AML / CFT / Sanctions Compliance — SaaS Platform
Effective Date: 1 April 2026 | Version 1.0 | Classification: Internal & Published Policy (Last updated: 1 April 2026)
| Document Type | Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) Policy |
|---|---|
| Applies To | ExactFlow p.s.a., all staff, all Platform Clients, all Marketplace Sellers and Buyers |
| AML Officer | compliance@exactflow.com |
| GIIF Reporting | Generalny Inspektor Informacji Finansowej — www.gov.pl/giif |
| Legal Basis | Polish AML Act (Dz.U. 2018 poz. 723); EU 4AMLD / 5AMLD / 6AMLD; FATF Recommendations |
| Review Cycle | Annual — or immediately upon material change in regulatory requirements |
ExactFlow is an Obligated Institution under the Polish Act of 1 March 2018 on Countering Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ustawa o przeciwdziałaniu praniu pieniędzy oraz finansowaniu terroryzmu, Dz.U. 2018 poz. 723). This policy sets out ExactFlow's mandatory AML/CFT obligations and the standards that Sellers and Platform Clients must comply with.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Money Laundering (ML) | The process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions — defined in Article 299 of the Polish Penal Code and Articles 2 of EU Directives 2015/849 and 2018/1673 |
| Terrorist Financing (TF) | The provision or collection of funds, by any means, intended to be used to carry out a terrorist act or to support a terrorist organisation — defined in Article 165a of the Polish Penal Code |
| Obligated Institution (Instytucja Obowiązana) | An entity required to implement AML/CFT measures under the Polish AML Act — ExactFlow p.s.a. qualifies as an obligated institution as an operator of a payment platform facilitating transactions |
| Customer Due Diligence (CDD) | The process of verifying the identity of a Client or counterparty and assessing the risk they pose for ML/TF purposes |
| Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) | Heightened CDD measures applied to higher-risk clients, transactions, or geographies |
| Politically Exposed Person (PEP) | A natural person who is or has been entrusted with a prominent public function, including heads of state, senior politicians, senior government officials, senior judicial officials, and senior executives of state-owned enterprises — within the meaning of Article 2(1)(9) of the Polish AML Act |
| Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) | A report filed with the GIIF (Polish Financial Intelligence Unit) where ExactFlow has knowledge, suspicion, or reasonable grounds to suspect ML or TF activity |
| Tipping-Off Prohibition | The legal prohibition on disclosing to a suspect or third party that a SAR has been filed or that an ML/TF investigation is underway — Article 54 of the Polish AML Act |
| Beneficial Owner | The natural person who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity — within the meaning of Article 2(2)(1) of the Polish AML Act |
| High-Risk Third Country | A country identified by the European Commission as having strategic deficiencies in its AML/CFT regime — listed in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 as updated |
| GIIF | Generalny Inspektor Informacji Finansowej — the Polish Financial Intelligence Unit responsible for receiving and analysing SARs |
| FATF | Financial Action Task Force — the international standard-setter for AML/CFT policy |
ExactFlow's AML/CFT programme is designed to comply with the following legislative framework:
| Instrument | Key AML/CFT Obligations |
|---|---|
| Polish AML Act (Dz.U. 2018 poz. 723) as amended | Primary national AML/CFT law — CDD, EDD, SAR filing, record-keeping, internal controls, staff training obligations for Obligated Institutions |
| EU Directive 2015/849 — 4AMLD | EU AML framework — CDD, PEP identification, beneficial ownership, high-risk countries |
| EU Directive 2018/843 — 5AMLD | Enhanced transparency for UBOs, virtual currency, high-value goods, anonymous prepaid cards |
| EU Directive 2018/1673 — 6AMLD | Harmonised criminal offences for ML; extended predicate offences list; enhanced criminal sanctions |
| EU Regulation 2023/1113 — Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) / Travel Rule | Information accompanying transfers of funds — Originator and Beneficiary data requirements for payment transactions |
| EU Regulation 2024/1624 — AML Regulation (AMLR) | New directly applicable AML obligations from 2027 — ExactFlow is monitoring and preparing for implementation |
| FATF 40 Recommendations | International AML/CFT standards — risk-based approach, CDD, record-keeping, STR reporting |
| EU Consolidated Sanctions List | Asset freezes and prohibitions — ExactFlow must screen against this list and freeze assets where required |
| Polish National Sanctions List | Domestic asset freezes — maintained by the Polish Ministry of Finance |
| UN Security Council Sanctions Lists | Resolutions binding on all UN Member States — ExactFlow screens against consolidated UN list |
| OFAC SDN List | US sanctions — ExactFlow screens to protect against US correspondent banking risk |
ExactFlow conducts and maintains a documented, enterprise-wide ML/TF Risk Assessment, reviewed annually and updated whenever material changes in business model, client base, or regulatory environment occur. The Risk Assessment covers:
Each Seller and significant Buyer relationship is assigned an AML risk score at onboarding and reviewed periodically:
