How do I know if anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire is needed for my verification?

Published on 12 Dec 2024Updated on 29 Dec 20242 min read3

How do I know whether I'm required to complete the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire?

If you're required to have an anti-money laundering (AML) program in place in accordance with the local laws and regulations that your institution must comply with, then you'll be required to complete the AML program questionnaire as part of your onboarding process.

For example, if you're a financial institution dealing with transactions such as deposits, loans, investments, trading, and currency exchange.

If you're unsure about it, please contact our verification team at verification@okx.com for clarification.

What's the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire?

The anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire is a comprehensive form that asks for detailed information about your institution's compliance practices. The goal is to gather information that helps us assess any potential risks.

Why is the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire collected?

The anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire is collected in order for us to comply with applicable AML laws and regulations. It's a critical part of our commitment to responsible business practices and the protection of our platform’s ecosystem.

How do I submit the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire?

  1. Select Yes under the Additional info part on the Basic company info page

  2. Select Take questionnaire. This'll open the AML questionnaire in a new tab for your review and completion

  3. Once completed, you can close the tab and return to the verification page to continue your verification process

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Take the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire under the Additional info section

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