1.
If wealth is gotten in a foreign jurisdiction by a business activity that is illegal in The Bahamas, but not in the foreign jurisdiction, it would be illegal to accept the funds here
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False because funds are accepted based on a premise that the funds were legally gotten in the home country; in spite of an activity being illegal within The Bahamas, should it be legal in the home country, and The Bahamas accepts that country as a business introducer, then it is legal to accept such funds within The Bahamas
2.
Which of the following is not considered law subject to penalties, but for advice and direction which if ignored, may lead to sanctions under applicable law?
Correct Answer
C. C) Guidelines
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Laws and Regulations are enforceable by penalties, while Guidelines are intended to present practical advice on how the bank licensee should conduct itself. In the absence of evidence that the bank is following advice, the regulator may conclude that the bank is carrying on business in a manner which may give rise to sanctions under the applicable law.
3.
What component is the most important element in the prevention of money laundering?
Correct Answer
C. C) The People within the System
Explanation
The correct answer is C. The most important component in the prevention of Money Laundering is the people who operate the systems intended to facilitate compliance with the laws. Without the people, the systems would be inoperable, and the laws unenforceable.
4.
Our laws regarding money laundering is not specific to our geographical area, being the Caribbean and Americas, but follows international standards.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is True. Our laws are framed to follow international standards, and not specific to our geographical area.
5.
Reputation risk refers to what type of publicity
Correct Answer
B. B) Negative
Explanation
The correct answer is B. Risk to your reputation result from negative publicity, while positive publicitiy (answers A and C) should generally help your company.
6.
Reputation Risk is measured by
Correct Answer
A. A) Potential of an event occuring
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Reputation Risk is measured by the potential that negative publicity about your company may result in negative consequences. Both B and C are incorrect, because Risk is measured in likelihood not unlikelihood, and not in actual events, but the potential that an event may occur.
7.
Risk to your reputation may result from
a) Business decisions made in good faith
b) Poor ethical decisions
Correct Answer
C. C) Both A and B
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Decisions made in good faith and poor ethical decisions can result in risks to your reputation.
8.
A bank with a tarnished reputation is more likely to lose customer accounts
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is True. A bank with a damaged reputation is more likely to lose accounts than one with its reputation intact.
9.
The threats we face as a jurisdiction relate only to accepting the proceeds of crime
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Our threats also include the use of funds within the system, and our reputation for competent customer service and a global partner in the effort against Money Laundering.
10.
The effort to combat money laundering is cultural and specific to jurisdictions, and there is little global cooperation given the diversity of countries and cultures
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. The effort is global, with international bodies and standards, encouraging and enabling cooperation despite diversity of countries and cultures.
11.
Reputation may be affected by
a) Quality of clients accepted
b) Quality of service offered
Correct Answer
C. C) Both A and B
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Your reputation may be affected by both the quality of clients accepted, and the quality of service offered.
12.
International initiatives are issued to achieve all of the following, except
Correct Answer
D. D) To impose law across jurisdictions
Explanation
The correct answer is D, since international initiatives cannot impose law in foreign jurisdictions, but encourage the other three (A, B and C) which may result in laws being enacted within the foreign jurisdiction.
13.
The Wolfsberg Principles were composed by a consortium of Compliance Officers
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. The Wolfsberg Principles were established by a consortium of 11 global banks.
14.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is
Correct Answer
C. C) Made 40 Recommendations in 2003 used to measure effectiveness of AML regimes.
Explanation
The correct answer is C, since both A (there are least 34 member countries) and B (it is headquartered in Paris) are incorrect.
15.
The group of Financial Intelligence Units who collaborate for information sharing and assistance is called the
Correct Answer
A. A) Egmont Group
Explanation
The correct answer is A, formed during 1995 for information sharing and exchange.
16.
The overriding Act which makes money laundering unlawful within The Bahamas is the
Correct Answer
B. B) Proceeds of Crime Act
Explanation
The correct answer is B, the Proceeds of Crime Act which grants the authorities power over the proceeds of crime related to money laundering and connected purposes; both A and C relate to proceedings in foreign jurisdiction.
17.
The Acts which do not deal specifically with foreign jurisdictional proceedings are
Correct Answer
C. C) The Financial Intelligence Unit Act
Explanation
The correct answer is C. the FIU Act grants power to enforce penalties within The Bahamas. Both A and B deal with foreign proceedings.
18.
Should a staff member not report a suspicious transaction, they are in contravention of which legislation
Correct Answer
C. C) The Financial Transactions Reporting Act
Explanation
The correct answer is C. The FIU Act authorizes enforcement of penalties under the POCA, while The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act establishes the Central Bank as the regulatory body with defined duties and powers.
19.
The regulatory bodies within The Bahamas (for the purpose of Money Laundering does not include
Correct Answer
B. B) The Business Licensing Authority
Explanation
The correct answer is B. The regulatory bodies include both The Gaming Board and the Insurance Commission; the Business Licensing Authority is concerned with the issuance of Business Licenses for specific activity, and has no role in regulating Money Laundering.
20.
How is a prospective client best identified
Correct Answer
A. A) By a passport
Explanation
The correct answer is A. A passport, being an accepted document for entry into foreign countries, is more complete than a driver's license, containing information such as Nationality, Home Address and Travel history. A credit card is not a valid ID.
21.
Do the regulations allow you to rely on KYC procedures performed by third parties?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is True. The regulations allow for reliance on KYC procedures performed by third parties who qualify as 'eligible introducers'
22.
