Introduction
EDCMarket.com (hereinafter referred to as «the Company») is committed to implementing robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and procedures to ensure that it complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
This AML & KYC Policy outlines the measures taken by the Company to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities. The policy also outlines the processes used to identify and verify the identity of customers and to monitor their transactions.
Policy Statement
The Company is committed to preventing money laundering and other financial crimes by complying with all relevant laws and regulations. The Company has implemented robust AML and KYC policies and procedures that are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the regulatory environment.
The Company’s AML and KYC policies and procedures are designed to prevent and detect money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes by identifying and verifying the identity of customers, monitoring transactions, and reporting suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
The Company follows a risk-based approach to customer due diligence (CDD) to ensure that it adequately identifies and verifies the identity of its customers. The CDD process includes the following steps:
- Identification and Verification of Customers
The Company verifies the identity of its customers by collecting and verifying their personal information, such as name, address, date of birth, and identification documents. The Company may also use electronic verification methods to verify the identity of its customers.
- Risk Assessment
The Company assesses the risk associated with each customer based on their profile and the type of transactions they are conducting. The Company assigns a risk rating to each customer and conducts enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers.
- Ongoing Monitoring
The Company continuously monitors the transactions and activities of its customers to identify any unusual or suspicious activity. The Company also updates its customer information on an ongoing basis to ensure that it remains up-to-date and accurate.
Record Keeping
The Company maintains detailed records of all customer transactions, including identification and verification information, transaction history, and any reports of suspicious activity. The Company retains these records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Training
The Company provides regular training to all employees on AML and KYC policies and procedures to ensure that they are aware of their obligations and can effectively implement these policies and procedures.
Reporting Suspicious Activity
The Company has procedures in place for reporting suspicious activity to the relevant authorities. The Company will report any suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency (NCA) or any other relevant authority as required by law.
AML & KYC Officer
The Company has appointed an AML & KYC officer who is responsible for ensuring that the Company’s AML and KYC policies and procedures are effectively implemented and adhered to. The AML & KYC officer is also responsible for reporting any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
Sanctions Compliance
The Company is committed to complying with all relevant sanctions regimes. The Company screens all customers and transactions against the relevant sanctions lists and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance with these lists.
Conclusion
The Company is committed to preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. The Company has implemented robust AML and KYC policies and procedures that are designed to prevent and detect such activities. The Company will continue to review and update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
If you have any questions or concerns about our AML & KYC policies and procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Compliance with GDPR
The Company complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when collecting, processing, and storing personal data. The Company only collects and processes personal data necessary for providing its services and will not use it for any other purposes. The Company has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data.
Third-Party Service Providers
The Company may engage third-party service providers to perform certain services, such as customer identification and verification, transaction monitoring, and reporting. The Company will ensure that such service providers comply with its AML and KYC policies and procedures.
AML & KYC Policy Review
The Company’s AML & KYC policy is subject to regular review to ensure that it remains up-to-date and effective. The AML & KYC officer is responsible for reviewing the policy and making any necessary updates.
Customer Cooperation
Customers of the Company are required to cooperate fully with the Company’s AML and KYC policies and procedures. This includes providing accurate and up-to-date identification and verification information, responding to any requests for additional information, and reporting any suspicious activity to the Company.
Non-Compliance
Non-compliance with the Company’s AML and KYC policies and procedures may result in the termination of the customer’s account and/or reporting of suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
Conclusion
The Company takes its AML and KYC obligations seriously and has implemented robust policies and procedures to prevent and detect money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. The Company will continue to review and update its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
If you have any questions or concerns about our AML & KYC policies and procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us.
