CCV Club Assistance Pack ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING / COUNTER TERRORISM FINANCING Programme

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1 CCV Club Assistance Pack ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING / COUNTER TERRORISM FINANCING Programme Disclaimer note: CCV makes this Club Assistance Pack available to clubs on the understanding that the Pack does not provide for every circumstance in club operations, nor is it sensitive to the nuances of individual club environments. Nevertheless, it is suitable as a basis for a club s AML/ CTF Program. While every attempt has been made to ensure the material is accurate, CCV will not be responsible for errors or omissions, nor for any loss or liability arising from its use. 1

2 Contents INTRODUCTION... 3 BACKGROUND... 4 CLUB OBLIGATIONS... 5 AML/CTF PROGRAM FOR XXXXXX CLUB... 6 RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED SERVICES... 6 THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AML/CTF COMPLIANCE OFFICER... 8 BOARD/ CEO APPROVAL... 8 REGULAR INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE EFFORTS... 8 STAFF RECRUITMENT & COMPLIANCE... 9 STAFF& BOARD AML/CTF TRAINING... 9 CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR THRESHOLD TRANSACTIONS AUSTRAC REPORTING CUSTOMER ID PROCEDURES AML/CTF

3 INTRODUCTION Part A Identifying, managing and mitigating risk There are six elements of Part A, viz., Part B Customer identification There two elements of Part B, viz., 1. Systems to assess and manage risks 1. When and how to identify customers 2. Appointing a Compliance Officer 2. Reporting 3. Board/ CEO approval 4. Training 5. Employee due diligence 6. Independent review The purpose of this document is to assist CCV member clubs to comply with the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML CTF) Act 2006 and its Rules by creating and maintaining an AML/ CTF Program. (See Club obligations, below). Elements of the AML/ CTF Program are shown in the table above and discussed and summarised in the body of the Assistance Pack below. While at first the AML/ CTF Program for your club may seem complex, even overwhelming, you will see that the great majority of the requirements of the AML/ CTF Act and its Rules are in fact covered by Victorian gaming procedures, and so the Program can be based on good practice and common sense. In any case, there are resources aplenty for CCV members, from CCV directly, or from AUSTRAC online. We suggest all clubs visit and become familiar with the AUSTRAC site as a sure way to remain current and reduce any pressure that may arise from reporting. Using the document as it designed to be used is quite simple all aspects of a club s AML/ CTF Program are identified, and responses to each element of the Program are suggested, based on current sound gaming and wagering management practice. It is important that, if using the Assistance Pack to develop your club s Program, you consider each element separately, and make a response that is appropriate to your club s particular circumstances. If you consider that, even with the use of this Assistance Pack, you require specialist assistance in developing, implementing and monitoring your AML/CTF Program, CCV can provide contact details for specialists who could help you. Your club s documented Program should be maintained in a location accessible to appropriate staff but not visible to the public. Procedures dealing with risk issues should be documented clearly within the Program, and be made available to staff in a standard location. This action itself (having procedures in an accessible location) is an essential part of an effective risk-based Program. 3

4 BACKGROUND From the mid-1980s, the Australian Government established control of the movement of cash and currency through the Financial Transaction Reports (FTR) Act 1988 The Act provided for the reporting of certain transactions and financial transfers to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and imposed certain obligations in relation to accounts, and for related purposes. The Act required cash dealers to report to AUSTRAC suspicious transactions cash or e-currency transactions of A$10,000 or more or the foreign currency equivalent international funds transfer instructions. The FTR Act also required cash dealers to verify the identity of signatories to accounts, and also prohibited accounts being opened or operated in a false name. Cash Dealers included casinos and gambling houses. The legislation provided penalties for avoiding the reporting requirements and for persons who facilitate or assist in these activities. The aim of the reporting and identification requirements, backed by penalties for offences, was to provide a strong deterrent to money launderers and facilitators of money laundering. In fact, the low level of cash payments above $10,000 meant that Clubs normal activities seldom were affected by the provisions of the FTR Act. This was to change. In the aftermath of the attacks by terrorists on the USA in September 2001, investigations established that the terrorists ability to plan and execute the crimes were greatly assisted by their capacity to gather, transfer, and distribute large sums of money between countries. Thus one of the ways authorities sought to prevent repetition of such crimes was to seek tighter controls over the movement of cash. This has been a word-wide effort, reflected in Australia by the AML/ CTF Act 2006 and the associated Rules. Over time, the AML/ CTF Act will replace and/ or take precedence over the FTR Act. One effect of the greater focus on the movement of cash and securities in Australia has been the inclusion of more defined areas of possible money laundering/ illegal profiteering, including specifically clubs that operate gaming machines. 4

