Kyc effects in Financial Institutions? Identity and Verification?

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KYC is crucial for financial institutions to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

KYC (Know Your Customer) is a process of verifying the identity of customers and assessing their potential risks.
Financial institutions are required by law to perform KYC to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
KYC includes collecting personal information, verifying identity documents, and screening against sanctions and watchlists.
Failure to comply with KYC regulations can result in hefty fines and reputational damage.
Examples of KYC regulations include the USA PATRIOT Act, EU's 4th AML Directive, and FATF's Recommendations.

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