Account Opening Checklist
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Note: In case Trust, Clubs, Societies, Association, does not receive or intend to receive foreign
funding, a declaration from ultimate governing body to this effect is required.
For Organization registered outside Pakistan,
i) Valid copy of Registration with Ministry of Interior Government of Pakistan
ii) Attested Copy of valid MOU signed off with the Economic Affair Division Government of
Pakistan.
Any other documents as deemed necessary including its annual accounts/financial statements or
disclosures in any form which may help to ascertain the details of its activity(s), sources and usage
of funds in order to assess the risk profile of the prospective customer
Note: this requirement is applicable on Trust Accounts or accounts of clubs, associations and
Societies which are involve in charitable work
The accounts should be opened in the name of relevant Entity, as per title given in its constituent
documents of the entity.
Ensure that individuals who are authorized to operate these accounts, the settlor, the protector,
the beneficiaries and members of their governing body are not affiliated with any proscribed entity,
whether under the same name or a different name. Individual names, CNIC and other details,
including entity name and details should be checked through Alfalah Screening system. The
screening result in the form of printout should be retained in the record
In case of trust Accounts or Accounts of Clubs, Societies and Associations involved in charities/
charitable work
Obtain Prior approval from Respective Regional Business Head
Obtain consent from Head- CDD Department
AML advisory from AML Review Unit- Compliance Division
Upon receipt of AML Advisory, obtain Legal opinion from BAFL`s Legal Division from legal
perspectives along with Senior Management approval from Company Secretary
Brief profile of all Members of Board of Trustees/ Governing Body & Authorized signatories (e.g.
Profession/ Occupation, background, Source of Income, market reputation, etc.) is required
Filled & duly signed EDD Form of the Entity is required
Comprehensive Visit report confirming the physical existence, genuineness, financial worthiness,
market reputation, source & utilization of funds of the Entity, is required
Perform CDD and obtain duly filled CDD form required for all authorized signatories and all members
their governing body
Rubber stamp (as per title of A/c & Letter head) of the Business required to be affixed on SSC/AODs
(where signature of customer is affixed) if required by the customer and is not to be mandatorily
obtained
Additional Information in case of ”Trusts”, wherever applicable;
Whether the Trust is a Public Trust or Private Trust including foreign and national trust
Trust Deed whereby the Trust has been created;
Details of Settlor (this will also be available in the Trust Deed);
Objects of the trust (this will also be available in the Trust Deed);
Trustee of the trust (whether trustee is associated person of the settlor);
Description of each class or type of beneficiary (this information may also be checked from
Trust Deed);
Details of any possibility of influence of any other person on trustee regarding management
and control of trust property;
In the case of “Private Trust” if the beneficiary of a trust is also the beneficial owner of the
trust, identification and verification of the beneficiary is required otherwise the name and
CNIC of each beneficiary of a trust should be obtained.