the beneficial owner of the assets must be established prior to the opening of a client relationship, in accordance with local policies and regulations. The identity of the beneficial owner, if different from the client, need to be confirmed in writing by the client.
- In addition - where the establishment of the beneficial owner is required - identifying information of the beneficial owner has to be submitted. (This information may be verified by using documentary or non-documentary means [see para.4]
- The information required for the beneficial owner, at a minimum, consists for individuals of name, residential address, date of birth and nationality and, for operating companies, the name, registered address
- The documents proving the establishment of the beneficial owner of the assets must be made available to the Bank prior to the opening of the client relationship