Understanding AML
and KYC
This presentation provides an in-depth look at Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
and Know Your Customer (KYC) practices, exploring the stages involved in
money laundering and illegal sources of money.
by MANEPALLI YASHASWI
MONEY LAUNDERING
Definition Stages of Money laundering
It is set of process/activites designed to hide the
orginal Illegaitimate source of money and
making it appear as legitimate source of money
1: Placement: Placing the dirty money into
financial institutions, They are two types
a: Smurfing: Opening multiple genuine or fake
accounts controlled by same persons.
b: Structuring: Deposting money into FI below
threshold limits
2: Layering: In this stage, the funds are moved
through multiple transactions and accounts to
further obscure their origin, making it difficult to
trace them back to their illegal source.
3: Integration: In this final stage, the funds are
reintroduced into the legitimate economy,
typically through legitimate businesses or
investments, making them appear as though
they were earned legally. Examples: Purchasing
Luxurious Assets, Financial Assets, Small scale
business.
Illegal Sources of Money
1. Gambling
2. Terriorist Activities
3. Corruptions
4. Tax evasion
5. Smugglings
6. Hacking
7. Crimes- Kidnappings
8. Counterfeit notes
9. Bribes
10. Human/drugs/arms Traffickings
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
It is a set of rules/regualations/policies/procedures/guidelines designed by Regulatory Bodies.
WHY ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
1. 1: To prevent Money Laundering Activities.
2. To defect/Identify the Money Laundering Activities.
3. To Monitor the Money Laundering Activities.
4. To report the Money Laundering Activities.
5. To freeze/ confiscate the money acquired through illegal activities.
6. To prosecute the guilty.
7. To punish the guilty.
KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER/CLIENT
KYC means Know Your Customer and sometimes Know Your Client. KYC or KYC check is the mandatory
process of identifying and verifying the client's identity when opening an account and periodically
over time.
Client Due Diligence
1 Client Identification Policy
Establish strong policies for accurately identifying clients, ensuring legality and
compliance.
2 Client Verification Procedures
Implement robust procedures and controls to verify the identities of clients and
confirm the accuracy of information provided.
3 Customer Risk Rating
Consider various factors to assess the risk posed by customers and assign risk
ratings accordingly.
Types of Due Diligence
High-Risk Customers
Thoroughly investigate clients with higher inherent risks due to their nature of business or geographical
location. Conduct Enchance due diligence measures for high risk customers
Example : Politically exposed persons, Film stars, Sports stars. Professional intermediaries- Hedge
funds, Private equity funds etc Cash business- Real estates, Jewellery, Bars & Restaurant / Hospitals/
Mining.
Medium-Risk Customers
Conduct standard due diligence measures for clients with average level risks.
Example : Professionals- Lawyers/Doctors/CAsMedium Enterprises, Medium Network Individuals
Low-Risk Customers
Implement basic due diligence to verify the identity and legitimacy of clients with lower risks. Conduct
Simplified Due Diligence for low Risk customers
Examples : Salaried Employees, Low income people, small business, statutory bodies, students etc.
Cash Transaction Reporting
1 Monitoring Large Cash Transactions
Understand the procedures for reporting cash transactions above specified thresholds to
regulatory bodies.
2 Regulations and Compliance
Explore the legal obligations for businesses to detect and report cash transactions that
may indicate money laundering.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
FATF Overview
Learn about the international
organization combatting money
laundering and terrorist
financing.
White, Grey, and Black
List
Understand the different
categories of countries based on
their compliance with
international AML and CTF
standards.
Suspicious Activity
Reporting
Discover the importance of
reporting unusual or suspicious
financial activities to authorities.
Sanctioned List
Military Sanctioned List
Learn about the list of individuals and entities
restricted by governments due to involvement in
military activities.
Industry Sanctioned List
Discover the list of individuals and organizations
subject to sanctions for their involvement in
specific sectors or industries.

