Legal · KYC / AML Policy
KYC / AML Policy
Our approach to Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering compliance.
Our obligation
Merisis Wealth Pvt. Ltd. is required by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 and SEBI regulations to maintain KYC records for all clients and to report suspicious transactions as required by law.
KYC requirements
Before we can accept an investment, we are required to complete KYC verification for all clients. This includes:
- PAN card verification
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar or other SEBI-approved document)
- Proof of address
- Photograph
- Bank account details
- Demat account details
- For non-individual investors: additional entity documentation as required
NRI documentation
For NRI clients, additional documentation is required including NRE/NRO account details, overseas address proof, and FEMA declarations.
Beneficial ownership
We are required to identify the beneficial owner of all accounts. For corporate clients, we require identification of all beneficial owners holding 25% or more of the company.
AML monitoring
We monitor all client transactions for suspicious activity as required under PMLA and SEBI regulations. Suspicious transactions are reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) as required by law.
Document retention
KYC documents are retained for a minimum of five years after the end of the client relationship, or such longer period as required by applicable law.