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Uploaded on Mar 3, 2025
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Offshore banking allows individuals and businesses to hold accounts in foreign jurisdictions, offering benefits like privacy, asset protection, and potential tax advantages. However, strict compliance regulations govern these banks to prevent financial crimes. Key requirements include Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, along with international regulations like FATCA (for U.S. taxpayers) and CRS (for global tax transparency).
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Economy & Finance
_Offshore Banking and Compliance Requirements
Offshore Banking and
Compliance Requirements
Ensuring Legal and Regulatory Adherence
Presented by: LDM Global
Introduction to Offshore Banking
● Definition: Offshore banking refers to financial services
provided by banks outside the depositor's home country.
● Common jurisdictions: Cayman Islands, Switzerland,
Singapore, etc.
● Benefits:
○ Privacy & confidentiality
○ Asset protection
○ Tax advantages (in some cases)
Key Compliance Requirements
Know Your Customer (KYC): Banks must verify customer identity & source of funds.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Compliance with FATF (Financial Action Task Force)
guidelines.
FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act): U.S. law requiring foreign banks to
report U.S. account holders.
CRS (Common Reporting Standard): Global standard for tax transparency and
information exchange.
Challenges & Best Practices
Challenges:
● Strict regulatory scrutiny
● Risk of financial penalties for non-compliance
● Increased reporting obligations
Best Practices:
● Partner with experienced legal & compliance advisors
● Regular audits & risk assessments
● Adopt advanced technology for KYC & AML compliance
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