Free Practice Questions for ACAMS CAMS Exam

Consumer protection laws may intersect will) AML/CFT requirements when handling customer complaints or disputes, potentially affecting how FIs implement their compliance programs.

AML/CFT laws are the primary focus for FIs, and other regulations like data privacy and consumer protection may only indirectly influence their compliance obligations

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks can influence a Fl's risk management strategies but are generally considered separate from core AML/CFT compliance requirements

Data privacy laws can restrict the sharing of customer information, while financial inclusion initiatives require FIs to avoid excessive de-risking that could exclude vulnerable populations.

has a general understanding of virtual assets.

consistently reviews transactions between fiat and virtual currencies.

implements enhanced KYC measures.

owns virtual currencies itself.

Buying property allows for the movement of large amounts of funds in a single transaction

Criminal networks could purchase real estate for use as supply houses or locations to grow, manufacture, or distribute illicit narcotics

Markets can be volatile, and buyers may not achieve a strong return on their investment

Beneficial ownership information might be opaque, and criminals may abuse arrangements like shell companies and trusts

Real estate transactions often involve financial institutions and other professional gatekeepers

The high value of properties may require multiple types of financing, which can make it more difficult to identify the source of funds

Disseminate analysis of suspicious transaction and suspicious activity reports to foreign judicial systems to enhance their anti-money laundering and terrorist financing investigations and prosecutions

Receive reports of suspicious transactions and suspicious activities from reporting institutions or obliged institutions

Disseminate the analysis of suspicious transaction and suspicious activity reports to local law enforcement agencies and foreign FIUs to combat money laundering

Investigate and where appropriate prosecute all suspicious transaction and suspicious activity reports received from reporting institutions or obliged institutions

Analyze all suspicious transaction and suspicious activity reports received from reporting institutions or obliged institutions

KYC analyst

Senior management

Relationship manager

Enhanced due diligence compliance officer

Sponsoring the research and development of advanced technological surveillance tools to be used nationally

Prosecuting significant cases of money laundering or terrorist financing falling under national jurisdiction

Sharing real-time criminal intelligence gathered from national law enforcement agencies with the private sector

Serving as a national center for the collection and analysis of suspicious activity

Suggest the FI needs to implement a risk-based approach for EDD.

Suggest the management team select the clients that are chosen for EDD.

Suggest the management team ask the regulator for advice on EDD measures.

Suggest EDD for 50% of the clients is appropriate.

The institution has observed an increase in customer demand for large-denomination banknotes.

The institution maintains a sequentially numbered log of the monetary instruments it sells.

The institution has observed a reduced settlement time in the transaction services that support the rapid movement or remittance of funds.

The institution has observed an increase in the adoption of its digital products and services.

Address control of payments in EU countries to reduce money laundering.

Build a network of financial institutions that work together to prevent money laundering across the EU.

Establish a consistent regulatory environment across the EU to prevent money laundering.

Allow member states to discuss the draft legislation with the cooperation of the EU financial intelligence units.