Anti-Money Laundering & Know Your Customer Policy
Derayah AI Capital maintains strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies to prevent financial crimes and ensure compliance with international regulatory standards.
1. Introduction
Derayah AI Capital is committed to the highest standards of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and requires its management and employees to adhere to these standards in preventing the use of its services for money laundering or terrorist financing purposes.
This policy outlines the framework that Derayah AI Capital has established to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF). The objective is to prevent Derayah AI Capital from being used, intentionally or unintentionally, by criminal elements for money laundering or terrorist financing activities.
2. Regulatory Framework
Derayah AI Capital operates under strict regulatory supervision and complies with:
- Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations
- International Money Laundering Abatement and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act
- EU Fourth and Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directives
- All applicable local regulations in jurisdictions where we operate
Derayah AI Capital maintains a comprehensive compliance program that includes regular risk assessments, ongoing employee training, independent audits, and the appointment of a designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
3. Customer Identification Program
Derayah AI Capital implements a risk-based approach to customer identification and verification. Customers may begin trading with limited verification, but full verification is required for higher transaction volumes and access to all services.
3.1 Minimum Verification Requirements
For basic trading access with limited capital:
- Full legal name
- Email address
- Country of residence
- Date of birth
3.2 Full Verification Requirements
To access full trading capabilities and higher capital limits:
For Individual Clients:
- Government-issued photo identification (passport, national ID, driver's license)
- Proof of residential address (utility bill, bank statement dated within last 3 months)
- Source of funds documentation
- Occupation and employment information
For Corporate Clients:
- Certificate of incorporation/registration
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- List of directors and beneficial owners (with identification for all)
- Proof of registered business address
- Resolution authorising account opening
Derayah AI Capital reserves the right to refuse account opening or restrict trading activity if satisfactory identification documentation is not provided. We may require additional information or documentation at any time during the business relationship.
4. Ongoing Customer Due Diligence
Customer due diligence is an ongoing process. Derayah AI Capital conducts continuous monitoring of all customer accounts and transactions to:
- Ensure transactions are consistent with the customer's known legitimate business activities
- Identify unusual or suspicious patterns of activity
- Update customer information regularly
- Monitor politically exposed persons (PEPs) and high-risk jurisdictions
- Re-verify customer identity when necessary
4.1 Enhanced Due Diligence
Enhanced due diligence measures are applied to higher-risk customers, including:
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and their families/close associates
- Customers from high-risk jurisdictions
- Customers engaged in high-risk business activities
- Customers with unusual transaction patterns
5. Transaction Monitoring
Derayah AI Capital employs sophisticated automated monitoring systems complemented by manual review processes to detect suspicious activities.
5.1 Red Flag Indicators
- Unusual transaction patterns inconsistent with customer profile
- Rapid movement of funds without apparent business purpose
- Transactions with high-risk jurisdictions
- Structuring transactions to avoid reporting thresholds
- Inconsistent trading behaviour
- Use of multiple accounts to obscure ownership
5.2 Reporting Obligations
Derayah AI Capital is obligated to report:
- Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant authorities
- Currency Transaction Reports as required by local regulations
- International Funds Transfer Reports
- Regulator notifications as required by law
6. Record Keeping
Derayah AI Capital maintains comprehensive records in accordance with regulatory requirements:
| Record Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Customer Identification | 5 years after account closure |
| Account Files | 5 years after account closure |
| Transaction Records | 5 years after transaction date |
| Suspicious Activity Reports | 5 years after filing date |
All records are maintained in secure, encrypted systems with appropriate access controls. Records are available for regulatory inspection as required by law.
7. Employee Training
All Derayah AI Capital employees receive comprehensive AML/CTF training, including:
- Initial comprehensive AML/CTF orientation for new employees
- Annual refresher training on regulatory updates and requirements
- Specialised training for compliance officers and relationship managers
- Case studies and red flag recognition exercises
- Reporting procedures and escalation protocols
8. Sanctions Compliance
Derayah AI Capital maintains strict compliance with all applicable international sanctions programs. Our sanctions compliance program includes:
- Real-time screening against global sanctions lists
- Immediate blocking of prohibited transactions
- Mandatory reporting of blocked transactions to relevant authorities
- Regular updates to sanctions screening systems
Derayah AI Capital does not accept clients or process transactions involving sanctioned individuals, entities, or jurisdictions. Any attempt to circumvent sanctions will result in immediate account closure and regulatory reporting.
9. Customer Responsibilities
Customers of Derayah AI Capital have the following responsibilities:
- Provide accurate and complete identification information
- Update information promptly when circumstances change
- Cooperate with ongoing due diligence requests
- Report any suspicious account activity immediately
- Understand that failure to comply may result in account restrictions or closure
- Use the trading account only for legitimate trading purposes
10. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to comply with regulatory changes and reflect business practice updates. Material changes will be communicated to affected customers.
For AML/KYC inquiries or to report suspicious activity, please contact us.