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Ten Profitable Pandemic Products!! Start your Business

April 24, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

Hello human!! I want to thank you for reading my post during your 2020 quarantine! I understand that your schedule is very demanding…

I have compiled a list of 10 products that remain profitable during this current season that many are calling a “pandemic”.

These should provide you with business ideas that you can start now or after quarantine

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Here are the products:

1.Bathroom tissue;

2.Cleaning Supplies;

3.Water;

4.Vegetables

5.Dry Goods;

6.Protective Gear;

7.Ebooks;

8.Online courses;

9.Alcohol;

10.Cigarettes!

Did I miss out any profitable pandemic product? Comment below!

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What should a complete file of a Car Dealer contain

April 3, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

As you know, car dealers are considered “listed businesses” under Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations in Trinidad and Tobago. This post should be helpful if you want to create a checklist for your Car Sales files.

Quotation

Sales Tax Invoice

Bank Financing Approval (where applicable)

Receipt(s)

Insurance Cover Note

For registered Limited Liability Companies in addition to the above):

Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Continuance;

Articles of Incorporation;

Identification documents for all directors and authorized account signatories;

Most recent Annual Returns;

Management Accounts or;

Cash Flow projections for at least 3 years (for companies registered less than 3 years)

Signed Director’s statement outlining the nature of the company’s business;

Evidence of authority to enter into the business relationship e.g. copy of the Board Resolution giving authorization to signatories;

Power of Attorney or other authority where applicable;

Company Bye Laws where applicable

For Individuals:

Two valid forms of unexpired government issued identification;

Job letter and payslip;

Utility bill.

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How to Report Proliferation Financing Funds in your possession (ESR): AML Compliance Consultants

March 23, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

The purpose of the Economic Sanctions (Implementation of United Nations Resolution on the Democratic Republic of Korea) Order, 2018 and the Economic Sanctions (Implementation of United Nations Resolution on the Islamic Republic of Iran) Order, 2018 is to implement measures to prevent and disrupt the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction which constitutes a substantial threat to both domestic and international peace and security.

The Economic Sanctions (Implementation of United Nations Resolution on the Democratic Republic of Korea) Order 2018 and the Economic Sanctions (Implementation of United Nations Resolution on the Democratic Republic of Iran) Order 2018 seeks to put measures in place to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) . The Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction poses a clear and present danger to global peace and security.

Listed Businesses (LBs) and Financial Institutions (FIs) must consult the list of entities which have been subject of a freezing Order by the Supreme Court in Trinidad and Tobago and inform the Financial Intelligence Uni (FIU) where the FI or LB knows or has reasonably suspects that an entity named in the Court Order has property or funds in the FI or LB; or

A transaction is being conducted by an individual involving property or money owned or controlled by an entity named in the Court Order.The prescribed form is the Economic Sanctions Reporting Form.

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Obligations of a Listed Business under Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations: Trinidad Online Lawyer

March 16, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

The most important obligation of a listed business is to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) .The following represents a list of other obligations:

1.To report suspicious transactions and activities

2.To obtain and verify customer information in accordance with Regulations 15 and 16 of the Financial Obligations Regulations (FORs) ;

3.To keep records of customer information for 6 years (Regulation 31 of the FORs);

4.To provide the FIU with a copy of those records once requested in writing;

5.To provide Law Enforcement Agencies with a copy of those records once requested in writing;

6.No tipping off in accordance with section 51 Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA);

7.To reference every customer’s name against the 3 Sanction lists (UN 2253 List, FATF List of Non- Cooperative Countries and Territories and the TT Consolidated List of High Court Orders .

8.To conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on PEPS in accordance with regulation 20 of the FORs ;

9.To conduct an internal and external Anti Money Laundering Audit annually;

10.To attend AML training every year;

11.To conduct Due Diligence on new employees (KYE).

