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Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

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Importance of AML/CFT Governance and Risk Management

The Guideline emphasizes the significance of AML/CFT governance and risk management for financial institutions and persons supervised by the Central Bank.

Key Concepts

Money Laundering (ML)

Money laundering is the process used by criminals to conceal the illegal origin and ownership of funds derived from criminal activities. The process involves three stages:

  • Placement: Placing proceeds of crime into the financial system without arousing suspicion.
  • Layering: Moving money through a series of transactions to disguise the source and provide legitimacy.
  • Integration: Legitimizing wealth derived from crime by investing in real estate, luxury assets, or business ventures.

Terrorism Financing (TF)

Terrorism financing refers to the process of providing funds to individuals or groups to finance terrorist acts.

Broad Groups of Offenses

The Guideline highlights three broad groups of offenses related to money laundering:

  1. Knowingly assisting in concealing or acquiring criminal property.
  2. Failing to report knowledge or suspicion of money laundering.
  3. Tipping off or prejudicing an investigation.

Establishing Policies and Procedures

Part II - General Guidance on AML/CFT Governance and Risk Management

This section outlines the requirements for financial institutions and persons supervised by the Central Bank.

Key Sections

Some key sections include:

  • Section 1.1 Money Laundering: Provides an overview of the ML process and related offenses.
  • Section 1.2 Terrorism Financing: Explains the concept of TF and its key differences from ML.

Conclusion

This Guideline aims to provide a comprehensive framework for financial institutions and persons supervised by the Central Bank to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorism financing.