Professional Standards for Customer Due Diligence
Clear, practical guidance and downloadable frameworks for AML/KYC practitioners. Standardizing the frontline of financial crime prevention.
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CDD Standards is a dedicated educational resource library providing practitioners with standardized frameworks and guidance to enhance compliance outcomes globally. We bridge the gap between regulatory theory and operational practice.
Latest Resources
Recently published frameworks and guidance materials.
Standard KYC Data Set (v2.1)
A comprehensive baseline for individual and corporate client onboarding data requirements based on global FATF standards.
View Resourcechevron_rightInstitutional Risk Assessment
Methodology for evaluating inherently high-risk business lines and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
View Resourcechevron_rightUBO Verification Guide
Step-by-step procedures for unravelling complex ownership structures and identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners.
View Resourcechevron_rightEDD for High-Risk Jurisdictions
Best practices for conducting Enhanced Due Diligence when operating in or with customers from FATF grey/black listed regions.
View Resourcechevron_rightTrade-Based Money Laundering
Analysis of common patterns in TBML including over-invoicing, under-invoicing, and phantom shipping techniques.
View Resourcechevron_rightShell Company Indicators
Red flag indicators for identifying shell and shelf companies used to obscure beneficial ownership and illicit flows.
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