How Do Global FATF Guidelines Influence KYC/AML Procedures for Crypto Prime Brokers?
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requires crypto service providers, including prime brokers, to implement robust Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures. This includes the 'Travel Rule,' which mandates the collection and transmission of originator and beneficiary information for crypto transfers above a certain threshold.
These guidelines force brokers to integrate complex data sharing and verification systems.