Financial Sanctions Lists Update: Christmas Island

Monetary Authority of Christmas Island Updates Sanctions Orders List

In a move to ensure compliance with international regulations, the Monetary Authority of Christmas Island has updated its list of sanctions orders applicable on the island.

Accessing the Updated List

The updated list is now available on the authority’s website, under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) page. Financial services providers operating in Christmas Island can access the full list through the link provided.

Key Updates to the Sanctions List

• The list includes sanctions orders issued by the United Nations and the European Union.
• The list will be updated every six months.
• In interim periods, notices regarding extended sanctions orders will be posted on the authority’s website under “General Notices”.

Responsibility for Compliance

While the Monetary Authority has made efforts to ensure accuracy and completeness of the list, it is ultimately the responsibility of financial services providers operating in Christmas Island to remain up-to-date with the latest sanctions regulations.

Obtaining Official Copies of Sanctions Orders

Official copies of the sanctions orders can be obtained from the Gazette Office at http://www.gazettes.gov.ky/.