Remote working presents unique problems for due diligence in general and client onboarding in particular. Firms will need to address and codify new guidelines so as to ensure consistency and effectiveness of any temporary internal know your customer (KYC) processes. […]
In order to understand the money laundering risks that they face, banks and financial institutions, and obligated financial service providers must verify the identities of their customers, and the nature of the business in which they are involved. The process […]
Know your customer (KYC) is the process financial institutions (FIs) use to verify their customers’ identities and inform compliance risk assessments. KYC is a foundation of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance in jurisdictions worldwide. Given […]
When people talk about conducting KYC checks, they’re probably referring to the process that takes place at onboarding, i.e. identifying your customer and verifying that identity. But the problem for most businesses, is that a quick identity check isn’t going […]
If you are involved in the financial or business sectors, it is important to know both what a KYC risk rating is and how you can calculate yours. KYC, or “know your customer”, is an important process that allows financial […]
If you are familiar with the financial industry, you have likely heard the phrase “know your customer”, which is often referred to as KYC. KYC is an important practice in business and finance, as it allows institutions to ensure that […]
As criminals develop increasingly sophisticated methodologies to launder money, commit fraud, and fund terrorist activities, demand for effective AML/CFT software grows. Financial crime is a global threat meaning that banks and financial institutions must ensure they are able to accurately […]
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