relevant documents
- Records are kept for at least six years after the completion of each transaction or closure of an account.
5. Training and Awareness
- TKB provides regular training and awareness programs to employees on AML/CTF topics, including:
- Recognizing potential indicators of ML/TF activities
6. External Authorities
- The bank cooperates with external authorities, including FSU
- Complies with any directions or notices received from these bodies.
Conclusion
This document appears to be a comprehensive framework for TKB’s AML/CTF compliance program, outlining the bank’s policies, procedures, and controls to prevent and mitigate ML/TF risks.