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Seychelles Vows to Uphold Financial Market Integrity with Strengthened Intelligence Unit

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The Seychelles Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has taken center stage in the country’s efforts to safeguard its financial system from money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. The FIU, established under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act of 2020, serves as a national center for receiving and analyzing information related to suspicious transactions and activities.

Primary Functions

The FIU’s primary functions include:

  • Serving as a national hub for financial intelligence reports
  • Disseminating information on its own initiative or upon request from domestic and international organizations
  • Undertaking due diligence checks
  • Supervising reporting entities
  • Fostering cooperation with local and foreign institutions

Mission and Goals

The FIU has set ambitious goals to strengthen the country’s financial integrity by adhering to international best practices and positioning Seychelles as a leading jurisdiction in the region. Its mission is to:

  • Deter, detect, and disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Develop high-quality intelligence reports

The unit’s values are built on principles of:

  • Professionalism
  • Justice
  • Accountability
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Mutual respect
  • Initiative
  • Confidentiality
  • Transparency

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the FIU at:

  • Phone: (248) 4383400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: P.O Box 7021, Ile Perseverance, Mahe Seychelles

Commitment to Financial Integrity

As the country’s financial watchdog, the FIU remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of its financial markets and ensuring that Seychelles maintains its reputation as a responsible and transparent financial hub.