Exam CAMS7 Topic 1 Question 201 Discussion
Actual exam question for ACAMS's CAMS7 exam
Question #: 201
Topic #: 1
Question #: 201
Topic #: 1
Ateam overseeing the governance and effectiveness of a bank's transaction monitoring approachshould implement which strategies? (Select Two.)
Suggested Answer: B,D Vote an answer
Transaction monitoring governanceinvolves ensuring thatAML detection systems are effective, aligned with regulatory standards, and capable of identifying evolving threats.
Option B (Correct):Legal cooperation is essential for responding to subpoenas and law enforcement inquiries.
Option D (Correct):Regularly updating transaction monitoring scenarios ensures that the system adapts to emerging financial crime trends.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
Option A (Incorrect):SARs cannot be withdrawn unless an error was made-once filed, SARs remain confidential and must be retained.
Option C (Incorrect):Client profile updates are a CDD/KYC function, not directly related to transaction monitoring governance.
Best Practices for Transaction Monitoring Governance:
Regularly review system effectiveness through validation tests.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams for risk mitigation.
Use AI and data analytics to refine detection accuracy.
Reference:
FATF Recommendation 10 (Customer Due Diligence & Ongoing Monitoring)
Wolfsberg Group Guidance on Transaction Monitoring Effectiveness
Basel Committee's Guidelines on AML Technology and Data Analytics
Option B (Correct):Legal cooperation is essential for responding to subpoenas and law enforcement inquiries.
Option D (Correct):Regularly updating transaction monitoring scenarios ensures that the system adapts to emerging financial crime trends.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
Option A (Incorrect):SARs cannot be withdrawn unless an error was made-once filed, SARs remain confidential and must be retained.
Option C (Incorrect):Client profile updates are a CDD/KYC function, not directly related to transaction monitoring governance.
Best Practices for Transaction Monitoring Governance:
Regularly review system effectiveness through validation tests.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams for risk mitigation.
Use AI and data analytics to refine detection accuracy.
Reference:
FATF Recommendation 10 (Customer Due Diligence & Ongoing Monitoring)
Wolfsberg Group Guidance on Transaction Monitoring Effectiveness
Basel Committee's Guidelines on AML Technology and Data Analytics
by Barbara at Dec 03, 2025, 04:49 AM
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