What is (AML) Anti-Money Laundering?
Anti-money laundering (AML) is a set of regulations designed to stop the practice of generating income through illegal actions.
AML regulations place an obligation on financial institutions such as NTC to maintain accurate customer records to ensure they know who their merchants are and the nature of their business and that these institutions are not aiding in money-laundering activities.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Break Down:
AML laws and regulations target activities that include
- Corruption of public funds and evasion of tax, as well as all activities that aim to conceal these deeds
- Market manipulation
- The trade of illegal goods
Financial institutions are expected to comply with Anti-Money Laundering laws and make sure that clients are aware of these laws.