Corporate Presentation
Executive Summary
About Us
• Meet The Team
• Investment Management & Banking
• How Do We Do It?
• Our Mission & Values
• Our Intermediaries
• Know Your Customer
Appendix
Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Warden Baker is an independently owned, fiercely competitive investment management firm offering sophisticatedand bespoke wealth management services. At Warden Baker, our mission is to provide our clients with the best pathto wealth accumulation, retention, and transfer of assets by creating and implementing strategies that are tailored totheir unique goals.
We serve international entrepreneurs, ultra high net-worth private clients, institutional investors, fund of funds, international corporations, and high net-worth family offices.
We offer discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management services, and corporate finance assistance –helping our clients quantify what they have; calculate what they need; chart the course between the two, and ensure that they stay on path.• Warden Baker is truly a fee-only wealth advisor—we only charge a fee for the services we provide, with no
hidden costs or expenses.• We offer complete objectivity because we have no affiliations or financial arrangements with third parties that
might distort our objectivity or present conflicts of interest.• As we do not receive compensation from other sources, our sole commitment is to serve your best interests at
a fair price.
Our investment process involves studying the global economy through careful planning and research; identifying long-term secular trends by looking beyond conventions and inherent limitations; and investing across geographies, sectors, opportunities, and asset classes.
We strive to create a perfect diversified structural vehicle, where our in-house knowledge and network experience is underpinned by a commitment towards client confidentiality, complete transparency, asset protection, absolute control of financial affairs, and access to all markets – both listed and unlisted.
We consider ourselves as our client’s financial advocate, striving to organize and simplify life in such a way that maximizes the family’s enjoyment of their wealth now and in the future.
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About Us: Meet The Team
ABOUT USMeet The Team
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Stelios Kiliaris
Mr. Stelios Kiliaris, a Chartered Accountant by qualification has over 27 years of experience in international taxation, accounting, legal and investment advisory services focusing on emerging markets. From 1986 to 1992, he worked with KPMG focusing on taxation. In 1992, he left KPMG to set up his own business, focusing on international tax planning, accounting, auditing and legal advice. In 1994, his business was merged into a partnership with AntonisPartellas named Partellas and Kiliaris. In 2004, the partnership was registered as a company, Alliott Partellas KiliarisLtd., of which he is a director. The company is licensed by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Cyprus to act as a licensed auditor.
Mr. Kiliaris has been a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in UK since July, 1990. He has been licensed by Cyprus Stock Exchange to act as a broker since 1999 and he has been licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission to carry on, amongst other things, portfolio management and investment advisory business since 2005.
Mr. Kiliaris has since May 2008 also been a director of Prochoice Chrimatistiaki Ltd. which is a member of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Athens Stock Exchange.
ABOUT USMeet The Team
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Praveen Challa
Praveen Challa is a finance professional with over 20 years of post-qualification experience in Financial Services, Asset Management, Capital markets and Corporates. He has functional experience in Investor Relations, M&A, Strategy, Business Planning, Budget, International taxation, Regulations, Treasury, Investment management and MIS reviews.
A Chartered Accountant (from India) by qualification, he has worked in a senior position with Global Group (India’s leading network engineering and infrastructure group), Reliance Capital (One of India’s largest non-banking financial services company), Benchmark Asset Management Company and Niche group of companies.
During his career, he established the office of Investor Relations at Reliance Capital and UK office of Global Holding Corporation. He was a lead member for driving key initiatives like strategic transactions across various lines of businesses at Reliance Capital and Global Group. He has vast experience in due diligences & management negotiations, setting up operations and complying with regulatory requirements.
He also has experience in advisory & consultancy services such as industry research & analysis, preparation of project reports, corporate disclosure practices, introduction & implementation of corporate governance and other areas. He was part of the Founding team of Benchmark Mutual Fund, India’s first fund house to focus on passive and quantitative investments (subsequently acquired by Goldman Sachs). He was the project leader for the initial IPOs of Benchmark Mutual Fund. Also has experience of capital markets – managing broking operations – dealing, client management, risk management, legal compliance and finance.
ABOUT USMeet The Team
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Roshan Nathoo
Roshan Nathoo has been working in the financial services industry in Mauritius for more than 20 years. Roshan is the Managing Director of Globefin Management Services. He was the Managing Director of Standard Bank Trust (Mauritius) for 4 years from 2002 to 2006. During that time, he contributed to making Mauritius a hub for the Standard Bank Group for businesses from South Africa, Sub-Sahara Africa Region as well as from the Middle East. The Standard Bank Trust Mauritius business doubled in size over the last three years of his tenure.