5 CLUB OBLIGATIONS Offering gaming machines for play is defined in the Act as a designated service, thus clubs offering gaming become reporting entities. Clubs, as reporting entities, have an obligation to have an effective and documented AML/CTF program in place that will identify, minimise and manage money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The program must have been approved by the Board and that approval must be reflected in Board minutes. Your club s program must include: risk assessment and management of designated services description of risk levels/ratings the appointment of an AML/CTF Compliance Officer a method of training the Board and staff on an ongoing basis so they understand their responsibilities a method of screening staff before they are employed or when they are transferred/promoted formal Board/Committee adoption of the program description of reporting relationship with AUSTRAC description of suspicious matters/transactions regular independent review of the monitoring and compliance efforts a system of customer identification and verification to verify customers are who they claim to be detailed description of transaction monitoring processes procedures to collect, verify and store customer identification as required procedures for reporting on threshold transactions (payment of $10,000 or more in cash) and suspicious matters (anything that appears or is suspicious) procedures that ensure regular reporting to AUSTRAC It is important to note that clubs may offer other designated services in addition to gambling services (e.g., money exchange, safety deposit boxes); in these cases the Club s AML/ CTF Program should cover all designated services offered. 5

6 AML/CTF PROGRAM FOR XXXXXX CLUB RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED SERVICES Under definitions in the AML/CTF Act, xxxxxxx Club is deemed to offer designated services due to our gambling offering which includes: Gaming Machines Wagering (Keno and Bingo are not deemed designated service) When we review how gambling services at the club could be used to launder money, we believe the following represents the AML/CTF risks associated with the designated services at our club. Likelihood Consequences Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic (Easily handled by day to day procedures) (Some disruption to day to day procedures) (Requires significant time/resources) (Operations severely damaged, financial implication) large (Business survival is at risk) Almost Certain Likely High High Extreme Extreme Extreme Moderate High High Extreme Extreme (50%-90% chance) Moderate Low Moderate High Extreme Extreme (10%-50% chance) Unlikely Low Low Moderate High Extreme (3%-10% chance) Rare Low Low Moderate High High (<3% chance) 6

7 Risk Risk Description (example) Rating Risk Mitigation (example) 1 Syndicate Play -groups of players employed/ controlled by a third party 2 Staff collusion -staff conspire to falsify identification records Low Low Gaming room manager training Management monthly spot checking of records 3 Third person purchase/ collection of credits disguises the true identity of the owner/ passer of the funds. Low The Victorian Government s requirements to pay all winnings/ accumulated credits over $1000 make customer identification essential for quite small amounts. 4 Customer identity disguise - could be used to wash stolen money. Low The Victorian Government s regulations require to pay all winnings/ accumulated credits over $1000 by cheque. Although it is not a legal requirement that a person provides photo ID when receiving a winnings/accumulated credits cheque, it is good policy as this minimise this risk. Cheques cannot be cashed in the club 5 Use of stolen or counterfeit money to buy services Low Cashier/ Staff induction and ongoing training (NOTE: The risks and your mitigating processes are not static, and so it is necessary to review them routinely. Where there is a change in the risk profile, risk mitigation may well also need to change.) 7

8 THE APPOINTMENT OF AN AML/CTF COMPLIANCE OFFICER The club has appointed xxxxxxxxxxx as our AML/CTF compliance officer. This responsibility has been included in their accountabilities as detailed in their position description. The AML/CTF compliance officer is responsible for: Managing our club s compliance with our AML/CTF program Undertaking a six-monthly review of our program and compliance regime Annual reporting to AUSTRAC in a timely and accurate manner AML/CTF program induction for new staff and training updates at staff meetings throughout the year An annual report to the Board with recommendations for the following year s AML/CTF program. BOARD/ CEO APPROVAL xxxxxxx Club s AML/ CTF Program was approved by the Committee/ Board on (date)... The Committee/ Board has oversight of the Program and reviews the Program at least annually. (It is easy to overlook non-standard items on busy agendas; you may care to include an AML/ CTF Program review as a standard agenda item. Given the low risk applicable to Victorian gaming clubs, it will not occupy a large amount of Committee/ Board time.) REGULAR INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE EFFORTS Xxxxxxxx club s independent review of the AML/ CTF Program is undertaken i. (frequency say, annually) by ii. (name of reviewer) Action arising from the review is recorded in the register held at. (The review may be conducted using internal or external resources, other than the AML/CTF compliance officer. Most clubs will review annually, as the risks identified are negligible or low.) 8

