AML Policy

AML Policy

Anti-Money Laundering Policy An Overview Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing is the process in which assets obtained or generated through criminal activities are moved or concealed to obscure their link with the crime. Perpetrators of the crime find ways to launder the funds in order to use them without drawing the attention of the applicable authorities. Money Laundering empowers corruption and organized crime where corrupt public officials and criminals can launder proceeds from crimes, bribes, kickbacks, public funds and on some occasion, even development loans from international financial institutions. Organized criminal groups want to be able to launder the proceeds of drug trafficking and commodity smuggling through the financial systems without a trace. In the modern-day definition, Money Laundering now covers various predicate offense including child trafficking, prostitution, etc. The degree of sophistication and complexity in the money laundering scheme is infinite and is limited only by the creative imagination and expertise of criminals. Terrorist activities are sometimes funded from the proceeds of illegal activities. Although often linked in legislation and regulation, terrorist financing and money laundering are conceptual opposites. Money laundering is the process where cash raised from criminal activities is made to look legitimate for re-integration into the financial system, whereas terrorist financing cares little about the source of the funds, but it is what the funds are to be used for that defines its scope. In recent years, the international community has become more aware of the dangers that money laundering and terrorist financing poses in all these areas, and many governments and jurisdictions have committed themselves to acting. The United Nations and the other international organizations like Financial Action Task Force (FATF) are committed to helping governments in any way they can. Coast NG Resources is committed to fighting money laundering and complying fully with anti-money laundering laws in Nigeria. We understand that we have responsibilities to help fight the global battle against money laundering and our commitment will supersede all other privacy obligations contained in our policies. Accordingly, Coast NG Resources will take all reasonable and appropriate steps to prevent persons engaged in money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes from utilizing our products and services. Our AML policies, procedures and internal controls are designed to ensure compliance with all applicable BSA regulations and FINRA rules and will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure appropriate policies, procedures and internal controls are in place to account for both changes in regulations and changes in our business.

Scope Of Our AML/CFT Policy

We adopt a risk-based approach to mitigating the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks to ensure that we are adequately protected from being used as a conduit or facilitator of ML/TF. As a mode of enforcement, the company reserves the right to take disciplinary action for non-compliant employees or contractors as provisions set out in this Policy must always be complied with. The three major areas within the scope of Compliance are -

• 1. Organizational related risk

  This includes risk in relation to non-compliance with organizational conflicts of interest rules, market abuse rules and insider trading rules, intermediary risks, business partner risks, non-licensed business activities risk etc.

• 2. Financial Services conduct related risk

  This includes addressing risks in relation to potential noncompliance with regulatory requirements of both local and international financial services regulators, as well as any other relevant laws and regulations, internal company or business rules and policies, and relevant principles and values. Risks in relation to relationship with regulators.

• 3. Client-related, or Financial & Economic Crime risk

  This includes risks in relation to potential noncompliance with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing laws, antifraud regulations, and regulations in relation to politically and financially exposed persons. Regulations in relation to import and export control regulations, transactions through sanctioned countries etc.

Know Your Customer Procedures

Establishing and maintaining a risk-based approach to Customer Due Diligence (CDD), including customer identification, verification and KYC procedures. To ensure we meet these standards, our customers are required to provide certain personal details when opening an account and generate tokens, OTP and PIN for any withdrawal request. The nature, and extent, of what is required is guided by the customer's deposit and withdrawal limits, account to be used and in some cases, the customer's country of residence. In some situations, Coast NG may perform enhanced due diligence procedures for customers presenting a higher risk, such as those transacting large volumes etc. Maintaining appropriate records for the minimum prescribed periods. We shall ensure timely and accurate rendition of all AML/CFT returns as specified in the SEC AML/CFT Rules and Regulations as well as other relevant Regulations/Act/Guidelines/Circulars that may be issued from time to time by various government agencies. We shall exercise due diligence in identifying and reporting a suspicious transaction.

Internal control

Coast.Ng Resources has formulated and implemented internal controls and other procedures that will deter criminals from using its facilities for money laundering and terrorist financing and to ensure that its obligations under subsisting laws and regulations are met.

Risk Assessment

Coast.Ng Resources identifies and assess the money laundering and terrorism financing risks that may be associated with its unique business, services, and customers. More specifically, Coast NG shall carry out a business-wide ML/TF risk assessment on a yearly basis, assessing the risks to which Coast.Ng is exposed as a result of the nature and complexity of its business; the risks to which Coast NG is exposed is as a result of entering carrying out a particular transaction, on a continuous basis. Each risk assessment will consist of two separate, but related steps which are identification of the ML/TF risk factors, and assessment of any such factors. Coast.Ng Resources performs its annual risk assessment, where AML/CTF risks are fully addressed. Based on the outcome of risk assessment, an appropriate compliance plan is developed and executed.

Risk Assessment shall be done prior to the launch or use of such products, practices, and technologies, where applicable, paying attention to products or practices that favor anonymity.

Applicable Laws, Regulations And Standards

Coast.Ng Resources complies with all applicable laws and regulations (hereinafter “AML/CTF Applicable Laws”), and, AML laws and regulations, FATF Recommendations and additional local AML regulations, as required. Awareness And Training Coast.Ng Resources implements appropriate training and awareness for all its employees on AML/CFT. We provide awareness to our customers through newsletters, flash-news, online and in-person training sessions etc. These trainings and awareness take cognizance of emerging trends, regulations and standards on ML/FT risk.