August 2015 Newsletter – AML/CFT Onsite Examination Programme
The Financial Services (Regulation and Supervision) Department continues to conduct its on-site examination to assess the extent to which regulated entities are operating in accordance with their obligations under the relevant AML/CFT legislation, i.e. the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, No. 46 of 2011 (“AMLR”), the Anti-Terrorism (Prevention of Terrorism Financing) Regulations No. 47 of 2011 (“ATR”), the Financial Services (Implementation of Industry Standards) Regulations No. 51 of 2011 (“FSIISR”), and the Proceeds of Crime Act, Cap 4.28 (“POCA”). Findings from these examination underpin the Department’s continued concern at the lack of effective implementation of the jurisdiction’s AML/CFT regime.
Read MoreJuly 2015 Newsletter – The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes
This edition provides information about the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (“Global Forum”) for jurisdictions participating in the international effort to combat tax evasion and avoidance through transparency and tax information exchange.
Read MoreJune 2015 Newsletter – Verification Methods
Commonly referred to as Guidance Notes, the Financial Services (Implementation of Industry Standards) Regulations, 2011 were issued in accordance with Section 52 of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission Act, Cap 21.10. The Guidance Notes represent what is considered to be best industry practice and set out what is reasonably to be expected of regulated entities.
Read MoreMay 2015 Newsletter – Customer Identification Program
Identification Procedures in Relation to Business Relationships and One-Off Transactions Pursuant to Regulation 4 of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, 2011
Read MoreApril 2015 Newsletter – Minimum Guidelines for the role & appointment of compliance & reporting officers
Each regulated entity is required to appoint a fit and proper individual approved by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission as its Compliance Officer (“CO”).
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