What is Bank KYC?
Know Your Customer (KYC) is a critical regulatory requirement for banks and other financial institutions. It involves collecting, verifying, and maintaining customer information to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.
Component | Purpose |
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Customer Identification | Verify customer's identity (e.g., ID card, passport) |
Customer Due Diligence | Assess customer's risk profile, including nature of transactions and source of funds |
Ongoing Monitoring | Monitor customer accounts for suspicious activities, such as large cash deposits or wire transfers |
Reduced Financial Crime: KYC helps banks identify and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities.
Impact | Evidence |
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Reduced ML Incidents | "In 2020, KYC measures helped prevent an estimated $2 trillion in illicit financial flows globally." (FATF) |
Increased Law Enforcement Effectiveness | "KYC information supports law enforcement investigations, enabling authorities to track and recover stolen funds." (Europol) |
1. Customer Identification:
Method | Considerations |
---|---|
Document Verification | Request official identification documents (e.g., ID card, passport) |
Digital Identity Verification | Use electronic verification services (e.g., facial recognition) |
Biometric Verification | Collect and store unique physical characteristics (e.g., fingerprint scans) |
2. Customer Due Diligence:
Type | Purpose |
---|---|
Simplified Due Diligence | For low-risk customers with minimal transactions |
Standard Due Diligence | For customers with moderate risk, such as businesses or high-value individuals |
Enhanced Due Diligence | For customers with high risk, including politically exposed persons or designated countries |
3. Ongoing Monitoring:
Activity | Frequency |
---|---|
Transaction Monitoring | Monitor transactions for unusual patterns or large amounts |
Account Reviews | Periodic reviews of customer accounts and risk profile |
Customer Behavior Analysis | Analyze customer behavior to identify potential red flags |
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