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KYC Policy and Customer Acceptance Policy

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What is the primary foundation of modern banking?

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Knowing Your Customer (KYC) framework to identify and verify customer identity and creditworthiness.

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What does Customer Acceptance Policy (CAP) serve as?

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The first gate through which prospective customers must pass before account opening.

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Name four risks KYC/CAP protects banks from.

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Money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and reputational damage.

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What historical practice preceded formal KYC requirements?

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Obtaining formal introduction from existing accountholders of good standing before accepting new customers.

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What was the consequence when introduction was unavailable?

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Operating restrictions imposed, typically no cheque-book facility until customer fully verified.

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When was FATF constituted and why?

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1989 by G-7 to develop AML/CFT standards in response to organised money laundering.

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How does Credit CDD differ from AML CDD?

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Credit CDD is borrower-specific, one-time at sanction; AML CDD applies continuously to entire customer base.

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Why must KYC Policy be board-approved?

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KYC obligations under PMLA 2002 are enterprise-wide; board approval ensures consistent implementation across bank.

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