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KNOW YOUR
CUSTOMER
(CUSTOMER OR ENHANCED
DUE DILIGENCE)
KYC REQUIREMENTS
• Account Holder ID
• NTN
• Funds Transfers
• Investment / Security Purchase
• Compliance Program
KYC OBJECTIVES
• Facilitate Compliance
• Facilitate Safe & Sound Practices
• Decrease the Likelihood of Abuse
• Protect the Reputation of the Bank
• Timely Detection of Suspicious Activity
• Reduce Risk of Seizure or Forfeiture
CONTENTS OF KYC
PROGRAM
• Vary Based on Institution's Size
and Complexity
• Nature and Extent of Activities
• Levels of Risk
• Delineate Appropriate
Documentation Requirements
CONTENTS OF KYC
PROGRAM
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Verifying Information
• Physical Observation • Telephone Book
• Call Backs • Contacts
• Third Party Checks • Credit Reports
• Verification Services
BUSINESS ENTITY
Establish True Identity
• Verify and Record Evidence of Legal
Status
• Verify Information About Business
• Verify and Record ID of Principals
• Verify Information on Principals
REVIEW-EXAMINATION
CONSIDERATIONS
• Internal Controls
• Account Opening Procedures
• Management Information and
Monitoring Systems
• Compliance With Laws and
Regulations.
INTERNAL AUDIT
CATEGORIES OF
CUSTOMER RISK
• Type of Customer
• Products and Services
• Geographical Locations
TYPE OF CUSTOMER
• Cash Intensive
• NBFC Activities
• Financial Services
– Money Transmitters
– Currency Exchangers
– Cash Cheques
• Non-Resident Accounts
• Professional Service Providers
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
• Private Banking
• Offshore Activity
• Money Transfers
• Monetary Instrument Sales
KYC FACILITATES
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
REPORTING
• Detection
• Timely Reporting
• Controlling Risk
– Reputation
– Compliance
– Civil & Criminal Liability
– Penalties
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