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Iraq’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Regulations: A Guide
In an effort to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, the Iraqi government has implemented strict regulations on anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC). These regulations aim to prevent illicit activities and ensure the integrity of the financial system.
Understanding KYC and AML in Iraq
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Know Your Customer (KYC) refers to the process of verifying a customer’s identity and understanding their business and financial activities. This is essential for preventing money laundering and ensuring compliance with international standards.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), on the other hand, involves detecting and preventing money laundering activities.
Compliance Requirements
Iraqi banks, financial institutions, and non-financial businesses are required to comply with AML/KYC regulations. These regulations include:
- Verifying customer identity through documents such as ID cards, passports, and driving licenses
- Conducting regular customer due diligence (CDD) checks
- Implementing measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing
- Reporting suspicious transactions to the relevant authorities
Document Verification
Shufti Pro offers advanced document verification services for Iraqi customers. Our solutions can verify ID cards, passports, and driving licenses issued by the Ministry of Interior and the Iraq Automobile Association.
Face Verification
Our face verification solution uses advanced facial recognition technology to authenticate customers remotely. This is particularly useful for businesses that operate online or require remote authentication.
AML Screening
Shufti Pro’s AML screening service helps identify high-risk clients, improve client onboarding with faster PEP screening, and real-time sanction list monitoring. We use FATF, EU, OFAC, HMT, Interpol, and other relevant watch lists to ensure compliance with international standards.
Customer Due Diligence in Iraq
Iraq is a member of MENAFATF, which promotes efficient measures for combating money laundering, terrorist funding, and other threats to the integrity of the international financial system. Shufti Pro has expanded its operations to Iraqi banks, financial, and non-financial businesses to strengthen trustful business relationships.
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