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Who must file Terrorist Funds Reports (TFRs) in Trinidad?(Free AML Training)

February 14, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

Both Financial Institutions (FIs) and Listed Businesses (LBs) are required to file TFRs in Trinidad and Tobago.

FIs and LBs must consult the United Nations 2253 List and the Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of High Court Orders. If the FI or LB knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that a designated entity has property or funds in Trinidad and Tobago. The FI or LB will then contact the FIU and indicate that the LB/FI has property or funds belonging to a designated individual or entity. The Terrorist Funds Report is then completed and submitted soft copy via the FIU’s secure reporting system or by hand via a sealed envelope.

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Should LB/FIs reference new and existing employees against the Sanctions Lists: AML Compliance Consultants

January 31, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

It is good practice to reference the name of new and existing staff against Sanction Lists. Regulation 5 of the Financial Obligation Regulations requires that financial institutions and listed businesses use the best practices of the industry to recruit employees who have integrity and are competent.

This practice will ensure that individuals who are designated as terrorist or terrorist financiers are not retained by the regulated entity.

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How are Art Dealers used to wash dirty money?: Free Anti Money Laundering Training in Trinidad!!

January 17, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

One of my friends is an artist and she tells me of here adventures. She once told me that at one of her art shows a customer saw her painting, went for her cheque book and was prepared to buy my friend’s piece. The lady issued a cheque payable to my friend’s personal name. In order to advance her career my friend must be close with art dealers and art galleries. She told me that the art galleries take a commission for each painting that the artist sells.

I attended my friend’s art exhibition and I was amazed at the people in the crowd. They were mainly well-dressed professionals. Everyone was refined and sipped on the complimentary wine. The prices of the paintings ranged from $1200.00 TTD to $200,000.00 TTD. I became curious as to how money launderers can abuse art dealers to launder money.

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High value artwork can be purchased with cash obtained from criminal activities and then re-sold to another purchaser for more than the purchase price. This second purchaser can pay via cheque with the payee being the Art Dealer. The dirty money has been laundered and the proceeds from the sale of the artwork will appear legitimate because the funds will pass through a financial institution when the cheque is encashed.
Artwork can be purchased with dirty money and shipped to another country where it will be sold at a profit. This allows for the cross-border movement of a high valued asset.
A money launderer can purchase artwork at a low price with funds from illegal activity and then use the services of an auctioneer to sell the art to the highest bidder. The auctioneer can be paid in cash with money gained from the proceeds of crime.
An art dealership can be registered, an art gallery can be opened to display art. The expenses of the art dealership such as rent and salaries can be paid with dirty money.
After purchasing artwork with dirty money, the high valued art can be used as collateral for a loan application with a financial institution or money lending service.
An artist can be hired to forge rare pieces of art and these can be sold to unsuspecting customers, who think that they are being the original.
Pieces of art from a young and upcoming artist can be purchased and then can be sold in a few years when and if the artist becomes famous.
The money launderer can connect with companies who want to contribute artwork to a Charity. The artwork that will be sold to the company can be purchased at minimal cost. The owner of a charity here in Trinidad told me about an instance where he asked for sponsorship from a big local company. The company donated almost $100,000 TTD in artwork to his cause.
Art work can be purchased cheaply and then sold online to anyone interested in the piece. Naturally the piece will be sold for more than the purchase price.
Expensive artwork can be stolen from a museum and then sold privately to an interested buyer.

The nature of these art sales is usually private and this makes it ideal for those desirous of washing money. In Trinidad and Tobago, art dealers are regulated by the Financial Intelligence Unit and must appoint a compliance officer, create a compliance program, attend anti-money laundering training and conduct anti-money laundering audits.

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When to file Quarterly Terrorist Report (QTR 1) VS Quarterly Terrorist Report (QTR2 )?