Understanding-AML-and-KYC

  • 1.
    Understanding AML and KYC Thispresentation provides an in-depth look at Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) practices, exploring the stages involved in money laundering and illegal sources of money. by MANEPALLI YASHASWI
  • 2.
    MONEY LAUNDERING Definition Stagesof Money laundering It is set of process/activites designed to hide the orginal Illegaitimate source of money and making it appear as legitimate source of money 1: Placement: Placing the dirty money into financial institutions, They are two types a: Smurfing: Opening multiple genuine or fake accounts controlled by same persons. b: Structuring: Deposting money into FI below threshold limits 2: Layering: In this stage, the funds are moved through multiple transactions and accounts to further obscure their origin, making it difficult to trace them back to their illegal source. 3: Integration: In this final stage, the funds are reintroduced into the legitimate economy, typically through legitimate businesses or investments, making them appear as though they were earned legally. Examples: Purchasing Luxurious Assets, Financial Assets, Small scale business.
  • 3.
    Illegal Sources ofMoney 1. Gambling 2. Terriorist Activities 3. Corruptions 4. Tax evasion 5. Smugglings 6. Hacking 7. Crimes- Kidnappings 8. Counterfeit notes 9. Bribes 10. Human/drugs/arms Traffickings
  • 4.
    ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING It isa set of rules/regualations/policies/procedures/guidelines designed by Regulatory Bodies. WHY ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING 1. 1: To prevent Money Laundering Activities. 2. To defect/Identify the Money Laundering Activities. 3. To Monitor the Money Laundering Activities. 4. To report the Money Laundering Activities. 5. To freeze/ confiscate the money acquired through illegal activities. 6. To prosecute the guilty. 7. To punish the guilty.
  • 5.
    KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER/CLIENT KYCmeans Know Your Customer and sometimes Know Your Client. KYC or KYC check is the mandatory process of identifying and verifying the client's identity when opening an account and periodically over time.
  • 6.
    Client Due Diligence 1Client Identification Policy Establish strong policies for accurately identifying clients, ensuring legality and compliance. 2 Client Verification Procedures Implement robust procedures and controls to verify the identities of clients and confirm the accuracy of information provided. 3 Customer Risk Rating Consider various factors to assess the risk posed by customers and assign risk ratings accordingly.
  • 7.
    Types of DueDiligence High-Risk Customers Thoroughly investigate clients with higher inherent risks due to their nature of business or geographical location. Conduct Enchance due diligence measures for high risk customers Example : Politically exposed persons, Film stars, Sports stars. Professional intermediaries- Hedge funds, Private equity funds etc Cash business- Real estates, Jewellery, Bars & Restaurant / Hospitals/ Mining. Medium-Risk Customers Conduct standard due diligence measures for clients with average level risks. Example : Professionals- Lawyers/Doctors/CAsMedium Enterprises, Medium Network Individuals Low-Risk Customers Implement basic due diligence to verify the identity and legitimacy of clients with lower risks. Conduct Simplified Due Diligence for low Risk customers Examples : Salaried Employees, Low income people, small business, statutory bodies, students etc.
  • 8.
    Cash Transaction Reporting 1Monitoring Large Cash Transactions Understand the procedures for reporting cash transactions above specified thresholds to regulatory bodies. 2 Regulations and Compliance Explore the legal obligations for businesses to detect and report cash transactions that may indicate money laundering.
  • 9.
    Financial Action TaskForce (FATF) FATF Overview Learn about the international organization combatting money laundering and terrorist financing. White, Grey, and Black List Understand the different categories of countries based on their compliance with international AML and CTF standards. Suspicious Activity Reporting Discover the importance of reporting unusual or suspicious financial activities to authorities.
  • 10.
    Sanctioned List Military SanctionedList Learn about the list of individuals and entities restricted by governments due to involvement in military activities. Industry Sanctioned List Discover the list of individuals and organizations subject to sanctions for their involvement in specific sectors or industries.