Annuity News

May 2011

Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Training Requirements

The Standard is required by the USA PATRIOT Act to ensure that our producers are integrated into our Anti-Money Laundering (ALM) training program. Therefore, you're required to take appropriate and approved AML training annually to ensure that you have the necessary information to prevent and detect money laundering.

1. What Do I Need To Do To Meet The Standard's AML Training Requirements?
   
   You must pass an appropriate and approved AML training program on an annual basis.
2. Where Can I Receive The Approved AML Training Program?
   
   The Standard is using the AML training provided by LIMRA. LIMRA's AML training program is completely free of charge to you. It generally takes much less than an hour to complete. The Standard automatically receives an electronic report of your AML training course completion from LIMRA.
   
   If you're a registered representative or an employee of a financial institution, you may already be routinely required to complete AML training through your broker/dealer or your financial institution. If you do so, to meet The Standard's requirements you must:
   
   
   • Complete The Standard's Form No. 13404, Certification of Anti-Money-Laundering Training Completion; and
   • Fax the completed form to our Sales Support Team at 971.321.5408.
3. What Happens If I Do Not Complete The Appropriate AML Training?
   
   The Standard is required under the AML rules to ensure that its appointed producers do complete the appropriate AML training on an annual basis. Any failure to complete the training in a timely manner may result in:
   
   
   • Withholding commission payments; and
   • Termination of your appointment.
4. What If I Think There Are Activities That Make Me Suspect Money Laundering?
   
   If you believe there are any suspicious activities related to the potential of money laundering, you must report such activities to The Standard's AML Compliance Officer.