An internal review of anti-money laundering training documentation revealed only new agents employed by a financial institution that sells life insurance products were trained. Additionally, it typically took the institution
8 months to begin training for new actuaries. The compliance officer explained training was limited to actuaries because they perform the only high-risk function. The institution relied on e-learning techniques without follow-up assessment.
Which of the following issues would the internal review most likely recommend?
Correct Answer: B
The internal review would most likely recommend that the institution provide product-specific anti-money laundering training to all relevant employees, not just actuaries. This is because life insurance products can be used for money laundering purposes, such as purchasing policies with illicit funds, surrendering policies for cash value, or using policies as collateral for loans. Therefore, all employees who are involved in selling, servicing, or processing life insurance products should be aware of the money laundering risks and red flags associated with these products, and how to report any suspicious activity. The institution should also ensure that the training is timely, effective, and tailored to the specific roles and responsibilities of the employees.
The other options are not as relevant or appropriate as the correct answer. Option A is too broad, as not all staff need to be trained on anti-money laundering, only those who are relevant to the institution's business activities and exposure to money laundering risks. Option C is too narrow, as it only focuses on actuaries and does not address the need for training other employees who may deal with life insurance products. Option D is not sufficient, as e-learning alone may not be effective in ensuring that employees understand and retain the anti-money laundering content, and the institution should also conduct follow-up assessments to measure the impact and outcomes of the training.
References:
ACAMS Study Guide for the CAMS Certification Examination - 6th Edition, Chapter 3: Compliance Standards for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), page
57.
ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course, Module 3: Compliance Standards for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Lesson 3.5: Training and Testing.
Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance - DIRO Original, Section 3: Adequate Training.