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Module: General Practice

Q61: Which of the following statements regarding correspondent banking relationships are correct?

Regulated Entities (REs) shall not enter into or continue a correspondent banking relationship with a shell bank.




REs must ensure that their respondent banks do not permit their accounts to be used by shell banks.




In the case of 'payable-through-accounts', the correspondent bank must be satisfied that the respondent bank has conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on customers having direct access to its accounts.
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above
βœ… Correct Answer: D
All three statements are correct.
REs must avoid shell banks and ensure 'payable-through-accounts' are vetted.
These international banking norms are crucial for RBI KYC Guidelines MCQs.