Customer Due Diligence implementation period ends
The implementation period to comply with AUSTRAC’s Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements ends on 31 December 2015.
FundBPO is committed to offering a comprehensive anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism (AML/CTF) program, including full compliance with the new CDD requirements.
Background
CDD is central to an effective anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism (AML/CTF) regime. Reporting entities need to identify and verify each of their customers so they can:
- Determine the money laundering and terrorism financing risk posed by each customer.
- Decide whether to proceed with a business relationship or transactions.
- Assess the level of future monitoring required.
AUSTRAC introduced new Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements from 1 June 2014. Australian reporting entities were expected to have a transition plan in place by November 2014 to achieve full compliance by the start of 2016.
FundBPO’s response
We have responded to the new CDD requirements by implementing a transition plan to ensure compliance with the relevant provisions from 1 January 2016, including:
- Updating AML/CTF programs
- Updating of collection documents and disclosure documents and other customer facing documents
- Updating of IT systems and search capabilities
- Updating of business procedures
- Training of staff
More information
If you are interested in FundBPO undertaking AML/KYC responsibilities for your fund, please contact us.
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