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Amendments to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in the Cayman Islands
Key Changes
The anti-money laundering regulations in the Cayman Islands have undergone several changes. Below are some key highlights of these updates.
New Provisions and Designations
- Regulation 53B - Failure to Produce Information: A new provision (or 53 AA) has been included in this regulation.
- Repeal and Substitution of Regulation 55B - Supervisory Authorities of DNFBPs: The following bodies have been designated as supervisory authorities for specific types of Designated Non-Financial Business Professions (DNFBPs):
- Department of Commerce and Investment
- Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants
- Cayman Islands Legal Services Council or its delegate
Enhanced Registration Requirements
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Amendment of Regulation 55E - Duty to Maintain DNFBP Register: A new subparagraph (fa) has been inserted, requiring the following information:
- Name and date of appointment of the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
- Money Laundering Reporting Officer
- Deputy Money Laundering Officer
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Amendment of Regulation 55F - Requirement for Registration: The regulation now requires additional information for registration, including:
- Ownership and control structure
- Other relevant details
Enhanced Duty to Notify Supervisory Authority
- Insertion of Regulation 55MA - Duty to Notify Supervisory Authority: DNFBPs are now required to notify the supervisory authority of any changes in their assessment of risk or other relevant information.
Note
This summary is not exhaustive, and you should refer to the original document for a complete understanding of the amendments.