KYT is an acronym that stands for "Know Your Transaction." It refers to a practice or process used in financial institutions, particularly in the context of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations.
KYT involves monitoring and analyzing financial transactions to identify any suspicious activities that may indicate money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illegal activities. It aims to provide financial institutions with a better understanding of the transactions conducted by their customers and to help them identify and report any potentially illicit activities.
KYT typically involves the use of advanced technologies and automated systems that can analyze large volumes of transactional data in real-time. These systems employ various techniques such as pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and risk profiling to identify potentially suspicious transactions.
By implementing KYT practices, financial institutions can fulfill their regulatory obligations and enhance their ability to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing activities. KYT is an integral part of the broader framework known as Know Your Customer (KYC), which focuses on verifying the identity and assessing the risk of customers before establishing a business relationship.