AML Certifications Advanced-CAMS-Audit Release Date

Testing Internal Controls:

C. Gap Analysis: Ensures policies are compliant with local regulations and address identified risks​​.

D. Sample Testing: Verifies that processes are effectively implemented in practice for both new and existing customers​​.

Enhanced due diligence is necessary to identify potential risks associated with high-value transactions such as art sales, a known method for money laundering.

CAMS-Audit guidelines recommend updating client records with findings to maintain transparency and prepare for regulatory scrutiny​​.

This approach ensures compliance with due diligence requirements and mitigates reputational and financial crime risks.

Audits are primarily designed to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls within a risk management framework. This includes assessing whether the controls are properly designed and functioning to mitigate identified risks effectively.

CAMS-Audit guidance highlights the critical role of controls in ensuring compliance with AML/CFT regulations and managing operational risks​​.

AML Compliance Policy Elements:

A. Record Keeping: Essential for regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate data retention for audits and investigations​​.

B. Suspicious Activity Reporting: A core AML requirement, mandated by FATF recommendations to identify and report suspicious transactions​​.

E. Training Requirements: Ensures staff understand their AML obligations, as highlighted in Basel and FATF guidelines​​.