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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Guidelines for DNFBPs
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Summary
The Marshall Islands has published guidelines for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) to prevent money laundering (ML) and counter financing of terrorism (CFT). The guidelines cover key aspects of the international AML/CFT framework, national legislative and regulatory requirements, and national priorities.
Key Components
- Terminology used in the document
- Overview of the international AML/CFT framework, including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- National AML/CFT legislative and regulatory framework in the Marshall Islands
- National AML/CFT priorities, including a completed national risk assessment
Key Points
Compliance Requirements for DNFBPs
- Must comply with AML/CFT regulations
- Implement an effective risk-based approach to identify, assess, and mitigate ML/TF risks
Guidance from FATF
- Provides sector-specific guidance for DNFBPs
- Recommends a risk-based approach to AML/CFT
National AML/CFT Framework in the Marshall Islands
- The Banking Act 1987 and the AML Regulations 2002 are key pieces of legislation
- Revised and updated to comply with international standards
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