CAMS-CN Exam Question 156
下列哪一項最有可能是金融行動特別工作小組將某個司法管轄區從不合作國家和地區名單中刪除的原因?
Correct Answer: D
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body that sets standards and monitors compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures. The FATF conducts periodic mutual evaluations of its members and other jurisdictions to assess their level of implementation of the FATF Recommendations, which are the international AML/CFT standards. The FATF also identifies jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their AML/CFT regimes that pose a risk to the international financial system, and places them on two public lists: the High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action (also known as the black list) and the Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (also known as the grey list). The FATF works with these jurisdictions to address their deficiencies and monitors their progress through regular follow-up reports and on-site visits. The FATF may remove a jurisdiction from the list if it has made sufficient and sustainable progress in implementing the required reforms and has effectively addressed the identified strategic deficiencies. Therefore, receiving a favorable mutual evaluation is the most likely reason for the FATF to remove a jurisdiction from the list, as it indicates that the jurisdiction has met the FATF standards and has a robust AML/CFT system in place.
Conducting successful annual self-assessments, entering into a mutual legal assistance treaty, or joining the Wolfsberg Group are not sufficient reasons for the FATF to remove a jurisdiction from the list, as they do not necessarily reflect the overall compliance with the FATF Recommendations or the resolution of the strategic deficiencies. Moreover, the Wolfsberg Group is a private association of global banks that develops guidance and best practices for the financial sector on AML/CFT issues, and is not affiliated with the FATF.
References:
ACAMS Study Guide for the CAMS Certification Examination - 6th Edition, Chapter 1: Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, page 11.
ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course, Module 1: Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, Lesson 1.4: FATF and the 40 Recommendations.
About the Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories NCCT Initiative, FATF website.
Conducting successful annual self-assessments, entering into a mutual legal assistance treaty, or joining the Wolfsberg Group are not sufficient reasons for the FATF to remove a jurisdiction from the list, as they do not necessarily reflect the overall compliance with the FATF Recommendations or the resolution of the strategic deficiencies. Moreover, the Wolfsberg Group is a private association of global banks that develops guidance and best practices for the financial sector on AML/CFT issues, and is not affiliated with the FATF.
References:
ACAMS Study Guide for the CAMS Certification Examination - 6th Edition, Chapter 1: Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, page 11.
ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course, Module 1: Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, Lesson 1.4: FATF and the 40 Recommendations.
About the Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories NCCT Initiative, FATF website.
CAMS-CN Exam Question 157
一名學生聯絡房地產經紀人看房,但因生病而在最後一刻取消。儘管經紀人反對要價,但該學生仍希望盡快購買價值 80 萬美元的房屋,該房屋的價值被高估了。經紀人應該識別哪些房地產危險訊號?(選三。)
Correct Answer: C,E,F
The scenario described in the question presents several indicators of potential money laundering through real estate, which the broker should be aware of and report accordingly. The most relevant red flags are:
Value: The student wants to buy a home that is overvalued, meaning that the asking price is higher than the market value or the appraisal value of the property. This could indicate that the student is trying to launder a large amount of illicit funds in one transaction, or that the seller is colluding with the student to inflate the price and receive a kickback. Overvaluing or undervaluing properties is a common technique used by money launderers to manipulate the price of real estate and conceal the source or destination of their funds12.
Inconsistency: The student's behavior and profile are inconsistent with the typical characteristics of a legitimate home buyer. The student cancels the viewing of the home at the last minute due to illness, which could suggest a lack of interest or a pretext to avoid scrutiny. The student also wants to buy an expensive home despite being a student, which could indicate a discrepancy between the student's income and the source of funds. Moreover, the student disregards the broker's objections to the asking price, which could imply that the student is not concerned about the value or quality of the property, but rather the amount of money that can be laundered through it34.
Transaction speed: The student wants to quickly buy the home, which could indicate a sense of urgency or pressure to move the illicit funds before they are detected or seized by the authorities. Money launderers often use fast transactions to avoid raising suspicion or leaving a paper trail. Transaction speed is especially relevant when combined with other red flags, such as cash payments, anonymous buyers, or overvalued properties5 .
References:
Understanding Money Laundering in Real Estate
RED FLAG INDICATORS FOR REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Investigating Money Laundering through Real Estate
AML Red Flags Associated with Real Estate Sector Businesses
FinCEN Proposes Rule to Combat Money Laundering and Promote Transparency in Residential Real Estate
[ACAMS Study Guide, 6th Edition, Chapter 7, pp. 200-201]
Value: The student wants to buy a home that is overvalued, meaning that the asking price is higher than the market value or the appraisal value of the property. This could indicate that the student is trying to launder a large amount of illicit funds in one transaction, or that the seller is colluding with the student to inflate the price and receive a kickback. Overvaluing or undervaluing properties is a common technique used by money launderers to manipulate the price of real estate and conceal the source or destination of their funds12.
Inconsistency: The student's behavior and profile are inconsistent with the typical characteristics of a legitimate home buyer. The student cancels the viewing of the home at the last minute due to illness, which could suggest a lack of interest or a pretext to avoid scrutiny. The student also wants to buy an expensive home despite being a student, which could indicate a discrepancy between the student's income and the source of funds. Moreover, the student disregards the broker's objections to the asking price, which could imply that the student is not concerned about the value or quality of the property, but rather the amount of money that can be laundered through it34.
