Exam ICWIM Topic 1 Question 163 Discussion

Actual exam question for CISI's ICWIM exam
Question #: 163
Topic #: 1
Which of the following is a money laundering offence?

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Money laundering is the process of disguising the origins of illegally obtained money to make it appear legitimate. Concealing assets derived from criminal activities is a criminal offence under anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
* Definition: "Concealing" means hiding or disguising the true nature, location, source, ownership, or control of funds derived from criminal activity.
* Legal Framework: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and UK Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) classify "concealing" as an offence.
* Three Stages of Money Laundering:
* Placement: Introducing illicit funds into the financial system.
* Layering: Concealing the source via multiple transactions.
* Integration: Reintroducing "cleaned" funds into the economy.
# Reference: CISI Wealth & Investment Management (AML), FATF Guidelines, UK POCA 2002.

by Lillian at Nov 17, 2025, 01:05 PM

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