| Risk Level | Risk Score | Characteristics | CDD Level | Review Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 1–3 | Established EU/EEA business; regulated sector; low transaction volumes; no adverse information | Standard CDD | Annual |
| Medium | 4–6 | Non-EU business; complex ownership structure; higher transaction volumes; sector with elevated ML risk (luxury goods, art, electronics) | Standard CDD + enhanced monitoring | Every 6 months |
| High | 7–8 | High-Risk Third Country; PEP involvement; adverse media; complex or opaque ownership; previous SAR filed | Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) | Quarterly + event-triggered |
| Prohibited | 9–10 | Sanctions match; confirmed criminal activity; entity in FATF non-cooperative jurisdiction with no EDD mitigation available | Relationship refused or terminated | Immediate — no relationship permitted |
ExactFlow applies Standard CDD to all Sellers at onboarding. CDD must be completed before a Seller is permitted to publish Listings or receive Payouts. Standard CDD requires:
EDD is applied to Sellers and Buyers who present higher ML/TF risk, including:
EDD measures include: obtaining senior management approval before establishing or continuing the relationship; collecting additional information on the source of funds and source of wealth; conducting enhanced ongoing monitoring of transactions; obtaining board-level authorization for Payouts above defined thresholds.
| Threshold | Action Required |
|---|---|
| Single transaction PLN 10,000 / €2,300 or above | Mandatory CDD verification of Buyer identity before transaction completion |
| Aggregate transactions from same Buyer ≥ PLN 10,000 / €2,300 in 30 days | CDD verification of Buyer identity |
| Seller Payout above PLN 50,000 / €11,500 in single settlement | Enhanced verification of Payout destination; EDD review of Seller if not already EDD-rated |
| Cross-border transaction to non-EEA country above PLN 25,000 / €5,750 | Enhanced transaction monitoring; EDD if repeated |
| High-Risk Third Country transaction (any amount) | EDD mandatory regardless of amount |
| Cash equivalent transaction (gift cards, prepaid instruments) above PLN 1,000 / €230 | Enhanced monitoring; CDD if not already verified |
ExactFlow screens all Sellers, Buyers (above CDD thresholds), Beneficial Owners, and Account Administrators against PEP databases at onboarding and on an ongoing basis. A PEP is defined under Article 2(1)(9) of the Polish AML Act and includes:
The PEP classification applies for 12 months after a person leaves the public function (Article 37(5) of the Polish AML Act). Close associates and family members of PEPs are treated as PEPs for CDD purposes.
PEPs may not be onboarded without written approval from ExactFlow's Senior Management
AML compliance does not end at onboarding. ExactFlow conducts ongoing monitoring of all Seller and significant Buyer relationships throughout the lifecycle of the relationship:
Automated real-time transaction monitoring for: rapid succession of transactions from new accounts; transactions just below CDD thresholds (structuring); unusual volume spikes; rapid Payout requests following high-value deposits; transactions to/from high-risk jurisdictions
Annual re-verification of CDD information for all active Sellers
ExactFlow is required to file a SAR with the GIIF where there is knowledge, suspicion, or reasonable grounds to suspect that a transaction or activity involves the proceeds of crime or is intended to finance terrorism. Indicators of suspicious activity include:
| Indicator Category | Examples of Suspicious Indicators |
|---|---|
| Transaction patterns | Transactions structured just below CDD thresholds (structuring/smurfing); rapid movement of funds with no apparent business purpose; unusual geographic patterns; large cash-equivalent payments |
| Identity and verification | Reluctance to provide identification; inconsistent information; use of complex corporate structures to obscure Beneficial Ownership; identity documents inconsistent with other information provided |
| Business activity | Turnover inconsistent with the stated business; products sold do not match business profile; unusual customer base for the product category; transactions inconsistent with the Seller's market position |
| Payout behaviour | Immediate Payout requests following deposits; Payouts to multiple different bank accounts; Payouts to high-risk jurisdictions; Payout instructions that change frequently |
| Source of funds | Inability to explain the source of high-value transaction funding; funds originating from high-risk jurisdictions; funds passing through multiple intermediaries |
| Sanctions and PEPs | Match or close match against sanctions lists; PEP status not disclosed; politically sensitive business relationships |
The SAR filing procedure is as follows:
ExactFlow and all its staff are legally prohibited from disclosing to any person — including the subject of the SAR — that a SAR has been filed or that an ML/TF investigation is underway (Article 54 of the Polish AML Act). Violation of the tipping-off prohibition is a criminal offence. Staff who receive enquiries from Sellers or Buyers about account holds related to AML investigations must redirect to standard 'account under review' messaging only and immediately notify the AML Compliance Officer.
