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What step can a firm take to mitigate money laundering once risk has been assessed?
The first and the most important defence against money laundering after the risk is assessed is to design effective Client Due Diligence (CDD) procedures that, while being proportionate to the level of risk you have identified, should aim to prevent the firm taking on clients that could be...
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10 Jun, 2019
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Why should a firm perform a money laundering risk assessment?
Performing a risk assessment helps identify the areas of the business that are most at risk and enable the firm to focus its resources in these areas.
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10 Jun, 2019
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What approach should businesses use to measure the risk of money laundering?
Firms can decide which areas of their business are at risk of money laundering and put measures in place using what is known as ‘risk-based’ approach.
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10 Jun, 2019
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What are the obligations upon becoming suspicious of a client or transaction?
A SAR should be made to the relevant Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) upon becoming suspicious of a client or transaction.
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10 Jun, 2019
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What determines the length of sentence for money laundering offence?
The length of the sentence largely depends on the amount of money involved. The seriousness of the offence increases with the amount of cash laundered.
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10 Jun, 2019
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What is the maximum sentence for acting as a Beneficial Owner, Officer or Manager (BOOM) when subject to a relevant criminal conviction?
The maximum sentence for acting as a Beneficial Owner, Officer or Manager (BOOM) when subject to a relevant criminal conviction is 2 years.
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10 Jun, 2019
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Who does the money laundering regulations apply to?
The regulations apply to firms and individuals engaged in the following transactions: Managing client money, securities or other assets. Organising contributions necessary for the creation, operation or management of companies. Buying and selling of real property or business entities. ...
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10 Jun, 2019
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What is the penalty for money laundering in the UK?
Money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime Act can lead to a sentence of up to 14 years in jail, or a large fine.
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10 Jun, 2019
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When should Client Due Diligence be applied to a high value dealer?
For high value dealers, Client Due Diligence (CDD) should be applied when: payments worth €10,000 or more are made to a supplier. an occasional transaction worth €10,000 or more is carried out.
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10 Jun, 2019
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What constitutes the risk-based approach?
The risk-based approach involves: identifying the money laundering risks that are relevant to a business. carrying out a detailed risk assessment of businesses, focusing on customer behaviour, delivery channels, etc. carrying out risk assessment of customers. designing and putting in place...
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10 Jun, 2019
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Does the money laundering regulation apply if a firm does a mixture of regulated and unregulated work?
If a firm does a mixture of regulated and unregulated work, the Money Laundering Regulations only apply to the regulated aspects.
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10 Jun, 2019
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What are some of the services not regulated?
Reflecting the lower risk of exposure to money laundering, payment of cost to lawyers, provision of legal advice, participation in litigation and will-writing are not regulated.
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10 Jun, 2019
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