Roshan was Chief Operating Officer of the Standard Bank Group in Mauritius (which comprised both Banking operations as well as Corporate and Fiduciary Services operations) from 2006 to 2008 with specific responsibility for Banking Operations, IT, Treasury Back Office and Trade Services.
Roshan was formerly a Senior Manager at the representative of Arthur Andersen in Mauritius where he worked for 8 years from 1994 to 2002 in the Offshore Business Department. He was responsible for a portfolio of clients with primary interests in the Emerging Markets of India, China, South East Asia and South Africa.
Roshan is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (UK).
ABOUT USMeet The Team
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Manesha Ragoobeer
Manesha Ragoobeer started her career at the representative of Arthur Andersen in Mauritius. She worked for that organization from 2000 to 2005 and during that period she and the team reporting to her, were responsible for the administration and preparation of accounts for a portfolio of clients involved in the Global Business sector in Mauritius. For 3 years subsequently, Manesha was a team leader at Standard Bank Trust in Mauritius within the outsourced business section. In that capacity she was responsible for all the bookkeeping and accounting of all Jersey (Channel Islands) based clients of the Standard Bank Offshore Trust Group. During that period, Manesha was also seconded to the Funds Department of the Standard Bank Group in Jersey where she was responsible for the bookkeeping and preparation of accounts for several client groups of Standard Bank. She also undertook Funds Administration and Accounting roles in Mauritius.Manesha is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK).
About Us:INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT & BANKING
ABOUT US
Ultra HNI Institutional
Investors Fund of Funds International
Corporations Family Offices
WE SERVE
A core team of ex-bankers
Equity traders Legal and tax
experts with more than 75 years industry experience
WE EMPLOY
Leading Law Firms Accountancy
Firms Fiduciary
Intermediaries International
Private Banks
WE WORK WITH
Sophisticated& bespoke wealth management services
WE PROVIDE
An independentlyowned
Fiercely competent investment management firm
WE ARE
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Investment Management & Banking
Introduction
WARDEN BAKER
In partnering with our clients to add value to investment management and financial decision making
That transparency in all financial matters is the key to successfully empowering our clients
That education, both learning and teaching are the seeds that let our relationship prosper
Independence and freedomfrom conflicts of interest
The integrity of our research and analysis
After-tax performance as the true measure of results
Of conventional wisdom and choose to focus on those elements of wealth management that are truly controllable
ABOUT USInvestment Management & Banking
Introduction
WE BELIEVEWE ARE
PASSIONATE ABOUT WE ARE SKEPTICAL
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ABOUT USInvestment Management & Banking
We Offer the Following Professional Wealth Management Services to Clients
Wealth Management Planning and Goal Specifications
Client Risk Assessment Profiling
Periodic Reviews of Wealth Management Objectives and
Personal Circumstances
Scenario Testing
Solutions for Concentrated Investment Positions or Client
Wealth Concentrations
Investment Management Across Diverse Tax Locations and Risk-Return Objectives
Retirement Funding, Estate and Distribution Planning
Reporting by Client-Directed Account Groupings
Insurance Requirements
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ABOUT USInvestment Management & Banking
Investment Banking Services
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ABOUT US
Our management team and our advisors hold equity stakes in Warden Baker, so their long-term success is aligned with that of the company
Our capital partners have no involvement with our product selection or research, eliminating conflicts of interest
Investment Management & Banking
What Sets Us Apart
Our compensation is fee-based and does not hinge on the selection of specific asset classes
We do not manufacture or utilize any proprietary funds and we strive to avoid conflicts of interest
Warden Baker is fully capitalized. We have the commitment and resources to build our business despite challenging markets
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About Us: What Do We Do?
ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
WE SERVE
International Entrepreneurs
Ultra HNI Clients
Family Offices
Institutional & Corporate Clients
WE PROVIDE
Discretionary AssetManagement Services
Non-Discretionary AssetManagement Services
Corporate Finance Assistance
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Warden Baker Delivers Customized Wealth Management Solutions to Financially
Successful Families and Individuals
We help our Clients Quantify what they have; Calculate what they need; Chart
the course between the Two andEnsure that they stay on path
ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Our Approach – Serving Only Your Best Interests
Warden Baker is truly a fee-only wealth advisor—we only charge a fee for the services we provide, with no hidden costs or expenses
We offer complete objectivity because we have no affiliations or financial arrangements with third parties that might distort our objectivity or present conflicts of interest
As we do not receive compensation from other sources, our sole commitment is to serve your best interests at a fair price
In Other Words, We Sit on the Same Side of the Table as our Clients
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Establish a Plan
Define currentstatus
Clarify objectives
Incorporate InsuranceAlternatives
Complete review of life, disability, property and liability insurance
Recommendationsthat complement financial objectives
Develop an Investment Strategy
Establish investment policies
Devise AssetAllocation Strategies
Develop an Investment PolicyStatement
Select investment managers
Monitor andrebalance the portfolio
Evaluate estateplanning and business transition planning strategies
Wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution strategies
Integrate withtax strategies
Devise Tax Strategies
Cutting-edge incometax and estateplanning
Plan for tax and regulatory compliance requirements
Evaluate Trust Serviceand Needs
Preserve and Protect Your Wealth
Bequeath to Future Generations
ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Our Approach – How We Can Help
Warden Baker can Help You with a Long-term Financial Plan Incorporating a Prudent Combination ofStrategies
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ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Discretionary Wealth Management – “I’d like an expert to manage my wealth for me”
We at Warden Baker understand that wealthy private investors face a myriad of issues when it comes to managing their individual affairs
Even with a significant amount of knowledge and experience managing financial affairs can be a complicated, lengthy and laborious process
Our investment managers engage in developing the strategy that’s just right for you
Having agreed the strategy you want to follow, you delegate the day-to-day investment decisions relating to your portfolio to us
We Aim to Work With you and your Existing Advisers to Meet Your Specific Objectives
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ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Discretionary Wealth Management – Expertise Customized to Your Risk/Return Profile
Advantages
Ideal for those who don’t have the time or resources to commit to researching and monitoring the global financialmarkets
Before recommending an investment strategy, we work on understanding your circumstances, investment goals and risk profile
We bring together specialists from both banking and investment perspectives. Our innovative ideas draw on the expertise of some of the world’s leading investment managers
If your circumstances or market conditions change, we’ll make sure that your investment strategy does too
Our all-round approach alleviates the stress that comes with having to coordinate multiple service providers
Our Objective is to Achieve the Optimum Level of Estimated Return for Whatever Level of Downside Risk is Acceptable to You
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ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Discretionary Wealth Management – In Detail
As your impartial adviser, we could manage your portfolio using either –
• Our own in-house funds in our core areas of specialization (pan-European equities and credit) with a selection of the most suitable third party managers in other investment areas, or
• A completely independent third party fund selection process
You will be looked after by a Warden Baker private client portfolio manager and, where applicable, a financial planner
• Our strategy team determines the general recommendations for asset allocation and your portfolio manager adopts the house view and designs an appropriate asset allocation to suit your specific requirements
• We will then actively monitor and rebalance the asset allocation to reflect our views on short-term opportunities in financial markets
You will be kept up to date on the status of your investments through regular performance updates, valuation reports, and ongoing contact with your investment management team
Our Discretionary Service allows you to Hand Over the Day-to-Day Management of your Investment Portfolio to your Investment Manager
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ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Non-Discretionary Wealth Management – “I manage my portfolio, but I value support & advice”
A customized service for those with an active interest in financial markets
A strategy that puts you at its heart – benefit from our expertise while exercising more control
You have the final say in all decisions relating to your investment, but we’ll work closely with you to help formulate your ideal strategy, advise on your decisions and consult on any changes to your portfolio
We also offer consulting services for individuals and family offices wishing to evaluate their current financial results when compared to their objectives
By adopting a Non-Discretionary approach, you become part of the Investment Management Team
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ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Non-Discretionary Wealth Management – The Best of Both Worlds
Advantages
Ideal for those who don’t have the time or resources to commit to researching and monitoring the global financialmarkets
Access to products and services that are normally only available to larger, institutional investors
• We offer pooled investment vehicles that give qualified investors access to a diversified mix of top-tieralternative investment managers, in areas such as private equity partnerships, private real estate partnerships,hedge funds and natural resources
As part of our service, you’ll also benefit from –
• Comprehensive Portfolio Monitoring
• Regular Valuations and Performance Updates
• Access to Market News and Information
Warden Baker is Expansive Enough to offer a Full Range of Services and Access to Global Investment Opportunities as Well as World-class Independent Research
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ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Non-Discretionary Wealth Management – Family Office Services Group
We provide successful families and individuals the advantages and synergies of a single-family office
Our size also affords us extraordinary access to top-tier money managers in areas such as private equity, real estate and hedge funds that go well beyond the traditional asset classes
• At the same time, we remain small enough to be privately held and to offer you highly customized, independent advice
We Cover an Entire Array of Services, Including Financial and Estate Planning, Assistance with Insurance, Taxes, Real-estate Holdings, Credit Solutions and Philanthropy
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ABOUT USWhat Do We Do?
