January 2015 Newsletter – Reporting Regulations for Regulated Entities

Regulated Entities are granted licences based on the information and circumstances presented at the time of application. Appropriate checks and verification, including ‘fit and proper’ assessments are undertaken and based on the results, licences are either granted or denied.

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December 2014 Newsletter – The Year In Review

All Regulated Entities were advised of the new requirement to submit an Application for Renewal of Licence as a Service Provider. Renewal licences will not be issued unless a completed renewal form is submitted along the all applicable supporting documentation and the prescribed fee.

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November 2014 Newsletter – Assessing Risk in Business Relationships

Regulated entities should assess the risk of doing business both prior to and throughout the duration of every business relationship. Assessing risk should not be a ‘one-size fit all’ operation but each regulated entity should incorporate most of the following factors when assessing risk to their company.

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October 2014 Newsletter – Good Auditing Principles and Characteristics

In accordance with section 35 of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission Act 2009, (FSRC Act), all regulated entities are obligated to annually appoint an auditor with an accreditation of Chartered Public Accountant or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant, satisfactory to the Commission.

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September 2014 Newsletter – High Risk Factors in AML/CFT

Regulated businesses are to develop and implement monitoring processes for detecting and reporting suspicious activities with emphasis on high-risk countries. Policies and procedures should focus on combating money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism which would provide the foundation for this fight.

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