ExactFlow maintains the following AML records in accordance with Article 49 of the Polish AML Act:
| Record Type | Retention Period | Storage Method |
|---|---|---|
| CDD documentation (identity verification, registration documents, beneficial ownership records) | 5 years from end of business relationship or from date of transaction | Encrypted secure document management system; access restricted to AML team |
| Transaction records (all transactions subject to AML monitoring) | 5 years from date of transaction | Encrypted database with audit trail; immutable record |
| SAR filings and supporting analysis | 5 years from date of filing | Confidential AML case management system; access restricted to AML Compliance Officer and Senior Management |
| AML Risk Assessment (enterprise-wide) | Current version + 5 previous versions retained | Version-controlled document management system |
| Staff AML training records | Duration of employment + 5 years | HR system |
| AML monitoring alerts and disposals | 5 years from date of alert | AML case management system with audit trail |
ExactFlow screens all Sellers, Buyers (above thresholds), Beneficial Owners, and Account Administrators against the following sanctions lists in real time at onboarding and on an ongoing basis:
Where a potential sanctions match is identified:
Where ExactFlow identifies that a Seller or Buyer is subject to asset-freezing sanctions, ExactFlow is legally required to freeze all assets held by or for that person immediately and notify the competent authority. ExactFlow does not require a court order to freeze assets where an applicable sanctions regulation requires it.
ExactFlow has appointed a dedicated AML Compliance Officer (AMLCO) with overall responsibility for ExactFlow's AML/CFT programme. The AMLCO reports directly to the ExactFlow Board and has the authority to: reject or terminate client relationships; file SARs; escalate to law enforcement; halt transactions; and impose account restrictions. Contact: compliance@exactflow.com.
All ExactFlow staff who interact with Sellers, Buyers, or payment transactions complete mandatory AML training covering:
New staff complete AML training within 30 days of joining. All staff complete annual refresher training. Training records are maintained for the duration of employment plus 5 years.
ExactFlow's AML programme is subject to independent audit at least annually. Audit findings are reported to the Board and any material deficiencies remediated within 90 days. ExactFlow cooperates fully with inspections by the GIIF and other competent authorities.
Platform Clients and Marketplace Sellers must:
ExactFlow reserves the right to suspend accounts, withhold Payouts, and terminate relationships where Clients or Sellers fail to cooperate with AML obligations, provide false information, or where ExactFlow has grounds to suspect ML/TF involvement. ExactFlow will not be liable for any loss arising from such actions taken in good faith compliance with AML obligations.
| AML Compliance Officer | compliance@exactflow.com |
|---|---|
| Legal | legal@exactflow.com |
| Registered Address | ExactFlow p.s.a., Stanisława Bodycha 87, 05-816 Reguły, Poland |
| Polish FIU (GIIF) | Generalny Inspektor Informacji Finansowej | www.gov.pl/giif |
| KNF | Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego | www.knf.gov.pl |
| Ministry of Finance | Ministerstwo Finansów | www.gov.pl/finanse |
| UODO | Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych | www.uodo.gov.pl |
This AML Policy complies with: Polish AML Act (Dz.U. 2018 poz. 723); EU 4AMLD (2015/849); EU 5AMLD (2018/843); EU 6AMLD (2018/1673); EU Transfer of Funds Regulation (2023/1113); EU AML Regulation (2024/1624, effective 2027); FATF 40 Recommendations; EU and UN Sanctions Regulations; Polish Penal Code (Art. 299 ML; Art. 165a TF). Annual legal review by a licensed Polish attorney with AML specialisation is mandatory.
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