Transaction speed: The student wants to quickly buy the home, which could indicate a sense of urgency or pressure to move the illicit funds before they are detected or seized by the authorities. Money launderers often use fast transactions to avoid raising suspicion or leaving a paper trail. Transaction speed is especially relevant when combined with other red flags, such as cash payments, anonymous buyers, or overvalued properties5 .
References:
Understanding Money Laundering in Real Estate
RED FLAG INDICATORS FOR REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Investigating Money Laundering through Real Estate
AML Red Flags Associated with Real Estate Sector Businesses
FinCEN Proposes Rule to Combat Money Laundering and Promote Transparency in Residential Real Estate
[ACAMS Study Guide, 6th Edition, Chapter 7, pp. 200-201]
CAMS-CN Exam Question 158
離岸公司由居住在不同司法管轄區的四個平等合夥人擁有。一名合夥人出示了一份經過驗證的授權書,顯然是由其餘三名合夥人以他的名義簽署的,並要求代表所有合夥人開設一個銀行帳戶。他需要盡快完成這項工作,因為還有一大筆押金待處理。開戶官員聯絡銀行的反洗錢官員尋求建議。作為第一步,反洗錢官員應建議採取下列哪一項措施?
Correct Answer: A
The anti-money laundering officer should advise the account-opening officer to verify the identity of all the partners as an initial step. This is because opening a bank account for an offshore company with multiple owners from different jurisdictions poses a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing. Therefore, the bank should apply enhanced due diligence measures to ensure that the offshore company and its owners are legitimate and not involved in any criminal activities. One of the key measures is to verify the identity of all the partners, not just the one who presents the power of attorney. This will help the bank to establish the beneficial ownership and control structure of the offshore company, as well as to detect any possible fraud, forgery, or coercion in the power of attorney document. The bank should also verify the authenticity and validity of the power of attorney, and the scope and purpose of the authority granted to the partner who requests the account opening.
The other options are less important or irrelevant as initial steps. Verifying the source of the deposit is also a part of the enhanced due diligence process, but it should be done after verifying the identity of the partners and the offshore company. Filing a suspicious transaction report with the appropriate Financial Intelligence Unit or the Egmont Group is a possible action that the bank may take if it detects any indicators of money laundering or terrorist financing in the account opening process, but it is not an initial step. The Egmont Group is an international network of Financial Intelligence Units that facilitates information exchange and cooperation, but it is not a reporting authority.
References:
* ACAMS Study Guide, Chapter 3: Customer Identification and Verification, 1
* ACAMS Study Guide, Chapter 4: Customer Risk Assessment, 2
* ACAMS Study Guide, Chapter 5: Ongoing Monitoring, 3
* Powers of attorney: opening a bank account, 4
The other options are less important or irrelevant as initial steps. Verifying the source of the deposit is also a part of the enhanced due diligence process, but it should be done after verifying the identity of the partners and the offshore company. Filing a suspicious transaction report with the appropriate Financial Intelligence Unit or the Egmont Group is a possible action that the bank may take if it detects any indicators of money laundering or terrorist financing in the account opening process, but it is not an initial step. The Egmont Group is an international network of Financial Intelligence Units that facilitates information exchange and cooperation, but it is not a reporting authority.
References:
* ACAMS Study Guide, Chapter 3: Customer Identification and Verification, 1
* ACAMS Study Guide, Chapter 4: Customer Risk Assessment, 2
* ACAMS Study Guide, Chapter 5: Ongoing Monitoring, 3
* Powers of attorney: opening a bank account, 4
CAMS-CN Exam Question 159
金融實體因違反反洗錢法可能面臨哪些聲譽風險後果?
Correct Answer: D
According to the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Manual [1], 6th edition, financial entities that violate Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws can face several reputational risks such as loss of high-profile customers, seizure of assets, increased audit costs to monitor behavior, and monetary penalties.
For example, the US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposes civil money penalties on "persons who willfully violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause any violation of any provision of the Bank Secrecy Act or its implementing regulations." (CAMS Manual, 6th edition, page
26).
For example, the US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposes civil money penalties on "persons who willfully violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause any violation of any provision of the Bank Secrecy Act or its implementing regulations." (CAMS Manual, 6th edition, page
26).
CAMS-CN Exam Question 160
經濟制裁的最終目標是:
Correct Answer: C
Economic sanctions are penalties imposed by one or more countries against another country, group, or individual for violating international norms or threatening national interests1. The ultimate goal of economic sanctions is to protect national security by changing the behavior or policies of the target, or by weakening its capabilities or resources2. Sanctions can be used to advance various foreign policy objectives, such as counterterrorism, nonproliferation, democracy promotion, human rights protection, conflict resolution, and cybersecurity1. Sanctions can take different forms, such as travel bans, asset freezes, trade embargoes, arms restrictions, and aid reductions1. Sanctions can be applied unilaterally by one country, or multilaterally by a coalition of countries or an international organization, such as the United Nations or the European Union1.
References:
* 1: What Are Economic Sanctions? | Council on Foreign Relatio
* 2: How Economic Sanctions Work - Investopedia
Reference: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/10/economic-sanctions.asp
References:
* 1: What Are Economic Sanctions? | Council on Foreign Relatio
* 2: How Economic Sanctions Work - Investopedia
Reference: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/10/economic-sanctions.asp
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