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(‘‘FATF’’) have been implemented throughout the organiza-
20. Discuss the status of any other regulatory fi lings required to be
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tion.
The response also should confi rm (or modify as appro-
made in connection with Applicant’s proposal to establish an
priate) that the anti-money-laundering and counterterrorist
offi ce, and indicate when action on such fi lings is expected.
fi nancing policies and procedures would be implemented at
the proposed U.S. offi ce.
21. Provide a statement from the home-country supervisor of
Applicant that Applicant is duly organized, licensed as a bank,
VI. Miscellaneous
and in good standing, and such supervisor consents to estab-
lishment of the proposed offi ce.
19. List all jurisdictions (in addition to the home country) in which
Applicant has material operations.
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For each such jurisdiction,
22. Applicant and its ultimate parent, if any, should provide (jointly
describe any secrecy laws or other impediments that would
and separately) the commitments contained in Attachment E
restrict the ability of Applicant or its ultimate parent, if any, from
through an offi cer that is authorized to bind the entity making
providing information on the operations or activities of Appli-
the commitment. The commitments should be provided in the
cant and any of its affi liates that the Board deems necessary
exact form provided (including all footnote references).
to determine and enforce compliance with the International
Banking Act, the BHCA, and other applicable federal laws. If
23. Proof of newspaper publication should be provided when
any material impediments exist, discuss the manner in which
available.
Applicant and its ultimate parent, if any, propose to provide the
Board with adequate assurances of access to information.
5. These recommendations can be obtained from the following web site:
6. Material operations exist in any jurisdiction in which the direct and
indirect activities in that jurisdiction, in the aggregate, account for
5 percent or more of the consolidated, worldwide assets of the foreign
bank or its ultimate parent.