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KYC Best Practices in Cook Islands: A Media Report

In an effort to boost anti-money laundering (AML) efforts and strengthen financial security, Shufti Pro has launched its real-time Know Your Customer (KYC) solution for Cook Islands businesses.

Meets International Guidelines

The company’s KYC services are designed to meet the guidelines set by:

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Comprehensive Document Verification Services

Shufti Pro offers a range of document verification services, including:

Passport verifications
Driving license verifications
Credit/debit card verifications

The company’s advanced system can detect fake or tampered documents in seconds.

Benefits of Shufti Pro’s KYC Solution

Faster and more secure onboarding of new customers
Six distinct ID verification services:
- Facial recognition
- Document authentication
- Address verification
- Two-factor authentication
- Consent verification
- AML screening

Advanced AML Service for Cook Islands Businesses

Shufti Pro’s AML service helps:

Identify high-risk clients
Improve client onboarding with faster PEP screening
Monitor real-time sanction lists

The company uses a range of watch lists, including:

FATF
EU
OFAC
HMT
Interpol
Others

Compliance with APG Standards

Cook Islands is a member of the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), which promotes efficient measures for combating money laundering, terrorist funding, and other threats to the international financial system. Shufti Pro’s KYC solution is designed to meet these standards.

Free 7-Day Trial

The company offers a free 7-day trial for its services, allowing businesses to test its capabilities before committing to a subscription.

Conclusion

Shufti Pro’s real-time KYC solution for Cook Islands businesses offers a comprehensive and secure way to verify customer identities and comply with AML regulations.