PEPs are recognized by CAMS 6th Edition and FATF as posing elevated risk due to:
* A. The family members and close associates of PEPs may be involved in illicit activities:"The risks extend beyond the PEP to family members and close associates, who may be used to conceal the movement of illicit funds."(CAMS 6th Edition, PEP Risk Factors; FATF Guidance)
* C. PEPs may exploit embassy activities to conceal bribery and corruption transactions:"PEPs may use their position or diplomatic privileges, such as embassy operations, to disguise or facilitate the movement of illicit funds."(CAMS 6th Edition, Corruption and PEP Risks) Incorrect Options:
* B: There is no such legal provision granting PEPs financial immunity or unlimited credit.
* D: Banks may (and often must) exit PEP relationships not in line with their risk appetite.
References:
CAMS 6th Edition, PEPs and Enhanced Due Diligence
FATF Guidance: PEPs (2013)

The CAMS 6th Edition clearly identifies a risk-based approach as the cornerstone of effective AML/CFT programs. Risk assessments should consider various risk factors that directly influence exposure to ML/TF.
* Product risk (A): Certain products or services may present higher ML/TF risks, such as private banking, correspondent banking, or cash-intensive products."Products and services offered, and their inherent risk levels, must be assessed as part of the risk-based approach."(CAMS 6th Edition, AML Compliance Program, Risk Assessment)
* Geographic risk (C): Jurisdictions where the customer operates or where transactions are conducted may present higher or lower risks due to factors such as weak AML regulations or high corruption.
"Geographic risk considers where a customer is located and/or where transactions occur, referencing countries with increased risk, such as those identified by the FATF."(CAMS 6th Edition, Risk Assessment Factors)
* Customer risk (D): The type of customer, such as PEPs, non-residents, or companies with complex structures, may present higher ML/TF risks."Customer risk assessment is based on the customer's profile, activity, and ownership structure, and is a critical component in risk-based monitoring."(CAMS
6th Edition, CDD/EDD)
Incorrect Options:
* B (Credit risk): Related to creditworthiness, not ML/TF.
* E (Liquidity risk): Refers to a firm's ability to meet financial obligations; not an AML risk factor.
References:
CAMS Study Guide 6th Edition, AML Compliance Program, "Risk-Based Approach" FATF Guidance: National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment (2013)

When reviewing business operations of a Money Services Business (MSB), it is critical to identify behaviors that indicate potential money laundering activity. TheCAMS Study Guide - 6th Editionoutlines severalred flagscommonly associated with MSBs.
Option Ais correct:
A customer beinghesitant to provide beneficiary information, such as the name or address, is a red flag. It may indicate attempts to hide the true purpose or recipient of the funds and could suggeststructuring or layering activity.
Option Dis correct:
A customer usingmultiple accounts under different namesto conduct transactions is a strong red flag. This could indicate efforts toobscure ownership, avoid detection, or conductsuspicious structuringbehavior to stay below reporting thresholds.
Option Bis incorrect:
While large cash deposits from cash-intensive businesses may require further review, they are not inherently suspicious unlessinconsistent with the nature of the business or transaction volume.
Option Cis incorrect:
Currency exchanges under the reporting threshold, even from high-risk jurisdictions, are not in themselves red flags unless they show a pattern ofstructuringor are part oflarger suspicious behavior.
Option Eis incorrect:
Frequent small-dollar transfers to a native country may benormal remittance behaviorand only become suspicious if tied to additional indicators such asstructuring or third-party involvement.
Reference: ACAMS CAMS Study Guide - 6th Edition, Chapter:Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious Activity- Section:Red Flags for Money Services Businesses

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