9 STAFF RECRUITMENT & COMPLIANCE Xxxxxxx club understands the implication of staff performance on the effectiveness of our AML/CTF procedures and undertakes the following methods of screening staff before they are employed or when they are transferred/promoted: All gaming staff must provide us with proof of their gaming industry employee (GIE) licence. To obtain a GIE, the licence holder has provided the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR) with a current National Police Certificate (NPC) issued by Victoria Police and a Credit Report. As far as possible, all staff are employed under this condition. All new staff have had their references checked prior to appointment We have appropriate procedures to monitor staff performance relative to AML/ TF risk, and undertake corrective action on breaches of staff responsibilities. STAFF& BOARD AML/CTF TRAINING The club s AML/ CTF Program is underpinned by appropriate staff /management /board training. Training commences in induction packages and is maintained by our AML/CTF Compliance Officer. Following that, training is provided on an ongoing basis for staff, management and board members so they understand their responsibilities. Training covers; a. General AML/ CTF awareness, which could be included as part of induction for new employees, by attending a training Program or by completing the AUSTRAC e-learning module at AUSTRAC online. b. Training differs amongst staff as it is tailored to the specific business unit areas. Gaming staff are continuously checked to ensure they continue to follow procedures for large win payments including (where applicable) the requirement to sight photo identification. c. AML/CTF is an agenda item at staff meetings which occur xxxxx times per year, to allow staff to query any aspect of the program and re-enforce program requirements. d. AML/CTF is an agenda item at Board meetings which occur xxxxx times per year, to allow Board members to query any aspect of the program and re-enforce program requirements. Records of meeting and training attendance are maintained in a register held at xxxxxxxxx. 9

10 CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION When the trigger points of suspicious behaviour or large prize payment over $10000 occur the following procedures are in place: Victorian Government regulations require payment of all winnings and credits in excess of $1,000 to be made by cheque. To prepare the cheque, staff are required to identify member/customer by obtaining name and either membership number or address. Where staff are suspicious of customer behaviour or for prize payments in excess of $10,000, and in any circumstance that is regarded as suspicious, enhanced know your customer requires the member/ customer to provide : o o o Name Date of birth Residential address Our club has procedures monitored by our AML/CTF Compliance Officer, to collect, verify and securely store customer identification as required. PROCEDURES FOR THRESHOLD TRANSACTIONS Our club has procedures monitored by our AML/CTF compliance officer for reporting on Threshold Transactions (payment of $10,000 or more in cash) and Suspicious Matters. AUSTRAC REPORTING Our club has procedures, monitored by our ATM/CTF Compliance Officer, that ensures we file a Compliance Report annually report otherwise to AUSTRAC from time to time as directed report Suspicious Matters to AUSTRAC report Threshold Transactions to AUSTRAC 10

11 Compliance Report From December , Suspicious Matters and Threshold Transactions must be reported. These reports, mandated under the AML/ CTF environment, are replacing the Suspect Transaction Report and Significant Transaction Reports must be submitted within prescribed timeframes: Online at AUSTRAC These reports, mandated under the AML/ CTF environment, are replacing the Suspect Transaction Report and Significant Transaction Report required under the FTR Act. Reports may be made online or on paper. Copies of the paper pro forma reports may be ordered from the AUSTRAC Help Desk, or phone Threshold Transactions must be reported within 10 working days after the transaction took place. A Suspect Transaction Report is a record of a moment in time, whereas the Suspicious Matters Report shifts the emphasis from the transaction to consideration of the environment in which an event or a set of events occurred. Similarly, Significant Transactions become Threshold Transactions. A Significant Transaction relates to a single activity, while a Threshold Transaction is a reportable event/ activity that opens the door to further scrutiny Suspicious Matters must be reported to AUSTRAC within three days after the suspicion is formed, unless potential terrorism financing is suspected. In this circumstance, or where counterfeit currency is detected, the report must be submitted within 24 hours. Suspicious Matters (in the AML/ CTF context) could be defined as activities or occurrences that would lead one to suspect that illegal activity (money laundering) is taking place,; or identity confusion, where the customer is not or may not be whom she/ he says she/ he is, or identity cannot be confirmed. Your procedures should contain escalation provisions, so that staff feedback about potentially suspicious matters are referred to an appropriate level of authority (e.g., your compliance officer) for further consideration. 11

