AML / KYC Policy

Anti-Money Laundering & Know Your Customer Compliance

AML / KYC Policy

1. Introduction

Ghost Empire is committed to complying with all applicable anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and know your customer (KYC) regulations. This policy outlines our commitment to preventing financial crime and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

2. Know Your Customer (KYC) Requirements

As part of our client onboarding process, we require the following information:

  • Personal Identification: Full legal name, date of birth, and nationality
  • Contact Information: Valid email address and phone number
  • Address Verification: Proof of current residential address
  • Identity Verification: Government-issued ID or passport
  • Source of Funds: Information about the origin of trading capital
  • Beneficial Ownership: Details if trading on behalf of an entity
  • Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Declaration: Confirmation of PEP status if applicable

3. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

For high-risk clients or transactions, we conduct enhanced due diligence, which may include:

  • Additional identity verification
  • Verification of source of funds and wealth
  • Background checks
  • Regular monitoring of account activity
  • Sanctions list screening

4. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

We implement comprehensive AML procedures to detect and prevent money laundering, including:

  • Transaction Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of trading activity for suspicious patterns
  • Sanctions Screening: Screening against international sanctions lists and watchlists
  • Suspicious Activity Reports: Filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required
  • Record Keeping: Maintenance of comprehensive records for regulatory review

5. Verification of Identity

We require original documents or certified copies to verify your identity. Acceptable documents include:

  • Passport
  • National identity card
  • Driver's license
  • Government-issued ID

6. Address Verification

We require proof of current residential address from documents issued within the last three months, such as:

  • Utility bills (electricity, water, gas)
  • Bank statements
  • Government correspondence
  • Lease agreements

7. Source of Funds Declaration

Clients must declare the source of their trading capital. We may request documentation supporting the declared source, particularly for larger deposits.

8. Beneficial Ownership Declaration

If you are trading on behalf of an entity or trust, you must provide:

  • Details of the beneficial owner(s)
  • Proof of authority to trade on behalf of the entity
  • Company registration documents
  • Articles of association or similar documents

9. Politically Exposed Persons (PEP)

We screen clients against PEP watchlists. If you are a politically exposed person or related to a PEP, you must disclose this during the account opening process. Enhanced due diligence may apply.

10. Sanctions and Watchlist Screening

We screen all clients and transactions against:

  • OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions lists
  • UN sanctions lists
  • EU sanctions lists
  • Other applicable international sanctions regimes

11. Suspicious Activity Reporting

If we detect activity that we reasonably believe may involve money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crime, we are obligated to file a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) with relevant authorities. This may result in:

  • Account suspension or termination
  • Freezing of funds pending investigation
  • Restricted access to your account

12. Record Retention

We maintain records of all KYC documentation and transaction history for a minimum of five years or as required by applicable regulations.

13. Ongoing Monitoring

We conduct ongoing monitoring of client accounts and activity to ensure continued compliance with AML/KYC requirements. We may request updated information or documentation at any time.

14. Refusal to Provide Services

We reserve the right to refuse to provide services or open accounts if:

  • You fail to provide required information or documentation
  • We cannot verify your identity or source of funds
  • You appear on sanctions lists or watchlists
  • We have reasonable grounds to suspect involvement in financial crime

15. Reporting and Compliance

We comply with all reporting obligations to regulatory authorities and law enforcement. We may be required to disclose information to authorities without prior notice or your consent.

16. Privacy and Confidentiality

While we maintain strict confidentiality of client information, we may disclose information to regulatory authorities, law enforcement, and financial intelligence units as required by law.

17. Contact for Compliance Inquiries

For questions regarding our AML/KYC policies, please contact us at ghosttraderrs@gmail.com.

Last Updated: January 2026