Policy and Definition
Breder Suasso is committed to be compliant to all legal obligations relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) applicable to a business entity providing high quality international services.
Breder Suasso considers the New Zealand legislation, in particular, the New Zealand Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (the AML/CFT Act), as a model of serious and robust rules having to be enforced in any circumstances and without any exception.
Beside the New Zealand legislation, Breder Suasso wishes to apply international standards and monitors and adheres to other major international AML/CFT recommendations and programs such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the United Nations and European Union sanctions and the USA Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).
For this purpose, Breder Suasso enforces a strict anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policy with zero tolerance for money laundering of financing of terrorism (ML/FT) activities. We define money laundering as any activity that is carried out in an attempt to misrepresent the source of funds actually acquired through illegal processes as funds that were acquired through lawful sources/activities.
The direction, the management and all employees of Breder Suasso are aware that, according to the AML/CFT Act, non-compliance will never be excused by contractual obligations.
The AML/CFT Act has effect despite anything to the contrary in any contract or agreement and no person is excused from compliance with any requirement of the AML/CFT Act or regulations by reason only that compliance with that requirement would constitute breach of any contract or agreement.
All the employees in the service of Breder receive the AML/CFT Program and the time required to read it is given to all employees. Their engagement to apply the AML/CFT Program of Breder Suasso is required in writing ; all employees must indeed sign a confirmation that they have read the AML/CFT Programme and will apply it.
All Breder Suasso affiliates (staff, third party intermediaries, …) are obligated to comply with Breder Suasso’s AML/CFT policy and with all applicable AML/CFT laws. Failure to comply can result in severe consequences such as criminal penalties and heavy fines.
Breder Suasso ensures complete compliance with laws pertaining to AML/CFT through its related policy. At Breder Suasso, for instance, fund transfers related to gambling without a duly obtained license from official government, or any kinds of illegal activity are strictly forbidden. Breder Suasso will immediately stop any such financial activity as soon as it is identified because such activities go against the spirit of Breder Suasso and the principles on which this institution was founded.
Breder Suasso implements a range of filtration operations for swift and accurate identification of any financial activities that may constitute or are related to ML/T. This helps ensure a ML/FT free financial operations throughout the Breder Suasso system.
All Breder Suasso clients acknowledge, undertake and agree to the following terms regarding their use of this website, opening and maintenance of accounts at Breder Suasso and for all financial transactions (including funds transfer, ATM cash withdrawal and debit card use) as a Breder Suasso client:
Risk Assessment
Pursuant to section 58 of the AML/CFT Act, Breder Suasso has undertaken an assessment of the risk of ML/FT that it may reasonably expect to face in the course of its business.
At regular intervals, Breder Suasso’s Board of Directors reviews its risk assessment to ensure it remains current and makes any changes identified as being necessary.
The risk assessment must be audited at least every 2 years.
Activities that Breder Suasso deems ‘Suspicious’
Activities that Breder Suasso considers possible indications of ML/FT include:
The above list is by no means an exhaustive list; Breder Suasso monitors its client and account activity in light of several other red flags and takes appropriate measures to prevent ML/FT.
Client Identification Procedures
Breder Suasso utilizes customer identification procedures to validate the true identity of its clients. Documenting and maintaining these identification procedures enhances Breder Suasso’s ability to prevent ML/FT activities.
Breder Suasso checks among others the person’s details against their customer records, to ensure that no other person has presented the same identity information or documents.
If Breder Suasso fails to verify a client’s identity within an acceptable time period, all services will be suspended for that client and any accounts opened will be terminated. In addition, the account and services attached to that client will be under stricter scrutiny until the suspension and/or closure is carried out.
Identification Procedures for Natural Persons
Breder Suasso requires the following information for natural persons:
Identification Procedures for Business Entities
Breder Suasso requires the following information for business entities:
Breder Suasso verifies the above information via at least one of the following methods:
Any supporting documents can be certified by Breder Suasso employees, Lawyer, Notary, or any approved agent or official introducer who has signed a certification right agreement with Breder Suasso.
Recordkeeping
Breder Suasso keeps all relevant documents and service records for the minimum time as determined by applicable law.
Training
Breder Suasso implements a comprehensive training policy under which it imparts AML/CFT training to every new employee.
As initial training, all the employees in the service of Breder receive the AML/CFT Risk Assessment and the AML/CFT Program and the time required to read it is given to all employees.
Moreover, employees involved in AML/CFT roles are also required to participate in special training programs.
As a result of this comprehensive training policy, all Breder Suasso employees who are tasked with providing Breder Suasso’s services and/or deal with clients (directly or indirectly) are fully aware of all applicable AML/CFT laws and regulations. All Breder Suasso employees are therefore in the ideal position to perform their duties in complete compliance with Breder Suasso’s AML/CFT policy, and with all applicable laws, statutes and regulations.
Administration
An AML/CFT Compliance Board administers the anti-money laundering policy at Breder Suasso. The board’s responsibilities include interpreting, revising and implementing Breder Suasso’s AML/CFT policy.
AML/CFT Compliance Officer
Pursuant to section 56 of the AML/CFT Act, Breder Suasso has designated an AML/CFT Compliance officer to administer and maintain its AML/CFT programme.
Any person concerned may contact the AML/CFT Compliance Officer by sending an email to: compilance@bredersuasso.com