In today's increasingly complex regulatory landscape, financial institutions face a significant challenge in identifying and managing customers with special requirements. These customers may pose an elevated risk of financial crime or money laundering due to various factors such as their occupation, geographic location, or affiliation with high-risk industries.
Special requirements customers include but are not limited to:
To mitigate the risks associated with these customers, regulators worldwide have imposed stringent requirements on financial institutions to conduct enhanced customer due diligence (EDD).
EDD is a more thorough and comprehensive due diligence process that goes beyond the standard customer identification and verification requirements. It involves obtaining and analyzing additional information and documentation to assess the customer's risk profile and identify any red flags.
The scope of EDD may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific customer's risk factors. However, it typically includes:
EDD requirements are primarily driven by international regulations and guidelines, such as:
These regulations impose binding obligations on financial institutions to implement robust EDD programs tailored to the specific risks they face.
EDD offers several benefits to financial institutions, including:
Identifying special requirements customers can be challenging due to several factors:
Step 1: Risk Assessment
Step 2: Enhanced Verification
Step 3: Background Checks
Step 4: Ongoing Monitoring
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
EDD is a critical component of a robust anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program. By implementing effective EDD procedures, financial institutions can identify and manage the risks associated with special requirements customers, protect themselves from financial crime, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Table 1: Key International Regulations Requiring EDD
Regulation | Issuing Authority |
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations | FATF |
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) Guidance | BCBS |
EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive | European Union |
US Patriot Act | United States Congress |
Table 2: Common Red Flags Indicating the Need for EDD
Red Flag | Description |
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Politically exposed person (PEP) status | Holding high public office or close association with a PEP |
High-risk industry | Operating in industries associated with money laundering, such as casinos or money transfer services |
Complex financial structure or transactions | Use of offshore accounts, shell companies, or multiple intermediaries |
Suspicious transaction activity | Transactions that are inconsistent with the customer's risk profile or business activities |
Geographical risk factor | Operating in a high-risk country or region |
Table 3: Benefits of EDD
Benefit | Description |
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Enhanced risk assessment and mitigation | Identifies and reduces risks associated with special requirements customers |
Reduced exposure to financial crime | Protects the institution from money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes |
Improved compliance with regulatory requirements | Ensures adherence to international regulations and guidelines |
Strengthened customer relationships | Builds trust and transparency with customers through thorough due diligence |
Protection of the institution's reputation and financial stability | Mitigates reputational and financial risks associated with financial crime |
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