Which of the following competent authorities should directly receive suspicious or unusual transaction reports?
Correct Answer: C
According to the FATF Recommendations, the competent authority that should directly receive suspicious or unusual transaction reports is the financial intelligence unit (FIU). The FIU is a central, national agency responsible for receiving, analyzing and disseminating information related to money laundering and terrorist financing. The FIU should have operational independence and autonomy, and should be able to exchange information with other domestic and foreign authorities. The FIU should also provide feedback to the reporting entities on the use and value of their reports.
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* CAMS Certification Package - 6th Edition | ACAMS1
* CAMS Certifications: How to Get CAMS Certified | ACAMS2
* ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course - Exam-Labs3
* Exam CAMS: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition)4
* FATF Recommendations, Recommendation 29: Financial Intelligence Units
http://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/recommendations/pdfs/FATF%20Recommendations%202012.pd