The bank’s BSA/AML risks when dealing with a processor account are similar to risks from correspondent banking relationships

OFAC has an extensive list of names of “persons” known as the OFAC list of Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) and Blocked Persons

Existing authentication methodologies involve which of the following factors

Policies, procedures and processes on bulk shipments of cash should include all of the following, EXCEPT:

The securities sector is unique in that it can be used to both introduce laundered funds as well as to generate illicit funds within the industry.

The Informal Value Transfer Systems pose heightened risks to a financial institution because:

NRAs are not permanent residents and therefore they will generally not have a legitimate need to establish an account relationship with a U.S. bank.

To effectively monitor third party payment processor accounts, the bank should have an understanding of the following processor information:

An aspect to prepare for an examination or audit is to educate the staff on proper protocol.

Transactions conducted through International ACH system are not subject of OFAC verification if the financial institution does not do cross border ACH