Corporate Finance
We provide independent financial advice to corporates and institutional investors seeking to buy or sell businesses; raise new finance or improve the efficiency of the funding on their balance sheets
• We are independent of the source of finance and so we differentiate ourselves through intellectual not financial capital
• Senior and experienced corporate finance professionals lead all mandates
The Corporate Finance group works with companies and their sponsors throughout the credit spectrum, from investment grade to those with stressed balance sheets –
• We are well-equipped to render both sell side and buy side corporate finance services – in any sector globally– as long as it involves the creation of value
We have access across the full range of debt markets including banking, capital markets, asset-based lending,securitization and project debt
We Have a Deep Understanding of the Creditor Market, Especially in StressedSituations
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About Us: How Do We Do It?
ABOUT USHow Do We Do It?
At Warden Baker, we strive to create a Perfect Diversified Structural Vehicle by following a proveninvestment process by focusing on:
Client’s situation, needs, necessities, and requirements1
Understanding risk. All decisions are taken to pursue real returns and true potential of investment opportunities3
Diligent research and planning2
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ABOUT USHow Do We Do It?
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Look beyondconventions& inherent limitations
ABOUT USHow Do We Do It?
3. Fixed Income Strategies
Fixed income portfolios balance volatility in equity assets and provide cash flows to meet income needs
PRESERVES CAPITAL
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OUTPACES INFLATION
CUSTOMIZE PORTFOLIOS ACCORDING TO CLIENT’S
Liquidityneeds Income needs Tax situation Time horizons
UTILIZES DIVERSE BROKERS TO
ACHIEVE BEST TRADE
EXECUTION & TRANSPARENCY
WIDE SELECTION ACROSS
Asset classes Industry sectors Geography High quality
municipal and taxable fixed income instruments
Durations (Short/ Intermediate / Long)
ABOUT US
Risk is not a number, it is a concept; and it can’t be effectively “managed” without limiting the potential in an investment portfolio
How Do We Do It?
4. Understanding Risk
Modern portfolio theory seeks to minimize risk through over-diversification. It looks backwards at volatility, and manages assets to an acceptable benchmark. And too often, the results are unimpressive
We at Warden Baker understand the market volatility and account for it in our decision making rather than react to the perception of risk. We have a different attitude about risk—and we take a different approach from most money managers
Warden Baker’s portfolio managers have extensive experience in both bull and bear markets
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About Us: Our Mission & Values
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ABOUT USOur Mission & Values
Our business may be about wealth management, but our success is all about exceptional customer service
IntegrityWe understand that integrity is
fundamental to our organization. Our business and reputation are
built on acting in the best interests of our clients, our
employees, our advisors andour supportvendors
ResourcefulnessWe collectively use ourexpertise, experience, judgment, creativity and ingenuity to solve problems and meet challenges in order to
help our clientsgrow
OwnershipWe understand that to best serve our clients, we must be reliable,
be dependable and take ownership of our role in creating a mutually successfulpartnership
VersatilityWe understand that we must be able and willing to adjust to any
situation in support of ourclient’s needs, both as a firm and as
individuals
EducationWe believe in being a knowledge
leader amongst wealth management firms. We are
committed to providing a learning environment for ouremployees
RelationshipsBuilding strong relationships is
important to us. We value teamwork and enjoy partnering with people who are passionate
and enthusiastic about theirwork
TeamworkWe understand that cooperation
applies to all levels of our company and across all
departments. We value those who listen, show interest and
seek mutual collaboration
InitiativeWe cultivate those who have the courage to create, makedecisions
and act on their informed intuition to adapt their business practices without fear of failure.We value ingenuity and inspired
thinking
To deliver absolute-return oriented strategies through client-driven policy formation and customized, dynamic portfolio allocations that seek to attenuate downside risk
Our Mission
About Us: Our Intermediaries
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Global Banking Partners
Global Fund Auditors
Deloitte LLP
Barclays Bank PLC The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation
Standard Chartered Bank
Citi Bank
Deutsche Bank Credit Suisse Bank AfrAsia Bank Bank Julius Baer
Global CustodianPartners
Citi Bank Deutsche Bank Bank of Butterfield Bank Julius Baer
Fund NAV’sGenerated On
Advent Geneva Software Platform
ABOUT USOur Intermediaries
About Us: Know Your Customer
ABOUT USKnow Your Customer
Warden Baker through our fund administrators and international auditors carries out robust, riskbased KYC procedures along the following two objectives:
The need to obtain sufficient information about our client’s risk appetite, investmentpreferences and time horizons. The first strand is aimed at serving our client so as toprovide a suitable and appropriate service
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The second objective is driven by anti money laundering considerations, focusing on identification and verification of our client and their expected transaction profile so that any suspicious activity can be recognized
This may not always serve a client’s interests but is instead about reducing the firm’s risks and thereby adhering to international financial services regulations
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ABOUT US
Addresses the Concept
of Customer Due
Diligence
Includes Enhanced and
Simplified Diligence
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Jurisdictional Risk, High,
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Territories, Politically
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Sanctions and Relevant
Conduct of Business
Rules
Covers Private
Individuals, Private
Corporations, Public
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Partnerships, Regulated
Entities, Trusts and
Foundations, Clubs and
Societies, Charities,
Schools, Colleges and
Universities,
Governmental Entities
and Public Sector Bodies
by Having Separate
Modules
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Know Your Customer
Salient Features about Warden Baker’s KYC procedures:
Based on the joint money laundering steering group’s guidance notes
Appendix
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Know Your Customer
Why is KYC important?
