
AML
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy
1. INTRODUCTION
2. VENTRATRADE AML POLICY
3. ACCOUNT OPENING PROCEDURES – KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER POLICY (“KYC”)
4. BANK ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS
5. FUNDS WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE
6. COMPLIANCE FOOTNOTE
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING POLICY INTRODUCTION
VentraTrade.com is operated by Luxon LTD, incorporated in St. Lucia under registered number No.2025-00541 by the registrar of International Business Companies, with its registered office at Fortgate Offshore Investment and Legal Services Ltd., Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Village, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia.
VentraTrade complies with relevant acts and regulations, including:
Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act No. 38 of 2001)
Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, 2004
Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Acts (2008 & 2017)
Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017
Financing Control Regulations under Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Control Regulations
VentraTrade also operates in line with FATF Recommendations to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and related threats.
VENTRATRADE AML POLICY
VentraTrade is devoted to preventing money laundering and identifying suspicious transactions. Key measures include:
Verifying client identity and residence
Understanding the client’s business nature
Checking the purpose of the business relationship and source of funds
Monitoring and reporting suspicious transactions
Keeping records for at least 5 years after termination of the business relationship
Reporting suspicious activities to authorities depending on client location
Additionally, VentraTrade:
Collects, verifies, and updates personal identification information at least annually
Tracks suspicious transactions and non-standard trading conditions
Does not accept third-party or cash deposits
Matches deposits to the account name on file
Monitors funding from bank accounts outside the client’s home country
Reserves the right to refuse transactions linked to money laundering or criminal activity
All client funds are held in separate, segregated accounts for deposits and withdrawals
ACCOUNT OPENING PROCEDURES – KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC)
Account Opening Requirements:
Clients must have permanent residence outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and be over 18 years old
Complete the account opening application with personal and economic information
Complete the appropriateness test
Provide identification documents (Proof of Identity and Proof of Residence)
Timeframe:
Clients have 1 month from application submission to provide required documents. Failure to do so results in application decline, and any deposits will be refunded via the original method.
Identification Documents – Proof of Identity:
Valid Passport
National Identity Card
Government-issued ID (e.g., Driver’s License)
Residence Permit
Must be in client’s name with visible photo; updated upon expiration.
Proof of Residence:
Utility or phone bill
Bank statement
Governmental document (tax bill or residence certificate)
Must be recent (not older than 6 months), show name, permanent address, and date of issue; updated at least annually.
VentraTrade may request additional documents when necessary.
BANK ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS
VentraTrade account holders must have a valid bank or credit card account in their name. Statements must match the name and address provided in the account application.
FUNDS WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE
Withdrawal follows strict principles to ensure funds are sent back to the original source:
Complete a signed withdrawal request with correct account information
Submit the form to the VentraTrade Finance Department, which will:
Confirm account balance
Verify documents and account approval
Check for holds or withdrawal restrictions
Ensure funds are withdrawn via the original deposit method
Review deposit history for suspicious activity
Verify bank account details
If no issues are found, funds are released. Suspicious activity triggers review by VentraTrade AMLCO and Management, who decide whether to notify regulatory bodies.
Note: Accounts must be verified for withdrawals to be processed.
COMPLIANCE FOOTNOTE
AML compliance procedures above summarize VentraTrade Compliance Team guidelines
Full Compliance Policy is available to qualified institutions, regulators, and counterparties
VentraTrade reserves final authority regarding document validity
Clients should assume that all information provided may be available to:
Competent regulatory authorities in the company’s incorporation country
The country of origin of funds transmitted
The destination country of withdrawn/refunded funds
VentraTrade will not engage in business if funds come from criminal activities or illegal account transactions.
The Company may review or amend its AML Policy at any time. This policy is informative and not contractually binding.
Compliance Contact:
Email: compliance@ventratrade.com
Address: Compliance Department, Luxon LTD, Fortgate Offshore Investment and Legal Services Ltd., Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Village, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia
Website: www.ventratrade.com
Email: info@ventratrade.com