To be classified as an eligible introducer, local entities should be:
Correct Answer
A. A) Licensed under a financial services regulator
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Local entities licensed under a financial services regulator qualify as eligible introducers.
23.
How does the home address on a utility bill, best assist in identifying the prospect
Correct Answer
C. C) The home address coupled with the name is evidence of a place of residence
Explanation
The correct answer is C. While the bank may want to visit the prospect, that is not the common reason for requesting a utility bill and personal visits are not the norm. Further the monthly expenses (b) has no real relevance.
24.
Why is it so important to know that your client is the person they claim to be
Correct Answer
B. B) Because the relationship is based on the integrity of the representations
Explanation
The correct answer is B. The relationship to be established is based on the integrity of the representations made to the bank on the prospect and a complete reliance that the person is who they represent themselves to be.
25.
Who are categorized as exposed persons?
Correct Answer
C. C) Persons who have a level of influence, and are highly visible and accessible
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Exposed persons are individuals who have a level of influence (authority, perceived immunities, means and resources) and due to their public office, are quite visible and accessible. Choices A and C are not valid descriptions of exposed persons in relation to AML.
26.
To be labeled a PEP, one must be a Member of Parliament
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Politically Exposed Persons are not limited to Members of Parliament.
27.
Corporations, being non-personal entities, are held to a lesser standard in due diligence
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Corporations (and beneficial owners) are held to similar standards in due diligence as personal prospects.
28.
A company shows evidence of being duly formed by producing a
Correct Answer
A. A) Certificate of Incorporation
Explanation
The correct answer is A. The issuance of a Certificate of Incorporation by a Registrar is proof of a duly formed company. Items B and C are documents which are required in forming a company, but not evidence that is has been registered.
29.
What is enhanced due diligence?
Correct Answer
C. C) When specific pre-defined circumstances occur, which demand increased due diligence
Explanation
The answer is C. Specific circumstances (which are defined) require enhanced due diligence, such as limited interaction with the prospect, an exposed person, a high risk country.
30.
Less due diligence is required for charities and non-profit entities
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Equal or greater due diligence is required for Charities and Non-profit entities.
31.
Unincorporated entities compared to incorporated, attract an equal standard of due diligence.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
This statement is True. Equal due diligence is required whether the entity is incorporated or not.
32.
Deposits may be accepted and placed on 'suspense' until the account is formally accepted.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Deposits should be accepted only upon the account being duly accepted.
33.
What is not considered an element of a new client profile?
Correct Answer
C. C) Account holder's political persuasion
Explanation
The correct answer is C. The client's political persuasion has no rlevant effect on the profile, except if the client is an exposed person. A, B and D are all factors in establishing a profile.
34.
In considering a prospective client, the bank is more concerned with the source of wealth than the legal structure of the proposed entity.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is True. The origin and legality of the wealth being offered takes precedence to the legal structure being proposed.
35.
Risk Rating assignment is required when the first transaction occur
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Risk Rating assignment is required before the first transaction occurs.
36.
The transaction monitoring program is most dependent on
Correct Answer
A. A) The assigned risk rating
Explanation
The correct answer is A. The transaction monitoring program should be structured in relation to the risk rating; higher risk rated accounts require more extensive monitoring. While B and C are relevant, they are not most relevant.
37.
The Compliance Officer is duty bound to make reports of Suspicious Transaction Reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. The MLRO is duty bound to report to the FIU, not the compliance officer.
38.
How many years should a record of transactions be held according to the law
Correct Answer
C. C) 7
Explanation
The correct answer is C. A transaction should be held for seven years after its process date.
39.
An employee has a duty to report a transaction as a suspicious transaction when he/she
a) Knows
b) Suspects
c) Is advised
d) Has reasonable grounds to suspect
Correct Answer
C. C) A B and D
Explanation
The correct answer is C.
40.
Who do you report a Suspicious Transaction to in your office
Correct Answer
C. C) The MLRO
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Suspicious Transactions should be reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
41.
There are generally three stages of money laundering
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is True. Placement, Layering and Integration
42.
The best time to intercept a Suspicious Transaction is at the time of integration
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. The best time to intercept a Suspicious Transaction is at Placement.
43.
The preferable and more effective transaction monitoring system is one that is
Correct Answer
A. A) A combined automated and manual system
Explanation
The Correct answer is A. A combined automated system (which identifies transactions out of a profile) and manual (which investigates transactions identified) is more effective than separate systems.
44.
Client accounts on the 'Watch-list' are normally considered Low to Moderate Risk
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Clients on a 'watch list' are generally considered High Risk.
45.
In determining whether a transaction is suspicious, the best question to ask is if the transaction is outside the profile
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is True.
46.
In determining whether a transaction is suspicious, the employee should ask themselves which question
Correct Answer
A. A) Does it make economic sense
Explanation
The correct answer is A. While B and C is recommended. D is not relevant.
47.
Cash transactions which are broken into small segments, to comply with a limit requirement is referred to as
Correct Answer
C. C) Structuring
Explanation
The correct answer is C.
48.
Where undue relationships are forged with bank employees, a common objective is for the purpose of
Correct Answer
A. A) Fraud through collusion
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Most attempts to forge undue relationships with bank employees is for the intent to commit fraud.
49.
In terminating a client relationship, a company should seek advice on its duty owed to
a) The client
b) Third parties
c) The regulator
Correct Answer
C. C) A and B only
Explanation
The correct answer is C. A. company should act to limit its liability to clients and third parties; and independent professional advice is recommended; with regard to the regulator, a company may simply consult the regulator with any queries.
50.
Occasional transactions are permitted under law, and require proper identification and declaration of source of funds
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is True.