Correspondent Bank Onboarding

This page outlines the onboarding process for financial institutions seeking to establish a correspondent banking relationship with NVC Fund Bank.

Onboarding Process Overview

NVC Fund Bank follows a structured, comprehensive onboarding process for correspondent banking relationships. This process is designed to establish a secure, compliant partnership while ensuring both institutions are well-positioned for a successful long-term relationship.

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4

Step 1: Initial Application

Required Information
  • Basic institutional information
  • Banking license details
  • Primary point of contact
  • Brief overview of your institution
  • Services requested
  • Expected transaction volumes
  • Key markets and currencies
Timeline: 1-2 business days for initial review

Step 2: Due Diligence

Required Documentation
  • Completed Wolfsberg Questionnaire
  • Corporate documents and banking license
  • Ownership structure and beneficial ownership information
  • AML/CFT policies and procedures
  • Financial statements (last 3 years)
  • Regulatory compliance history
  • Sample KYC procedures
Timeline: 2-3 weeks for thorough review

Step 3: Agreement & Approval

Agreement Process
  • Review of standard correspondent banking agreement
  • Negotiation of specific terms (if required)
  • Fee schedule confirmation
  • Service level agreements
  • Final compliance approval
  • Executive approval
  • Agreement signing by authorized signatories
Timeline: 1-2 weeks for agreement finalization

Step 4: Account Setup & Implementation

Operational Setup
  • Account opening in requested currencies
  • SWIFT RMA setup (if applicable)
  • API access and integration (if requested)
  • Transaction testing and validation
  • User training and documentation
  • Security credential distribution
  • Go-live preparation
Timeline: 1-2 weeks for technical implementation

Onboarding Questionnaire

To initiate the onboarding process, please complete the preliminary questionnaire below. Our Correspondent Banking team will review your submission and contact you within 2 business days.

Note: All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating the potential correspondent banking relationship. For any questions about the onboarding process, please contact correspondent@nvcfundbank.com.