Verification of Third Parties
FC-1.1.5
Islamic bank licensees must obtain a signed statement from all new customers confirming whether or not the customer is acting on their own behalf or not. This undertaking must be obtained prior to conducting any transactions with the customer concerned.FC-1.1.6
Where a customer is acting on behalf of a third party, the
Islamic bank licensee must also obtain a signed statement from the third party, confirming they have given authority to the customer to act on their behalf. Where the third party is a legal person, theIslamic bank licensee must have sight of the original Board resolution (or other applicable document) authorising the customer to act on the third party's behalf, and retain a certified copy.FC-1.1.7
Islamic bank licensee must establish and verify the identity of the customer and (where applicable) the party/parties on whose behalf the customer is acting, including the Beneficial Owner of the funds. Verification must take place in accordance with the requirements specified in this Chapter.FC-1.1.8
Where financial services are provided to a minor or other person lacking full legal capacity, the normal identification procedures as set out in this Chapter must be followed. In the case of minors, licensees must additionally verify the identity of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Where a third party on behalf of a person lacking full legal capacity wishes to open an account, the licensee must establish the identity of that third party as well as the intended account holder.
