MyGOLD SPA (hereinafter the “Company”), operating under the trading name The Real Money, is subject to the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) obligations set forth by applicable Irish and European legislation, as an entity authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland pursuant to the MiFID II Directive.
This Policy describes, in a clear and accessible manner, the procedures that THE REAL MONEY adopts to prevent the use of the Platform and the Services for illicit purposes, and the rights and obligations of the customer in this context.
This Policy describes, in a clear and accessible manner, the procedures that THE REAL MONEY adopts to prevent the use of the Platform and the Services for illicit purposes, and the rights and obligations of the customer in this context.
Regulatory reference | Description |
AMLD4 — EU Directive 2015/849 | EU framework for the prevention of money laundering and risk- based approach , integrated by national regulations. |
AMLD6 – EU Directive 2018/1673 | Directive harmonizing the definitions of money laundering offences at European level. |
Criminal Justice (ML&TF) Act 2010 | Irish legislation implementing the AML Directives. Due diligence, reporting, and retention obligations. |
MiFID II — Directive 2014/65/EU | Financial Markets Directive. Customer identification and profiling requirements in investment services. |
European Union ( Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 | legislation implementing MiFID II, which establishes organisational and governance requirements for firms providing investment services. |
GDPR — EU Regulation 2016/679 | Personal data protection. Regulates the processing of data collected as part of AML/KYC procedures. |
FATF/GAFI Recommendations | International AML/CFT standards. Reference for due diligence and reporting procedures. |
Before opening an Account and accessing THE REAL MONEY Services, each customer is subject to the customer due diligence (CDD) procedure, which is mandatory under the applicable AML regulations.
For individuals, the KYC procedure requires:
For legal entities (companies, entities, associations), the KYB procedure requires:
In the presence of high-risk factors, THE REAL MONEY applies enhanced due diligence measures (EDD). Factors that may trigger the application of the EDD include, but are not limited to:
In the event of an EDD, the Company may request additional documentation, including tax returns, recent pay stubs, bank statements, contracts, or other documents certifying the source of the funds. Refusal to provide such documentation will result in the request being denied or the Account being suspended.
In accordance with applicable anti-money laundering legislation, the Company identifies the Beneficial Owner according to the following criteria:
For each identified Beneficial Owner, the Company obtains a declaration signed by the legal representative, verifies the identity using the same criteria as for natural persons, and performs screening against PEP and international sanctions lists.
In the absence of sufficient information to identify the Beneficial Owner, the Company will not proceed with the activation of the commercial relationship.
The Company does not establish or maintain business relationships with anonymous customers, those with fictitious identities, those who refuse to provide the information necessary for verification, or who provide false or contradictory information.
If it is impossible to complete the customer verification, TOGO INFINITY Limited will refuse to establish a relationship, will not execute transactions, and will assess whether there are grounds for filing a suspicious transaction report with the competent authorities, including the Financial Intelligence Unit Ireland, in accordance with applicable legislation.
The Company continuously monitors the transactions carried out through the Platform in order to promptly identify anomalous behavior or behavior potentially connected to illegal activities.
THE REAL MONEY reserves the right to request that customers update their data and documentation at any time, particularly when significant changes occur in their transactions or their profile. Customers are required to respond promptly to such requests.
The Company is required to report to the competent authorities without undue delay when it knows, suspects or has reasonable grounds to suspect that the funds involved are of illicit origin or connected to the financing of terrorism.
REPORTING OBLIGATION — Once a suspicious transaction report ( Suspicious Transaction Report (STR), it is prohibited by law to inform the customer of the report made. This prohibition is set forth by Irish and European AML regulations and applies except where expressly permitted by law.
Authority | Expertise | Reference |
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — Ireland | Receipt of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) from Irish obliged entities. | An Garda Síochána — www.garda.ie |
Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) | Supervision of compliance with AML obligations by authorized financial institutions. | www.centralbank.ie |
FATF / GAFI | International AML/CFT standards. Its lists of high-risk countries are implemented in accordance with EU regulations. | www.fatf-gafi.org |
The Company’s customer is required to:
Failure to comply with the obligations set out in paragraph 6.1 may result in:
MyGOLD SpA is not required to provide detailed reasons in cases where this is prohibited or limited by applicable AML regulations or by provisions of the competent Authorities.
The customer has the right to:
The Company retains all documentation collected as part of AML/KYC/KYB procedures for a minimum period of 5 years from the termination of the contractual relationship with the customer, in compliance with Irish legislation ( Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010-2021) and applicable European legislation.
In the event of suspicious transactions reported to the Authorities, the documentation is retained for a minimum period of 5 years from the date of the report, or for any longer period required by the competent Authority.
The data collected for AML purposes is stored and used exclusively for regulatory compliance purposes and is not used for commercial or profiling purposes.
THE REAL MONEY has appointed an AML/Compliance Officer responsible for:
All employees, contractors, and Company members receive mandatory AML/CFT training upon commencement of employment and at least annually. The training includes:
This Policy is subject to review at least annually, or in the event of significant regulatory changes, by the AML/Compliance Officer with the approval of the Board of Directors. The updated version is always available on the Platform.
To make the process as clear as possible, here is a summary of what the Company may request and the regulatory reason for each request:
What we ask | Why we ask this | Regulatory basis |
Identification | Verify who you are and that you are of legal age. | AMLD6 — Criminal Justice Act 2010 |
Proof of address | Verify where you live and confirm your identity. | AMLD6 — Criminal Justice Act 2010 |
Selfie with document | Make sure the document is actually yours (biometric verification). | CBI Procedures — FATF Standards |
Origin of funds | Make sure the money you use comes from legitimate sources. | AMLD6 art. 74 — EDD for high-risk operations |
Business Information (KYB) | Understand the nature of your business and identify the beneficial owners (UBOs). | AMLD6 — Criminal Justice Act 2010 |
Periodic updates | Maintain accurate information over time and monitor any changes in your risk profile. | Continuous Monitoring — AMLD6 |
THE REAL MONEY — TOGO INFINITYLIMITED — Block 4 Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 HW77
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