One of the actions that is part of the enhanced due diligence process is collecting beneficial
ownership details regarding the client’s account. This is important to identify the natural persons
who ultimately own or control the client, and to assess the potential risks associated with them.
According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), beneficial ownership information should
include1:
The name, nationality, and country of residence of each beneficial owner.
The date of birth or incorporation of each beneficial owner.
The nature and extent of the beneficial interest held by each beneficial owner.
The means by which the beneficial ownership or control is exercised.
Reference:
FATF Guidance on Transparency and Beneficial Ownership
