AML/CFT Policy
我们致力于在符合毛里求斯及国际法规的前提下,防止 money laundering、terrorist financing 和 financial crime。
目录
1. 引言与政策声明
1.1. 目的
Vertex1 Brokers Limited(「Vertex」、「the Company」)致力于达到 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 和 Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) 的最高标准。本 Policy 的目的是防止本公司的 systems 和 services 被用于 money laundering、terrorist financing 或 proliferation financing。
1.2. Regulatory Framework
本 Policy 严格符合毛里求斯共和国法律,具体包括:
Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002
Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2018
United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019
FSC AML/CFT Handbook
1.3. 范围
本 Policy 适用于 Vertex 的所有 employees、officers、directors 及 appointed agents(包括 Introducing Brokers)。未能遵守本 Policy 可能导致 disciplinary action 和 criminal prosecution。
2. 治理与监督
2.1. Board of Directors
Board 对本公司 AML/CFT compliance 承担最终责任。Board 批准本 Policy,并确保分配 adequate resources(technology 和 human capital)以 combat financial crime。
2.2. MLRO
本公司已任命经 FSC 批准的 designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) 及 Deputy MLRO。他们接收 internal disclosures,决定 STR filings,并与 FSC 和 FIU 联络。
2.3. Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer 负责日常 implementation,包括管理我们的 technological compliance stack(Sumsub 和 InTouch)及 conducting regular audits。
3. Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
Vertex 采用 Risk-Based Approach 进行 compliance。我们不对所有客户一视同仁;resources 集中在风险最高的领域。
3.1. Risk Scoring
每位客户在注册时被分配 Risk Score(Low、Medium、High)。该 score 根据以下因素动态计算:
居住在 FATF 认定为 high-risk 或 non-cooperative 的 jurisdictions。
Legal entity structure、occupation 及 political exposure (PEP status)。
High-volume cryptocurrency deposits 或 complex ownership structures。
3.2. Technology Integration
我们利用 InTouch intelligence data 自动化此 risk scoring process,确保 risk ratings 在 global sanctions lists 或 client circumstances 变化时实时更新。
4. Know Your Customer (KYC) 与 Due Diligence
Vertex 使用 Sumsub 作为 identity verification 的主要 technology partner。我们通常不接受通过 email 提交的 physical documents;所有 verification 均以 digital 方式进行以确保 authenticity。
4.1. Standard Due Diligence (SDD)
对于 low-to-medium risk Retail Clients,我们采用 SDD measures:
Identification & Verification Process
收集 Full Name、Residential Address、Date of Birth 及 Nationality。
对 Government-issued ID(Passport、National ID、Driver's License)进行 automated OCR 和 forensic analysis,以检测 forgeries 或 tampering。
3D facial scan 以确认申请人为 real human 并与 ID 照片匹配(防止 deepfakes 和 spoofing)。
通过 utility bill、bank statement 或 Sumsub Geolocation services(在 strictly regulated 情况下)进行 verification。
4.2. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
对于 High-Risk clients、Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) 或来自 high-risk jurisdictions 的客户,EDD 为 mandatory。这包括:
- Source of Funds (SoF): 证明 specific funds 来源的证据(例如显示 salary 的 bank statement、property sale)。
- Source of Wealth (SoW): 证明客户如何 over time 积累 total wealth 的证据。
- Senior Management Approval: 未经 Compliance Officer 书面 sign-off,账户无法激活。
5. Screening and Sanctions (InTouch)
Vertex 集成 InTouch 对所有 clients 和 beneficial owners 进行 rigorous screening,对照 global watchlists。
5.1. Sanctions Screening
在 account activation 之前及每日 ongoing basis,所有 client databases 均对照以下名单进行 screening:
5.2. PEP Screening
InTouch 筛查 Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)、其 family members 及 close associates。
- Domestic PEPs:Subject to EDD。
- Foreign PEPs:Subject to EDD and enhanced monitoring。
- International Organization PEPs:Assessed on a risk basis。
5.3. Adverse Media
系统扫描 global news outlets 中涉及客户的 negative press(例如 fraud allegations、arrest records)。Positive hits 由 Compliance Team 手动 review。
6. Transaction Monitoring
Monitoring 是 continuous 的。Vertex 采用 automated systems 检测 trading 和 financial activity 中的 suspicious patterns。
6.1. Red Flags
系统对以下行为生成 alerts:
Multiple deposits just below reporting thresholds。
Rapid deposit and immediate withdrawal request without significant trading activity(indicative of layering)。
Attempting to use the brokerage account as a bank account to transfer funds between different payment methods。
Trading volume that is inconsistent with the client's declared income or Source of Wealth。
6.2. Crypto-Specific Monitoring
对于通过 USDT/USDC 进行的 deposits,我们利用 blockchain analytics 筛查 source wallet。若 funds 来自「Mixers」、Darknet Markets 或 Sanctioned Addresses,deposit 将被 rejected 并 frozen pending investigation。
7. Reporting of Suspicious Transactions
7.1. Internal Reporting
Any employee who suspects money laundering must immediately file an Internal Disclosure Report to the MLRO。Failure to report is a criminal offence。
7.2. External Reporting (STR)
If the MLRO determines that the suspicion is substantiated, they must file a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) via the goAML platform。
- Timing:The STR must be filed as soon as is reasonably practicable。
- Tipping Off:It is a criminal offence to inform the client or any third party that an STR has been filed or that an investigation is underway。Vertex enforces strict「No Tipping Off」protocols。
Warning:Tipping off a client or third party about an STR filing or investigation is a criminal offence under Mauritius law。
8. Record Keeping
In accordance with the FIAMLA 2002, Vertex maintains records of:
- All KYC/CDD documentation(ID copies、Sumsub reports、InTouch screening results)。
- All Transaction records(Deposits、Withdrawals、Trade History)。
- All Internal and External STRs。
8.1. Retention Period
Records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date the business relationship ends or the transaction is completed。
8.2. Format
Records are stored digitally in a secure, retrievable format(Fynxt CRM/Cloud Storage)and are available to the FSC or FIU upon request。
9. Training and Awareness
9.1. Employee Training
All employees undergo initial AML/CFT training upon hiring and refresher training at least annually。Training covers:
- • Recognizing Red Flags
- • The use of Sumsub and InTouch tools
- • Reporting procedures and Tipping Off
9.2. Testing
The Compliance Officer conducts annual testing to ensure staff understanding of the AML obligations。
AML/CFT Policy 结束 • Vertex1 Brokers Limited
