Guide For Aml Auditors Office Of Foreign Assets Control

This book is a must for all AML/KYC audit and compliance staff whose responsibilities include Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)! This book is one in a series of extraordinary guides in which Bob Walsh details the function and operation of key financial services for the benefit of AML/KYC audit and compliance professionals. The author is convinced that providing a greater understanding of the inner workings of how OFAC and financial services operate can dramatically strengthen AML/KYC compliance and audit results. All of Bob Walsh's AML books for auditors also address the complex world of money-laundering, related AML/KYC regulatory issues and concerns, AML/KYC acronyms and technical glossary, and a list of currently known terrorist groups. The topics described in this book include OFAC practices, global securities processing and custody, due-diligence research, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, politically exposed persons (PEPs), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and more. The material contained in Mr. Walsh's books was compiled from over 30 years of hands-on experience in the U.S. and international banking industry. He is a CAMs certified AML/KYC compliance specialist who has worked with some of the largest banks in the world, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and major AML/KYC consulting agencies working on some of the largest AML/KYC cases in banking industry.

This book is one in a series of extraordinary guides in which Bob Walsh details the function and operation of key financial services for the benefit of AML/KYC audit and compliance professionals. The author is convinced that providing a greater understanding of the inner workings of mutual funds and other financial services can dramatically strengthen AML/KYC compliance and audit results. All of Bob Walsh's AML books for auditors also address the complex world of money-laundering, related AML/KYC regulatory issues and concerns, AML compliance programs, AML/KYC acronyms and technical glossary, and a list of currently known terrorist groups. The topics described in this book include a review of mutual funds, global custody services, the global securities industry, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), politically exposed persons (PEPs), and more. The material contained in Mr. Walsh's books was compiled from more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the U.S. and international banking industry. He is a CAMs certified AML/KYC compliance specialist who has worked with major domestic and international banks, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and AML/KYC consulting agencies working on some of the largest AML/KYC cases in banking industry.

This book is a must for all AML/KYC audit and compliance staff whose responsibilities include investment banking transactions and international securities! This book is one in a series of extraordinary guides in which Bob Walsh details the function and operation of key financial services for the benefit of AML/KYC audit and compliance professionals. The author is convinced that providing a greater understanding of the inner workings of investment banking and the global securities industry can dramatically strengthen AML/KYC compliance and audit results. All of Bob Walsh's AML books for auditors also address the complex world of money-laundering, related AML/KYC regulatory issues and concerns, AML/KYC acronyms and technical glossary, and a list of currently known terrorist groups. The topics described in this book include a review of investment banking, structure and organization of the global securities industry, global custody services, types of securities, mutual funds, foreign exchange, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), politically exposed persons (PEPs), and more. The material contained in Mr. Walsh's books was compiled from more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the U.S. and international banking industry. He is a popular author of Anti-money Laundering topics, and is CAMs certified AML/KYC compliance specialist who has worked with domestic and international banks, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and major AML/KYC consulting agencies in handling some of the largest AML/KYC cases in banking history. As one of the leading authorities in the field, Mr. Walsh continues to assist banks with AML/KYC compliance investigations and also conducts related technical training. He may be contacted by email at: [email protected].

This Handbook is a must for Anti-money Laundering (AML) professionals!The material presented serves as a practical guide for those whose work involves auditing, internal controls and compliance associated with AML and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) laws, rules and regulations.The following subject areas comprise the essential components of a sound, well-rounded AML compliance program.* Review of audit and controls* AML regulatory compliance requirements* "Know-your-customer" (KYC) procedures* Currency transaction reporting (CTR) processing* Structuring of transactions* Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)* Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)* Correspondent relationships* Wire transactions* "Red-flag" suspicious transactions* Transaction monitoring practices* Due-diligence research* SARs processing* Terrorist organizations* Case studies* AML/KYC acronyms.The information presented within by Bob Walsh has been compiled from decades of in-depth, hands-on experience in the field of Anti-money Laundering. This includes working with some of the largest domestic and international banks, AML/KYC consulting agencies, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in addressing major AML/KYC cases.

This Handbook is a must for all AML compliance professionals!Like other AML texts written by Bob Walsh, this is a practical, quick-reference guide with specific information geared for AML professionals. This book addresses transaction monitoring as compiled by Bob Walsh from his decades of experience working with some of the largest banks in the world, FBI Special Agents, the Federal Reserve Bank, and leading AML/KYC consulting agencies.This text focuses heavily on transaction monitoring since that is the area of AML compliance where most regulated companies encounter the greatest exposures, complexities and challenges. The following subjects are covered:* Currency transaction reporting (CTR) processing;* Structuring of transactions;* Foreign Corrupt Practices Act requirements;* Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements;* Correspondent relationships;* Wire transactions;* "Red-flag" suspicious transactions;* Transaction monitoring practices;* Due-diligence research; and,* SARs processing.

This AML Compliance Handbook is a must for all AML professionals!It has been prepared with clear, specific information to serve as a practical, quick-reference guide for regulated companies and their staff whose responsibilities involve compliance in this vital area.The following subject areas comprise the essential components of a sound, well-rounded AML compliance program.* AML regulatory compliance requirements;* "Know-your-customer" (KYC) procedures;* Currency transaction reporting (CTR) processing;* Structuring of transactions;* Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)* Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC);* Correspondent relationships;* Wire transactions;* "Red-flag" suspicious transactions;* Transaction monitoring practices;* Due-diligence research;* SARs processing; * Terrorist organizations; * AML/KYC technical training;* Case studies; and,* AML/KYC acronyms.The information presented by Bob Walsh has been compiled from decades of in-depth, hands-on experience in the field of Anti-money Laundering. This includes working with some of the largest domestic and international banks, AML/KYC consulting agencies, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in addressing major AML/KYC cases.