Anti–Money Laundering Policy
Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
We, Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "MHTB") will work to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism (hereinafter referred to as "Money Laundering") by implementing the following policies.
BASIC PRINCIPLE
MHTB recognizes the importance of preventing money laundering, and therefore will comply with international and domestic laws and establish appropriate policies.
ADMINISTRATION
MHTB will stipulate roles and internal controls within the bank.
CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION
- –MHTB will implement and maintain appropriate measures to conduct customer identification.
- –Management will train employees in matters related to the prevention of money laundering so that employees can implement immediate and appropriate measures for customer identification.
CONFIRMATION OF MEASURES FOR FREEZING ASSETS
- –MHTB will implement and maintain measures to confirm assets which are frozen in relation to terrorist activities.
- –MHTB will train employees in matters related to the prevention of money laundering so that employees can implement immediate and appropriate measures for confirming assets frozen in relation to terrorist activities.
REPORTING OF SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS
- –MHTB will implement and maintain measures for handling suspicious transactions.
- –MHTB will immediately report suspicious transactions to relevant authorities.
- –MHTB will implement immediate and appropriate measures for handling suspicious transactions.
- –MHTB will train employees in matters related to the prevention of money laundering so that employees can implement immediate and appropriate measures for handling suspicious transactions.
COMPLIANCE CHECKS
MHTB will check the adequacy of the Anti–Money Laundering Policy and compliance with the Policy, and continuously improve internal controls based on the outcomes of these checks.
