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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) Measures in Belgium

Based on the provided text, there are specific requirements for obliged entities (such as banks and other financial institutions) in Belgium to implement AML and CTF measures.

Key Requirements

The following are some key points summarized:

Customer Due Diligence

• Obligated entities must perform customer due diligence on all new customers.
• This includes identifying and verifying the identity of:
  • Customers
  • Beneficial owners
  • Agents

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

When dealing with PEPs or those closely associated with them, obliged entities must:

• Implement enhanced scrutiny measures
• Obtain senior management approval
• Establish the source of wealth and funds involved in business relationships or transactions

Correspondent Relationships

Obliged entities establishing correspondent relationships with institutions from third countries must:

• Gather information about the respondent institution’s AML/CFT controls
• Assess its reputation
• Obtain senior management approval before establishing new relationships

Analysis of Atypical Transactions

Obliged entities must perform a specific analysis on atypical transactions to determine if they can be linked to money laundering or terrorist financing.

Reporting Suspicious Activities

Obliged entities must report suspicious activities related to money laundering or terrorist financing to the CTIF-CFI (Centre for the Fight against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing).

Purpose of these Requirements

These requirements aim to prevent and detect money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes in Belgium.

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