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: 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.