Exam CAMS Topic 1 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACAMS's CAMS exam
Question #: 33
Topic #: 1
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-style regional bodies are created and obliged to understand the inherent money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the region of the world they serve.
What is one of the methods they use to understand these risks?

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One of the methods that FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs) use to understand the inherent money laundering and terrorist financing risks in their regions is to conduct regional-level research and analysis of the methods and trends used by criminals and terrorists to exploit the vulnerabilities of the financial system.
This research and analysis is done using the standards and templates developed by the FATF for its typologies reports, which are documents that describe the common features, techniques, and patterns of money laundering and terrorist financing activities. By producing their own typologies reports, FSRBs can identify the specific risks and challenges faced by their member countries and jurisdictions, and provide guidance and recommendations on how to mitigate them.
References:
* What are the 9 FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs)? - Sygna, What are FATF and FSRB typologies?
* FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) - Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering, What are the main duties of FSRBs?
* Financial Action Task Force - Wikipedia, Typologies.
Reference: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/recommendations/Private-Sector-Information- Sharing.pdf (18)

by Matthew at Mar 20, 2026, 11:10 PM

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