미국에 지점이 있는 외국 은행을 위한 자금 세탁 방지 프로그램을 만들 때 다음 중 USA PATRIOT Act에 따라 요구되는 4가지 최소 요소에 포함되는 것은 무엇입니까?
1. 고객 알기 프로그램 개발.
2. 지속적인 직원 교육 프로그램.
3. 준법감시인의 지정
4. 프로그램을 테스트하기 위한 독립적인 감사 기능.
정답: D
According to the USA PATRIOT Act, the four minimum elements required for an anti-money laundering program for a foreign bank with branches in the United States are:
An ongoing employee training program. This is to ensure that the employees are aware of the anti-money laundering policies and procedures, the legal and regulatory requirements, the red flags and indicators of suspicious activity, and their roles and responsibilities in detecting and reporting money laundering and terrorist financing.
The designation of a compliance officer. This is to ensure that there is a person responsible for overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of the anti-money laundering program, ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, and liaising with the regulators and law enforcement agencies.
An independent audit function to test the program. This is to ensure that the anti-money laundering program is periodically reviewed and evaluated by an independent and qualified auditor, who can assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the program, identify any weaknesses or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
The development of internal policies, procedures, and controls. This is to ensure that the foreign bank has a written and documented anti-money laundering program that establishes the standards, guidelines, and processes for preventing, detecting, and reporting money laundering and terrorist financing, and that the program is consistent with the risk profile and business activities of the foreign bank.
The development of a Know Your Customer program is not a minimum element required under the USA PATRIOT Act, although it is a recommended best practice and may be required by other laws or regulations.
References:
CAMS Study Guide - 6th Edition, Chapter 5, pages 141-142
CAMS Certification Exam Outline, Domain 2, Task 2.2, Skill 2.2.1
Anti-Money Laundering Initiatives Under the USA Patriot Act, FindLaw, March 2008
[The U.S. PATRIOT Act and AML: What You Need to Know], Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, June
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