12 CUSTOMER ID PROCEDURES AML/CTF Customer identification procedure (CIP) form - individuals This form may be used to verify the identity of a customer receiving a designated service (for example, a customer opening a bank account) under Part 7 of the AML/CTF Act and chapters 4 and 5 of the AML/CTF Rules). A reporting entity may choose whether or not to use this procedure depending on the requirements of their AML/CTF program Part B. IMPORTANT: This procedure may only be used where the relationship with the individual is deemed by the reporting entity to present a medium or lower money laundering or terrorism financing risk. Other know your customer (KYC) information may need to be collected (refer section 2 below) if warranted by a customer s money laundering or terrorism financing risk (ie Where the risk is deemed to be high and/or where it is believed that the proof of ID might be suspect). 1. COLLECTION OF MINIMUM KYC INFORMATION Full name of customer Date of birth / / day month year Residential address number street name suburb state/territory country postcode Where the customer is a sole trader also collect: Full business name (if any) Full business address (if any) number street name suburb state/territory country postcode Australian Business Number 2. COLLECTION OF ADDITIONAL KYC INFORMATION (where applicable) 12

13 Other information collected Other information collected If more information is required to be collected, please attach to this record. 3. VERIFICATION OF KYC INFORMATION (refer to instructions on the following page) At a minimum, CUSTOMER S FULL NAME and either their DATE OF BIRTH or RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS must be verified. Type of document Document number Person to whom it relates Date of birth (age if relevant) Place of residence Date of issue Place/Office of issue Expiry date 4. NAME OF CHECKING OFFICER Date / / day month year Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) Customer identification procedure (CIP) form - individuals INSTRUCTIONS FOR VERIFICATION OF KYC INFORMATION You must verify the CUSTOMER S FULL NAME and either their DATE OF BIRTH or RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS using : AN ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPY OF A PRIMARY PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT a licence or permit issued under a law of a State or Territory or equivalent authority of a foreign country for the purpose of driving a vehicle that contains a photograph of the person in whose name the document is issued a passport issued by the Commonwealth a passport or a similar document issued for the purpose of international travel, that: (a) contains a photograph and the signature of the person in whose name the document is issued; (b) is issued by a foreign government, the United Nations or an agency of the United Nations; and (c) if it is written in a language that is not understood by the person carrying out the verification - is accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator. a card issued under a law of a State or Territory for the purpose of proving the person s age which contains a photograph of the person in whose name the document is issued. a national identity card issued for the purpose of identification, that: (a) contains a photograph and the signature of the person in whose name the document is issued; 13

14 (b) is issued by a foreign government, the United Nations or an agency of the United Nations (c) if it is written in a language that is not understood by the person carrying out the verification is accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator OR AN ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPY OF A PRIMARY NON-PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT a birth certificate or birth extract issued by a State or Territory; a citizenship certificate issued by the Commonwealth; a citizenship certificate issued by a foreign government that, if it is written in a language that is not understood by the person carrying out the verification, is accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator; a birth certificate issued by a foreign government, the United Nations or an agency of the United Nations that, if it is written in a language that is not understood by the person carrying out the verification, is accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator; a pension card issued by Centrelink that entitles the person in whose name the card is issued, to financial benefits. AND AN ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPY OF A SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT a notice that: (a) was issued to an individual by the Commonwealth, a State or Territory within the preceding twelve months; (b) contains the name of the individual and his or her residential address; and (c) records the provision of financial benefits to the individual under a law of the Commonwealth, State or Territory (as the case may be); a notice that: (a) was issued to an individual by the Australian Taxation Office within the preceding 12 months; (b) contains the name of the individual and his or her residential address; and (c) records a debt payable to or by the individual by or to (respectively) the Commonwealth under Commonwealth law relating to taxation; a notice that: (a) was issued to an individual by a local government body or utilities provider within the preceding three months; (b) contains the name of the individual and his or her residential address; and (c) records the provision of services by that local government body or utilities provider to that address or to that person. in relation to a person under the age of 18, a notice that: (a) was issued to a person by a school principal within the preceding three months; (b) contains the name of the person and his or her residential address; and (c) records the period of time that the person attended at the school. Note: Where non-photographic proof of identification is obtained, this must be verified against the Sensis White Pages. 14