KYC policies are essential to any financial institution. Knowing who you are doing business with can prevent a bank from inadvertentlyfacilitating money laundering. An inadequate or nonexistent Know Your Customer system can result in the firm, as well as individualemployees, being subject to civil and/or criminal penalties.
“Customer” refers to any person or entity that opens or maintains an account, as well as beneficial owners, beneficiaries of transactionsperformed by intermediaries, and entities or persons connected with high-risk financial transactions.
While it has always been important for financial institutions to be aware of whom they are doing business with, the USA Patriot Act madesuch due diligence even more paramount. Passed in October 2001, it required all financial service providers to establish Anti- MoneyLaundering programs in order to catch potential cases of terrorism financing.
Section 326 holds institutions accountable for their ongoing Know Your Customer screening and initial customer screening. Federalregulators require that financial institutions such as banks perform due diligence in verifying the identities of potential clients and keepdetailed records of the process used. In the case that your institution does accidentally fund terrorists, proof of ongoing due diligence canpotentially mitigate the degree of any civil or criminal charges levied against you.
One aspect of the KYC process is to verify that the customer is not listed as a known fraudster, terrorist or money launderer, e.g. by crosschecking with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals list. This list contains thousands of entries and isupdated at least monthly. In addition to the above mentioned sanctions lists, there are lists of third party vendors that track links betweenpersons regarded as high-risk due to negative reports in the media or in public records. Beyond name matching, a key aspect of KYCcontrols is to monitor transactions of a customer against their recorded profile, the history of the customer’s account(s) and theirtransaction with peers in order to identify money laundering schemes. The KYC process is not solely focused on risk rating and controllingof transactions. Another important aspect is the customer identification process (CIP). To verify collected identification documents thirdparty vendors provide software to scan and check their authenticity.
Know Your Customer processes are also employed by regular companies of all sizes, for the purpose of ensuring their proposed agents,consultants or distributors anti-bribery compliance. Banks, insurers and export credit agencies are increasingly demanding that customersprovide detailed anti-corruption due diligence information, to verify their probity and integrity.
APPENDIXKnow Your Customer
What are the essential elements of a KYC solution?
Customer Acceptance Policy
Must be clear, with explicit criteria. Perform due diligence with background checks to ensure that customer/entity is using their real name and not involved in terrorism or other illegalactivities.
Customer Identification Procedures
Must be clearly outlined for and performed at every stage of the banking relationship: establishing an account, carrying out a transaction, resolving doubts about the authenticity of previously obtained identification, etc. Identify and verify all customers’ identities and purposes (using reliable, independent data, information, and/or source documents) to the bank’s satisfaction.
Monitoring of Transactions
Effective KYC procedures require continuous monitoring of your customer base and its normal behavior to reduce risk. High-risk accounts (classified based on country of origin, fund sources, etc.) or activities (such as complex or unusually large transactions and those with no visible lawful purposes) should undergo extra scrutiny. Banks can set thresholds for transaction amounts that warrant enhanced due diligence.
Risk Management
All banks and other financial institutions should establish internal audit and compliance functions to ensure adherence with Know Your Customer guidelines; this includes establishing a company-wide training program regarding policies and procedures. Responsibility for these functions should be explicitly outlined and allocated within the bank–taking into account segregation of duties, and management oversight is essential. Accounts should be subject to risk categorization, and banks may create risk profiles with accompanying procedures for each category.
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