An anti-money laundering specialist is employed by a large multi-national bank. The bank is planning to open an international department that will be responsible for expanding services to various countries. The head of the new international department has asked the specialist to assess risks associated with the bank's expansion plans. Which of the following materials should be included as a reference?
1. USA PATRIOT Act
2. Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations
3. Customer Due Diligence for Banks issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
4. The Egmont Group Statement of Purpose
Correct Answer: D
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 40 Recommendations are the international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and they apply to all countries and financial institutions. The Customer Due Diligence for Banks issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision provides guidance on how banks should conduct CDD and KYC procedures, and how they should manage the risks of correspondent banking and wire transfers. The Egmont Group Statement of Purpose outlines the objectives and functions of the Egmont Group, which is an international network of financial intelligence units (FIUs) that exchange information and cooperate in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. These three materials are relevant and useful for the bank's expansion plans, as they cover the main aspects of AML/CFT compliance in different jurisdictions and sectors.
The USA PATRIOT Act is a US-specific legislation that enhances the powers and obligations of US authorities and financial institutions in relation to AML/CFT, but it may not be applicable or appropriate for other countries where the bank intends to operate. Therefore, it is not a necessary reference material for the bank's international department.
References:
* FATF 40 Recommendations
* Customer Due Diligence for Banks
* Egmont Group Statement of Purpose