SAR information ishighly sensitive, and institutionsmust follow strict confidentiality rulesto protect investigations and avoid “tipping off” customers.
Option D (Correct):Statistical summaries (e.g., the number of SARs filed, trends, typologies)help the Board monitor AML riskswithout disclosing confidential details.
Option A (Incorrect):Providingall possible detailsmay violateSAR confidentiality laws.
Option B (Incorrect):Sharing full SAR copieswith non-compliance staff isnot permittedunder AML regulations.
Option C (Incorrect):Naming specific customers under SAR reviewrisks"tipping off"or leaking confidential information.
Best Practices for SAR Reporting to the Board:
Provide anonymized statistics on SAR trends.
Highlight emerging AML risks and compliance effectiveness.
Avoid disclosing specific cases or customer names.
[Reference:, FinCEN SAR Confidentiality Rules (U.S.), 6th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD), FATF Recommendation 20 (Reporting Suspicious Transactions), , , , ]
