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Kyrgyzstan Tightens Regulatory Requirements for Financial Crimes Reporting

In a bid to combat the financing of terrorist activities and money laundering, Kyrgyzstan has strengthened its regulatory framework for financial crimes reporting.

New Regulatory Framework

The State Financial Intelligence Service (SFIS) under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic is now responsible for implementing these regulations. The SFIS aims to identify and prevent suspicious transactions related to financing of terrorist activities and money laundering.

Key Provisions

  • Reporting Suspicious Transactions: Financial institutions are required to report suspicious transactions to the SFIS within 30 days of identifying them.
  • Analysis of Reported Transactions: The SFIS is responsible for analyzing reported transactions to identify patterns or trends related to terrorist financing or money laundering.
  • Internal Audits: Financial institutions must conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations.

Implementation and Enforcement

To ensure compliance, financial institutions must appoint a compliance officer responsible for monitoring transactions and reporting suspicious activity to the SFIS. Failure to comply may result in penalties, including fines and reputational damage.

Key Regulatory Requirements

  • Financial institutions must report suspicious transactions to the SFIS within 30 days of identifying them.
  • The SFIS is required to analyze reported transactions and identify patterns or trends related to terrorist financing or money laundering.
  • Financial institutions must conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • The SFIS must disseminate information on suspicious transactions to relevant government authorities upon request.

Contact Information

Financial institutions can contact the SFIS for guidance on implementing these regulations. The agency’s contact information is as follows:

Phone: +996 312 32-55-30 Email: info@fiu.gov.kg Website: https://fiu.gov.kg/ Address: 21-A, Togolok-Moldo Street (crosses Frunze Street), Bishkek, 720033.