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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) Policy
Black Diamond Private Wealth LLC

Registered Office: Wyoming, United States
Operating Office: Miami Beach, Florida

1. Policy Statement

Black Diamond Private Wealth LLC (“the Firm”) is committed to maintaining a robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance program designed to prevent the Firm from being used for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or other financial crimes.

This policy establishes procedures to comply with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including those administered by:

  • the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
  • the Office of Foreign Assets Control
  • the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (if applicable)

The Firm prohibits the use of its services for:

  • Money laundering
  • Terrorist financing
  • Sanctions evasion
  • Fraud or corruption
  • Proliferation financing

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2. Legal and Regulatory Framework

This AML program is implemented pursuant to:

  • Bank Secrecy Act (31 USC 5311 et seq.)
  • USA PATRIOT Act
  • FinCEN AML regulations
  • OFAC sanctions programs
  • FATF recommendations
The Firm maintains policies consistent with global AML best practices and regulatory expectations.

3. Scope

This AML policy applies to:

  • All employees
  • Directors / managers
  • Contractors
  • Advisors
  • Associated persons
  • Third-party intermediaries acting on behalf of the Firm

It covers:

  • Client onboarding
  • Client monitoring
  • Transactions
  • Reporting
  • Recordkeeping
  • Sanctions screening
  • Risk management

4. AML Compliance Program Structure

The Firm maintains a risk-based AML program consisting of the following components:

  1. Internal controls
  2. Designation of an AML Compliance Officer
  3. Independent testing
  4. Employee training
  5. Customer Due Diligence procedures
  6. Suspicious activity reporting
  7. Sanctions compliance

5. AML Compliance Officer

The Firm appoints an AML Compliance Officer (AMLCO) responsible for implementing and maintaining this program.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversight of AML policies
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
  • Staff training
  • Risk assessments
  • Regulatory liaison

The AMLCO reports directly to senior management.

6. Risk-Based Approach

The Firm adopts a risk-based AML framework consistent with guidance from the Financial Action Task Force.

6.1 Client Risk

Higher risk clients may include:

  • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
  • High-net-worth individuals from high-risk jurisdictions
  • Complex corporate structures
  • Private investment vehicles
  • Offshore trusts
  • Crypto-related businesses

6.2 Geographic Risk

Riskier jurisdictions include those:

  • subject to sanctions
  • on FATF high-risk lists
  • with weak AML controls

6.3 Product Risk

Higher risk services include:

  • cross-border transfers
  • private investment structures
  • trusts and foundations
  • private placements
  • digital asset exposure

7. Customer Identification Program (CIP)

In accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act, the Firm maintains a Customer Identification Program (CIP).

Before establishing a client relationship, the Firm must collect:

For individuals:

  • Full legal name
  • Date of birth
  • Residential address
  • Government ID number
  • Nationality

For entities:

  • Legal name
  • Registration documents
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Principal place of business
  • Authorized signatories

Verification methods include:

  • government ID verification
  • database checks
  • corporate registry verification
  • third-party verification systems

8. Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

The Firm conducts risk-based due diligence on all clients.

CDD includes:

  • identity verification
  • understanding nature of relationship
  • source of funds
  • expected transaction profile
  • beneficial ownership

9. Beneficial Ownership Identification

For legal entity clients, the Firm identifies and verifies:

  • individuals owning 25% or more of the entity
  • individuals exercising control over the entity

Documentation may include:

  • ownership registers
  • corporate filings
  • shareholder agreements

10. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

Enhanced Due Diligence is applied to higher-risk clients including:

  • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
  • clients from high-risk jurisdictions
  • complex ownership structures
  • large or unusual transactions

EDD measures include:

  • source of wealth verification
  • independent background checks
  • senior management approval
  • increased transaction monitoring

11. Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Screening

The Firm screens clients against global PEP databases.

EDD is applied where a client is:

  • a senior government official
  • related to such official
  • closely associated with a PEP

12. Sanctions Compliance

The Firm screens all clients and transactions against sanctions lists administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

This includes:

  • SDN list
  • sectoral sanctions lists
  • country sanctions

Transactions involving sanctioned parties are prohibited.

13. Transaction Monitoring

The Firm maintains ongoing monitoring of client activity to detect suspicious patterns.

Red flags include:

  • unusually large transfers
  • transactions inconsistent with profile
  • rapid movement of funds
  • frequent cross-border transfers
  • complex layering activity

Monitoring may be conducted via automated systems or manual review.

14. Suspicious Activity Reporting

If suspicious activity is detected, the Firm will file a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

Examples include:

  • structuring transactions
  • unexplained wealth
  • sanctions evasion
  • suspected fraud
  • terrorist financing indicators

SARs must be filed within 30 days of detecting suspicious activity.

Employees are prohibited from disclosing SAR filings.

15. Currency Transaction Reporting

If applicable, the Firm will comply with Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR) requirements for cash transactions exceeding $10,000 under the Bank Secrecy Act.

16. Recordkeeping

The Firm retains AML records for at least five (5) years, including:

  • customer identification records
  • transaction records
  • SAR filings
  • due diligence documentation

Records must be securely stored.

17. Employee Training

The Firm conducts AML training for all employees.

Training covers:

  • AML laws and regulations
  • recognizing suspicious activity
  • reporting procedures
  • sanctions compliance

Training is conducted annually.

18. Independent Testing

The AML program is subject to independent review at least annually.

Testing may be conducted by:

  • internal audit
  • external compliance consultants
  • legal counsel

Reviews assess:

  • effectiveness of controls
  • compliance with regulations
  • adequacy of training

19. Data Protection and Confidentiality

All AML records and investigations are confidential.

Information will only be disclosed to regulators or law enforcement where required.

20. Third-Party Risk Management

The Firm conducts due diligence on third parties including:

  • custodians
  • introducers
  • investment partners
  • advisors

Third parties must maintain appropriate AML standards.

21. Escalation Procedures

Employees must escalate suspicious activity to the AML Compliance Officer immediately.

Failure to report suspicious activity may result in disciplinary action.

22. Regulatory Cooperation

The Firm will cooperate fully with:

  • the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
  • the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • law enforcement agencies

23. Program Review

This AML program will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect:

  • regulatory changes
  • emerging risks
  • business model changes

24. Board Approval

This policy is approved and adopted by the management of Black Diamond Private Wealth LLC and is effective immediately.

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