# Is CDD the same as AML?

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Is CDD the same as AML?

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Customer due diligence and anti-money laundering (AML) are often viewed as similar.

CDD is a specific part of the broader AML framework.

AML consists of a wide range of processes, such as conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments, adopting internal AML policies, procedures, and controls, conducting CDD, etc.

On the other hand, CDD involves a specific range of activities concerning verifying clients’ identities, assessing their risk profiles, and monitoring transactions to detect suspicious activity. To conclude, CDD and AML are related yet different terms.