A customer opens a corporate account with a broker-dealer on behalf of several beneficial owners, with a stated long-term investment goal. The customer deposits $25.5 million into the account and three days later transfers $5 million to an overseas bank. Shortly thereafter, the customer begins making numerous purchases of pesos. The compliance officer receives a query regarding the movement of funds. Within a month of account opening, the customer depletes the account.
Which two red flags should prompt the firm's compliance officer to take action? (Choose two.)
Transfers of money over the last 6 months to a corporation in a jurisdiction with strict secrecy laws triggered an alert. Which of the following should cause the most suspicion of money laundering?
An anti-money laundering specialist notes a significant reduction in suspicious transaction report filings at a particular branch. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
Which product is considered to be of highest money laundering risk?
A bank located in New York has identified suspicious transactions at a correspondent bank in ChinA. For one of the international customers, the correspondent bank is not following agreed upon protocols.
Which factor indicates that the bank should terminate the relationship?