The compliance officer should inform the bank's legal counsel and follow their instructions when informed of the regulator's notice. This is the most prudent and professionalcourse of action, as it ensures that the compliance officer acts in accordance with the bank's policies and procedures, as well as the applicable laws and regulations. The compliance officer should also document the communication and cooperation with the legal counsel and the regulator, and preserve all relevant records and evidence relating to the matter. The compliance officer should not take any action that could compromise the integrity or confidentiality of the investigation, such as destroying records, insisting on the president's resignation, or informing the president of the suspicions.
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ACAMS CAMS Certification Study Guide, 6th Edition, page 47
ACAMS CAMS Certification Exam Outline, 6th Edition, Domain 2, Task 2.4
ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course, Module 2, Lesson 2.4
Exam CAMS: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition), Question 337

Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)serve as national centers for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating AML/CFT information.
* Option B (Correct):FIUs analyze SARs and STRs to detect money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
* Option D (Correct):FIUs disseminate financial intelligence to local and international law enforcement agencies and other FIUs.
* Option E (Correct):FIUs receive SARs/STRs from financial institutions, which form the basis for their analysis.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
* Option A (Incorrect):FIUs do not prosecute cases; they refer findings to law enforcement agencies.
* Option C (Incorrect):FIUs share intelligence, but prosecution is handled by judicial authorities, not FIUs.
Best Practices for FIUs:
* Enhance data-sharing agreements with domestic and international agencies.
* Use AI and analytics tools to detect suspicious financial patterns.
* Ensure secure handling of sensitive AML/CFT data.
Reference:
FATF Recommendation 29 (FIU Role & Responsibilities)
Egmont Group Guidelines on FIU Information Sharing
EU 6th AML Directive (6AMLD) on Financial Intelligence Functions

The line of business is responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures, as well as communicating these to all personnel. It must also establish processes for screening employees to ensure high ethical and professional standards and deliver appropriate training on AML policies and procedures based on roles and functions performed so employees aware of their responsibilities. To facilitate this, employees should be trained as soon as possible after being hired, with refresher training as appropriate.

One of the methods that FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs) use to understand the inherent money laundering and terrorist financing risks in their regions is to conduct regional-level research and analysis of the methods and trends used by criminals and terrorists to exploit the vulnerabilities of the financial system.
This research and analysis is done using the standards and templates developed by the FATF for its typologies reports, which are documents that describe the common features, techniques, and patterns of money laundering and terrorist financing activities. By producing their own typologies reports, FSRBs can identify the specific risks and challenges faced by their member countries and jurisdictions, and provide guidance and recommendations on how to mitigate them.
:
What are the 9 FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs)? - Sygna, What are FATF and FSRB typologies?
FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) - Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering, What are the main duties of FSRBs?
Financial Action Task Force - Wikipedia, Typologies.
Reference:https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/recommendations/Private-Sector-Information- Sharing.pdf(18)

One of the central pillars of the EU AML Package adopted in June 2024 is theEU AML Regulation. This regulation introduces directly applicable AML/CFT rules across all EU member states, replacing the previous approach where AML directives were transposed into national laws. This shift addresses regulatory fragmentation and strengthens enforcement across borders.
The complete AML Package includes the following four pillars:
EU AML Regulation (directly applicable rulebook)
6th AML Directive (not the 7th)
Establishment of a new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
Revised Transfer of Funds Regulation, especially concerning crypto-asset service providers The EU AML Regulation aims to unify and streamline the application of AML/CFT measures across the EU, ensuring a consistent and effective framework.
Reference: ACAMS CAMS Study Guide - 6th Edition, Chapter: International AML Standards - Section:
European Union AML Framework and Developments