January 10, 2020January 17, 2021 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

According to section 33 (3) of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), Financial Institutions (FIs) must report to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) every three (3) months:

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(a)if it is not in possession or control of terrorist property via Quarterly Terrorist Report (QTR) 1;

(b)if it is possession or control of terrorist property; and the particulars relating to the persons, accounts and transaction involved and the total value of the property, via Quarterly Terrorist Report (QTR) 2.

As seen above only Financial Institutions must file the QTR1 and QTR2. Listed Businesses do not file QTR1 and QTR2.

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Top 10 ways to Launder Drug Money through a Supermarket : Free Anti Money Laundering Training in Trinidad!! Must watch

October 21, 2019June 14, 2020 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

“It was my first job,packing the groceries in bags and boxes at the supermarket. My supervisor handed me a brown paper bag and instructed me to take it upstairs accompanied by the security guard on duty at the grocery. I peeked inside the brown bag and there were coils of $100 notes in TTD cuurency. This was not the cash from the cash registers because there are set times where all the cashiers would clear their drawers. I delivered the bag upstairs as instructed and returned behind cash register #5 where I was placed for the page.” These were the words of my client. I told him that tomorrow he would appear before the Magistrate and would be asked if he pleaded guilty or not guilty to the charges.

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Is your local supermarket a front for a money laundering operation ? It is possible. Supermarkets are cash intensive businesses and many of them in Trinidad, do not accept Linx. There are other supermarkets that will even change your government issued disability checks as long as you purchase a few items.

Below are the Top 10 Ways to Launder Dirty Money using a Supermarket:

1.Use dirty cash as float or change to be used by cashiers to give to customers;

2.Use cash gained from illegal activities to pay suppliers such as fresh fruits and vegetables vendors,coconut water suppliers. Some suppliers accept cash only or even extend 7 days or 30 days credit to the supermarket;

3.Employees of the supermarket can be paid in cash weekly with the proceeds of crime. Most staff of a supermarket receive cash payments in brown a envelope;

4.Bags of dirty cash can be deposited into the supermarket’s business bank account as cash from sales;

5.Rent for the premises of the supermarket can be paid with dirty money;

6.Utilities such as electricity, internet and water can be paid with money obtained from illegal activities;

7.Accept checks from recipients of disability checks issued by the Government and pay them with cash gained from criminal activities;

8.Dirty Cash in small denominations ($10 bills, $20 bills) can be given to the cashier and she will exchange it with $100 bills, or just change the notes;

9. The grocery can sell items wholesale such as cigarettes and alcohol to a bar that is also owned by the proprietor of the supermarket ,dirty cash will be used for this purchase;

10.Cash can be accepted and fake invoices generated and the grocery issues a checks to the criminal.

About the Author: Antoinette Sydney LLB LEC CAMLFC CFRMP, Bar No. SYA2015211, Attorney at Law. The author is the first Online Lawyer based in Trinidad and Tobago. She has clients in Guyana, St Vincent, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands and North America. She specializes in Corporate Law and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance. She helps clients to start their Online Business Empire.

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How do you create Cash Flow Projections to open Business Business Bank Account ?

May 2, 2019November 21, 2020 / antoinettesydneyblog / Leave a comment

There are two important aspects of a Cash Flow Projection:

1.An estimation of the total income that the business will receive in 1 month;

2.An estimation of all the expenses incurred by the business in 1 month.

Income

In order to determine the income that your business generates, you should be keeping a great record of all the money that you receive. It can be as simple as having a receipt book or using an excel sheet to list the amount of money earned. It can be more sophisticated by using accounting software or an application on your phone. As a business owner you must keep track of all the cash earned in order to determine how to make improvements to ensure that the business is sustainable.

Expenses

You should also have a well maintained record of the money that you are spending to further the business. You may keep a folder to store all receipts and log the respective sums in it. You may find that some expenses are fixed and are incurred monthly. Some examples of expenses are travelling expenses, raw materials.

You will basically subtract your expenses from your income to show whether the business is making a profit or a loss.

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