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Compliance Checklist for Financial Institutions in Swaziland

Swaziland’s financial institutions are expected to adhere to a range of regulations and standards set by the global anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) community. To ensure compliance, we have compiled this checklist outlining the technical requirements that need to be met.

Risk Assessment and Risk-Based Approach

Swaziland has been rated “largely compliant” in assessing risk and applying a risk-based approach, as outlined in Recommendation R.1.

Key Points:

  • Assessing risk is crucial for identifying potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks
  • Applying a risk-based approach allows financial institutions to focus on high-risk areas

National Cooperation and Coordination

The country has also been found to be “largely compliant” in terms of national cooperation and coordination, as set out in Recommendation R.2.

Key Points:

  • Effective national cooperation and coordination are essential for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing
  • Financial institutions must work together with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to share information and best practices

Money Laundering Offence

Swaziland’s money laundering offence has been rated “partially compliant”, according to Recommendation R.3.

Key Points:

  • A clear and effective money laundering offence is necessary for preventing and detecting money laundering
  • Financial institutions must be aware of the laws and regulations governing money laundering in Swaziland

Confiscation and Provisional Measures

The country’s confiscation and provisional measures have been found to be only “partially compliant”, as outlined in Recommendation R.4.

Key Points:

  • Effective confiscation and provisional measures are necessary for preventing and detecting terrorist financing
  • Financial institutions must be aware of the laws and regulations governing confiscation and provisional measures in Swaziland

Full Checklist

The full checklist, which covers 40 recommendations, can be accessed below:

  • R.1 - Assessing risk and applying a risk-based approach: LC
  • R.2 - National cooperation and coordination: LC
  • R.3 - Money laundering offence: PC
  • R.4 - Confiscation and provisional measures: PC …and so on, up to R.40 - Other forms of international cooperation: LC

By reviewing this checklist, financial institutions in Swaziland can ensure that they are meeting the necessary requirements to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.