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Nauru’s Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Risk Assessment

Introduction

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Challenges and Opportunities

Nauru faces several challenges in its AML/CFT framework, including:

  • The expected increase in ship traffic due to the establishment of a functional port could lead to an increased risk of money laundering or terrorist financing.
  • Limited resources and capacity within Nauru’s regulatory institutions.

However, with the strengthening of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the implementation of various measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, Nauru has made significant progress in recent years.

Key Measures Implemented

In addition to the port development and FIU strengthening, Nauru has implemented the following key measures:

  • Strengthening customer due diligence requirements: Financial institutions and non-financial businesses and professions (NFBPs) must implement robust customer due diligence processes to prevent suspicious transactions.
  • Effective record-keeping and reporting requirements: Institutions must maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and report suspicious activities to the FIU.
  • Enhanced sanctions screening and filtering: Nauru has implemented a comprehensive sanctions screening system to prevent the financing of terrorist organizations.
  • Risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance: All sectors are required to adopt a risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance, focusing on high-risk areas and activities.

Recommendations

To further strengthen its AML/CFT framework, Nauru is recommended to:

  1. Continue to strengthen the FIU with additional resources and personnel to enhance its capabilities.
  2. Implement a risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance across all sectors, focusing on high-risk areas and activities.
  3. Enhance customer due diligence requirements for financial institutions and NFBPs.
  4. Improve record-keeping and reporting requirements to ensure accurate and timely reporting of suspicious transactions.
  5. Develop a comprehensive sanctions screening and filtering system to prevent the financing of terrorist organizations.

By implementing these recommendations, Nauru can further reduce its risk of money laundering and terrorist financing, ensuring a safer and more stable financial environment for all citizens.