Question 1

What is POCA Pass?

Accepted Answer

POCA Pass is a SaaS compliance platform designed for Jamaican law firms to streamline Know Your Customer (KYC) intake processes. It provides automated risk assessment and due diligence level determination based on Jamaica's Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) requirements.

Question 2

How does POCA Pass help with compliance?

Accepted Answer

POCA Pass automates client intake with smart forms that adapt to client type (individual, corporate, listed company, non-profit). It automatically screens against FATF high-risk countries and GLC sanctions lists, calculates risk levels, and determines required due diligence - basic, additional, or enhanced.

Question 3

What are DNFI activities under POCA?

Accepted Answer

DNFI (Designated Non-Financial Institution) activities for lawyers include: conveyancing and real estate transactions, receiving or holding client funds, forming or managing companies and trusts, and assisting with financial transactions. Pure litigation or legal advice without fund movement is generally not DNFI activity.

Question 4

How much does POCA Pass cost?

Accepted Answer

POCA Pass offers four subscription tiers: Foundation ($39/month for 10 tokens), Control ($99/month for 25 tokens), Authority ($179/month for 50 tokens), and Fortress ($299/month for 85 tokens). Each completed client intake uses 1 token. New accounts receive 5 free trial tokens.

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