Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Auffälligkeit

English translation:

warning sign

Added to glossary by Klaus Urban
Jun 25, 2007 13:02
16 yrs ago
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German term

Auffälligkeit

German to English Bus/Financial Management Compliance / Anti Money Laundering
In einer Unternehmensrichtlinie zur Verhinderung von Geldwäsche werden unter der Überschrift "Anhaltspunkte, die auf eine Geldwäschehandlung hindeuten können" aufgelistet:
"Allgemeine ***Auffälligkeiten***:
- Transktionen, die keinen offenkundigen wirtschaftlichen Zweck verfolgen
- Unerwartete, nicht plausibe Veränderung des Kundenverhaltens
- Besonders große Transaktionen"
In LEO werden mehrere Übersetzungsmöglichkeiten angegeben (z. B. conspicuity, conspicuousness), aber welche passt hier?

Proposed translations

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warning signal

How about general warning signals?

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-06-25 14:06:44 GMT)
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Klaus, it's been brought to my attention that 'warning signs' would be a much better solution (nobody is deliberately sending signals).
Note from asker:
Thank you, Paul!
Peer comment(s):

agree Lori Dendy-Molz : I'd prefer 'warning signs'
3 mins
Thanks, Lori. Yes, warning signs would also indicate that something might be amiss.
agree transatgees
6 mins
Thanks, transatgees
agree Jim Tucker (X) : yes, but w Lori: "warning signs" - I think "signals" have to be indications that are deliberately sent by someone or something - these are clearly not.
45 mins
Point well taken, Jim - warning signs are usually not deliberate.
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7 mins

unusual events

I'm not sure that "conspicuous" quite fits the bill in English, unless you elaborate it a bit - but these things are conspicuous because they are unexpected or unusual.

"Irregularities" would be another possibility, but is perhaps a bit too strong - at this stage the events are only potential irregularities that need investigating.
Note from asker:
Thank you, Armorel!
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16 mins

Out of the ordinary

Things generally "Out of the ordinary"!
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Thank you!
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28 mins
German term (edited): Auffälligkeiten

indications

Würde Auffälligkeiten vielleicht nicht immer direkt übersetzen mit 'indications', dürfte in diesem Kontext aber passen. Es handelt sich hier ja um Hinweise auf 'mögliche' Geldwäschehandlungen.
Note from asker:
Thank you, Nicole!
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2 hrs

conspicuousness

Muret/Sanders; Romain
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