AML/CFT Policy Statement
This statement describes the general approach of COSTX LTD to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions screening and financial crime risk management.
1. Company Information
COSTX LTD is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales.
Legal name: COSTX LTD
Company registration number: 17131711
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Registered office: 5 Brayford Square, London, England, E1 0SG
Website: costx.org
2. General Statement
COSTX LTD is committed to maintaining appropriate Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing controls as part of its business operations.
The company applies a risk-based approach to financial crime prevention and takes reasonable measures to identify, assess and manage risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions exposure, fraud and other prohibited activity.
3. Risk-Based Approach
COSTX LTD assesses compliance risks based on the nature of the customer, business model, ownership structure, jurisdiction, transaction profile and other relevant risk indicators.
Higher-risk relationships may be subject to additional review and enhanced due diligence before onboarding or during the business relationship.
4. Customer Due Diligence
COSTX LTD conducts due diligence checks as part of its onboarding and compliance review process.
Depending on the risk profile, the company may request and review corporate documents, ownership information, director and beneficial owner details, proof of address, website information, licensing information and other supporting materials.
COSTX LTD may also use publicly available sources, corporate registries and adverse media checks to better understand the customer’s business activity and risk profile.
5. Sanctions and Screening
COSTX LTD may conduct sanctions, politically exposed persons and adverse media screening on customers, directors, shareholders, beneficial owners and other relevant parties.
Where potential risk indicators are identified, the company may request additional information, conduct further review or decline cooperation where the risk cannot be reasonably mitigated.
6. Transaction Monitoring
COSTX LTD may review transaction activity and payment patterns to identify unusual, suspicious or potentially prohibited activity.
Where necessary, the company may request clarification, supporting documents or take other appropriate measures in line with its compliance procedures.
7. Prohibited Activities
COSTX LTD does not knowingly support transactions connected with illegal, fraudulent, deceptive or sanctions-related activity.
The company may refuse onboarding, suspend services or terminate cooperation where there are reasonable concerns regarding legality, transparency, financial crime risk or reputational exposure.
8. Record Keeping and Review
COSTX LTD maintains relevant records related to onboarding, due diligence, screening, transaction review and compliance decisions in accordance with its internal procedures and applicable business requirements.
This AML/CFT Policy Statement may be reviewed and updated from time to time to reflect changes in the company’s business, risk exposure or compliance practices.