Financial Action Task Force (FATF) MCQs

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) MCQs for Competitive Exams

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Which of the following describes the legal status of the FATF Recommendations?

A They are mandatory international treaties. B They are soft law: non-binding standards but adherence is monitored through mutual evaluations and enforced via peer pressure and potential blacklisting. C They are only applicable to FATF member countries. D They are judicial rulings from an international court.

The FATF works closely with which other international organization that provides multilateral financial surveillance and advice on macroeconomic stability?

The FATF promotes the implementation of a **Risk-Based Approach (RBA)**. What does this mean for financial institutions?

A Treating all customers as high-risk. B Allocating resources to AML/CTF measures commensurate with the assessed risks (i.e., higher risk, stronger controls). C Ignoring low-risk customers entirely. D Mandating the same set of controls for all products.

FATF Recommendations require financial institutions to submit **Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)** to a national agency known as the:

Which of the following is a key focus of the FATF's recent work regarding new technology?

A Regulating social media content. B Developing standards for Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs, e.g., cryptocurrency exchanges). C Standardizing mobile phone hardware. D Regulating the manufacturing of microchips.

FATF Recommendation 32 addresses the need for countries to implement controls on cash movement across borders. This is done through:

The FATF requires countries to monitor transactions involving politically exposed persons (PEPs). What is the purpose of enhanced due diligence for PEPs?

A To prevent all political campaign donations. B To mitigate the higher risk of corruption and bribery associated with individuals holding public office. C To monitor all government spending. D To set mandatory salaries for all public officials.

The FATF's mandate was expanded after 2001 to include Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CTF). What is the key difference between ML and TF?

A ML is always done in cash; TF is always digital. B Money Laundering deals with the source of funds (making 'dirty' money 'clean'); Terrorist Financing deals with the use of funds (legitimate or illegal sources used for terrorist acts). C ML is a domestic crime; TF is always international. D TF is regulated by the UN; ML is regulated by the WTO.

FATF Recommendation 1 focuses on the primary measure financial institutions must take to prevent financial crime, known as:

FATF Recommendations apply to banks and other financial institutions, as well as to which non-financial entities (DNFBPs)?

A Only government agencies and embassies. B Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (e.g., casinos, real estate agents, dealers in precious metals/stones, lawyers/accountants). C Only UN specialized agencies. D Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) MCQs for Competitive Exams