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AML in Education
Educational institutions receive large tuition payments, often from overseas and sometimes from third parties, which exposes them to money-laundering risk. Several regulators and sector bodies now expect universities to know their payers.
What KYC and AML controls look like in education
- Identification of the payer, not just the student.
- Screening of payers and sponsors.
- Monitoring of overpayments and refund requests to different accounts.
- Record keeping.
Common challenges
- Payments via agents and intermediaries.
- Refund fraud.
- Limited compliance resources in institutions.
How IDWise supports education
The Continuous Trust Platform is configured to the regulator and risk profile of each education customer, combining the modules below in one journey with a complete audit trail.
Frequently asked questions
Are universities regulated for AML?
Rules vary; many jurisdictions issue guidance and some apply AML obligations to high-value cash or third-party payments.
What is the typical laundering pattern in education?
Overpayment of tuition followed by a refund request to a different account.
How can institutions mitigate the risk?
Verify payer identity, screen sponsors and control refunds.
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