FIAU: Revisions to ‘Implementing Procedures Part I’

The salient points

• Chapter 3 of the Implementing Procedures Part I provides subject persons with a better understanding of what the Risk Based Approach entails, and lays down detailed guidance on the carrying out of business risk assessments and customer risk assessments.
• Chapter 4 lays out the various Customer Due Diligence obligations, including guidance in circumstances where subject persons are faced with high-risk scenarios. Moreover, new technological alternatives are offered to fulfil AML/CFT obligations.
• Chapter 6 of the revised procedures focuses on the outsourcing arrangements in the ambit of such obligations.
• Chapter 8 delves into the definition of non-reputable jurisdictions and identifying high-risk jurisdictions
• A new section (4.11) in Implementing Procedures Part I, emphasises the aspect of sanctions screening, freezing of assets and reporting obligations.

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