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Financial Verification

Source of Funds Verification

Source of Funds review that helps organisations establish where the particular money involved in a transaction originated, supported by documentary evidence and clearly documented findings.

What is Source of Funds?

Source of Funds asks: where did the particular money involved in this transaction originate? It is transaction-specific — the question is not how wealthy the customer is, but where this specific amount came from. A salary, a property sale, a business distribution or an investment redemption are all common legitimate answers.

Supporting Evidence

Appropriate evidence depends on the claimed origin and commonly includes bank statements, sale agreements, invoices, business records, investment statements, loan documentation and property-sale documentation. We review the documentation presented, check it for internal consistency, and compare it against the transaction it is meant to support.

Requirements Vary

Documentation requirements depend on the institution, the transaction and applicable regulations — a large property purchase justifiably attracts different questions than a routine account credit. We report what the evidence supports and what remains unverified rather than presenting assumptions as conclusions.

What We Verify / Review

  • Bank statements and account activity
  • Sale and purchase agreements
  • Invoices and business records
  • Investment and dividend statements
  • Loan and finance documentation
  • Property-sale documentation
  • Consistency with the transaction profile

How the Process Works

  1. 1Understand the transaction the funds support
  2. 2Obtain the customer's explanation and supporting documentation
  3. 3Review the documents for consistency and completeness
  4. 4Cross-check against the transaction details
  5. 5Flag gaps, inconsistencies or unverifiable elements
  6. 6Deliver a documented source of funds assessment

Who May Need This Service

  • Banks reviewing high-value transactions
  • Estate agencies and conveyancers
  • Investment and wealth platforms
  • Vehicle and luxury asset dealers
  • Insurers and lenders

Documents & Information That May Be Required

Requirements may vary depending on the institution, jurisdiction, customer risk profile and nature of the transaction.

  • Bank statements covering the relevant period
  • Sale agreements and proof of completion
  • Invoices or contracts supporting the claimed origin
  • Investment statements or redemption confirmations
  • Loan approvals and agreements
  • Business financial records where the funds are business-derived

Source of Funds — Frequently Asked Questions

Source of Funds asks where the particular money involved in a specific transaction originated — for example a salary payment, property sale or investment redemption. It is transaction-specific, unlike Source of Wealth, which concerns how overall wealth accumulated.

More answers in the KYC, AML & Document Verification FAQ hub, or browse the compliance glossary.

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