Members of the CRA team led an AML program assessment for a financial institution in emerging markets. The work included the investigation of the origins of investment funds coming from South American sources, established a basis to distinguish legitimate account holders, and developed a protocol to raise alerts on accounts based on a system of risk assessment measurements. The team also devised risk-based due diligence screening and controls to support the bank in developing an automated account opening system for potential customers.
DOJ launches pilot program to enhance voluntary self-disclosure and combat white-collar crime
In April 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division released its Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals to help detect and...