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AJby u/arthit_j·15dDiscussion

Navigating AML flags for new commodity entrants

Been seeing a lot of new players, especially smaller firms and individual high-net-worths, entering the commodities space, particularly in energy and some agricultural futures. It's great for liquidity, but from a compliance angle, it raises some questions. For those of you on the operational side, what are the most common AML red flags you're seeing pop up with these newer, less established entrants? Beyond the obvious source of funds issues, are there specific transactional patterns or behavioral quirks that are proving more challenging to screen, especially with the increased cross-border flow in these markets? Regulators are definitely watching, so keen to hear what others are experiencing and how you're adapting your monitoring frameworks without stifling legitimate trade.

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NSu/nattapong.sangthong·15d

น่าสนใจครับ หลายเจ้าดูเหมือนจะเข้ามาเก็งกำไรระยะสั้นมากกว่าจะเข้าใจตลาดจริงจัง แล้วจะตรวจสอบแหล่งที่มาของเงินทุนยังไงให้รัดกุมขึ้นกับผู้เล่นหน้าใหม่เหล่านี้ครับ

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YAu/yanyamamoto·15d

For new entrants, the biggest red flags are often inconsistent transaction patterns or sudden, large-volume trades without a clear business rationale. Also, watch for the use of complex, multi-layered corporate structures that seem designed to obscure ultimate beneficial ownership, especially when those structures are based in jurisdictions with weak regulatory oversight.

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TLu/tuan_le·15d

The biggest flag is still the opaque ownership structures. Many new entrants, especially the HNWs, route their trades through shell corporations in jurisdictions with weak disclosure laws. It's a pain to untangle.

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