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Burkina Faso Tightens its Belts on Anti-Money Laundering Software Solutions

In a bid to combat the growing threat of money laundering in its jurisdiction, Burkina Faso has stepped up its efforts to implement robust anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. The country’s financial sector is under increasing pressure to adhere to international standards set by regulatory bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Regulatory Bodies in Burkina Faso

The following regulatory bodies play a crucial role in enforcing AML/KYC regulations in Burkina Faso:

  • Banque Centrale des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO): The Central Bank of the West African States.
  • Cellule Nationale de Traitement des informations financières (CENTIF): The National Cell for the Treatment of Financial Information.
  • Burkina Faso Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU): The Financial Intelligence Unit of Burkina Faso.

These regulatory bodies are governed by the Directive relating to the fight against the financing of terrorism in the member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA).

Compliance Made Easy with Smile ID

Smile ID has emerged as a trusted partner for businesses in Burkina Faso seeking efficient AML and KYC solutions. With its cutting-edge identity verification technology, Smile ID empowers institutions to instantly authenticate customer identities, facilitating smooth onboarding processes that meet the required standards.

Smile ID’s Solutions

Smile ID’s robust platform offers various solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses in Burkina Faso. Its comprehensive identity verification capabilities enable institutions to:

  • Validate up to 7 types of IDs: including Burkinabé National ID, Driver’s Licence, Passport, Voter ID, and more.
  • Utilise de-biased models with 99.8% accuracy: for all African skin tones.
  • Implement image capture SDKs optimised for low bandwidth: and compatible with software versions as low as Android 5.0.
  • Conduct global AML checks against over 1100 global sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media watchlists.

By leveraging Smile ID’s advanced technology, businesses in Burkina Faso can confidently verify user identities, prevent fraud, and simplify onboarding processes, all while ensuring enterprise-level security with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 certifications.