Wire stripping is a technique used by money launderers to remove or alter information that identifies the originator or beneficiary of a wire transfer, in order to avoid detection or tracing. To detect wire stripping, a bank employee should compare the wire transaction as it enters and after it leaves the bank, and look for any discrepancies or missing information in the fields related to the originator or beneficiary. The employee should also check for suspicious phrases usually used to conceal originator or beneficiary identity, such as
"for further credit", "in favor of", "on behalf of", or "as instructed".
CAMS Study Guide, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Section 3.21
CAMS Study Guide, 6th Edition, Chapter 5, Section 5.31
ACAMS Chapter 3 Exam Questions, Question 792
FATF Guidance on Transparency and Beneficial Ownership, Section 3.23
Reference:https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=79732c5e-b4bf-456a-9604-712f44f5a930

Art and Antiquities: Conduits for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Why Fight the Antiquities Trade?
More recently, groups like Daesh (Islamic State [IS]), al-Qaida, the Taliban and their affiliates have been engaged in ****cultural racketeering and terrorism in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and elsewhere, converting patrimony into cash for weapons and troops****.
https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17427.doc.htm
As Terrorists Diversify Fundraising Tactics, Greater Efforts Needed to Shut Down Illicit Channels, Secretary- General Tells Finance Ministers' Meeting Terrorists continue to adapt their tactics and diversify their funding sources. Today, Da'esh runs a multi- million-dollar economy in territories under its control. Da'esh terrorists raise money through the oil trade, extortion, undetected cash couriers, kidnapping for ransom, trafficking of humans and arms and racketeering.
They loot and sell precious cultural property, shamelessly profiting from the destruction of humanity's common heritage.

International cooperation is essentialinAML investigations, and theEgmont GroupfacilitatesFIU-to-FIU information sharing.
Option D (Correct):Egmont Group memberscan request and share information forAML/CFT investigations.
Option A (Incorrect):Sovereigntydoes not preventcooperationunder proper agreements.
Option B (Incorrect):AML laws allowdata sharing under legal frameworkslikeMutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs).
Option C (Incorrect):Information sharing isrestricted to FIUs and authorized agencies, notall organizations.
Reference:FATF Recommendation 40 (International Cooperation), Egmont Group FIU Guidelines, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs).

According to the Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition) by ACAMS, the independent testing of an institution's anti-money laundering program should be conducted by a person who reports directly to the Board of Directors or a Board Committee. This ensures that the person conducting the testing has the necessary authority, independence, and objectivity to evaluate the program's adequacy and effectiveness, and to report any findings or recommendations to the senior management1. The person conducting the testing should also have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience in the anti-money laundering field, and should be familiar with the institution's products, services, customers, and risks2.
The other options are not necessarily suitable or qualified to perform the independent testing of an institution' s anti-money laundering program. For example:
A certified specialist in the anti-money laundering field may have the relevant expertise and credentials, but may not have the required independence or reporting line to conduct the testing. For instance, if the certified specialist is an employee of the institution who is involved in the implementation or operation of the anti- money laundering program, then there may be a conflict of interest or a lack of objectivity in the testing process1.
A former anti-money laundering officer from a similar institution may have the relevant experience and background, but may not have the current knowledge or familiarity with the institution's anti-money laundering program, policies, procedures, or systems. Moreover, the formeranti-money laundering officer may have a personal or professional relationship with the institution or its staff, which may compromise the independence or integrity of the testing process1.
A retired government regulator or federal law enforcement officer may have the relevant authority and credibility, but may not have the specific skills or qualifications to conduct the testing. For instance, the retired regulator or law enforcement officer may not be well-versed in the latest anti-money laundering standards, regulations, or best practices, or may not be able to apply them to the institution's unique risk profile, products, services, or customers1.
Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition) by ACAMS
What Is An AML Compliance Program? | ComplyAdvantage

Structuring is the intentional evasion of a reporting or recordkeeping requirement by breaking down a large transaction into smaller ones, or by using multiple accounts, institutions, or persons to avoid triggering the threshold for reporting or recordkeeping. Structuring is also known as smurfing, and it is a common technique used by money launderers to conceal the source, ownership, or control of illicit funds.
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ACAMS Study Guide for the CAMS Certification Examination, 6th Edition, Chapter 2, Section 2.1.1, page
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ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course, Module 2, Lesson 2.1, video time 7:00-8:002 ACAMS CAMS Certification Practice Exam, Question 134, page 2853